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CONFIDENCE in the Queensland aquaculture industry remains steady, with a small increase in production last financial year. Following a visit to a fish hatchery in Gladstone, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the annual Aquaculture Production Summary shows aquaculture production grew by 1.1 percent to more than 7869 tonnes in 2016-17. “Despite industry pressures, including white …

MAJORCRAFT Dangan Braid has revolutionised the fishing market, delivering more sensitivity and improved casting distance for multiple fishing styles. It is generally available in four and eight-strand varieties and Majorcraft has both. As the name implies, four and eight refer to the number of microfilaments weaved together. The difference is in the end product, with eight-strand being smoother and rounder. …

The good news is the goldbands were still there, as were huge pearlies and big snapper. George made another spectacle of himself with a great double hook-up of the largest redthroat of the trip and a big snapper. We were impressed by the consistent size of the parrot and redthroat out deep and the quality of the pearl perch was …

VICTORIA’S largest fibreglass boat builder Whittley Marine is set to expand its 2018 Melbourne Boat Show presence with more new Whittley Boats on display than ever before. Whittley will be showcasing the sharpest fibreglass boat packages at Victoria’s premier boating event from the 28th June – 1st July. Gary Honeychurch, VIC Sales Consultant, says “Whittley is back at this years …

WHAKATANE, NZ-based plate aluminium boat manufacturer Surtees Boats is very pleased to welcome Isabell Zitzelsberger to the important role of  marketing executive. The effervescent Isabell replaces James Kayam who has returned to Auckland to further his career. Isabell brings with her a fresh air of excitement, enthusiasm and obvious professionalism. Isabell is a German-born pocket dynamo who with partner Sascha …

MUSTAD has upgraded its MT21 Mustad Lip Grip with new additions that make this great tool even better. For starters, the new cosmetics make this tool jump out, with anodised blue and black the theme throughout. The Mustad Lip Grip arms have also been tinkered with, changing from a one-arm operation to a two-arm operation. The handle has been toughened …

A GREAT weekend was had by all at Boondooma Dam as anglers travelled from all over Queensland to attend the first qualifier of the Basstasstic singles series. Anglers were hoping to tally a strong result to help their quest of qualifying for the grand final in November. However, simply fishing five or more rounds will net anglers an automatic entry …

SANCTUARY Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has opened its milestone 30th anniversary showcase, with bumper crowds flooding through the gates early for the start of the iconic four-day event. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate rang the traditional Boat Show bell to officially declare SCIBS 2018 open on Thursday morning, with more than 40,000 visitors expected to stream through …

THE Pinkenba Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol in conjunction with staff from Queensland Parks and Wildlife (Moreton Bay Marine Park) have been undertaking joint patrols of the Nudgee beach area following fish watch reports of illegal netting occurring. During one patrol the team issued fines to three individuals totalling $6177. Two nets were located and seized, with the longest being …