Fish Species Guide

FIRST of all, happy New Year. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and got out on the water to enjoy the warm weather. I have been fishing quite a lot over the past few months in the hope of catching mangrove jack. These fish can be extremely hard to catch and I hope the tips and insights in this …

BETWEEN bad weather and doing a new electronics refit to my boat, it had been a while between offshore fishing trips. With the new Furuno DFF3D, autopilot and another Furuno TZtouch2 multifunction display installed by Quality Marine Electronics I was keen to try it all out. With a reasonable weather forecast predicted, we soon found our way out the Wide …

THIS super easy fresh stuffed crab shells recipe could be your new Christmas family favourite. Give it a try! Ingredients 4 cooked sand crabs 150g cooked prawns, chopped 1 long fresh red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced 120g leaf blend 50g bean sprouts Dressing 3 tbsp mango and chilli sauce 2 tbsp special burger sauce …

SUZUKI Marine and Marine Rescue NSW have cemented their commitment to keep NSW waterways safe as the two organisations signed a four-year extension of their partnership. The renewed supply agreement to 2022 will see Suzuki Marine become the power of choice across MRNSW’s entire outboard-powered fleet and the two organisations will undertake further joint-community work to promote water safety across …

MERCURY Marine’s amazing Active Trim system can now be controlled through VesselView information screens. Active Trim automatically and effortlessly trims an engine or engines. It doesn’t just make boating easier and more fun, it also improves engine performance and cuts fuel costs while delivering a better overall driving experience. Originally, Active Trim was controlled through a separate dash-mounted keypad. Now …

WHO doesn’t love summer and all the fun in the sun it offers. Whether it is getting out on the water, deep into the bush or simply to the beach, park, creek or lake, it pays to stay sun smart. As you head out into the sun with your family, friends or mates, be it camping, trekking, boating, sailing or …

MAKO, Australia’s leading polarised eyewear company, has begun the launch of its much-anticipated summer 18/19 range. The first release is the women’s model – Mako Islands. This sunglass carries all the characteristics Mako is known for such as comfort, clarity and contrast. It is the first all-glass polarised lens model for women in the range. The Mako Islands frame is …

AUSTRALIA’S premier outdoor and adventure program All 4 Adventure has hit 10 years on the air. Season 10, ‘A Decade of Dirt’, marks the best and most challenging season ever for show host Jase Andrews. Facing near-death at the barb of a stingray and having successfully mounted the latest expedition to find Dick Smith’s lost plaque near the site of …

EVINRUDE’S E-TEC engines are the only full range of two-stroke outboards certified by the Australian emissions standards. Evinrude builds high-performing engines that preserve the environment for upcoming generations. Other outboard manufacturers have had slow innovation, taken the path of least resistance and chosen to build four-stroke engines. Evinrude has stepped to the top of the environmental podium for all outboards, …

HAPPY holidays to all Bush ‘n Beach readers. Hopefully 2019 brings us all plenty of fishing opportunities. January will be another busy month on the waterways around Brisbane. Heaps of people will still be on holidays, so expect the rivers and creeks to be busy with all types of watercraft. The key to finding numbers of fish this month is …