With over 20years serving the local fishing community the modern and fully stocked CAIRNS TACKLE WORLD caters for all styles of fishing and species. From the western rivers and coastal sweet water rivers chasing the Sooty Grunter,Jungle Perch,and other freshwater species to the true blue water outside the barrier reef for the giant Black Marlin and many other prime species that roam these cobalt currents The staff has the experience and the store has the tackle. The iconic Barramundi and all other inshore species are also catered for and a favourite target for all the staff. Constant testing of new and innoventive tackle means you will get the best possible advice and gear to catch your fish of a lifetime.
With a staff of regular fishermen boasting a combined fishing tackle retail experience in excess of 100years you can be assured of the best local knowledge and along with the large array of tackle suitable for all fishing styles makes this a MUST VISIT location when you visit CAIRNS
TACKLE WORLD CAIRNS 172 Aumuller Street, Bungalow QLD 4870 PHONE: 07 4031 4040 Fax: 07 4031 4041 Email:
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Erskine
CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE. Erskine's Tackle World is located in Cairns tropical North Queensland with the Great Barrier Reef, Saltwater Estuaries, Rainforest lined Rivers and barramundi stocked impoundment Tinaroo Dam on our doorstep. Cairns is also the gateway to Cape York Peninsular and The Gulf of Carpentaria.
Erskine's Tackle is proud to be a new member of the strong Tackle World Group of stores which has further strengthened our reputation in the tackle industry. Known world wide in supplying tackle and expertise to Giant Black Marlin game fishing industry Erskine's also delivers a complete range of tackle and expert advise on all forms of fishing. Weather you chase pelagics on fly, Barramundi on lures or bottom fish for coral trout we cater for all fishermen from novice to experts. Our expert staff are all accomplished anglers that regularly fish our local and neighboring waters to gain field experience in not only catching fish but testing the tackle we sell.
Our association with Tackle World has just begun but we see an opportunity to be involved with the heavy weights of the fishing tackle industry group of store to improve the overall package of fishing tackle and service we can offer you our valued customers. Cairns offers unlimited hot spot locations to fish both locally and further a field. We look forward to offering you expert advise & the tackle you'll need to fish our great tropical locations.
ERSKINE'S TACKLE WORLD 51 Mulgrave Road, Cairns QLD 4870 PHONE: 07 4051 6099 Fax: 07 4052 1080 Email:
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Tully
Tully is the main business and fishing centre for the Cardwell Shire. Within a half hour drive is the magnificent Hinchinbrook Channel and several major creeks where anglers can fish for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Fingermark, Salmon, Tarpon Trevally, Queenfish, Javelin, Bream, Black Jew, Whiting and Mud crabs.
Also close by is the fantastic Tully River which has the best wild freshwater fishing in Queensland with species such as Sooty Grunter, Jungle Perch, Barramundi and Tarpon. Other leisure activities on the Tully include canoeing, bushwalking and the world famous White Water Rafting.
A short 20 minute drive sees you in beautiful Mission Beach, the gateway to the Family Group of islands only 5 kilometres off shore which include the resort islands of Dunk and Bedarra. Fishing opportunities are abundant around the group with Spanish, Spotted, School and Doggie Mackerel available in season along with Fingermark, Queenfish, Trevally and many reef species also on offer. Other activities around the islands are waterskiing, Jet Ski tours, snorkelling, spear fishing and perhaps a quiet cold beer at the bar located on the sand spit at Dunk Island.
The main Great Barrier Reef is only 20 nautical miles offshore where the majority of the reefs are still open to fishing and spear fishing. We have the full range of reef species including Coral Trout, Nannygai and Red Emperor as well as pelagic fish such as Tuna, Trevally, Dolphin Fish and Spanish Mackerel. There are also light tackle billfish grounds where you can expect Black Marlin and Sailfish to around 50kgs.
The Tackleworld Tully store is located in the main street of Tully and has a large range of all camping, snorkelling, spear fishing, archery, firearms, fly fishing and all the rods, reels, tackle, lures needed to catch a fish anywhere in the region. From the huge Barra in Lake Tinaroo, fly fishing the freshwater for Sooties and Jungle Perch, to the bottom bouncing and light tackle bill fishing from the golden beaches and idyllic Family group of islands and out to the continental shelf we have all your needs as well as expert advice and local knowledge to help you enjoy your stay in this rich and diverse ‘family friendly’ area.
