get out on the water and take a Fishing Trip

2 Day Moreton Island BUSH 'N' SAND Safari ex BNE

?The best value and most comprehensive tour to Moreton Island.? Marine Cruise + Sand boarding + Snorkel the Wrecks + Ride a Surf Board + 4WD touring + Eco walks + Kayaking + Fishing Tour includes: * Sand Surfing and tobogganing at either the "Desert" or the ?Big Sandhills". (We are the original sand boarding company and the only one using professional equipment.) Speeds of up to 65kph can be reached on some of the largest sand hills in the World. Full instruction provided. All equipment included. * Snorkel the famous Tangalooma Wrecks with its 15 ships, sub-tropical reef system and wonderland of marine life, some tame enough to eat out of your hand. Floatation boards, snorkel, mask and fins supplied. (Wetsuits in colder months). Guided. (Valued at over $45) * Surf, Kayak & Fish equipment is available FREE UNLIMITED HIRE for your use and the crysal clear waters and beautiful beaches of North Point are at your doorstep. * 1 night at our permanent Base Camp. Everything is supplied. Shower and toilet facilities close by. Anyone for a moonlight swim in Blue Lagoon? Single, Twin, and group tents available. * All meals, all transport, use of sporting equipment and camping gear included in the price. * Eco-tours to Honeymoon Bay, Champagne Pool, North Point, Cape Moreton lighthouse, and the eco-wetlands. Snorkeling equipment available for exploring Blue Lagoon. * View wild dolphin, dugong, turtles and giant manta rays (+ whales in season) from Cape Moreton, probably the best viewing location on the East Coast. * Culture and history beach tour down Eastern Beach to WW2 and aboriginal sites. Learn about aboriginal bush tucker. * Cruise across Moreton Bay by luxury sea ferry.

4WD day tour to North Stradbroke Island

Your tour starts as we collect you in our air conditioned Toyota Landcruiser, taking you to Redland Bay to meet the Island's ferry. After leaving Cleveland, as the ferry crosses Moreton Bay, spot whales in season, dugongs and dolphins, pelicans and sea eagles. Morning tea is served on the ferry. After arrival at Dunwich, the exciting four wheel drive component of the tour is exhilarating but safe, and the first sand track drive ends with guests enjoying a sweeping panorama of the coastal islands, distant Brisbane, the hinterlands and border mountains. The tour visits spring-fed lakes, teaming with bird life. Via 18 Mile Swamp, a gorgeous wetland of water lilies, to Main Beach, 24 kilometres of unspoilt white sand - a prime whale-watching spot from July to November each year. A popular stop near Point Lookout is the North Gorge Walk, a maintained track through native flora, filled with birdsong, to a rocky outcrop with views far out to sea, and south to New South Wales. Next stop is Flinder's Beach, to spend a relaxed hour and a half fishing (all equipment and bait provided), swimming or simply lunching. Lunch is a barbecue feast after which, guests are driven through a forest of Cyprus Pines to the bitumen road. The pleasant drive home winds past a tree-sheltered cove where local boats anchor, to meet the ferry at Dunwich for the return crossing.

5 Hour Fishing Tour - Warrnambool

From the novice through to the most experienced anglers, we ensure a memorable day out on the water. Our friendly and professional team take pride in their local knowledge, and have in excess of 40 years combined experience in and around the local area. While our vessel, Viper, is surveyed to carry 12 passengers, we ensure your comfort by keeping fishing charters to a maximum of 8 people. The most commonly caught species are snapper, morwong, nannygai, gummy shark, flathead, sweep, salmon, squid, barracouta, pike, and trevally. Each fishing charter includes quality rods, reels, tackle and bait (however, if you have your own favourite rod and reel, feel free to bring it along to use). There is an onboard toilet. All fish are gutted and cleaned (if preferred). Tea, coffee, Milo and biscuits are provided on the trip.

Afternoon Fishing Expedition

Come aboard for a fishing adventure that guarantees you will catch fish. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, giant flathead, squid elephant fish or shark - they are all just a cast away! On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. All food and drinks supplied including a sausage sizzle and burgers. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle. Your host and skipper takes real pride in his extraordinary knowledge and passion for fishing, life at sea and the environment.

Afternoon Fishing Expedition

Come aboard for a fishing adventure that guarantees you will catch fish. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, giant flathead, squid elephant fish or shark - they are all just a cast away! On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. All food and drinks supplied including a sausage sizzle and burgers. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle. Your host and skipper takes real pride in his extraordinary knowledge and passion for fishing, life at sea and the environment.

