THE new upgraded Okuma Azores Blue spinning reel offers anglers a true heavy-duty saltwater reel and big fish stopper that won’t break the bank. Designed specifically for saltwater fishing with proven power features and a patented interior design, the Azores Blue is much more durable, stronger and smoother than other reels in its class. Features include 6HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant …

CONFIDENCE in the Queensland aquaculture industry remains steady, with a small increase in production last financial year. Following a visit to a fish hatchery in Gladstone, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the annual Aquaculture Production Summary shows aquaculture production grew by 1.1 percent to more than 7869 tonnes in 2016-17. “Despite industry pressures, including white …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE Well, it’s about time – the forecast for the Bundaberg area for this weekend is fantastic with light winds predicted all weekend.  Quite a few boats took advantage of the good conditions last week and, despite a lot of run in the tide with the full moon, that night most boats managed to land a quality mixed bag …

WHACK the dates in the diary, on your phone or on the wall in the shed because you’ll want to make sure you’re making the trip to be at Queensland’s Ipswich Showgrounds on June 16 and 17 for the 2018 Australian Lure, Fly & Outdoors Expo, or as we all fondly call it – the Lure Show! What started seven …

MAJORCRAFT Dangan Braid has revolutionised the fishing market, delivering more sensitivity and improved casting distance for multiple fishing styles. It is generally available in four and eight-strand varieties and Majorcraft has both. As the name implies, four and eight refer to the number of microfilaments weaved together. The difference is in the end product, with eight-strand being smoother and rounder. …

VICTORIA’S largest fibreglass boat builder Whittley Marine is set to expand its 2018 Melbourne Boat Show presence with more new Whittley Boats on display than ever before. Whittley will be showcasing the sharpest fibreglass boat packages at Victoria’s premier boating event from the 28th June – 1st July. Gary Honeychurch, VIC Sales Consultant, says “Whittley is back at this years …

WHAKATANE, NZ-based plate aluminium boat manufacturer Surtees Boats is very pleased to welcome Isabell Zitzelsberger to the important role of  marketing executive. The effervescent Isabell replaces James Kayam who has returned to Auckland to further his career. Isabell brings with her a fresh air of excitement, enthusiasm and obvious professionalism. Isabell is a German-born pocket dynamo who with partner Sascha …

MUSTAD has upgraded its MT21 Mustad Lip Grip with new additions that make this great tool even better. For starters, the new cosmetics make this tool jump out, with anodised blue and black the theme throughout. The Mustad Lip Grip arms have also been tinkered with, changing from a one-arm operation to a two-arm operation. The handle has been toughened …

SANCTUARY Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has opened its milestone 30th anniversary showcase, with bumper crowds flooding through the gates early for the start of the iconic four-day event. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate rang the traditional Boat Show bell to officially declare SCIBS 2018 open on Thursday morning, with more than 40,000 visitors expected to stream through …

THE Pinkenba Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol in conjunction with staff from Queensland Parks and Wildlife (Moreton Bay Marine Park) have been undertaking joint patrols of the Nudgee beach area following fish watch reports of illegal netting occurring. During one patrol the team issued fines to three individuals totalling $6177. Two nets were located and seized, with the longest being …