THE Grampians, known to the indigenous population as Gariwerd, is located in western Victoria and spans well over 160,000ha from north to south and east to west. With a range of differing activities and natural sites, a selection of dining options and accommodation, the area is a haven for hikers, families and food lovers alike. The natural beauty of the …

There were two rescues and I was driving for one of them; a boat got overturned on an outgoing tide and another went belly up on the bar on the incoming tide. This new boat is marvellous and combined with the SeaPro engines it is a dream to operate.” In a rescue situation, especially in the chaotic conditions that exist …

WOOLGOOLGA Headland, 26km north of Coffs Harbour, is part of the habitat protection zone of the Solitary Islands Marine Park and is home to animals including snails, barnacles, limpets, oysters, crabs and starfish. NSW DPI’s manager for the Solitary Islands Marine Park Nicole Strehling said fishing and hand collection of fish and shellfish is permitted at Woolgoolga Headland, but must …

AUSTRALIAN bass stocked into dams across NSW throughout 2017 have totalled a record 429,000. NSW Department of Primary Industries Inland Fisheries manager Cameron Westaway said the record number of Australian bass, which were produced at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, exceeded the 413,000 produced back in 2013. “This year, DPI has stocked Australian bass into 32 dams throughout the Central West, …

NAVICO, parent company to leading marine electronics brands Lowrance, Simrad and B&G, has expanded the range of reporting and connectivity options offered by its Track telemetry system with the all-new Navico Track HD. Historically, Track has provided instant access to vessel location and status via a mobile app and online dashboard. Now with Track HD, users can take remote control …

THE popular Atomic Semi-Hardz Vib is back, bigger and better. Featuring the same attention to detail and innovation in design and action as the Semi-Hardz range that preceded it, the 75mm and 110mm models answer the calls from anglers chasing a large lure to catch bigger fish. From bottom bashing down deep to casting long and far for pelagic species …

“We’re here for anyone with a rod and reel who wants to have a great time fishing. I’ve always been a Mercury man and these new engines we’re now using – I love them, they’re great. “The thing about us is that we’re all about quality people and quality products, we’re not getting paid, these are just really good engines. …

GARMIN Australasia recently announced the STRIKER Plus series – proven fishfinders with industry-leading sonar that are packed with new features to help anglers find and catch more fish, yet are as easy as ever to use. Garmin Australasia general manager Adam Howarth said, “The new STRIKER Plus series has the features that will bring the benefit of built-in GPS, Quickdraw …

The show is already a favourite, with hosts Milan Radonich and Nathan O’Hearn sharing epic fishing moments (both good and bad), stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, all while focusing on their speciality – showing people how to get big fish in shallow water. Season 6 features 13 episodes, with the BAF crew at their best fishing in New Zealand and …

THE Shimano Sustain series has long been a tried and tested favourite among anglers from around the world. This year marks the rebirth of the Sustain, with the new FI series that remains true to its outlasting and outperforming reputation. The much-anticipated release of the Shimano Sustain FI has challenged Shimano to deliver a reel that exceeds expectations and sets …