SOMETHING fishy is happening at the Gooseponds in North Mackay. Council is about to commence work on a project aimed at improving fish passage between the Gooseponds and the region’s estuaries. Cr Fran Fordham said two fishways at the Gooseponds would be the focus of remediation works. “Council will be undertaking significant rehabilitation works to the vertical slot fishway upstream of …

Marine radios on the other hand are designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, able to hear all communications from all other vessels in range and can be used to contact another vessel without knowing its phone number.  Limited coast stations also broadcast weather updates and navigation hazards on marine radio.  It is advisable to monitor the emergency channel on …

THE all-new Samaki Torpedo V2 Spinner has serious attitude. Now ranging from 10g to 85g, these spinners hit the bullseye with each cast. Throw them into a school of baitfish and you’ll be attacked by every predator, or alternatively re-rig them with an assist hook and drop them to the depths to attract aggressive bottom dwellers. The elongated bullet design …

THE Evans Head Fishing Classic is at the innovative front of tournament fishing and has been held annually for the past 20 years. This year the Classic will be held from July 8 to 15. Evans Head in the NSW Northern Rivers is an idyllic fishing destination and superb seaside town, and the Evans Head Fishing Classic draws people from all age groups, …

KOASTAL Kayaks is a family owned and operated kayak manufacturer that has been designing and making a great range of kayaks for many years out of its Bundaberg factory. One of Koastal’s best-sellers is the Jackhammer, which is a purpose-built fishing craft that can also be converted to a recreational kayak thanks to new upgrades including the addition of Railblaza …

In the company’s own words, Whitewater Marine is “committed to offering great value boat packages and the best service to keep our customers on the water”. The business is run by dealer principal David White, an outboard technician with over 25 years of industry knowledge and experience. Also running the business is Kim White, who has a background in retail admin, …

IF you want crazy, Samaki has got it. The Samaki Zing Craze brings a new dimension to lightweight rod design with a great sense of fun and some craziness on the side. All rods are 5’8” in length and each model is separated by camouflaged colour grips. The Zing Craze is offered in spin and overhead in a light PE1-2 …

YAMAHA Motor Australia has announced a pricing adjustment on selected four-stroke models from F4 to F130. The announcement of these price decreases is great news for marine consumers in the process of selecting their choice of outboard power for new boat packages or engine repowers. Yamaha’s innovative range of four-stroke outboards is now more affordable than ever. Changes to Yamaha’s production …

BRISBANE Marine has become the latest dealer appointed as a fully fledged Streaker Boats dealer. The appointment is effective immediately and provides Brisbane boaters with access to the new generation of Streaker fibreglass boats. Although Brisbane Marine was founded in 2013 as a high-performance Mercury dealer, the business has evolved to become a major marine dealer in the northern suburbs …