Fish Species Guide

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

THE Queensland Government is delivering on its commitment to research into the numbers and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour following recent attacks at that location. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said a request for quote was issued today to a number of research organisations and companies. “We want to know what’s going on at Cid …

Offshore has been blowing hard all week with only a few charters managing to do short trips to North reef and Sunshine reef. The strong Northerly to South Easterly winds and New moon have meant it’s been very quiet. At North Reef the boys picked up snapper, pearl perch, estuary cod and a few unstoppable fish too. In closer Sunshine …

Hello everyone, the fishing report this week again comes from a woman’s prospective as Brett has not yet returned from annual leave.  Rest assured he will be back with some stories and great photos for next Friday’s report. What a great week we have just had on the Gold Coast with lots of sunshine, low winds, no rain and the …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE As the days roll around to the weekend, the current forecast for the Bundaberg area is looking great. However, it pays to check the up-to-date weather forecast or even check with the local VMR before heading out. We have perfect tides for the weekend, so if the weather permits, places like the gutters will be well worth a …

WITH triple 300hp Mercury Racing outboards on the transom, the Rock Aqua Jays water ski team has established a Guinness World Record for the largest human pyramid on water skis. A total of 80 skiers in multiple four-tier pyramids travelled 1,148 feet (350 meters) on the Rock River in Janesville, Wisconsin – about twice the distance necessary to officially surpass …