Fish Species Guide

SuperPro Ezy-Lift kit – blue is best

A SuperPro Ezy-Lift is designed not to replace a traditional suspension lift kit, but to give cautious new vehicle owners a less-intrusive option for increased ground clearance. The fitment of bigger wheels and tyres to these vehicles is often the first option considered by vehicle owners, but what better way to deliver more clearance than through the installation of an …

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Freshwater cod closed season

IN Queensland, Mary River cod and Murray cod closed season runs from September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officer Coby Walker said the annual closure during spawning season is an important measure to allow the species to reproduce so there are viable stocks of these fish for future generations to enjoy. “For Mary River …

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Australian bass is back

The annual closed season for Australian bass in Queensland tidal waters ends this week. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol manager Ian Fricke said Australian bass had been off limits in tidal waterways from 1 June to 31 August to protect the species during its breeding cycle. “Fishers can return to their favourite tidal waterways to catch Australian bass from Thursday, 1 …

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Stessco Fisherman 449 review

Trevor was driving an Extreme 545 Side Console (full review in the August edition) and playing up for the camera over the breaking waves, while I stood in the Fisherman and attempted to get decent photos and videos of his antics. Becoming somewhat absorbed in the filming, I didn’t notice until almost too late that I’d drifted into a shallower …

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Tips on transporting kayaks

Every combination has its difficulties and I usually try a few different ways before deciding on which setup nests together the tightest. Even pairing the big Hobie with a small kids’ kayak is no problem. Adding two or more kayaks to the roof of the car increases drag noticeably and decreases fuel economy, in my experience adding just over two …

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Rovex D:8 Braid

ROVEX D:8 is an eight-carrier braided line made from high-quality Japanese HMPE fibres. The all-new D:8 braid design offers excellent casting distance, fish-fighting power and incredible value for money. The D:8 Braid’s round profile is achieved with the latest line braiding technology used to weave a tight pattern to maintain its robust shape, combining each of the eight strands into …

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2016 Explore Australia Expo at Doomben

Key notes:  Father’s Day weekend; new venue, new dates (previously at Manly Boat Harbour, March 2015); and free on-site and street parking EXPLORE Australia Expo is an inspiring and innovative three-day consumer exhibition, being held at Doomben Racecourse from September 2-4, 2016. The Expo brings together the elite of the outdoor industries and a diversity of overlapping communities, all with a thirst …

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Which anchor should you use?

Delta The Delta is the most popular anchor at Savwinch. Its thin arm allows the anchor to sit nicely in place on the bowsprit. The Delta can land on its side when dropped into the water but manages to bury itself when pulled. If the wind or tides shift the boat’s position, the shape of the anchor helps the boat reset fairly. The …

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