TACKLE WORLD TULLY 14 Butler St, TULLY QLD 4854 PHONE: 07 4068 1604 Fax: 07 4068 2185 Email:
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Townsville
Tackle World Townsville is open seven days a week, we pride ourselves on having one of the most extensive range of top quality fishing reels in the region and everything tackle wise to get you out on the water amongst some quality fishing action. We cater for all levels of angler from beginners’ right through to the most experienced. All of us here at Tackle World Townsville fish extensively ourselves and are always excited to pass on any information we can to help you enjoy your fishing experience that little bit more, local knowledge can do wanders to your chances of landing that fish of a life time.
The areas accessible from Townsville include the Barramundi rich waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel to the exceptional light tackle grounds of Cape Bowling Green with some of the best Juvenile Sailfish and Black Marlin fishing in Australia. The Freshwater reaches of the Ross River that runs through town is teaming with metre plus Barramundi and some real lure crunching mangrove jacks. During the summer months if there is good rain fall then the numerous weirs spread throughout the River are particularly good with Aplins weir really turning it on for Barramundi and Mangrove Jacks as this is the last weir in the chain where the fresh meets the salt.
Most of the creeks and rivers around Townsville are full of mud crabs and prawns not to mention the fish with Barramundi, Mangrove Jacks, Javelin Fish and Flathead just some of the many species available in these systems. Cleveland and Halifax Bay are also very productive with the winter months in particular turning on some great
pelagic fishing, with Queensland School Mackerel, Spotted Mackerel and the odd Spanish mackerel being landed at this time. Then there is Salamander Reef, Magnetic Island and the Palm Island group just offshore and this is where the monster Spanish mackerel and Giant Trevally really turn it on with 30kg fish not uncommon.
Last but not lest the Great Barrier Reef is only about 40km off Townsville with some of the most spectacular fishing on the planet, with Coral Trout, Red emperor, Large mouth Nannygai, Red Throat emperor and numerous other species on offer, it is simply every angler or spear fishers paradise. With all this fishing action on offer there is also a million and one ways to fish these areas and that is were we come in, we love it and you will to.
TACKLE WORLD TOWNSVILLE Building I, Shop 8, Domain Central, Townsville, Qld, 4814 PHONE: 07 4725 1266 Email:
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Live mullet and prawns, lures like Bolt Assault & Omega, Strada Tracka 100 & 120, Koolabung razorbacks & livebaits. Soft Plastics wise the DOA shrimp would be hard to go past.
Work your lure as slow as possible with twitches trying pause your lure as much as possible. Upgrade your hooks for extra strength. Hook your live prawns through the tail section to get the prawn to be more active.
Mangrove Jack
Sept to Dec
Strada mayan and senseye 100, Bolt Taser and the Koolabung razorback & Xray Blade
Impart an erratic action in you lure and also try using lures with red as the base colour. Rocky ledges are great places to fish for these great fish using sinking lure like blades.
Fingermark
April to Jun & Sept to Dec
Strada Raiko and Luana, Koolabung Xray blade 60 and the Gulp Squid Vicious.
Trolling deep diving lures around the mouths of creeks with rock ledges are ideal spots. When Jigging soft plastics and blades try using sharp jigs of the rod and stay close to the bottom.
Bream/Whiting
May to July
Live yabbies and fresh prawns, chicken breast is also quite good for bream. Lures that work well include Strada Piccola, Aife and the Gulp 2" Prawns.
Fish the early mornings on a high tide around sand bars using both bait and lures. When lure fishing for bream they often respond best to a slow wind and pause retrieve.
Flathead
Apr to Jul
DOA shrimp are dynamite on flathead. In terms of hardbodies the Strada Dima, Bolt hero are my pick and also worth a mention is the Koolabung Blades.
Keep your lure as close to the bottom as possible if using a sinking lure let it settle and sit for a few seconds between twitches.
