I have shared a few of my fishing tales from over the years in the new promotion, which is called Port Stephens - Incredible by Nature.

In the current COVID situation we find ourselves in and the halt to any overseas travel, it is advisable to visit destinations closer to home.

Promoting the local area isn't difficult as I cannot think of anywhere that compares to the beauty of this place and the recreational options available plus the seafood: oysters, lobsters, prawns and fresh fish.

Then there are the whales and dolphins.

If I can help in any way to sustain our tourist industry and to support local business houses, then I am more than happy to do so.

My job is made easier when I receive photos from champion fisho Laurie Chadder with a brace of thumping great 6 kg snapper.

Laurie cruised up to Broughton Island before tossing plastics around the "Sisters", a string of rocky outcrops between the island and the Little Gibber on the mainland. The trip alone to Broughton passing Yacaaba Headland and Cabbage Tree Island is well worth the effort.

A trivia question: Name all the rivers that flow directly or indirectly into Port Stephens? Answers to stinkerfishing@yahoo.com.

If you've got a picture of a whopper caught in the Port or fishing yarn to share email it to stinkerfishing@yahoo.com with your contact number and details about your catch.