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Australian Salmon On Fly - Location Cremorne

Mark Simpson with a nice Australian salmon taken from the Cremorne Channel. This is an easily accessed southern Tasmanian water that can be very productive. Mark explains his methods.

: Category: Fly Fishing; Published: 27 May 2009; Hits: 12146

Fly Fishing

Garfish - mini marlin of the estuaries

Tasmania has an abundance of southern sea garfish. They are a prime winter fish that probably grow bigger in Tasmania than anywhere else. Garfish are relatively easy to catch, and as well as being good to eat they make great bait as well.

: Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing; Published: 27 May 2009; Hits: 13094

Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

Casting Tips

Nine times Australian Casting Champion, Peter Hayes believes a little bit of work and concentration on casting techniques makes a lot of difference when fishing. "Good casters get to cover more fish more quickly, and consequently get more chances" he says.

: Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 27 May 2009; Hits: 5221

Trout Fishing

Surf Fishing - Something for all the Family

Surf fishing is one of the most enjoyable recreational exploits now being enjoyed by a growing number of Tasmanian anglers and lets face it, a small State surrounded by water, Tasmania has more than its fair share of surf fishing opportunities for the avid angler. Surf fishing is a family oriented sport that doesn't require the cost of a boat and can be enjoyed by the whole family; even those who don't like fishing can derive much pleasure from a relaxing day at the beach whilst the fishing enthusiasts in the family do their thing. For those that haven't yet turned their attention to the surf, lets look at what tactics can help to make this day at the beach a bit more re-warding and also at the gear you will need to maximize your success.

: Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing; Published: 25 May 2009; Hits: 5092

Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

The Willow

The willow (Salix taxa) has recently been declared a weed of national significance (WONS) by the National Weed Strategy Executive Committee (DPIWE, 02). The pretense for this classification was that willows pose ten possible threats;

: Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 25 May 2009; Hits: 12721

IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Jassid's - As good as it gets!

The Tasmanian fishing season has many highlights for the fly fisher. Early season tailing trout, awesome mayfly hatches and unbelievable polaroiding on blue-sky days are probably what Tasmanian fishing is renowned for.

: Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 25 May 2009; Hits: 10643

Trout Fishing

Southern Bluefin Lures

As many of Tasmania's saltwater game anglers await the annual southern bluefin tuna "run', lure choice is usually the prime topic for discussion. With the past two years being particularly good, anglers are waiting in anticipation for the next few weeks - will Tasmania be blessed with a "hat trick" of productive tuna seasons?

: Category: Tackle, Boats and other Equipment; Published: 24 May 2009; Hits: 11519

Tackle, Boats and other Equipment

Gearing up for Bluefin

Once again it's that time of year when avid game fishermen pull out their gear and give it the once over in anticipation of the arrival of the mighty Southern Bluefin Tuna. These powerhouse fish put both angler skill and product quality to the ultimate test each year and anglers look forward to the challenge.
So what will give you the edge when it comes to getting fish to strike and make your reel scream?

: Category: Tuna Fishing and other Game Fishing; Published: 24 May 2009; Hits: 6933

Tuna Fishing and other Game Fishing

How Effective is the Inland Fisheries Service?

Greg French

For some time now a number of people involved with our recreational fisheries have been asking me my opinion of the IFS. I get the feeling that many of these people are after moral support in their opposition to current management methods and strategies.

: Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 24 May 2009; Hits: 6499

IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Georges Bay Boom

Mike Stevens spends his summer holidays at St Helens. He has noticed a great improvement in the fishing over the last summer - especially for salmon, tailor and bream. Mike gives a few tips on how you can find some of the big Australian salmon and tailor he has been catching.
Unexpected catches can be some of the most satisfying of all. Planned trips and planned catches are the "norm" and whilst they can be fantastic the surprise catches are somehow special.
Early January is beach time for our family, and this usually means St Helens. The trout are forgotten for a while and we turn to bait, lure and fly. It is really an eclectic mixture of fishing - mostly in Georges Bay.