Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2022 i Fishing World

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FISH FACTS UNWELCOME SURPRISES IN my job as an aquatic animal health specialist (aka. “Fish Doctor”), I’m asked to examine abnormal marine life on a regular basis. Some of the more frequent inquiries from recreational fishers are those which relate to infections of the fillet. Virtually all wild fish are infected by various parasites… ● By Dr Ben Diggles ENVIRONMENT TRIGGERS TRIGGERS There’s plenty of debate about where “trigger points” should be set for action on limiting the harvest, both commercial and recreational, for key species. Right now in NSW, there’s plenty of concern about the sustainable status of some of those species, particularly mulloway, yellowtail kingfish and snapper… ● By John Newbery…

Trolling around the Port Stephens offshore grounds they call the Carpark, it didn’t take long to raise a nice size striped marlin on one of our teasers. Quickly, a pre-rigged live slimy mackerel bait was pulled from the bait tube and tossed out over the transom. As the boat’s speed slowed up a little, reducing the wash, the live bait had nowhere to hide and sent out the nervous vibes attracting a swift attack. The angler holding the rod felt the solid bite and the circle hook found its mark creating an instant reaction. Spray flew in all directions as the angry stripy exploded from the water very close to the boat. This unbelievable, in your face action is what makes switch baiting so exciting! THE BAIT The Carpark appeared…

Q HOW SHALLOW WILL FLATHEAD SWIM? Lee E-mail A Part of the flathead’s ambush arsenal lies within its A name… flat! Being shaped this way allows them to sit in extremely shallow water laying in ambush waiting for a meal. Wading the flats flathead are often spooked much shallower than you would fish for other species like bream and whiting. Searching shallow flats on low tide can be key in finding exactly were a big flathead will wait as they leave tell tale signs in the form of a depression in the mud or sand called a lye, returning on the high tide you will find them there again and a well placed cast should trigger an amazing strike in shallow water. Of course there are other factors like food…

WITH a wide range of options and evolving technology, choosing an electric motor for your boat can be confusing. Choosing an electric motor was once a simple task. Back in the early days of electric motors, there was far less choice. Electric motors date back several decades and have evolved from low powered transom mount units designed for canoes or small tinnies, to fully integrated bow mount electrics capable of self deployment, and more. Let’s explore which electric is the best option for your boat. VARIOUS TYPES There are several types of electric motors. The two most common types are transom mount and bow mount. These days there are also electric options for the boat’s main power source. Companies such as Mercury Marine have recently revealed concepts for electric motors…

If you’re a fisho, changes in weather and transitions between seasons is always on the mind. Wind direction and strength, river levels, swells, tides, floods and droughts; they’re all important factors. The longer you spend on the water, the more in tune you are with shifts in weather and its impact on your fishing. Seasons are no different. This time of year, autumn, is an interesting season for fishos. It signals an end to summer fishing and a change of tactics. The nights are getting cooler, while the days remain mild. Meanwhile, our ocean currents stay warm for another month or so. It’s a time of transition. It’s time to prepare for winter. Fish can be difficult to catch at this time of year. Sometimes the warm water species hang…

SOME years back we joined in the chorus of opposition to attempts to bring the supertrawler Margiris into Australia’s small pelagic fishery, to exploit the under harvested AFMA-set quota for jack mackerel, redbait and similar species vital to the open ocean food chain. Thankfully, the plan collapsed and the Dutch-owned trawler, currently the world’s second largest fishing vessel, departed. It’s now been caught dumping some 100,000 blue whiting, a northern hemisphere species used in processed fish products, in the Atlantic Ocean. The company claims that the fish were lost when a net ruptured, but Sea Shepherd has offered a different version. It believes the fish were deliberately dumped as unwanted bycatch, a practice illegal in the EU. France’s maritime minster has asked the country’s national fishing surveillance authority to launch…

As the nights begin to cool and the days get shorter coming into late autumn, many anglers will put away their boats or fishing gear and stay inside the warmth of home as the bay fishing cools off. For others though there is an alternative in Surf fishing. Winter sees some lovely still days filled with sunshine and with the predominant winds being from the NW also allowing for comfortable, but cool conditions to enjoy fishing from local surf beaches. Apart from some fun and productive fishing for the main two species found locally around Melbourne, fishing the surf has a special attraction not matched by any other form of fishing. Standing on a beach listening to the waves crashing in and the squawks of the seagulls as the water…

