CRAIG has chiseled his name in the seafood industry with the harvest of premium line-caught blue mackerel as a commercial fisherman.
While blue mackerel, or slimies, are species that’s often overlooked and used for bait, it is actually one of the best eating fish in the ocean when cooked and cared for properly.
We take a dive into how he became a master at his craft.
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Zac Panaretos catches up with chefs and fishos to chat about catching, cooking, and sustainable seafood.
Ahead of the 2026 Trophy Hunter Snapper Bash, Zac sat down with event founders Sondal Bensan and Michael Bonnici at the Pier Hotel in Coffs Harbour to uncover the story behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing snapper competitions.
We dive into the ethos of the event, what anglers can expect on the water, and share valuable insights on conditions, tactics, techniques, and safety before lines hit the water.