Afternoon Fishing for Three

Come aboard for a fishing adventure for you and two of your mates. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, flathead, squid elephant fish or shark they are all just a cast away On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. A sausage sizzle, tea and coffee are provided for lunch. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle and you can bring your own beer.

Afternoon Fishing for Three

Come aboard for a fishing adventure for you and two of your mates. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, flathead, squid elephant fish or shark they are all just a cast away On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. A sausage sizzle, tea and coffee are provided for lunch. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle and you can bring your own beer.

Afternoon Fishing with Dad

Spend an afternoon of fun time together with your loved one on a fishing adventure you'll never forget. You're guaranteed to catch a fish. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, flathead, squid elephant fish or shark - they are all just a cast away On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. All food and soft drinks supplied including a sausage sizzle. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle.

Afternoon Fishing with Dad

Spend an afternoon of fun time together with your loved one on a fishing adventure you'll never forget. You're guaranteed to catch a fish. Take your chance at hooking a snapper, flathead, squid elephant fish or shark - they are all just a cast away On board you can enjoy eating fresh fish cooked with our special recipe. All food and soft drinks supplied including a sausage sizzle. Includes all the high quality fishing equipment you need plus bait and tackle.

Albatross & Wildlife Encounters ? Day Cruise

Few people realise that there is a large oceanic park right at Sydney?s doorstep! The waters off the coast of Sydney are teeming with an abundance of seabirds and marine mammals, a variety that you will see nowhere else in the world. This wildlife cruise will take you to the continental shelf, some 25 nautical miles out to sea, where you will be able to see these wonderful animals in their own territory. You will learn more about the environmental factors that threaten their fragile existence and about what we can do to ensure their survival for years to come. The species you may encounter vary with the season but will include members of many different families. During June and July you will get the chance to see the humpback whales on their northern migration. In September and October they will be passing Sydney on their migration south and it is not uncommon to have them swimming within metres of the boat! You may see sperm whales, false killer whales, pilot whales, dolphins, sharks, sunfish and an abundance of seabirds. From August to December you may catch a glimpse of the endangered wandering albatross ? the largest of all seabirds with a wingspan of up to 3 metres! They can fly thousands of kilometres without pause and only need to touch land to nest and raise young. Unfortunately, this majestic species is threatened with extinction as a result of long-line fishing killing 100,000 albatrosses every year. On this cruise you will get to see these beautiful animals and learn more about their lives and what we can do to help ensure their survival. As the day goes on our knowledgeable guides will help you identify all of the species that you encounter during the cruise. A hydrophone is available for you to use to tune into whale songs. We are very lucky to have such a rich variety of marine life just off the coast of Sydney. Make the most of what you have around you and be one of the fortunate people to encounter such marvelous species in the wild.

The History of Fishing

From the time fish inhabited our waterways there have been humans trying to catch them. Whether fishing took place in creeks, lagoons, lakes, oceans or fresh water streams, there has been a thrill for the fisherman. The hunting instincts of pre-historic men must be written into modern man's DNA as the excitement of catching fish is prevalent as ever.

One of the earliest recorded references of fishing is a painting by the Egyptians that is believed to be from 2000 BC. The painting depicts a man using a staff or stick to catch fish. Early fishing tackle is believed to be made from animal bones and vines. There are references to fishing in the writing of Greek philosophers in the second and third centuries. There are also stories of Macedonians using artificial flies for fishing around the same period.

As with most activities, the equipment developed over the years. In ancient times spears were the standard tools before lines and hooks were used. Modern fishing exploded after an angler in England wrote a book in 1653 The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation.

Since that time, fishing has become a favourite pastime of people all over the world. With the vast waterways available to anglers in Australia, it is no surprise that in a recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report it states that over 6% Australians participate in fishing regularly. This is equates to over a million Aussies.   © MAS 2007

The Sports Fishing Industry

Sports fishing is a big industry in Australia. Anglers from all over the country and world come to experience the exquisite waterways and thrill of the big catch.

There are numerous competitions held each year where anglers give up their own time to participate in the hope of landing the big one. The competitions are well supported by commercial sponsors which demonstrates their importance to the Aussie lifestyle.

Across Australia you can find fishing charters that will take you and your friends into the some of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Whether you want to catch barramundi in the Northern Territory or marlin of the east coast, Mad About Sports can get you there.   © MAS 2007