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Bar Crusher 535XS review: Gun guide’s Fishing Weapon!

Keeping it local, fishing guide Patrick Linehan says iconic Aussie boat brand Bar Crusher was a logical choice for his upmarket estuary charter business. [By Rex Airlines TrulyAus inflight magazine]

Fishing the Hastings River, Port Macquarie

Recognised as a NSW Recreational Fishing Haven, the Hastings River is one of Australia’s premier recreational fisheries.

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Using big lures for giant flathead!

Flathead respond to a huge variety of lures. Some of the most prolific flattie catching lures are only 2-3 inches long. But there’s no denying big lures are incredibly effective for catching giant dusky flathead!

Australian bass fishing charters

The NSW Mid North Coast is home to some of the best, scenic wild bass fishing in Australia.

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More mulloway for the Hastings River

Over March and April 2023, more than 35,000 mulloway fingerlings were stocked into the Hastings River.

What is the PE rating for fishing line?

When a PE rating is applied to fishing line it’s simply as a measure of the lines diameter – not the lines breaking strain.

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