Tackle World Lawnton

Ryan is the owner of Tackle World Lawnton and has been running the store for the past five years. He’s been fishing since he was a little fella, thanks to his Grandad getting him hooked early on, and he’s never looked back.

He’s into just about everything outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping and topwater sessions, but reckons you still can’t beat chasing flathead on lures. Brisbane has a seriously diverse fishery, from freshwater dams and estuaries to bay and offshore fishing, and Ryan loves helping people make the most of it.

One of his favourite things about the job is seeing customers return with photos of their catches, especially when they’ve landed them on gear and advice from the shop. Lately though, his proudest moments have been getting his own kids out on the water. As he puts it, less Xbox, more tackle box.

Gerard is the Store Manager at Tackle World Lawnton and has been fishing for over 20 years. He’s all about helping customers chase that fish of a lifetime and reckons there’s nothing better than turning your passion into your job.

If you’re into chasing mangrove jack or barra, Gerard’s your guy. He’s mad for summer jack sessions, winter flatty and jew runs, and has spent plenty of time working out the best gear to match it all. His go-to spots range from local estuaries to offshore missions, and his bucket list fish is a black bass.

One of his recent highlights was ticking off a trip to the Montebello Islands. Epic fishing, good company and plenty of stories to bring home. Got questions about estuary gear or just want to chat fish? Swing by and catch up with Gerard in-store.

Mitch has been part of the Tackle World Lawnton crew for six years and is always up for a chat about all things fishing. He’s the kind of bloke who’s happiest with a rod in hand, a few mates nearby and a session chasing barra or jacks on the go.He grew up fishing the Pine River and knows it back to front, from bass in the upper stretches to snapper and flathead down at the mouth. These days he mixes it up between impoundment barra and inshore missions out in Moreton Bay.

Summer’s his favourite season. Think road trips, jacks, barra and a few beers at the end of the day. He’s also got a soft spot for big bucket list targets like Northern Pike and PNG black bass. If you’re keen to talk jacks, soft vibes or what’s biting in the bay, Mitch is always happy to help.