ALL of our lives have been impacted by COVID-19. The various lockdowns and rules during lockdowns have affected all activities and this includes recreational fishing.

Squid have a lot of heart. Three in fact. They have a systemic heart which pumps blood around the body and two hearts which pumps blood to each set of gills. Among the invertebrate animals, squid have the best developed nervous system.

Squid fishing has always been popular in Moreton Bay but during the past decade, in particular, interest among recreational anglers in catching them has increased. This is the first of two articles where I introduce you to the secret life of squid…

IN THE last column, I discussed the movements of yellowfin bream around Moreton Bay. In this edition, I’ll cover age and growth, reproductive biology and diet.

THIS is the first of a two-part column on yellowfin bream (Acanthopagrus australis). The yellowfin bream is one of the most important angling species in Moreton Bay and a popular angling target around Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Bribie Passage.

The sea mullet is the most important species for commercial fisheries in Moreton Bay.

Catching surf worms is very much a part of many fishing families beach holidays and a key bait resource for many avid surf fishers. They are a favoured bait for many fish along beaches but particularly sand whiting. They are also sold as a frozen/cured product or live at several bait shops.

FREQUENTLY on social media, photos of a type of box jellyfish in Moreton Bay or offshore are posted and shared. The animal photographed is the Morbakka jellyfish.

IT IS the time of the year when many local anglers are starting to think about chasing tailor. I will certainly be around the bayside very soon chasing them land-based – something I have done religiously for over 30 years. Tailor are great eaten fresh or smoked.

The life cycle of the banana prawn is short, but they pack a lot of living and travelling into their short lives. They complete their life cycle in about 12 months.