Fish Species Guide

Big Fish Big Adventure coming to cinemas!

big fish big adventure

Big Fish Big Adventure is coming to a theatre near you! A LITTLE over three years ago I had what was, for many, a dream job on a nationally broadcast fishing series. The hours might have been long but the work environment was spectacular and the potential for adventure was high. Wherever the action was, there I was, cameraman, assistant …

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Suzuki Marine launches new 3+3 year warranty for all outboards in 2020

suzuki marine 3+3 year warranty

SUZUKI Marine is proud to announce an upgrade to its 3+2 year warranty to 3+3 year on all outboards (DF2.5hp-DF350hp) purchased from January 1, 2020 for recreational use only. This upgrade provides customers with further support, security and peace of mind from an already established brand. It endorses the superior build quality and reliability of the Suzuki Marine brand in …

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Evinrude releases new 115hp, 140hp and 150hp E-TEC G2 engines

evinrude e-tec g2 engines

EVINRUDE has expanded the revolutionary E-TEC G2 product line to include 115H.O., 140hp and 150hp models. Evinrude’s extended line-up is designed to give more boaters confidence on the water in any situation. Confidence through innovation and performance Shattering the paradigm for midrange outboards, the new models house a direct-injection inline three-cylinder powerhead. Delivering refined running quality and quiet operation, the …

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Million Dollar Fish: First charity fish reeled in!

million dollar fish

Rural Area resident reels in first purple tag of Million Dollar Fish S5 The first charity fish has been caught as part of BetEasy’s Million Dollar Fish Season 5 competition, with Territorian Adam Waye reeling in the lucrative barra on Tuesday, 4 February. Worth $5,000 in total, the purple tagged fish will see $2,500 go to Mr Waye, with $2,500 …

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Moreton Bay Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4×4 Expo this weekend!

Moreton Bay Caravan Camping, Boating and 4x4 Expo

IF you are about to embark on a weekend away or a longer holiday, then the Moreton Bay Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4×4 Expo is the perfect place to view and compare brands all in the one location. Camping and caravanning is a fun, low cost way to explore the many wonderful destinations across South East Queensland and for the …

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How to help those hindered by fire

fire volunteer help bushfires

WITH all the bushfires raging around the country, this month I have chosen to skip the regular offshore report and let readers know something about the ongoing work being done by so many volunteers after the event to benefit those hit by natural disasters, and also to ask for help, either in kind or if possible, by volunteering some time. …

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Shark control measures return to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

shark control program queensland shark control measures

THE Australian Government has committed $5 million to help the Queensland Government re-deploy shark control measures such as drumlines and improve swimmer safety inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. An initial $4 million will help support Queensland’s transition to non-lethal shark control measures with further costs to be assessed as the Queensland Government implements: • SMART drumline trials • …

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System flush-out to continue on Gold Coast

system flush-out gold coast

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, after an extra hot weekend and start to the week on the Tweed and Gold Coast we are now experiencing another dumping of rain to give us another system flush-out. Looking to the future, the rain should set us up nicely as we transition into Autumn.  Let’s have a look at …

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Tactics for fishing Tin Can Bay

fishing tin can bay

G’DAY crew, I hope the silly season treated you well and you were able to get out and wet a line! We got a good run of weather from Christmas right through to the middle of January, which allowed plenty of fishing in Tin Can Bay. We even got a few good downpours to top up the tanks and green …

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Mangrove jack in full flight around Bundaberg

mangrove jack in full flight bundaberg

THE BURNETT RIVER With the full moon falling on this Sunday the fishing in the Burnett River should be hot!  With the barramundi season just opening, you’d be crazy not to target them. My favourite way to chase the barra is with 20g soft vibes.  Fishing the tide change is definitely what to aim for and looking for any sort …

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