Fish Species Guide
Big jewfish offshore from Brunswick Heads
He assumed the spearfisher knew it was a big shark, and this is where things got a bit funny because the spearfisher thought he was fighting a marlin, but they never communicated this to each other. Anyway, you can imagine the result. Amid a barrage of profanities with the word shark thrown in a few times, the spearfisher came out …
Read More »Monster Murray cod on Bassman 4×4 spinnerbait
We had travelled only a short distance when the first strike hit the lure like a stray bullet, the rod tip cracking hard on the side of the boat as it loaded up solidly. In less than 2m of water, we would no doubt have driven over this fish dozens of times during the season and not had a clue …
Read More »Lifestyle on Water Festival the ultimate two-day event
“We are over the moon with support for this event,” Carl said. “Local business and community groups have jumped on board from day one and we have received awesome corporate support from some of the country’s biggest brands. They really have aligned with our vision to put together something very unique, which we believe will culminate in a fantastic experience for …
Read More »Haines Signature reinvents the entry-level boat market with 495F
The new model is styled off the recently-released 550F and features more modern styling and cleaner lines including a re-worked bow sprit and also offers customers plenty of storage with full length cockpit side pockets with shelves, two live bait tanks in the transom and a large cockpit/cabin area with improved bow access. The revamped dash can also now cater …
Read More »Mercury Verado selected for Genesis Craft
“My mechanic has raved about Mercury engines for years and it turns out he’s right!” For Matt, the Mercury Verado brings a lot to the party. “There’s the power steering and the low vibration, which makes a trip so much more pleasant, and the supercharger is amazing – there’s real power all across the throttle range with no lag.” When …
Read More »Lake Lenthall barra fishing thrills
I worked my way back to camp just after dark using a topwater approach but failed to entice any further interest. The others didn’t have any luck in the afternoon session but we were all keen to chase them early the next morning. Everyone was up and on the water pre-dawn the next morning. We were keen to make the …
Read More »Tips for Moreton Bay longtail tuna
I have seen so many different versions – some involving tying spider web-like setups around your fingers to hold the braid steady. I’ve found instead of placing the braid in your mouth to hold it, simply tie a hook onto the braid and hook it to your shirt pocket. The most important part of tying this knot is keeping steady …
Read More »FLIR unveils marine thermal cameras and 3D Raymarine displays
The Raymarine Axiom family of MFDs feature lifelike imagery behind Raymarine’s exclusive RealVision 3D for superior underwater fish and structure identification. The new rugged, all-glass touch screens are available in 7-, 9-, and 12-inch display sizes and come pre-installed with Raymarine’s new LightHouse 3 operating system. Combined with Axiom’s fast quad core processor, LightHouse 3 delivers an intuitive and powerful …
Read More »Updated Queensland waterway maps to assist development planning
DEVELOPERS and government agencies now have access to updated maps of Queensland waterways, which determine their importance for the passage of fish. Fisheries Queensland biologist Ian Draper said revised Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works data has been released and is available free online. “This mapping product categorises all rivers, streams and waterways through Queensland and ranks their importance for …
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