Catching Kingfish in Australian waters can be a thrilling experience, requiring the right techniques and preparation.

Getting onto a few black marlin may seem out of reach for the average boatie, but with a bit of knowledge and the right gear, these magnificent sportfish are well within the grasp of trailer boat owners.

If you’ve ever had flake from a seafood joint, it was most likely the meat of a gummy shark. Native to most southern waters from about Mid NSW and Perth southwards, this species is prized for its soft, flaky flesh. 

Mahi mahi, dolphin fish or dorado - it doesn’t matter what you call them - these striking and hard fighting fish are well-loved and widely chased around the world, and it’s not hard to see why! 

For saltwater anglers who love a bit of a sporting challenge, it’s hard to go past longtail tuna. Their long, sizzling runs and tendency to be a bit finicky with what they will eat attracts skillful anglers, and their habit of coming into sheltered waters to feed means they are accessible even to small boat anglers, and sometimes even land-based anglers!

Tossing oversize lures on oversize tackle in search of oversize giant trevally has to be considered an extreme sport. Those who regularly partake in this activity are usually left with sore bodies, adrenalin comedowns and severely damaged egos; all the hallmarks of an extreme sport!

Most people won’t turn down a feed of Spanish mackerel. One of the most effective techniques on these toothy speedsters is trolling both lures and baits. While preferred trolling techniques vary all over Australia, there are a few principals that can be applied anywhere you happen to be fishing for them.

The Giant Trevally (GT) is the highest profile of all the trevallies found in Australian waters and attracts a dedicated cohort of anglers with a blinding passion for these thugs of the reef.

Spanish mackerel are one of Australia’s favourite saltwater sportfish. Sleek and built for speed, Spaniards use their body’s design to attack their prey at speed, slicing their way through the water before slicing their way through the baitfish they have honed in on!