Bush 'n Beach Fishing mag

New precinct puts trailerable boats centre stage at SCIBS

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SCIBS general manager Johan Hasser said this new addition will offer “a show within the Show”. “The precinct will be home to everything imaginable from the watersports, leisure and fishing industries, including boats, accessories and new innovations,” Mr Hasser said. “It will feature a brilliant range of boats up to 8m, from entry level to premium boats with all the …

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Help keep white spot out of NSW this summer

stay home easter keep white spot out nsw

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries is calling on the public to remain vigilant this summer to ensure NSW remains free of white spot disease. NSW DPI is continuing its work to minimise the spread and keep white spot out of NSW, after it was detected in prawns in southeast Queensland in December 2016. DPI manager Aquatic Biosecurity Juliet Corish …

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$2.1 million fine for overfishing rock lobster

rock lobster fine

AUSTRALIAN rock lobster is the best in the world but after the species started to decline from unlimited fishing, the government decided the expensive crustacean was going to be heavily protected. And that was the expensive lesson a number of Wollongong businessmen learnt recently after a judge in the coastal city handed down the biggest fines ever given for illegal …

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New Atomic Arrowz two-piece rods

atomic arrowz two-piece rods

ATOMIC Arrowz fishing rods launched in early 2017 and brought together highly advanced designs and the finest Fuji components assembled on a full-graphite blank. Designed originally as a series of one-piece rods, customer demand has seen the introduction of two-piece Atomic Arrowz models featuring all the same high-quality components. The focus has been on the Estuary, Offshore and Bream-specific models …

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Lewmar Horizontal Anchor Windlass HX1

lewmar anchor windlass

LEWMAR has launched a new range of stylish, strong and reliable horizontal windlasses that utilise a superior in-line motor and epicyclical gearbox within a strong aluminium chassis and polymer cover. Designed to provide years of trouble-free use, you have two gypsy options to choose from – one to suit 6mm, 7mm and 1/4” chain; the other to suit 8mm chain. …

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Rhino-Rack SunSeeker is back and better than ever

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Protective patches on the corners of the SunSeeker have been added for improved durability when you’re rolling and storing the awning, which again improves the longevity of your SunSeeker. All hardware is covered by rugged plastic caps to make sure there’s no catching or ripping during extension or retraction. Black anodised and powder-coated extrusions are not only long lasting and …

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2018 Boondooma Dam Family Yellowbelly Fishing Competition

2018 boondooma yellowbelly fishing comp

BOONDOOMA Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition spokesman Terry Allwood said with the lake fishing extremely well, the 2018 event should set new records in both the long-standing gilled and gutted section as well as the catch and release component. Cash and other prizes will be presented at the end of each of the three sessions as well as overall competition winners …

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Humminbird introduces compact solid-state CHIRP radar module

humminbird chirp radar

HUMMINBIRD has announced the introduction of a new compact solid-state radar module, complete with CHIRP radar pulse compression technology for outstanding radar imaging at short and long ranges. The new CHIRP radar offers exceptional target separation technology to display approaching weather, boats, rocks, buoys and landmarks with impressive resolution. CHIRP pulse compression uses multiple radar pulses for increased target separation …

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In-dealership experience for Whittley Marine online customers

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WHITTLEY Marine, Australia’s premium fibreglass trailer boat builder, has released a new online dealership feature on the Whittley Marine website. The feature is designed to provide potential customers and researching new boat buyers with an in-dealership experience on their screen, via a desktop, smartphone or smart device. It was created to make the new boat buying experience as easy and …

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