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It really felt as if I was sleeping outside under the stars and picking up even the slightest breeze.  The Big Daddy may have ample ventilation but when those dark clouds close in the freestanding swag is able to shut up shop with its 400gsm poly/cotton ripstop canvas material and overlapping zip flaps. The boys recently went on a Moreton …

This stir-fried seafood noodles recipe is perfect on a hot summer’s night. Light and fresh and super easy to make. Even better with your fresh-caught prawns and squid! Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, crushed 40g prosciutto, finely sliced 200g green prawns, cleaned 100g squid, cleaned and sliced 1 small golden shallot, sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 …

JIG-eating fish are usually at the nasty end of the spectrum and the Japanese domestic market Ocea Jiggers have the power and design features to keep the biggest of them away from trouble and heading towards the boat. Built on Shimano’s exclusive Spiral X and High Power blanks, they range in length from 1.88 to 1.91m, so they’re all one …

And that’s why the Mary River is one of my favourite paddling destinations. What the Mary offers better than most other locations in Queensland is a trail. A trail offers a challenge and some excitement on a paddling journey. It gives a traveller a sense of purpose, a one-way journey through new country with new things to experience around each bend …

MUSTAD has released two new Flasher Rigs onto the market – the UltraPoint Octopus Flasher Rig and the UltraPoint Circle Flasher Rig. These are user-friendly two-hook rigs that can be used to target snapper and any other reef species. Suitable for jigging while drifting and also for bottom fishing, these rigs are built using high-quality Mustad UltraPoint hooks and 60lb …

Luckily though, a change in wind direction to the south had virtually overnight pushed the warmer, blue water back in. How, you might ask? In very simple terms, persistent northeasterlies move large amounts of warmer surface water towards the beach. This water then gets pushed or sucked back out to the left (in the southern hemisphere) and out to sea. …

Support act by Melbourne guitarist and WinterWild cult hit, Vodnik. Fish History at Apollo Bay Museum, 10am – 12pm The Apollo Bay Museum at the Old Cable Station celebrates the spirit of fishing in the area and presents a collection of historical photographs, records and stories. Sunday 18 February: Octopus Pallidus at Apollo Bay Youth Club, 11am – 1pm Festival …

“The outdoors creates a relaxed opportunity to share their stories with other men who may be experiencing similar challenges.” For more information on The Fly Program, visit flyprogram.org.au If you or someone you know needs help, call MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 or for crisis support phone Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au

You can sometimes track these fish around the surface schools with side-imaging sounders. You then require good boat positioning and lure presentation to turn interest into a strike. If you are lucky, they will stay in the area and allow you multiple shots and hence more fish boated. Some of these bigger fish loitering around are difficult to land though, …

The Cape Fourcroy crew resupplied the vessel with food, water and fuel and they were able to proceed back to PNG under their own steam. Commander MBC, Rear Admiral Peter Laver, praised the work of the Cape Fourcroy crew on board. “While our focus in the Torres Strait is protecting Australia’s waters from maritime security threats, the presence of the dedicated crews on our …