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Kayak Safety 101

 Both these fabrics absorb water and take a long time to dry. This may sound fine on a hot day but wind chill can quickly make things very uncomfortable. These materials will also weigh you down should you go in the drink. Lots of new products on the market have been developed specifically for paddling. Most are lightweight, do not hold water and have …

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Commercial Fishers on Shore for Mullet Season

GOLD Coast residents can expect to see commercial fishing boats close to and on the shoreline until the end of August as part of the annual mullet season. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Brett Depper said commercial fishing for mullet is permitted in tidal waters within 400m of land. “Commercial fishing along ocean beaches for mullet occurs from April …

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Get All Geared Up With Engel

The promotion runs from May to September, and Michael said all entrants go into the major prize draw in addition to being in the draw to win a monthly prize. “As well as the major prize package, we are giving away four monthly prize packs with camping gear, fishing rods and reels and more,” he said. “Each prize pack is valued …

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New Government Fact Sheet Hints at the Future of Outboard Emissions Standards

THE Department of Environment recently released a fact sheet to shed light on the long-awaited small engine emissions standards for Australia. Included in the standards that have been under consideration for a decade are all petrol-fuelled marine engines. This includes outboards, inboards, stern drives and personal watercraft as well as outdoor power equipment. According to Australian Marine Engine Council chair David …

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Kayak Fishing at Lake Conjola

As the prizes were being handed out I was listening to Ken Gerke talk about this young kid at the comp who was trying to get into kayak tournament fishing. He said the kid’s mum has been taking him to many events and in this day and age it’s great to see kids doing something positive such as fishing because let’s …

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Sea-Rod ‘Active Transom’ Provides the Ultimate On-water Access

FORMOSA Marine’s Sea-Rod brand has seen many developments over the past six months. The latest and greatest design feature is the Sea-Rod ‘Active Transom’, which allows customers to design their ultimate access to the water. Choose the access option you want for fishing, casting, diving or simply lounging on the water. Full access – for the ultimate access Formosa Marine …

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25th Anniversary Wilson Moreton Bay & Offshore Family Fishing Challenge

PREPARATIONS for the 25th anniversary of the Wilson Moreton Bay & Offshore Family Fishing Challenge are well under way, with prizes being organised and allocated to various categories and final planning taking place. Our major sponsor Wilson Fishing is providing a prize for every junior entrant as well as more excellent prizes for the event. Loads of great prizes will be …

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