Gold Coast Fishing – Inshore Fishing

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Explore Premier Gold Coast Fishing: An Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Adventure Introduction: The Gold Coast beckons fishing enthusiasts with its remarkable blend of natural beauty and abundant aquatic treasures. Nestled along the stunning Queensland coastline, this paradise offers a diverse range of fishing experiences that cater to both novices and seasoned anglers. Whether you’re angling […]

CoastfishTV Episode

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Coast Fish TV Episode We hope you enjoy this episode of coast fish TV. It was produced onboard our charter boats. unfortunately the sharks were very thick on the day. Many quality fish were lost to the taxman. A huge thanks to Andy Sparnon at Coastfish TV. Please give the video a like and follow […]

Burley – How To Do It Right – Gold Coast Fishing

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Catch More Fish Using Burley! The use of burley while out fishing is a great way to improve your catch. Burley can attract various fish species from far and wide, depending on the strength of the current.  Used correctly it be the difference between an average day or an awesome days fishing. There are numerous […]

How To Catch Snapper – Gold Coast Snapper Fishing

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Snapper Fishing Want to learn more about Snapper Fishing off the Gold coast. Author Ant Coughran explains how. Snapper/ squire. (Pagrus auratus) We have many different species of snapper in south east Queensland and Northern NSW waters. Pink snapper is the most common species of snapper in our region and is also known by many […]

Mixed Reef fish Gold Coast – Reef Fishing Tips and Techniques

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Mixed reef fish Gold coast We have some great mixed reef fishing species in our local offshore waters. We seem to get a good blend of reef species off our coast. From southern species to northern species, our grounds are where their borders over lap. The most common mixed reef species are Snapper/ squire, Spangled […]

Gold Coast Whiting Fishing

Gold coast whiting fishing tips and techniques

Whiting Fishing Gold Coast ( Ghosts of the flats.) Gold coast whiting fishing Written by Anthony Cougran The SEQ and Far northern NSW have a many different species of whiting. These are the Most common in the Gold coast area: Goldenline whiting (Sillago analis) It’s name is taken from it’s rough scales. Found from northern […]

Mangrove Jack – Fishing Gold Coast – Tips and Techniques

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  ( Lutjanus Argentimaculatus) (Mangrove Jacks) (Red Dogs)    Mangrove jack Fishing Gold Coast Written by Anthony Cougran.  We are so lucky on the Gold coast. Fortunately we have one of the best Mangrove jack fisheries in Australia. We humans have extended their habitat and hunting grounds so much on the Gold coast, Tweed heads, […]

FADS Gold coast – Fish Aggregating Devices – Offshore Fishing

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Gold Coast Fads – Fish Aggregating Devices Fish aggregating devices (FADs) are man made structures that are anchored offshore in order to attract migratory fish. Usually in the form of a bouy attached to a rope or chain. These devices attract both bait fish and bigger pelagic species seeking food and shelter. Having schools of […]

Barotrauma – Reef Fish – How to Release

Effects of barotrauma

Barotrauma in Reef Fish When a fish is hooked and wound up quickly from deep in the water column, the rapid change in  water pressure causes the gases in the fish’s body to expand. This results in a variety of injuries that can be fatal to most fish. This is what is commonly known as […]

Venus Tuskfish – Gold Coast Fishing – Tuskies

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Venus Tuskfish – Gold Coast – Tweed Heads (CHOERODON VENUSTUS) The Venus tuskfish would have to be one of the most highly sought after table fish in northern Australia. They are not only sensational eating but also provide anglers with a solid fight when hooked on suitable tackle. The species is also commonly referred to […]