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Yarns from the outback

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Hi all, poets like Banjo Patterson, Henry Lawson and Dorothea Mackellar wrote of the beauty of the Australian outback and brought many of its characters into our worlds with verse. When you’re traveling out west there’re three things you should always carry with you – your respect, your sense of humour and your ears. I can’t believe the conversations and …

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Tutorial on catching jew

jew

We’ve had a couple of good weather windows this month and the fishing in the bay has been consistent, with catches of flathead, squire or snapper, bream and tailor being pretty much the norm on every charter. I had a couple of customers recently who only wanted to do a jewfish tutorial to learn how to catch jew in the …

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Springtime fishing options on Gold Coast

Coast

Hi everyone, spring is a great time of year here at the beautiful Gold Coast. It’s not too hot or rainy, can be stormy in the afternoons, and there are so many species on offer to target in the estuaries. Flathead, mulloway, tailor, sand whiting, mangrove jack, trevally and crabs to name just a few. With so many options to …

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Not all fishing trips are created equal

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The anticipation and excitement before any fishing trip is normally high no matter the target species, location or plan of attack. It’s a consistent roll of emotions – the joy or frustration caused by regular checks of the forecast, to daring to dream about that fish of a lifetime you hope to hook as you spool your reels, check leader …

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Moreton Bay Fishing Classic 2024 wrap-up

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The Moreton Bay Fishing Classic wrapped up with a bang, and what a week it was! With emcee Paul Burt, the event brought together anglers from all over, all eager to snag a piece of the $100,000 in cash and prizes. Winnings ranged from Minn Kota trolling motors, cash, Humminbird sounders, a Wynnum Marine $30k boating package and so much …

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2024 BIA Apprentice of the Year Award

BIA

Third generation boating industry family member and apprentice marine mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater recently won the Boating Industry Association’s Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award. “I’m delighted to see Michaela, who is third generation of this wonderful family business recognised in this way by industry,” BIA president Adam Smith said during the presentation at the official opening …

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Having fun at Catch a Catty Fishing Comp

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Paradise Fish Stocking group held their very popular Catch a Catty Family Fishing Competition recently and I ventured over to join in. What a great weekend it was and such a great place to be. It’s held at Mingo Crossing which is on the back road (the old highway) between Gayndah and Mount Perry, west of Bundaberg and situated on …

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Barramundi season in full swing

barramundi

October is one of the best months to get serious about chasing that chrome goodness. There’s no other fish that comes close to barramundi. I might be a bit biased but saltwater barramundi fishing is up there with the best piscatorial pursuit. What makes barra fishing so addictive? Once you start competition fishing for barramundi you’ll find an even greater …

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Dingo hobbled by gang hooks on K’gari

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Rangers have captured and sedated another dingo on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) to remove a large set of gang hooks from the animal’s mouth and foot. The gang hooks had become deeply embedded into the dingo’s jaw, and as she tried to use her right foot to remove them, the third hook snagged her leg. The adult female dingo’s right …

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Carp and tilapia eradication at Wyaralong Dam 2024

It’s on again, the annual Logan & Albert Fish Management Association’s Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Eradication Competition will be held Saturday October 19, 2024. This is a one-day family oriented fun fishing event aimed at catching pest fish. By entering this competition, you will help remove some of the noxious carp and tilapia from the dam, as well as …

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