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THE new Tohatsu four-stroke models keep rolling in, with Australian distributor Lakeside Marine adding new MFS8B and MFS9.8B four-strokes to the ever-expanding line-up. In keeping with the ECO Sporty look of the MFS15/20/25/30/40/50 Tohatsu four-stroke engines, these new models also feature a sleek and sharp looking cowling design. Both the MFS8B and MFS9.8B are compact, fuel efficient, smooth-running two-cylinder outboards …

The weeks after the event saw the fishing turn around and the impoundment barra come right on the chew. Young Damien Mills from Tamworth stayed for a week at Faust and was straight into the action with his first barra going 106cm after it inhaled a Zerek Flat Shad. With Damien was his good mate David Masters, who upgraded his …

Grilled beef with carrot and couscous salad makes for a perfect quick and easy summer meal. Fresh and tangy flavours will leave you wanting more. Ingredients 600g piece of beef rump steak 2 tbsp ground coriander 2 large carrots 2 medium red onions, cut in thin wedges 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice …

 QUANTUM has followed the success of its Smoke Inshore spin and baitcast reels with a range of impressive multi-modulus graphite rods designed specifically for Australia’s most popular sportfishing techniques. The Quantum Smoke Inshore rod range reflects the Quantum hallmarks of technology, quality and fishing performance and offers rods ideal for bream, flathead, whiting, snapper, barramundi and many other estuary, inshore …

However, the scales read 2.31kg in what seemed like a slow-motion moment, and Garry won in front of a cheering crowd. Garry will also be travelling to the US to compete in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship come November. He will be representing Australia as a co-angler in the global format tournament. This honour sees two incredible young guns heading over …

One of the coolest features on the AMM 5200 Sea Class was a pair of LED headlights recess-mounted in the bow that provide up to 500m of usable light: perfect for night-time docking or spotting those hungry saltwater crocodiles in northern rivers and creeks. That’s really where I can imagine this boat being most at home – in a Cape …

TWO recreational fishers from Townsville who were found with eight times the legal possession limit of red claw have each been fined $3500. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Robert Ibell said officers found 798 red claw tails in a freezer at a Kidston Dam (far north Queensland) campsite in June 2015. “The possession limit for red claw is …

Additionally, the BF5 and BF6 can be connected to an additional external fuel tank for those longer journeys. The three portable outboards share the same one-cylinder, 127cc engine block and benefit from Honda’s industry-leading expertise in four-stroke technologies. To protect the outboards, the BF4, BF5 and BF6 also feature an oil alert system, which will automatically limit the engine speed to …

THE Beast fishing kayak is a brand-new model designed by Dream Kayaks. It’s a 3.5m kayak with plenty of stability, perfectly suited to estuary and river fishing. The raised aluminium-framed seat is unbelievably comfortable – far more so than the usual foam seat on most kayaks. The large rectangular hatch right in front of the seat measures 24cm x 32cm …

FIN-NOR Biscayne spin and overhead reels have long been known for offering durability and value and now Biscayne fans have a range of tough saltwater rods to match with their favourite reels. Biscayne rods are built on powerful, thick-walled blanks with a genuine integrated clear solid tip for excellent durability and fish-fighting power. Each Biscayne rod is fitted with heavy-duty …