Cunningham Marine Centre has hundreds of customers across the Moreton Bay region and this boat prize is the company’s way of ‘giving back’ to a community that has a passion for fishing and boating. Anyone with an interest in boating or fishing will have a ball at this event. The special presentation area will feature Dave ‘Mossy’ Moss with the …

World Class fishing is only a Revo away Precision engineering, sleek design and cutting-edge performance only begin to describe the new Revo® spinning lineup from Abu Garcia®. Advancements such as the Rocket Line Management System™ and the AMGearing™ system on the newly designed Revo spinning reel combined with the lightweight and compact design of the family embody Abu Garcia’s commitment …

Making smoky hot dogs is a surefire way to please the crowds around the campfire. Similar to dagwood dogs (but healthier and tastier), they are delicious served with your favourite sauce. Ingredients • 1-1/2 cups self-raising flour • 1/2 tsp ground sea salt • 250g natural yoghurt • 12 paddle pop sticks • 12 frankfurts • Tomato sauce, to serve …

On stand, Eagers Holden will be showcasing the popular range of Colorado vehicles, customised and accessorised with the latest and greatest in 4WD equipment to cater to the needs of the serious 4×4 enthusiast. Eagers Holden service personnel will also be available to discuss vehicle maintenance and demonstrate safe practice for changing tyres and conducting fluid checks. The much-loved Holden …

GAMAKATSU Assist 61 hooks are specifically designed for jigging. Their unique shape dramatically reduces the chance of getting tangled with the jig. They come in two different styles of a Single hook and a Double version, allowing you to fish with different jigs in different situations. Featuring a solid ring and sealed snell knot allowing for less wear and tear, the …

THE 6’-spread E Z Throw Cast Net is now available, along with the best-selling 9’-spread E Z Throw Cast Net, and all nets come with an instructional DVD. New 6’ E Z Throw Cast Nets feature a 10” aluminium ring that serves as a handle, and when thrown parallel to the water centrifugal force opens the net into a perfect …

QUEENSLAND anglers can get their rods and lines ready for the barramundi season, which reopens from midday, February 1. The barramundi closed seasons have been in force in the Gulf of Carpentaria since October 7 last year and November 1 for the east coast. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Robert Ibell said the closed seasons were aimed at ensuring …

THE intensity of aggressive interactions between one of the nation’s most popular angling fish, Australian bass, and the invasive eastern mosquitofish, are dependent on the interplay between water temperature and salinity, a study by University of Wollongong PhD student Laura Lopez has revealed. Her findings provide valuable new insights towards efforts to preserve estuarine ecology, and the enjoyment of recreational anglers, …

A SOLAR-powered boat at a remote western Queensland eco-tourism resort has improved the experience enjoyed by visitors and boosted the bottom line. “As a result, visitors can now travel in a solar electric-powered boat to see the scenic majesty of the gorge from the water. “The boat cruises at 4km/h during daylight hours only and as a result the battery voltage …

QUEENSLAND Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers found a fisher at Tingalpa Creek in possession of five undersized bream and fined the offender $471. The fisher informed the QBFP officers that the undersized bream were given to him to use as bait. All fishers should be aware that fish used for bait must meet the legal size limit. Bream have a minimum …