QUINTREX has expanded its popular Runabout range to now include 570 and 610 Fishabout models. The Fishabout range offers great no-fuss boats for all ages, appropriate for young families to first boat owners looking to get out on the water over the weekend. With rod holders, drink holders and a transom step and rail, the Fishabout range has all the …

The flare on the new hull is carried further aft to maintain continual contact with the water when on the plane, which creates a smoother ride. A wider, sweeping chine design on the Apex Hull opens the front of the hull to allow the flaring to carry further forward up the stem line, consequently improving rough water performance. By widening …

BIOSECURITY Queensland is conducting surveillance after a single Asian green mussel was confirmed at a site south of Weipa. Biosecurity Queensland Invasive Plants and Animals general manager John Robertson commended Rio Tinto employees for their vigilance and rapid response in reporting the pest to Biosecurity Queensland. “A marine biologist conducting routine surveillance as part of Rio Tinto’s monitoring spotted the …

Bush ‘n Beach has brought Nautilus Marine Insurance on board to expand the fine print and provide readers with clear, easy-to-understand and helpful tips on protecting their boating assets. The scenario You have plenty of warning that a cyclonic storm is bearing down on your vessel, which is riding at anchor or on a swing mooring.  A safe haven is …

A RECREATIONAL fisher’s assumption the cover of darkness would allow him to poach from a no-take zone undetected proved to be a costly mistake, with the north Queensland man recently caught, convicted and fined $1800. The incident was detected during a night time vessel patrol by Queensland Parks and Wildlife officers inside a no-take Marine National Park Zone (green zone) between Hudson …

THE Queensland Government today introduced a new biosecurity regulation aimed at strengthening the containment of white spot disease and further protecting Queensland’s multi-million dollar seafood industry. Chief Biosecurity officer Dr Jim Thompson said this regulation has been introduced to contain white spot disease and prevent further outbreaks. “The new regulation provides a balance between preventing further outbreaks of the disease and …

NEW from EJ Todd are the Yamashita LIVE Search 490 Glow Shallow and Deep squid jigs. The popular Yamashita LIVE Search 490 Glow series is now available in Deep and Shallow models in size 3.5. The Deep jigs sink at 1.8-2.2 seconds per metre, which allows you to target squid in deeper water much more efficiently. They are also ideal …

IN June 2017, the Queensland Government released the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 2017-2027, paving the way for Queensland to have a world-class fisheries management system. The Sustainable Fisheries Strategy is the biggest fisheries reform in Queensland’s history. These reforms will ensure healthy fish stocks that will support thousands of Queensland jobs. The Strategy is the outcome of a significant consultation exercise in …

KINGSTON Lures is proud to release an innovative spinning lure dedicated to targeting most fresh and saltwater predators: the Flying Fishunter. The Flying Fishunter came from Team Mikado’s co-operation with Rolf Shwarzer, one of Germany’s most well-known fishing journalists and avid anglers. In essence it is a combination of Kingston’s legendary Fishhunter soft lure and a Double Twister tail. The …

AMM has traditionally built Weekenders in 6.1m, 6.4m, 6.8m, 7m and 7.4m lengths. However, AMM does have its Tournament series in a 7.8m version, which allowed the company to carry across the naval architect-certified belowwater hull geometry. Obviously, Luke is no novice when it comes to boating. His last boat was a Kevlacat 2400 and he previously has owned a …