07/11/2011:   On my home waters of the Parramatta River in Sydney there are myriad options for the avid lure fisherman.

We are spoilt in our choices, with natural rock walls, manmade walls, rock bars, wharves, pontoons, bridges, flats, deep holes and my personal favourite, moored boats, of which there are literally thousands to choose from.

The depth of water around these structures varies from around 50cm to 15 meters and all hold good concentrations of BREAM, WHITING, FLATHEAD and JEWFISH in particular. It should also be kept in mind that other species such as KINGFISH, SALMON and TAILER can be encountered around these structures, so you should be prepared for when that unknown monster pays you a visit.

In this article I will look specifically at fishing for BREAM around moored boats.

Let’s start with the gear required for this style of fishing.

First off a suitable boat is essential.

There is little point in attempting this type of fishing from a 20’ half cabin, as stealth and manoeuvrability are the keys to successfully catching fish around moored boats. You need a smaller type “tournament style” boat and it is essential your boat has an electric motor, preferably bow mounted, as this makes for quiet and easier manoeuvring in tight spaces. Purpose designed boats like the Attacks, Skeeters and Hornets are the ideal vehicle for this or any other style of stealth fishing. This picture of my own Attack shows what I...Read here

18/03/2011:   Coming from a quintessential tackle industry giant Frogleys Offshore, who are the Australian distributors for iconic brands such as Fuji, Gamakatsu, Mako, Megabass, Samurai, Bassday and Unitika. The Atomic range of lures in recent times have extended its offerings from the Atomic Guzzlerz and Ripperz range of plastics and now have available for all lure addicts, a very diverse and comprehensive range of fish catching Hardz, whilst not forgetting the new highly anticipated range of Atomic Seekerz jig heads soon to be released.

In this review I will be covering the current Hardz range of lures. So before reading this, make yourself comfortable as it is going to be epic!

I had been looking forward to this review as I've been a fan of the Atomic Hardz since the first release of ...Read here

30/12/2010:   Damiki Craft International is a South Korean Based company with over 25 years of fishing experience. Damiki manufactures a wide range of fishing tackle that is sold in America, Japan, Korea, Australia, South Africa, South America, as well as Europe.

Searing Tackle are the authorised licensed importers of Damiki Craft International in Australia.

Damiki baits are produced in two ranges; the first being the Pro Anglers Choice (PAC) and the other...Read here

01/10/2010:   Maria lures are a 100% designed and manufactured Japanese lure by the Yamaria Corporation which coincidently produces Yamashita products such as the famed range of Yamashita squid jigs.

The Yamaria Company are certainly not a new player in the fishing industry as they have been manufacturing quality tackle since 1941.

With nearly 70 years in the fishing industry under their belt, their extensive experience is clearly...Read here

16/08/2010:   Industry & Investment NSW researchers at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) and the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute are working to find the cause of a disease that has impacted many oyster farms along the NSW coast.

EMAI research scientist, Dr Cheryl Jenkins, said the project aimed to find the cause of the Winter Mortality Syndrome which impacts Sydney rock oysters in estuaries south of Port Stephens.

"Winter Mortality Syndrome is responsible for significant losses of Sydney rock oysters each year, however..........Read More

30/07/2010:   Industry & Investment NSW has issued a precautionary warning to recreational fishers in Patonga Creek, Brisbane Waters, Broken Bay and surrounding areas after positive results for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) were detected in some parts of the Lower Hawkesbury River.

As a precautionary measure people are advised to avoid collecting and eating bivalve molluscs (such as oysters, mussels, cockles, pipis and scallops) in the Patonga Creek, Brisbane Waters, Broken Bay and Hawkesbury River Mouth areas. Advisory signage will be put up in effected areas.

People should seek medical advice if they feel unwell after consuming..........Read More

09/04/2010:   Two international guest speakers with 65 years combined experience in conserving and rehabilitating fish habitats will headline this years Fishers for Fish Habitat Forum to be held in Lake Macquarie on 4 and 5 June 2010.

Industry & Investment NSW Conservation Action Unit Manager, Craig Copeland said the speakers will bring a wealth of experience to the forum.

"The Fishers for Fish Habitat Forum is a free event for recreational fishers interested in ensuring..........Read More

18/03/2010:   A standard 225 HP Evinrude® ETEC® outboard powered 'Illusion' to a class win and second overall in the recent Twin Rivers water ski race run by the NZ Water Ski Race Association.

The Twin Rivers race, the second long river race of the NZWSRA season, is 55 kilometres in length and takes competitors down the Piako River, out into the Gulf of Thames, then up the Waihou River to finish at the Paeroa Bridge near the Paeroa Maritime Park.

Hamilton's Brendan Macpherson drove 'Illusion', the 225 HP Evinrude-powered Cyclone to second place home with a time of 30 minutes and four in..........Read More

11/03/2010:   A series of offshore deep-water artificial reefs is being planned along the NSW coast to improve recreational fishing opportunities, NSW Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said today.

"This is the first time that purpose built artificial reefs of this scale have been used in..........Read More

08/02/2010:   Millions of dollars in Community trust funds are now available to fund projects that improve recreational fishing, NSW Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said today.

Minister Whan said the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust is a chance for recreational fishing groups, individual anglers, councils and other community organisations to improve recreational fishing i..........Read More

02/02/2010:   State Government scientists are another step closer to unlocking the mysterious underwater world of Sydney's sharks following the successful tagging of three bull sharks in Sydney Harbour, NSW Primary Industries Minister Steve Whan said today.

"This week has proved a highly successful one with three male bull sharks caught, tagged with internal acoustic tags and safely released," Minister Whan said.

"Our team of Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) shark experts have been fishing the waters of Sydney Harbour several nights..............Read More

31/12/2009:   Fishers flocking to the water in 2010 should make sure they grab their copies of the NSW Recreational Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Guides.

Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW Recreational Fishing Manager Bryan van der Walt said the guides are produced by I&I NSW and funded from the Recreational Fishing Trust, to provide..........Read More