Fish Species Guide

2018 Rocky Barra Bounty wrap-up

2018 rocky barra bounty

BEFORE I get into the success of this year’s Rocky Barra Bounty, I would like to run through a quick local report. With the saltwater barra season closure, a lot of anglers have headed for the impoundments. Callide and Awoonga dams are only a short drive from Rockhampton and have been fishing very well. Anglers have reported fantastic double-figure sessions …

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Campaign to restore Australia’s waterways launched in Queensland

moreton bay shellfish recycling centre

AUSTRALIA’S recreational fishers are being encouraged to get behind a new national campaign to restore degraded waterways, improving habitats and fish numbers. National not-for-profit organisation OzFish Unlimited has partnered with leading retailer BCF to launch the ‘Give Back to Habitat’ initiative. The opening of the Moreton Bay Shellfish Recycling Centre is just one part of the journey to restore Australia’s …

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Time to get offshore on Sunshine Coast

get offshore sunshine coast

Finally we are starting to see a few days that have allowed the guys to get offshore and amongst the action. Currently between moons the currents in close have been lighter so fishing has been a bit tougher. Those guys who made the effort got some great fish. Out wide at Double Island the currents were stronger but the catch …

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Plenty of life on Bundaberg reefs

coral trout plenty of life bundaberg

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE The forecast for this weekend for the Bundaberg area is a weird one.  It looks like on Saturday we are going to experience some SW winds and it seems there might be a short window of light winds before midday.  However, it pays to check the updated forecast before heading out. The Five Degree and the Fifteen Mile …

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Nice feed of whiting available on Gold Coast

nice feed whiting gold coast

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, it’s nice to be back after a relaxing holiday which involved plenty of fishing around Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. With some warmer weather around the Gold Coast this week let’s have a look at what’s been happening. Whiting have been around in good numbers this week. Mates Wayne and …

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Garmin introduces the inReach Mini Marine Bundle

garmin gps inreach mini mount

GARMIN Pty. Ltd. recently announced the inReach Mini Marine Bundle, a new addition to its popular line of satellite communicators with available two-way messaging, basic navigation and a 24/7 SOS function via the global Iridium network built with the mariner in mind. Designed for life on the water, the inReach Mini Marine Bundle includes a rugged mount and 12-volt power …

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Southern Fish Marine – big changes bring big rewards

southern fish marine

TWO years of hard work, self-belief and good decisions have seen Southern Fish Marine flourish – much to the delight of boat owners around Queensland’s Moreton Bay. Anthony and Wendye Tennant bought the business in 2016. They changed the name to Southern Fish Marine and then really went to work. “We pretty much gutted it,” Anthony said. “We turned the …

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Patriot Games takes its Stacer Territory Striker deep into Australia’s remote Arnhem Land

stacer territory striker

AFTER racing in the challenging Dinghy Derby, Patriot Games set out to Arnhem Land with a couple of 349 Territory Strikers for an overland tinnie tour. Patriot Games follows the adventures of outback experts and camping enthusiasts in a reality series. The savvy team push the limits of Patriot Campers, Stacer Boats and Supertourers in a gruelling Australian adventure. On …

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Evinrude E-TEC passes Australian emissions standards and raises the bar for clean engines

evinrude e-tec 150 g2 emissions

EVINRUDE 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, …

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Savage launches adventurous Raptor Extreme

savage raptor extreme

FOR 120 years, Savage has consistently added innovation to Australian boats and today would like to introduce the Raptor Extreme, the most adventurous dinghy yet. The Raptor Extreme offers customers a V-nose punt dinghy with increased internal freeboard thanks to higher sides and greater beam. Suited for river, creek and estuary fishing, boaties of all ages will find enjoyment out …

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