Fishing

Current situation Biosecurity Queensland has completed the treatment of all production ponds on five aquaculture farms in the Logan River region after white spot disease was detected in late 2016. This is the largest aquatic animal disease response in Queensland and to date 112 production ponds on five infected premises have been treated with more than 2.8 million litres of …

WHITE spot disease is a highly contagious viral infection that affects crustaceans. The disease has been confirmed in five prawn farms. The five infected premises (owned by four prawn farms) are located on the Logan River. Biosecurity Queensland is treating affected ponds with chlorine and is preparing for disposal and decontamination work. Surveillance and sampling in all prawn farms and waterways in …

TOURNAMENT veteran Warren Carter has beaten the best bream fishers in Australia to win the 2016 Mercury Cup and collect a cheque for $1000. “I came second last year so it’s definitely nice to go one better, and it was a surprise because it was so close,” Warren said. The Mercury Cup is decided on performances in the ABT’s Costa …

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Its sublimated design features a striking underwater marlin image and the design is finished with a comfortable buttoned V-neck and round polyester cuffs. The Jarvis Walker Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt is available in six adult sizes from small to XXXL. Visit jarviswalker.com.au for more information.

THE Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources continues to work collaboratively with the Queensland Government to determine the origin of the outbreak of white spot disease in prawn farms in southeast Queensland. Deputy Secretary Lyn O’Connell said media commentary suggesting a definitive cause of the disease outbreak had been found was not correct. “The department continues to investigate …

  SAMAKI’S newly launched tool range extends from solid hardware to functional and practical appliances such as a handy line spooler. The Samaki Line Spooler is your new go-anywhere device, meaning you’ll never have any issues with re-spooling your reel again. This adaptable device features a high-suction cup at the base for ease of use anywhere, is manufactured of lightweight …

THE Inhibitor Corrosion Fighting VCI Pro Chips represent a great innovation to stop hooks and lures from rusting away. Just place a chip in the lure compartment of your tackle box for rust protection for six to 12 months. VCI Pro Chips are proven to stop rust and corrosion, penetrate and protect, be environmentally safe, provide long-lasting and economical protection, …