Fish Species Guide

A URANGAN commercial fisher has been fined $12,000 plus court costs for possessing undersize scallops, with $38,480 forfeited from the proceeds of the sale of the seized catch. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Greg Bowness said an inspection of the trawler in January found more than 20 percent of the fisher’s catch was undersized. “The entire load of …

Haines Signature believes the 550RF is a true fishing weapon for those in pursuit of an A+ offshore performer. The Haines Group CEO John Haines said, “This boat has been designed and built for our customers who’ve asked us for a runabout that’s capable of running well offshore but also feels at home trolling rivers and dams. We’ve listened, taken …

The checklist includes: bracing all cross members with 50mm x 5mm flat; triple U-bolt winch post base to drawbar; double U-bolt winch post top to base; double U-bolt guard mount to side rails front and rear; bracing centre of steps with 40mm x 5mm flat; bracing inner steps with 16mm bar; and centre guard bracing with 40mm x 6mm flat. …

CORAL reef fin fish will be off-limits from this Friday, October 28, as the first of two annual fishing closures that protect these fish during spawning season commences. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Tony Loader said the two five-day fishing closures coincided with the new moon when key coral reef fish species aggregate to spawn. “October and November …

MEGA Lite is Fin-Nor’s latest series of affordable saltwater spinning reels, offering workhorse durability and Fin-Nor’s legendary drag performance at an affordable price. Mega Lite reels are ideal for saltwater anglers looking for a tough spin reel true to Fin-Nor’s reputation for best-in-class drag performance in a comfortable lightweight frame. Mega Lite reels feature the trusted and famous Fin-Nor designs …

With boating in their blood and watersports in their veins, this dynamic duo and their extended Terrace Boating family work to ensure the ultimate safety and boating experiences for all customers. Terrace Boating has a team of specialised service technicians and consultants offering an on-site mobile service for added convenience. As a long-serving Quintrex dealer, Terrace Boating has previously won Quintrex …

SPM utilises the Suzuki Precision Control drive-by-wire throttle and shift controls, combined with electronic power steering and joystick control systems, and is available with DF150TG, DF175TG, DF200AP, DF250AP and DF300AP outboard models. The result is a consumer experience that allows for confident, seamless control, whether manoeuvring in close quarters or running at speed in challenging offshore conditions. National marketing manager Australia/NZ …

“We have developed the Raptor range to offer customers affordable and reliable no-fuss tinnies,” he said. “The Raptors can be used for fishing, as tenders or for taking the family on fun adventures. While the boats have all the basics covered, you can still option up and add a few more specialised features such as a bimini and envelope, rod holders and …

“I had some sleepless nights over the engine positioning because it was quite a technical job getting the four engines correctly positioned to work together to deliver the maximum performance,” Gus said. “So when the first run went as clean as a whistle, I was pretty relieved. It couldn’t have gone better”. And Gus wasn’t the only one smiling. Thunderbolt’s owner said it …