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The Best Conditions for Surface Fishing | Australian Bass (Extended Version)
Catching Australian Bass on topwater lures is an exhilarating experience! Every Australian Bass angler’s preferred way to catch an Aussie Bass is off the top because of the big surface explosions and heart in mouth action that comes with it!
However, some Australian Bass fisho’s tend to make a few mistakes when deciding to tie on their surface lures. This article will help you decide when it is the right time to tie on a surface lure!

The Finatic Blogger
Oct 255 min read


The Best Conditions for Surface Fishing | Australian Bass
Catching Australian Bass on topwater lures is an exhilarating experience! Every Australian Bass angler’s preferred way to catch an Aussie Bass is off the top because of the big surface explosions and heart in mouth action that comes with it!
However, some Australian Bass fisho’s tend to make a few mistakes when deciding to tie on their surface lures. This article will help you decide when it is the right time to tie on a surface lure!

The Finatic Blogger
Oct 254 min read


Top 10 Tips to Catch More Australian Bass (Extended Version)
The 2026/2027 Australian Bass Season officially reopened as of 1 September 2026. Australian Bass are one of the most loved endemic fish species to Australia. They are known for crunching lures off the surface and for fighting well above their weight class, so it is no wonder Australian anglers want to tangle with one!

The Finatic Blogger
Sep 19 min read


Top 10 Tips to Catch More Australian Bass
This article will give you my top ten tips to help you catch more Australian Bass. It is a must read for everyone from beginners, through to more advanced anglers!

The Finatic Blogger
Sep 19 min read


Top 5 Fish to Target in Australia During the Australian Bass Closure (WINTER)
This article breaks down our TOP 5 fish to target in Australia during Winter.

The Finatic Blogger
Apr 2510 min read


Catching CLEATUS - The Hunt for the 50cm Australian Bass with Liam Hughes
Liam Hughes in on a fishing mission to catch CLEATUS, a 50cm elusive Australian Bass. Stories, hot tips, and struggles.

Liam Hughes
Nov 17, 202412 min read


Australian Bass Closed Season
This article covers everything you need to know about when and why the Australian Bass closed season is in effect in NSW and QLD.

The Finatic Blogger
Apr 30, 202411 min read


FLY FISHING FOR AUSTRALIAN BASS
An article covering everything you need to know to catch Australian Bass on Fly - what water to fish, what gear to use, and what flies.

Jack Porter
Feb 21, 202410 min read


Top 7 Australian Bass Surface Lures
This is our Top 7 Australian Bass Surface Lure list. The one and only list to see you catch more Aussie Bass on surface.

The Finatic Blogger
Nov 10, 20235 min read
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