Many of the boats departing the Urangan Marina in Hervey Bay head north into Platypus Bay. And who could blame them, there are endless fishing opportunities and gorgeous, isolated beaches to explore. However, not everyone has a vessel capable of such a trip. And for some newer boaties, they lack the confidence to attempt such…
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The Complete Guide for Boating to Pelican Bank
If you are holidaying in Hervey Bay, one of the places you must visit is Pelican Bank. The good news! For those people who do not own a boat. Is that many of the local tour operators visit Pelican Bank as part of their day trip charters. If you do own a boat and have…
Fishing for Flathead in Hervey Bay
The pristine waters of Hervey Bay offer a diverse range of fishing opportunities. Whether it is chasing baby black marlin or our famous golden trevally on the flats of Fraser Island. Long tail tuna in Platypus Bay or barramundi and threadfin salmon in the Great Sandy Strait. There is certainly something on offer at any…
Chasing the Drag Burners of the Sea
October through to December can prove to be a frustrating time for anglers on the Fraser Coast. Due to persistent northerly winds. The natural protection usually offered by the world heritage listed Fraser Island. To almost yearlong south easterly winds is mostly lost. As hot and humid air is pushed into the bay from the…
Wathumba Creek – Overnight Camping & Fishing Trip
The western side of Fraser Island holds many treasures. Especially for boaties with one of my favourite places to visit being Wathumba Creek. With miles of pristine white sandy beaches running north and south. Crystal clear water and an abundance of marine life and fishing options, it truly is paradise. In fact, when friends or…
Surface Strike Addiction While Fishing Hervey Bay
Okay, I admit it. I am completely addicted to surface fishing. It is without doubt, visually exciting. The feeling of anticipation that one feels, as the tension builds. When you can see fish following your lure. Striking at your lure, but not quite hooking up and then finally that take!! A massive explosion of white…
Essential Information for Land Based Fishing in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay located on the Fraser Coast, Queensland, Australia is well known internationally for its fishing. Many anglers are drawn towards the fishing opportunities which exist within the Great Sandy Strait, Platypus Bay & further north near the Break Sea Spit. All of which, require a boat to access. Perhaps less well known are the…
Important Coongul Creek Day Trip and Camping Information
Whether for a day trip or overnight camping. Coongul Creek, is another of our favourite destinations on the western side of Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia. Only 9 nautical miles (16.5 kilometres) from the Urangan marina. Makes Coongul Creek ideal for a family day trip and offers all the wonders of the harder to reach locations…
A Beginners Guide for Using Soft Plastic Fishing Lures
It is a very humbling experience receiving messages through social media. Even the occasional phone call, from people wanting to learn more about lure fishing. Often, these messages arrive from people who have been busy researching what tackle they need to purchase. Or, which technique to use & they have become confused and/or overwhelmed prior…