Fish Species Guide

Going on holidays and new to camping – where do you start?

camping skamper kampers

Camping and caravanning is a fun, low-cost way to explore the many wonderful destinations across southeast Queensland and for the more adventurous, across Australia. If you have an interest for exploring the great outdoors but not wanting to ‘rough it’  then you need to check out Bluewater Campers who will debut into Queensland at this event with their 2018 line …

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Popular segment powers ahead for SCIBS 2018

“We have always had a presence at SCIBS which we consider to be one of the premier boat shows on the annual calendar,” Mr Thurley said. “The fact that it is the 30th anniversary of the Show and we have the world premieres of several of our new vessels makes it a very exciting time for us.” Valued at $600,000, …

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New model releases unveiled at Moreton Bay Expo

moreton bay expo 2018

Their new off-road caravan, called the Curlew, has been touted as one of the best off-road products to hit the market in years. The manufacturers claim it is virtually indestructible and will appeal to those wanting to get into remote areas while still maintaining a high standard of comfort and ease of towing. Another new release is the Global Xplorer …

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Adventure Kings Big Daddy swag

adventure kings big daddy swag

It really felt as if I was sleeping outside under the stars and picking up even the slightest breeze.  The Big Daddy may have ample ventilation but when those dark clouds close in the freestanding swag is able to shut up shop with its 400gsm poly/cotton ripstop canvas material and overlapping zip flaps. The boys recently went on a Moreton …

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Stir-fried seafood noodles recipe

stir-fried seafood noodles recipe

This stir-fried seafood noodles recipe is perfect on a hot summer’s night. Light and fresh and super easy to make. Even better with your fresh-caught prawns and squid! Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, crushed 40g prosciutto, finely sliced 200g green prawns, cleaned 100g squid, cleaned and sliced 1 small golden shallot, sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 …

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Shimano Ocea Jigger rods

shimano ocea jigger rods

JIG-eating fish are usually at the nasty end of the spectrum and the Japanese domestic market Ocea Jiggers have the power and design features to keep the biggest of them away from trouble and heading towards the boat. Built on Shimano’s exclusive Spiral X and High Power blanks, they range in length from 1.88 to 1.91m, so they’re all one …

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Paddling the picturesque Mary River

paddling mary river

And that’s why the Mary River is one of my favourite paddling destinations. What the Mary offers better than most other locations in Queensland is a trail. A trail offers a challenge and some excitement on a paddling journey. It gives a traveller a sense of purpose, a one-way journey through new country with new things to experience around each bend …

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Mustad UltraPoint Flasher Rigs

Mustad UltraPoint Flasher rigs

MUSTAD has released two new Flasher Rigs onto the market – the UltraPoint Octopus Flasher Rig and the UltraPoint Circle Flasher Rig. These are user-friendly two-hook rigs that can be used to target snapper and any other reef species. Suitable for jigging while drifting and also for bottom fishing, these rigs are built using high-quality Mustad UltraPoint hooks and 60lb …

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Crabs up and walking with Sunshine Coast fresh flush

crabs walking noosa fresh flush

With the recent fresh flush, whiting have been more prevalent down towards the mouth of the Noosa River.  Live worms and live yabbies have been the prime baits. With the prevailing southerlies, fishing the dog beach has been perfect for those wanting to chase whiting on surface, the Bassday Sugapens and the Atomic Hards surface walkers are perfect for the …

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