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IT is estimated that in excess of $20 million will be spent by locals across southeast Queensland as a direct result of the annual Moreton Bay Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4×4 Expo being staged from Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Redcliffe Showgrounds. Organiser Bob Carroll from Australian Events said the event is a unique shopping …

DESIGNED for the US market as a heavy-duty jig head for the ‘Ned rig’, a finesse rig that has blown up in the States, TT Lures’ NedlockZ jig head was soon being requested by Aussie anglers for applications on home waters. The flattened head of the NedlockZ jig head combines perfectly with the buoyancy of Z-Man’s 10X Tough ElaZtech plastics …

THE incredibly popular and successful Zerek Tango Shad has had five new colours added to its 50mm floating range. The five colours are all UV active – some with a lot of UV and others with smaller UV highlights. Each colour has been chosen for its effectiveness in different water colours and thorough testing has ensured these colours are fish …

A COMPANY was recently fined $40,000 at the Hervey Bay Magistrates’ Court for causing damage to a substantial area of marine plants. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Greg Bowness said Fisheries Queensland takes the destruction of marine plants seriously. Marine plants play an important role in sustaining fish habitats. “The company excavated about 8407sq m of soil from …

TO help protect Queensland’s beautiful natural waterways for generations to come, fishers must not move raw prawns, yabbies and marine worms out of the white spot disease movement restriction area in southeast Queensland. The movement restrictions are in place from Caloundra to the NSW border and west to Ipswich. While we know prawns swim and could spread the disease as …

King salmon have come a long way in our area since the introduction of net-free zones two years ago. Side-imaging and down-imaging sounders mean that we recreational fishers are well aware of thready numbers throughout the area. This technology is impressive to say the least and being able to distinguish one species from another is next level. About 80 percent …

NO further signs of Asian green mussels have been found in waters around Weipa, but Biosecurity Queensland is maintaining surveillance activities as summer heralds spawning season. A plankton tow survey was conducted in mid-October by experts from James Cook University’s TropWATER team. The survey involved water samples being collected from multiple locations to detect traces of Asian green mussel DNA. …

DESPITE the flow in the Fitzroy River from recent rains that looked like placing a dampener on the event, this year’s Rocky Barra Bounty turned out to be a cracker and lived up to the initial forecasts. Event committee member Bill Sawynok said, “This year’s Barra Bounty has broken more records than in any other year of the event. While …

DR Mark Robinson, Member for Cleveland (Oodgeroo), has announced an LNP Government will invest $350,000 to build a new artificial reef structure close to Wellington Point, which will provide a totally new local fishing experience and support sustainability in the area. Mark is already seeking feedback from the community about potential locations and names for the new artificial reef off …

SANCTUARY Cove International Boat Show has officially launched its milestone 30th anniversary showcase, to be held from May 24 to 27, 2018. From November 21, marine brands are invited to join the 2018 edition of the southern hemisphere’s premier marine event, home to a stellar display of the latest products and innovations in one spectacular location. SCIBS general manager Johan …