HOW do we class fish species as game fish, sport fish or table fish? Many people would assume that game fish are classified as such by the International and Australian Game Fishing Associations. This includes tuna, billfish, sharks, kingfish, etc. Species that are found in our oceans, that swim fast and fight hard. The list of IGFA species is quite extensive and not particularly limited to fish that are ocean inhabitants, fight especially hard or are difficult to land. You’d be amazed at the species listed in IGFA world records and seriously question their “gamefish” status. Australian sportfish, on the other hand, can be many species and I guess in Australia we class sportfish as those species recognised by ANSA in their records and captures. The list is also very…

I’M the type of person who loves going on holidays, and much to my wife’s horror, many of these involve fishing. I know I’m not alone, and that like me, Covid and now severe flooding, have made the last year or two difficult from a travelling point of view. Which is why I am now chaffing at the bit to visit a new destination. Gone are the days when everyday families owned a second “Holiday house” beside the water, which they visited every holiday. Today we are about visiting new location via rentals, caravans or swags and tents. So, this begs the question of how to pull off a trip to a new-fangled location without making a mess of it? I reckon that there’s a great deal of enjoyment to…

Some of the heaviest rain I have ever seen fell along Australia’s East Coast in late 2021 and early 2022. One of the most torrential downpours will live in my memory for a long time as it occurred on the eve of a long-awaited fishing trip. I always try to plan my fishing around the weather, but sometimes that’s impractical. When you have to book accommodation, organise your mates and arrange leave from work ahead of time, there’s little you can do if Mother Nature fails to cooperate and you find yourself at the mercy of the elements. This particular long weekend trip to the NSW far south coast in early December looked doomed from the outset. On the drive from Canberra, the amount of water gushing through the streams…

SAMAKI DELUXE TELESCOPIC ROD CASE THE Deluxe Telescopic Rod Case is leading the pack in design concepts for rod efficient travel. With a three-part design, two-colour concept the Deluxe Telescopic Rod Case extends from each end in a telescopic manner with the blue sections being able to be placed in more than one travelling position. From 1.5 to 2.2 metres the Deluxe Telescopic Rod Case can carry up to 10 rods, has internal wavy foam that is adjustable to suit the guides, tips and butts and aid in the protection and secure travelling of your precious cargo. There are six locking mechanisms as well as two points for padlocks to prevent any unwanted opening of your case. A flat design ensures that your rod case won’t roll around in the…

When you think of fishing for Australian bass most people picture images of clear freshwater areas filled with snags and lily pads. While those areas are fantastic places to fish, especially in the spring an summer, the lower tidal areas which take in a much larger volume of water, also hold a lot of fish if you know when and how to find them. The Australian bass is found in south-eastern coastal rivers from the Mary River in southern Queensland to Gippsland Lakes in Victoria. Although bass are very at home in clear fresh stretches of water every year if the season allows, they gather and make the journey downriver to spawn. My understanding is bass seek a salinity level which allows neutral buoyancy for their eggs. This helps increase…

Those who choose farming as a living often say it’s a cruel and twisted game. Right now it’s a good season with lush pasture, fat stock and record breaking crops. Times are good! Just two years ago, however, we were in drought. The flooded section of the Macquarie Marsh we were now zipping along in the tinny was just a dust bowl. Stock and native animals were in a life and death battle. Indeed, two years ago we were engaged in a fish rescue in the mid/lower section of the Macquarie River. It had been decided to shut the water off to the river below Warren and the river was dry for kilometres in some places and the big refuge holes were slowly drying up. From beginning of time the…

A trip to Ningaloo Station on the Coral Coast of WA can be a very rewarding experience for anglers and their families. We were lucky enough to spend three weeks camped at the jewel in the crown, Winderabandi point, and it’s an adventure we will never forget. Since the appearance of the dreaded C word, travelling and fishing around Australia has never been busier, so booking your campsite well in advance is highly recommended. Campsite bookings can be made at: parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au The station itself lies on North West Cape and contains five campgrounds and covers an area of 123,553 acres. It’s a 2.5 hour drive from Exmouth which is the closest point for food, fuel and water. Exmouth hosts two great tackle stores, two caravan parks, a couple of cool…

Each month we will select five lucky winners for our Grin & Win section. Grin & Win winners will each receive a cool Shimano cap and Squidgy DVD! E-mail your entry and contact details to: pictures@fisho.com.au Please include your name and age and details of your catch. Also provide a postal address so winners can receive their prize. Good luck! Visit the Shimano Junior Anglers’ website at www.shimanofish.com.au…