Fish Species Guide

I hope everyone has a fantastic break over Easter.  It was awesome to see so many families out and about enjoying what the Bundaberg region has to offer.  At this stage the weather is looking better than last weekend with lighter winds forecast for the local area over the coming weekend.  Always check the forecast before you head out though. …

A GROUNDBREAKING project led by Deakin University will soon begin mapping Queensland’s blue carbon resources to provide scientists with a new weapon in the fight to help save the Great Barrier Reef. Deakin Associate Professor in Marine Science Peter Macreadie, Director of the University’s Blue Carbon Lab, said the project, funded by the Queensland Government’s Land Restoration Fund, will reveal …

QUINTREX dealers can be found all over the country from each of the major metropolitan cities to every major rural town. It is a privilege to be a Quintrex dealer, it is an honour to be the best among your peers. The criteria to win an award is around the growth and sustainability of each business. Specifically, there are ten …

THIS May will see the 2019 OzFish Unlimited Wynnum Fishing Classic come to Moreton Bay. It is the only competition of its kind for Moreton Bay, with all proceeds from the event being directly invested back into the region to support habitat restoration and in turn, raise fish populations in the bay. OzFish Unlimited Moreton Bay Chapter president Robbie Porter …

AUSTRALIAN east coast spotted mackerel, scomberomorus munroi, is a pelagic fish species that forms a single genetic stock in New South Wales and Queensland waters. Spotted mackerel exhibit schooling behaviours that form prominent spawning and feeding aggregations between Cairns and Port Stephens. When present, their highly aggregated, near surface, and catchable behaviour makes them susceptible to overfishing. Catches of spotted …

HAVING grown up on a farm, I am acutely aware of how time poor (and cash poor) our families are who earn their living on the land. Various feral animals have a significant impact upon the annual earnings of our inland primary producers through direct predation on stock, consumption of crops and competition for grazing (and water). This is why …

With a break late last weekend and into Monday we saw the larger boats headed offshore to make the most of the narrow weather window. Out wide to Double Island the sharks were on patrol but those anglers who boated fish got a mixed bag of Scarlet sea perch, tusk fish, pearlies, sweetlip and snapper.  With lighter currents to the …

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, it’s fantastic to see all our Houseboats heading out on the Gold Coast waterways to enjoy a nice Easter break. If you’re keen to catch a feed of fresh fish and crabs for Good Friday let’s see what’s been biting and where. Bread and butter species like Bream, Whiting and Flathead …

THE BURNETT RIVER The Burnett has been fishing unreal over the past week.  Plenty of trophy-sized grunter and flathead have been caught.  Fishing the Town Reach has been the hot spot and is one of the most protected areas out of the wind.  Using soft plastics and small soft vibes have been the standout techniques.  The bream have really started …

This beautiful Chicken breast stuffed with oysters will have your taste buds singing a symphony. A smooth blend of poultry and seafood with the crispy salty prosciutto and creamy tarragon sauce will have you wanting more. Ingredients 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, trimmed 16 slices prosciutto 800g gold sweet potato, cooked and mashed 2 bunches steamed broccolini, to serve …