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AS we all know, it can be a little harder hunting barra in the cool than the warmer months. However, I still use the same things I do in summer. The things I look for are wind direction, barometer, water colour (for lure choice) and then find what depth of water the barra are moving in. One thing I don’t …

MEASURES introduced last year, to protect the Gascoyne, WA pink snapper fishery, need to be monitored to ensure success and this year’s closure was a key focus of Operation Applehaven. Each running across a week, from July 29 and again from August 6, utilising the large and versatile Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Patrol Vessel Houtman and Fisheries …

SANCTUARY Cove has already locked in dates for the return of OutdoorX in 2020, with exhibitors and visitors alike celebrating the success of Australia’s newest outdoor lifestyle event. Held beneath stunning blue skies on the Gold Coast, the inaugural OutdoorX attracted almost 12,000 people across three days with more than 100 brands recording strong sales of their latest products. The …

CROWDS of well over 15,000 are expected to pass through the gates at this weekend’s Cleveland Expo. With great weather expected and temperatures around the mid-twenties, visitors should enjoy wandering leisurely around the Cleveland Showgrounds under sunny skies taking in everything the expo has to offer. The highly anticipated Cleveland Expo will host local and regional businesses who will showcase …

IN what is a first for Queensland, an ‘early warning’ detection system has been placed in the water at the Port of Mackay to find any traces of exotic marine pests. Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said Queensland boasted some of Australia’s and the world’s best marine environments, but they were at risk from unwelcome visitors. “We need to keep …

DON’T miss Australia’s biggest Family Fishing Classic at the Gem of the Coral Coast Bowen’s front beach. Join in the fishing and family fun at the 27th Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend on September 21 and 22, 2019. Just like Bowen, the Bowen Family Fishing Classic is more than fishing – it’s a time for family and friends …

BUSH ‘n Beach has brought Nautilus Marine Insurance on board to expand the fine print and provide readers with clear, easy-to-understand and helpful tips on protecting their boating assets. The scenario Boats and engines work in the most spectacularly beautiful but ‘anti-machinery’ environments imaginable. Engines virtually spend their entire working lives in first or reverse gear, going uphill underwater, while …

This seafood mornay pot pie recipe one of those old-time favourites that was shared with me from an old friend. Food is about bringing people together and keeping treasured recipes and memories alive. Ingredients 250g green prawns 250g sea scallops 250g marinara mix 1 1/2 cups plain flour 4 tbsp butter 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 tsp chicken stock …

REGULAR readers know I’m a frequent visitor to Fraser Island (K’gari) so this month I thought I would share a few tips for Fraser Island to get the most out of your stay, be it four-wheel-driving, fishing or sightseeing. 4WD tips First things first: you need a 4WD if you plan to get around the island. It is possible to …

G’DAY everyone, in this month’s article I thought I’d mix it up and not discuss how to target a specific fish but how to choose the right lure to catch more fish. Selecting the right lures these days is very overwhelming, with a huge variety of models and colours available in tackle shops. And to make it more confusing, they …