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Written by Andrew Chorley Burrum Spring rains stirred the Jacks up in the Burrum and they should continue to fish well through January with prawn imitations getting the bites. The guys using live baits have also done well so take a cast net to gather some bait if you are serious about catching a few.…

Written by Andrew Chorley Seafood is a staple part of Christmas lunch for many and there’s nothing better than heading out and catching your very own local seafood. Pelagics are out in force. Keep a look out for the birds and you shouldn’t be too far away from the action! In the rivers, concentrate your…

Written by Andrew Chorley November is a great time on the Fraser coast for fishing, with our billfish season ramping along with our inshore reef species. Burrum Jacks have been the most popular target species in the Burrum River now. The warmer weather will certainly switch them on. The best bait option is using prawn…

Written by Andrew Chorley Things are warming up this month with Barramundi, salmon and mangrove jacks on the target species list for many local anglers. There are some great weeks ahead targeting those species! Let’s hope for some great weather now so we can get out and enjoy the beautiful waters of the Fraser Coast.…

Written by Andrew Chorley Spring is an exciting time on the Fraser Coast as water temps rise, we will start to see our summer species fire up. Mangrove jacks, barramundi and threadfin salmon will be on the mind of many anglers. BurrumWith the warm spell dusting off the barra and jack gear will be a…

Written by Andrew Chorley August is a great time of the year for anglers with Winter species in full swing. From August 15, Snapper will be open again with many anglers looking forward to the opening of the season. We are incredibly lucky to still have the freedom to get out and about on the…

Written by Andrew Chorley Nothing calls more to avid fisherman than the ocean. Spending more of my days at sea than on land you could say I have a deeper connection than most to the ocean. Having that relationship and respect with the ocean and its inhabitants is something special, and that I am grateful…

Written by Andrew Chorley While most Aussies prefer to spend winter rugged up on the coach, local fishos will be braving the cool conditions to chase some top winter species. The water will also begin to clear as we move to the dry season, so dropping your leader size down to make better presentations will…

Written by Andrew Chorley Will we see the much-needed rain this month? It has been a dry start to 2021, certainly the worst that I can remember. So why do we need a good drop of H2O? Because the rain will help our rivers get a push of fresh water, which will trigger the estuary…