Fishing Cairns
SPECIES
BEST TIMES
RECOMMENDED TACKLE
TACKLE WORLD TIP
Barramundi
February to May
September/October
(Closed season 1st Nov to 1st Feb midday each year)
Baitcast/Spin Tackle
20lb/30lb Braid (Fins, Nitlon or Rovex Viros)
50lb to 60lb Mono Leader (Instinct XTS plus)
Lures: Strada (Varoius), Bolt Omega, Barra Classics, RMG Scorpions, Lead’s Hi-Jackers/shads, Lance’s Lures, Soft Plastics (Squidgys, Gulp & DOA Prawns)
Live bait: Prawns, mullet & mud herring.
When casting lures put plenty of tip action twitches in a slow retrieve for you hard body lure letting them suspend or slowly float in the target area.
Target areas include the flats, oyster rocks, snags and gutters. Trolling is also very effective with lures capable of bumping the bottom of the water depth fishing, also use plenty of tip action working the lure. Ideal trolling structure includes snags, rock bars, creek mouths and drop off edges. Many lures need treble upgrades and must be kept sharpe.
Live Baiting: target structure holding fish. Owner Mutu light Circle or Instinct Octopus hooks are very effective. Prawns can be fished under a float when fishing structure while mullet and herring are best fished on the bottom.
Ask your local Tackle World store for the hot locations & best tides.
Mangrove Jack
March/April
September to December
Baitcast/Spin Tackle
20lb/30lb Braid (Fins/Nitlon/Rovex Viros)
40/50lb Mono Leader (Instinct XTS plus)
Lures: Strada(various), Bolt Omega, Lead’s Hi Jackers/Shads, Mann’s Stretch, Soft Plastics (Squidgy’s, Gulp, DOA Prawns.
Live Bait: Prawns,mullet & fresh mullet fillet also effective
Look to target heavy timber and often way at the back of structure is their preferred ambush position. Rock Bars are another popular home for these strong fighting fish. Quick reflexes and strong drag require to prevent being bricked into the snag & structure. Diving lures usually most effective but will take shallow lures such as Lead’s Hi-Jackers. Lure action similar to barramundi technique.
Live Baiting: Instinct Octopus hooks with size dependent on bait size
Ask our expert staff for the hot locations & best tides.
Fingermark
Headlands: October to February
Estuary Creeks: February to May
Baitcast/Spin/Jig
Braid/Jigging Braid or Mono live baiting (as stated previous/ Mono Instinct Lexis/Asari Pearl
40-80lb Mono Leader (dependant on location and fish size)
Lures: While can be caught on hard bodied lures both trolled and cast more commonly caught on jigged soft plastics than hard bodies.(Gulp New Squid Vicious)/Squidgys
Live Bait: (Best Method)
Headlands:Squid(fresh caught), large sardines & mud herring
Creek: Prawns, sardines & mud herring.
When fishing the Estuary Creeks fish the deep holes with rubble particularly if bait is marking. On the Headlands look for isolated rocks in deep water and the drop area of a rock plateau where bait is marking. Live baiting vary hook to bait and target fish size 3/0-8/0 (Instinct Octopus/ Owner Mutu Circle Light/ Gamakatsu SL12S). Jigging soft scented plastic lures very effective and exciting on spin Tackle.
60-100lb Mono Leader (dependant on method) Instinct XTS plus
Lures (Trolling)
Strada Tracka 160/140, Bolt Mystique, Dog Tooth Wolf Herring, Halco Laser Pro
Lures (Jigging)
Dog Tooth Saxon, Arma Anchovy, Bumpa-Bars, Spanyid Raiders and large soft plastics
Trolling Baits: Garfish & Wolf Herring
Floating: Pilchards, Garfish & Slimy Mackerel
Live baits also effective under a balloon.
Troll the reef edges and pinnicles holding bait schools. Ensure you float out a pilchard or live bait out while bottom fishing and use burley. Jigging the wrecks with a high speed retrieve very effective. Big Mackerel love a slow trolled rigged Wolf Herring.
