Fish Species Guide

BEN Jefferson, father of two from the Northern Territory, recently won the trip of a lifetime thanks to Honda Marine. Ben was lucky enough to experience some of Queensland’s best fishing spots and even knock back a few cold ones with cricket legend Andrew Symonds. Towards the end of 2015 and the start of 2016, Honda Marine ran a Facebook and …

IF you’re into fishing and exploring the waterways, the newly designed Stacer Nomad range is perfect for you. There are two brand-new models, the 449 and 469 Stacer Nomad, to add to the extensive line-up of existing models including the 489, 509, 539 and 579. The entire Nomad range now features 4mm bottom sheets and 3mm top sheets, making these …

Dylan is now the fourth angler to join the Australian team and will head to the US in 2017 to compete on the global stage in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. This is set to be the trip of a lifetime and Dylan has the opportunity to pursue his passion and fishing career more intensely after this win. Alan McNamara goes back …

The 20,000-litre fuel tank provides plenty of fuel capacity for the long haul out to Wreck Reefs and back..  As for your freshwater needs, she holds 13,500 litres of fresh water for showers, cooking and hosing off gear and the deck. Upstairs on the bridge, she’s equipped with all the latest electronic equipment such as a 64 nautical mile Furuno …

STREAKER Boats Australia has gone live with its new website, showcasing the full range of family oriented fibreglass boats. The new website contains all the usual technical data from the manufacturer, together with information on the dealer network. The new Streaker Boats website is also jammed full of relevant content and product information. It is a responsive design site, so the …

A cheaper alternative to an EPIRB are flares. Flares can be bought from most marine shops for about $70. The rules for paddling at night would have to the most ambiguous of all. At present it is only necessary to have an all-round white light when paddling on the Brisbane River. However, at a minimum you should carry a light, …

The 619 Ocean Ranger is rated to 200hp with a standard 168-litre fuel tank and 80-litre optional fuel tank. The entire Ocean Ranger Hard Top range now comes standard with trim tabs to help navigate that tricky swell. Stacer’s new Side Deck Water Shield also comes standard on all Ocean Rangers, which allows water to run along the outside of …

RIGHT across Australia, the momentum and support for Gone Fishing Day 2016 is building and we can’t wait to start counting everyone’s rods on Sunday, October 16. It doesn’t matter where you live, whether you fish or haven’t before, we hope to see Australia’s lakes, rivers, dams and coastline breamin’ with rods! Gone Fishing Day is the first of its kind where …

A BRISBANE recreational fisher who failed to measure his catch of 37 fish, which were all undersize, has been fined $3000 in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Brett Depper said officers inspected the man’s boat at the Colmslie boat ramp during a patrol in September 2015. “Thirty-seven undersize regulated fish were found in an …

MERCURY Marine is introducing a new 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard that is the lightest in its class. It’s an ultra-light, compact and portable engine that provides exceptional power. Weighing in from just 26kg, the new 169cc model is not only easier to lift and carry than competitive products, its compact design means it’s simple to handle. An optional push-button electric start model …