Current situation – white spot disease update Disease control activities have resumed on the impacted prawn farms in the Logan River region after they were suspended for a short time due to the weather event associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Surveillance is continuing along the east coast of Queensland from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns. So far, eight samples, consisting …

BRP has released the next generation of Evinrude E-TEC G2 models with horsepower ranging from 150-200hp, the E-TEC G2 150hp, 150hp H.O., 175hp and 200hp. Boaters can rejoice as the release of the mid-range models opens up the power of Evinrude outboards to a wider variety of budgets and transoms. The new Evinrude E-TEC G2 models deliver up to 30 …

THERE’S good news for Whittley owners and trailer boat aficionados alike – the Whittley R&D team has come up with the very latest in high-tech on-board operating systems to install on its popular range of trailer boats. Presenting the Whittley Pulse. Utilising sophisticated digital gear from respected brands such as Garmin, Fusion, CZone and Volvo, Whittley has created the next-generation …

SAMAKI’S Marlin Tee suits the deckie in all of us, incorporating the passion for being on the water day in, day out, with the added comfort of a sleek and soft fabric that keeps you cool, dry and protected. Sporting a marlin trying to escape at speed, the Marlin Tee incorporates a few unique hits of design without being too …

THE original Bomber Long A design is one of the most effective jerkbaits on the market, and is arguably Australia’s most popular barra lure of all time. The most popular ‘all-rounder’ is the B15A size. When people talk about the mighty Gold Bomber, this is the size they are referring to. The 15A HD Barra Special Bomber Long A three …

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THE Queensland Government has confirmed a firefighting foam spillage at Brisbane Airport is believed responsible for a small fish kill. Qantas has advised the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection that the spillage occurred on Monday, April 10 around 9pm. Although much of the spill was contained on the airport site, there has been a release of foam concentrate to …

WILSON Fishing founder Les Wilson passed away on Good Friday, aged 93. L Wilson & Co. (as it was known back then) was established in 1946 by Les, starting as a small manufacturing business that made swivels on the kitchen table of the family home. Recognising a need for rod building components, and being a fitter and turner by trade, …

Z-Man Bait BinderZ presents the ultimate storage solution for your Z-Man soft plastics, allowing you to find the model and colour you’re after in seconds. The Bait BinderZ features nickel-plated, corrosion-resistant rings that have been spaced to fit the reinforced, pre-punched holes in the bottom of standard size Z-Man packets. Store your Z-Man plastics in their original packs, away from …

THE Ecooda Inna diving lure has an erratic jerkbait swimming action, lifelike digital finish, internal ball bearing and a cylindrical metal chamber. Combine all these assets and you’ve got a fish-catching lure. The internal cylindrical metal chamber not only helps with the lure’s casting distance and accuracy but also aids in the twitching and jerkbait motion from side to side. This …