Coral Trout
March to November Prime Time Aug to Oct
Overhead/Spin Tackle/Handline
50lb Braid (As previous) 80LB Mono Leader
60-80lb Handline
Best Bait: Pilchard & Squid combination. Strip fillet bait also good with pilchard.
Coral trout are predominately caught bottom fishing the reef bommies in depths ranging from 10-40m. A running sinker on top of the hook is the preferred rig to help dislodge if snagged on the reef. Hook sizes from 6/0-8/0 with Instinct Octopus/ Gamakatsu SL12S/ Mustad 540 all suitable models. Burley is recommended & a floater out the back to target Mackerel. Coral trout will also take poppers & minnows cast over the shallow bommies & jigged soft plastics.
Large Mouth Nannygai
May to September
Overhead Tackle/Quality Spin/Handlines
50-80lb Braid/80lb Mono Leader (Instinct)
80-100lb Handlines
Best Bait: Pilchard & Squid Combination
Large Mouth Nannygai are usually caught fishing deep water from 30-60m with a rubble bottom, isolated rocks and gutters away from the hard reef. Hooks from 7/0-10/0 are recommended with Instinct Octopus/Gamakatsu SL12S/Mustad 540 patterns all suitable. Generally a paternoster rig is used with a snapper sinker ranging from 4oz-12oz dependent on depth and current. Braided line with less drag & little stretch are an advantage.
Fishing Toowoomba
SPECIES
BEST TIMES
RECOMMENDED BAIT/LURE
TACKLE WORLD TIP
Australian Bass
Legal size: 30cm
Bag limit: 2
Year Round - Spring can provide a very exciting reaction bite.
Bass will take live shrimp, worms and even frozen saltwater yabbies.
Lures like spinner baits, lipless crank baits, soft plastics, bibbed minnows, ice jigs and small surface lures are quite effective.
Most of these work all year round, but the spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits work particularly well for the reaction bite in spring.
Bass are found in dams and waterways east of the Great Dividing Range, they are very aggressive and will take lures on the constant retrieve or with plenty of twitches and pauses, which will keep the lure in the strike zone longer, increasing your chances. These fish are best caught on light gear. Rod of 2-10lb, 1000-2000 size reel and 4-10lb line. An extra hook (stinger) on spinner baits can also dramatically improve hook up rates. A closed season applies to Australian Bass throughout Queensland Creeks and Rivers from 1st June to 31st August(This does not include Stocked Impoundments
Golden Perch
Legal size:30cm
Bag limit: 10
Year Round - Best in warmer months.
Best baits are live baits like shrimp, crays and worms. Frozen salt water yabbies also work well. Lures like hard body minnows, lipless crank baits and spinner baits all work well.
Golden Perch can be found in dams and waterways west of the Great Dividing Range and you can target these fish, by casting towards snags, tree roots, lying timber and even weed beds as these fish will be found under or very close to these structures. They can also be caught trolling drop offs, creek and river beds in impoundments. Light to Medium gear is recommended. Rod of 6lb-15lb, reel of 2000-4000 size and 6-20lb line.
Murray Cod
Legal size: 60cm-110cm
Bag limit: 2
Can be caught year round but autumn and spring are best
Cod will take larger baits as these fish can grow well over the metre mark. Baits like live crayfish, large shrimp, blood worms work well. Big hard body lures and large spinner baits are a preferred lure for most anglers
Murray Cod are found in dams and waterways west of the Great Dividing Range, these fish will usually not move far from their structure, and lures will need to be cast or trolled close to this structure with heavier gear. Rods of 10-20lb, reels of 2000-4000 size and line 10lb- 30lb is a guideline. Big spinnerbaits with Colorado blades work well, as they produce large vibrations and move slowly through the water. Be aware that the Murray cod cannot be taken from the Barwon, Macintyre or Dumaresq Rivers from the 1st September to 30th November.
Fishing the Sunshine Coast
SPECIES
BEST TIMES
RECOMMENDED BAIT/LURE
TACKLE WORLD TIP
WHITING
End of October to end Feb.
Live Yabbies and live or cured Worms, best lures clear poppers like the Cultiva GoBo Popper colour #50.
