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Oct 12, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | David Green |Dave Rae |Mark Frendin |Sami Omari
FISHING is one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities for many people, but it can also bechallenging and unpredictable. Factors such as weather, water conditions, and fishing pressure can all play a role in determining the success of a fishing trip. To consistently catch fish, it is important to be able to adapt to these different conditions and use the right techniques and strategies. In this column, we will explore some tips and rigs for fishing in difficult conditions.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Dave Rae |Mark Frendin |David Green
THE length of line directly near the hook or lure is called the leader. In a lot of modern lure fishing with braided line a length of leader is attached to the braid as a matter of course. People do not even think about it, it is done as a matter of habit. There is an overarching idea that the leader makes the lure or bait less visible to the fish.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Mark Frendin |Scott Thomas |Sami Omari |Dave Rae
SPRING has sprung and inshore snapper are on the run. Pearl perch and other winter species that come closer to shore in the colder weather, as well as the large mulloway that patrol the mullet highways are done for the year. Gone too, are the layers of “sparrow-fart” jumpers, beanies and spray jackets required to keep feeling in the extremities as pre-dawn temperatures batter the body travelling down-river towards the bar.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Patrick Linehan |Dave Seaman |Scott Thomas |Dave Rae
IT’S the classic angling conundrum. It doesn’t matter whether you’re fishing an estuary system for the first time, or the hundredth time,knowing “where to begin” is a common dilemma. A lot of fishers, especially relative newcomers, are too often seduced by the deepest sections of the system – the middle of the lake or river. Even relatively seasoned fishers can be coaxed away from the shoreline and drawn to deeper water.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Dave Seaman |Scott Thomas |Dave Rae |Sami Omari
ALMOST all braided fishing lines are made using Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres. The process of spinning or braiding the strands of fibres gives different lines their unique feel and characteristics. Fishing line manufacturers are increasingly using PE, an acronym for polyethylene, on their products and packaging. However, it’s often used for various reasons. The most common use of “PE” is to measure the diameter of polyethylene fishing lines.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas |Dave Rae |Sami Omari |Greg Finney
WE have all played the hypothetical game of “If you could only have one lure to catch bass, what would it be?” As a hypothetical the answer is easily offered or recall from a previous game you played with another mate. The practicalities of a single lure would rob you of the best chance and techniques to target your chosen species over a variety of light conditions and seasonal events.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Dave Rae |Sami Omari |Greg Finney |Scott Thomas
FISHING is meant to be fun, but like most enjoyable activities, there’s a cost involved. I’m not talking about a monetary cost (although there’s plenty of that), I’m talking about hard work and discipline. While that hardly sounds fun, being organised and ensuring your gear remains top notch and your next trip goes ahead without any problems, is something we should all be doing. Returning from fishingWhat you do after returning home from a fishing trip is crucial.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Sami Omari |Greg Finney |Scott Thomas |Dave Rae
THE Bellinger Valley is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and it is a region filled with accessible bass-filled waters. The township of Bellingen is located on the banks of the Bellinger River, which flows from headwaters at the eastern foot of the Great Dividing Range, down through the township of Bellingen, all the way to Urunga, where it meets the ocean.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Scott Mitchell |Dave Rae |Ben Caddaye |Mark Frendin
I LIVE on Queensland’s Gold Coast and in summer and autumn Spanish and spotted mackerel are a major target species. These usually arrive in numbers in early December and on the inshore grounds, such as Palm Beach Reef, often attract over a hundred boats in a relatively small area. As the season progresses they spread out onto most of the close reefs and can be caught using a wide variety of methods. In our local waters it is almost unheard of to encounter mackerel in water depths over 50 metres.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Dave Rae |Ben Caddaye |Mark Frendin |David Green
IMAGES: Wesley WhiteI HAVE always loved travelling to experience new cultures and fishing for different species. Fishing has lead me to some fantastic locations that I would not have ever imagined visiting if not for the pursuit of a specific species. The bonus is the best fishing is often found in remote places where the habitat and local people have had minimal impact on the environment.
