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Jan 2, 2025 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Mark Frendin
A MASSIVE jewfish emerged from the depths and the two anglers stared in disbelief. The fight had gone on for many minutes with some long runs and periods of stubborn resistance. Now the prize seemed close enough to land. The net was small and shallow but as the fish surfaced the assistant made a frantic lunge. The net grazed the fish, and startled, the jew dived away. Hard words and more rod work followed. Then a very tired mulloway reappeared and lay exhausted on the surface.
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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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Sep 20, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas |Sami Omari |David Green |Mark Frendin
CATCHING fish in the shallows rewards good fishing skills. Seeing a cruiser before it detects your presence requires keen eyesight and a stealthy approach. Casting accurately and drawing a strike is rarely straightforward and a refusal is always a letdown. When you get a take, it is highly satisfying. As a bonus, the fight is often frantic as the fish seeks the sanctuary of deeper water. Success in shallow water can be elusive because this zone has a way of exposing an angler’s shortcomings.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Scott Thomas |Mark Frendin |Sami Omari
THE demersal zone in a body of water represents the lower section of the water column towards the bottom. Demersal species that inhabit this zone tend to be prized table fish and often slower moving when compared with pelagic species and other speeders that reside near the surface. Targeting demersal fish with bait is common practice however anglers in the know have been using specific metal jigs and techniques to effectively pursue bottom dwelling species.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Mark Frendin |Scott Thomas |Ben Caddaye |Patrick Linehan
WHILST I love the thrill and challenge of chasing a diverse range of species, my fishing pursuits have taken a turn in recent times towards a more one dimensional approach. With family and work commitments building in momentum, the fishing windows have been reduced and a change in priorities have occurred as a result. The decision of where and what to focus my efforts has largely been influenced by one particular species, the yellowtail kingfish.
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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.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
fishingworld.com.au | Mark Frendin |David Green |Dave Rae |Ben Caddaye
IF I had to choose one style of angling to enjoy for the rest of my life, I would select light tackle fishing on the NSW far south coast estuaries. While I consider myself a bit of an angling all-rounder, there’s something about estuary fishing that genuinely floats my boat (pun intended).
