ALL Queensland fisheries patrol officers will be required to wear cameras to record interactions with the public, Acting Fisheries Minister Dr Anthony Lynham announced recently. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers based at Pinkenba are the first to wear the body cameras, which will be a standard part of uniforms across the state by February 2018. “The roll-out of body …

THE wait for the new Apple iPhone is over and Pelican Products Australia has got all bases covered with the release of a new range of iPhone 8 cases to keep the next-generation devices safe from accidental damage or breakages – ensuring your new phone goes the distance. Unique for the new Apple smartphone, Pelican will add ‘Adventurer’ and ‘Voyager’ …

THE annual barramundi closed season along Queensland’s east coast starts from midday on November 1, 2017, effective through to midday on February 1, 2018. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Robert Russell said the closed season applies to all commercial and recreational fishers. “Fisheries officers will be stepping up surveillance during the barramundi closed season to protect this valued …

FOLLOWING on from the popularity of the Z-Man 2.5” Slim SwimZ and driven by angler requests, Tackle Tactics has now released a 3” version of this deadly little paddle tail plastic. This realistic baitfish profile is constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech, allowing you to catch more fish per plastic. The super-soft, flexible and realistic feel of the ElaZtech combined with …

DOMETIC, the world leader in portable cooling, has launched the CFX75DZW portable fridge/freezer; an evolution of its predecessors that is designed for excellent cooling performance in the harshest Australian conditions. The Waeco CFX range of portable refrigerators revolutionised mobile living for campers and the CFX75DZW further enhances the experience. The latest WiFi technology has been included in CFX75DZW units, allowing …

MUSTAD has released a new series of storage and travel bags for the new season. Attractively finished in a graphite grey with blue trim, the Mustad bags include four dry bags that are classically styled, a 30-litre dry backpack and a range of larger travel bags that are also highly water resistant. Constructed from waterproof PVC, all zippers and clips …

EQUIPPED for an adventure that veers you down the ‘road less travelled’ or takes you ‘off the beaten track’? There are some essentials to have with you and your vehicle, and the new Rhino-Rack spade is one such item. When you’re off-roading, overlanding or adventuring with mates, the quality of your tools is one of the most important considerations. Quality …

OSPREY is proud to announce the new Transporter duffel series. Designed to be your rugged go-to carry-all for any situation from kayaking to climbing and even your next gym session, these bags are ultra-durable workhorses that are engineered to carry any load, no matter how heavy. Design details include dual-sided TPU coating inside and out, burly hardware, stiffened main body …

TAKING in the revolutionary design features of the original Flat Shad, the Flat Shad Pro comes with a series of innovations to make the lure even more amazing. At the heart of the new Flat Shad Pro is a softer TPE material. This softer material allows the lure to swim at slower speeds, enables lighter weight jig heads to be …