AUSTRALIA’S recreational fishers are being encouraged to get behind a new national campaign to restore degraded waterways, improving habitats and fish numbers. National not-for-profit organisation OzFish Unlimited has partnered with leading retailer BCF to launch the ‘Give Back to Habitat’ initiative. The opening of the Moreton Bay Shellfish Recycling Centre is just one part of the journey to restore Australia’s …

GARMIN Pty. Ltd. recently announced the inReach Mini Marine Bundle, a new addition to its popular line of satellite communicators with available two-way messaging, basic navigation and a 24/7 SOS function via the global Iridium network built with the mariner in mind. Designed for life on the water, the inReach Mini Marine Bundle includes a rugged mount and 12-volt power …

TWO years of hard work, self-belief and good decisions have seen Southern Fish Marine flourish – much to the delight of boat owners around Queensland’s Moreton Bay. Anthony and Wendye Tennant bought the business in 2016. They changed the name to Southern Fish Marine and then really went to work. “We pretty much gutted it,” Anthony said. “We turned the …

AFTER racing in the challenging Dinghy Derby, Patriot Games set out to Arnhem Land with a couple of 349 Territory Strikers for an overland tinnie tour. Patriot Games follows the adventures of outback experts and camping enthusiasts in a reality series. The savvy team push the limits of Patriot Campers, Stacer Boats and Supertourers in a gruelling Australian adventure. On …

EVINRUDE E-TEC engines are the only full range of two-stroke outboards certified by the Australian emissions standards. Evinrude builds high-performing engines that preserve the environment for upcoming generations. Other outboard manufacturers have had slow innovation, taken the path of least resistance and chosen to build four-stroke engines. Evinrude has stepped to the top of the environmental podium for all outboards, …

FOR 120 years, Savage has consistently added innovation to Australian boats and today would like to introduce the Raptor Extreme, the most adventurous dinghy yet. The Raptor Extreme offers customers a V-nose punt dinghy with increased internal freeboard thanks to higher sides and greater beam. Suited for river, creek and estuary fishing, boaties of all ages will find enjoyment out …

THE Queensland Government is delivering on its commitment to research into the numbers and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour following recent attacks at that location. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said a request for quote was issued today to a number of research organisations and companies. “We want to know what’s going on at Cid …

WITH triple 300hp Mercury Racing outboards on the transom, the Rock Aqua Jays water ski team has established a Guinness World Record for the largest human pyramid on water skis. A total of 80 skiers in multiple four-tier pyramids travelled 1,148 feet (350 meters) on the Rock River in Janesville, Wisconsin – about twice the distance necessary to officially surpass …

LOWRANCE recently announced the release of its new high-performance line of fishfinders/chartplotters, HDS LIVE. A significant leap forward in fishfinding technology, HDS LIVE delivers powerful real-time sonar, charting and connectivity features including Active Imaging, LiveSight, Genesis Live and LiveCast smartphone integration. Active Imaging sonar See structure and cover with a new level of refined detail and at a range unmatched …

LOWRANCE, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, recently announced the next-generation release of its powerful yet affordable fishfinder/chartplotter family, Elite Ti2. Delivering enhanced high-resolution sonar functionality, wireless networking and Bluetooth call/text message display, the Elite Ti2 gives anglers access to features previously reserved for Lowrance’s premium HDS family of displays. Here’s what’s new with Elite Ti2… Active Imaging Sonar …