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THE Shimano Tranx is designed to go toe to toe with the toughest saltwater and freshwater predators. This series of baitcasting reels has been resized and specced up to meet the demands of anglers looking for a big bait specialist. For Aussie anglers, the Tranx is perfectly suited to trolling for barra, micro jigging for your favourite reef species and …

WHEN you’re trekking  through the outdoors, having clean drinking water is almost as important as having air to breathe. On hot days, even with intermediate physical exertion, three to five hours is all it will take before the debilitating effects of dehydration start to kick in. Leading outdoor water filtration brand Katadyn has developed the BeFree – a collapsible water filtering …

Competitors head out at 6am, anywhere from Jumpinpin to the Nerang River except exclusion zones, and teams can bring back a maximum of 10 fish each. Paul said he was thrilled to continue his involvement with SCIBS as ambassador and host of the SCIBS Live Bream Shoot Out. “Anybody who has a love for boating, fishing or the marine lifestyle …

RANCHO RS5000 series shock absorbers are the world’s best-selling aftermarket, performance 4WD shock absorbers. Each shock absorber is individually valved to suit its listed application using a 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving. Using a double-wall construction for superior off-road protection along with hardened, double-chromed rods and double-welded mounts, Rancho RS5000 series shock absorbers are built to last. As well as being available …

Dear fellow boaties and rec fishers, After many years of campaigning I am excited that work has commenced on the dredging around the Cleveland Boat Ramp at William St. This is great because it will provide greater access to the bay from the boat ramp. It is especially good news for the Raby Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue. They will no …

SEQWATER has appointed a new manager for two of its most popular campgrounds at lakes Somerset and Wivenhoe. P.R.O Management Pty Ltd is the new manager for both Logans Complex at Wivenhoe Dam as well as the Somerset Park Campground in the Somerset village. The eight-week tender process concluded in February, and the new management agreement started from March 29, …

LOWRANCE recently reported that fishing consumer trends are clearly indicating – as with TVs – the growing trend with fishfinder displays is ‘bigger is better’. Following a record-setting year in 2016 with the Elite-7 Ti – the top-selling fishfinder/chartplotter display globally – early sales reports for 2017 indicate the Elite-9 Ti is showing signs of being the new frontrunner – …

THE Mustad Kaiju Pliers are 7.5” heavy-duty pliers built to work in the harshest and toughest environments found in fishing. Featuring a heavy-duty split ring opener that is designed for use on large saltwater lures used for GTs, mackerel and wahoo, these pliers will also enable freshwater anglers to handle the larger split rings found on the recently released mega …

FULCRUM is proud to release the next generation of Formula struts and shock absorbers for lifted 4WD dual-cab and single-cab utilities. Built tough to suit harsh Australian conditions, each application has been meticulously designed, tested and approved to be part of the range. By utilising the highest-quality components such as NOK seals and SuperPro bushings, the build quality of the Formula …

THE Winglet is the ‘little bullet’, with the weight for long casts and a small profile to match the hatch. It has been designed following the popularity of Fish Inc. Lures’ Wing sinking stickbait, with a smaller profile made possible via the solid zinc body that also provides the weight for casting. At 87mm long, it is a bite size …