Keep your rod and tackle as light as possible 6 to 8lb, rig baits as natural as possible, when working lure make small splashing action with a constant retrieve unlike a bloopimg action for Trevally, if strike misses do not stop but keep constant retrieve.
BREAM
All year round with Winter the best for numbers and size.
Live Yabbies and fresh if possible strip baits, lures like the Cultiva Mirror Shad and the Strada Aife
Like Whiting keep gear light, and present bait as natural as possible, resist to strike to quickly, let fish take it, with lures a steady retrieve with the odd small twitch.
FLATHEAD
End or August to end of November.
Live Whiting and flesh baits, best lures soft plastics like Squidgy Wrigglers or Fish or most plastics with a tail action.
Work or drift baits and lures with the current making sure you keep contact with the bottom, the last part of the run out the best.
MACKEREL
December to May
Pilchards and live Slimy Mackerel, high speed trolling lures like Lively Lure Mack Baits and slow trolled deep divers from the Strada range are lures of choice.
When using baits keep speed as slow as possible 2 to 3 knots, run more than just one colour lure and vary the depths to find what is best for the day, if you find bait schools work that area.
SNAPPER
Winter months
Live bait such as Slimy Mackerel, dead baits like pilchards and squid, a large range of soft plastic lures such as Berkley 6" Jerk Baits and metal lures like Shimano Lucanus Jigs.
There are few different rigs but burlying up and using a small wait to drift your bait down the burly trail works best, using lures in a more subtle fashion tends to work best.
We are fortunate to have a large variety of fish to target on our lovely Sunshine coast and these are just a few, so when in town next call in and ask what's on offer our experienced staff will only be to happy to help you out.
Mackay
Fishing World boasts one of the largest ranges of fishing tackle, diving and boating accessories in North Queensland. We cater for all fishing needs from fly to game.
Located on the doorstep to the Whitsundays, Mackay is an excellent base for fishing enthusiasts. All the local creeks produce Barramundi, Threadfin salmon and grunter.
There are four dams in the Mackay region stocked with Barramundi and Sooty Grunter. Fishing World has five staff who regularly fish from the reef to the ranges and have excellent local knowledge and product knowledge to make sure you get the right result
Pat’s Tackleworld has been trading since 1976 and stocks an extensive range of quality fishing tackle and boating accessories.
Our modern airconditioned premises is easily accessed near the main boat ramp and the bridge to the marina. The staff are all very experienced in their specialized areas of fishing. Phill, Rick, Tei and Ben are the core of our business and we are proud to have them represent one of the premium tackle shops in the trade.
The Gladstone area is blessed with all the great natural precincts of fishing in the near vicinity: river, estuary, beach, rock, and reef. The other great fishing attraction which has world class sport fishing is the Awoonga Dam on the outskirts of Gladstone, where metre plus barra are common catch. . Our staff have extensive knowledge in all these areas of fishing, and are only too keen to be of help to both our regular and visiting customers.
Our shop also boasts a large range of boating and electrical accessories as the company is also a part of Bargain Boat Bits,an Australia wide buying group. Find out more about us on our website.
TACKLE WORLD GLADSTONE 23 Lord Street, Gladstone QLD 4680 PHONE: 07 4972 3692 Fax: 07 4972 5767 Email:
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Website:www.patstackleworld.com
Bundaberg
Tackle World Bundaberg has been the largest retailer to recreational anglers of the district and the major supporter of local angling clubs and competitions for over 20 years. Local staff with plenty of fishing experience have the knowledge to get you to the right spot at the right time with the right gear to make sure that your fishing experience is a great one.
The store carries a huge range of fishing, boating, spearfishing, snorkelling and related products, all under one roof. Tackle World Bundaberg has a large display of freshwater and saltwater lures, rods, reels and combos, echo sounders, GPS and marine radios, electric motors and boating accessories together with the largest range of spearfishing equipment from Mackay to the Sunshine Coast.
The Bundaberg region has a diverse range of fish species, from both cool and warm waters that seasonally migrate to this area of the Southern Great Barrier Reef as well as a great freshwater barramundi and bass fishery. There are a number of pristine rivers and estuaries in the district ensuring a great diversity of the type of fishing available.
