AHEAD of the 2026 Trophy Hunter Snapper Bash in Coffs Harbour, Zac sat down with event founders Sondal Bensan and Michael Bonnici at the Pier Hotel 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.
Zac Panaretos catches up with chefs and fishos to chat about catching, cooking, and sustainable seafood.
Tony Orton has packed up shop with his family of 4 and jumped on a yacht to live out his dreams, fishing the globe. This is a conversation that captures the cliche of how to ‘live your best life’. These guys are seriously good fishos and have applied their knowledge to each new location to learn and grow as a family.
