LONGSTANDING Australian boat builder Whittley Marine and the Group’s retail sales arm Whittley Victoria Sales have moved into a new purpose-built facility in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The large site boasts the most advanced, modern and lean fiberglass trailer boat manufacturing facility in the country, whilst featuring a new industry leading sales and service facility; all on the one site. The …

STACER Boats Australia has crowned its 2018/19 National and State Dealers of the Year. Thorough analysis of the vast dealer network was performed in order to identify the top performers. With over 50 dealerships across Australia, the competition is stiff. Congratulations to all the winners! Melbourne Marine Centre – National Dealer of the Year. Bluewater Marine – WA. Phoenix Powersports …

MERCURY Racing has expanded the MAX5 propeller family – now offering a larger 15.25”-diameter version as well as the all-new MAX5 ST. The MAX5 lab-finished propeller is a proven performer, delivering tremendous results in both single and multiple-engine applications, including Mercury Racing’s 400R outboard and 600 SCi sterndrive, with a reduction in propeller slip of up to 12 percent. In …

ATOMIC Hardz is one of the most popular lure brands in Australia, producing an array of hard-bodied lures for all situations. The Atomic Slappa has just arrived and has quickly proven itself on Murray cod up to 70cm and larger bass for our ambassadors. Atomic’s Slappa is a classic surface crawler designed to make maximum disturbance on the water. It …

MERCURY Marine is introducing an all-new 400hp Verado outboard – the most powerful Verado on the water. Since the launch of Mercury’s 350hp Verado and Mercury Racing’s 400R four years ago, boat owners have been asking for a higher-horsepower Verado engine. Now, those requests have been answered. Mercury Marine president John Pfeifer said, “The acceptance of the 350hp Verado has …

THE Okuma Komodo SS Series of baitcast reels has made a name for itself in big fish circles, taking on species such as barramundi, Murray cod, PNG black bass and offshore jigging targets thanks to its stainless steel main gear, pinion gear, drive and spool shafts offering the ultimate power, combined with impressive drag outputs. The compact and much-anticipated 200 …

LOWRANCE, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has released a new software update for HDS Carbon displays. Offering significant new features, the Lowrance 18.3 software update includes support for Active Imaging, StructureScan 3D with Active Imaging enhancements and the LR-1 Remote Control, as well as a simplified user interface and new Dual Mode WiFi capability. Active Imaging Perfect for …

THE Queensland Government has delivered on a key plank of its 10-year, $20 million Sustainable Fisheries Strategy with the passage of new legislation in Parliament recently. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries) Bill made real changes in fisheries management possible for the first time. “These changes are a critical step in providing …

BASSDAY makes some of the best Japanese lures available anywhere. The company’s expertise in the surface lure market is second to none, with the Sugapen one of the deadliest and best surface lures available. The newest creation, the Backfire, was originally designed for black porgy fish on Lake Hamana in Shizuoka, Japan, but it has proven itself in local conditions …

https://www.facebook.com/FisheriesQueensland/videos/324206618209919/ A fishing boat forfeited to the State Government after being involved in the black marketing of redclaw became a crushed boat recently at an Eagle Farm recycling centre. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the crushing sent a stern warning to all fishers about the consequences of committing serious fishing offences. “If fishers are thinking …