TACKLE WORLD BUNDABERG 22 Quay Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670 PHONE: 07 4153 4747 Fax: 07 4152 6707 Email:
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Website:www.tackleworldbundy.com.au
Toowoomba
Mullet Gut Marine Tackle World is situated in the heart of the freshwater fishing area of south east Queensland and is surrounded by many stocked impoundments.
We have been trading at our present address for over 22 years and have been involved in the stocking of many of the local dams in our area and helped in getting the Cooby and Ressbrook dams opened for public use, including fishing.
Mullet Gut Marine Tackle World carries a huge range of both fresh and salt water fishing tackle (300 square metres in all) and caters for lure, fly and bait fishing anglers. We are also distributors for Minn Kota electric outboards and Hummingbird fish finders. Boating anglers are catered for by way of an extensive range of boating accessories. We are the local dealers for Mariner outboards, Stessl and Bermunda boats and Rhule trailers.
MULLET GUT MARINE, TACKLE WORLD TOOWOOMBA 224A Ruthven St Toowoomba QLD 4350 PHONE: 07 4632 9770 Fax: 07 4639 2543 Email:
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Web: www.mulletgutmarine.com.au
Kawana Waters
Tackleworld Kawana Waters has been servicing the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years. Our staff collectively has over 100 years of fishing experience, from fresh water for Bass to the oceans majestic Marlin.
Here on the Sunshine Coast, we are lucky to have such a great choice of fishing: from some of Queensland’s greastest Bass and Barra impoundments only a short distance away; three large river systems and the Pumistone Passage and Barwon Banks offshore. We have exceptional estuary, snapper and marlin fishing right at our front door.
At Tackleworld Kawana, we pride ourselves in having the most up to date range of tackle with staff skilled in its use, able to meet all your needs in product and advice, while maintaining very competitive prices. We stock all the major brands: Shimano; Penn; Abu; G Loomis and Gary Howard; as well as some new exciting ranges, to cater for all your fishing needs. For that something extra special, we are only too happy to order it for you.
For local advice and the right gear at the right price, come in and see the team at Tackleworld Kawana, where every day’s a good day for fishing.
TACKLE WORLD KAWANA WATERS 8 Nicklin Way, Minyama QLD 4575 PHONE: 07 5444 0714 Fax: 07 5444 0725 Email:
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Website:tackleworldkawana.com.au
CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE. Erskine's Tackle World is located in Cairns tropical North Queensland with the Great Barrier Reef, Saltwater Estuaries, Rainforest lined Rivers and barramundi stocked impoundment Tinaroo Dam on our doorstep. Cairns is also the gateway to Cape York Peninsular and The Gulf of Carpentaria.
Tully is the main business and fishing centre for the Cardwell Shire. Within a half hour drive is the magnificent Hinchinbrook Channel and several major creeks where anglers can fish for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Fingermark, Salmon, Tarpon Trevally, Queenfish, Javelin, Bream, Black Jew, Whiting and Mud crabs.
Tackle World Townsville is open seven days a week, we pride ourselves on having one of the most extensive range of top quality fishing reels in the region and everything tackle wise to get you out on the water amongst some quality fishing action. We cater for all levels of angler from beginners’ right through to the most experienced. All of us here at Tackle World Townsville fish extensively ourselves and are always excited to pass on any information we can to help you enjoy your fishing experience that little bit more, local knowledge can do wanders to your chances of landing that fish of a life time. 
Fishing World boasts one of the largest ranges of fishing tackle, diving and boating accessories in North Queensland. We cater for all fishing needs from fly to game.
Pat’s Tackleworld has been trading since 1976 and stocks an extensive range of quality fishing tackle and boating accessories.
Tackle World Bundaberg has been the largest retailer to recreational anglers of the district and the major supporter of local angling clubs and competitions for over 20 years. Local staff with plenty of fishing experience have the knowledge to get you to the right spot at the right time with the right gear to make sure that your fishing experience is a great one.
Mullet Gut Marine Tackle World is situated in the heart of the freshwater fishing area of south east Queensland and is surrounded by many stocked impoundments.
