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THE Shimano Ultegra family of reels has long been a cornerstone of the Shimano product range globally. In 2017, the Australian market will see the awaited introduction of the Ultegra FB series, designed and built with inspired performance in mind. At the core of the Ultegra FB series sits the Hagane Gear, a cold-forged piece of metal that is crafted …

SAMAKI brings you an in-depth range of stainless steel pliers. The range includes fine and medium split-ring pliers of 150mm and 180mm in length, long-nose pliers of 150mm and 215mm, a bent-nose reef plier of 290mm to allow for an easy roll of the wrist for hook removal and the very popular 280mm multi-purpose plier with gang hook opener. The …

The flavours in this delicious camp oven recipe are to die for. Italian mince with yummy fresh herbs and spinach fettuccine with a bit of grated parmesan cheese on top, what more could you ask for in the outdoors. Ingredients 1.5kg beef mince 1/4 cup rice oil 500g jar red wine and Italian herb sauce 350g Kalamata sliced and pitted …

PURSUANT to section 124 of the Biosecurity Act 201 4 (the Act), I make the following movement control order: 1. Why this movement control order is being made and what it is intended to achieve This movement control order is being made to assist in the management and control of white spot syndrome virus, the causative agent of white spot disease …

IT’S the ideal way to check out the new Mercury Edge engine – to experience it pushing you through the water. And that’s exactly what visitors to this year’s Gold Coast International Marine Expo can enjoy at the Mercury Edge event. Mercury is going to have a fleet of 12 vessels in the water, each powered by the ideal Mercury …

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. Nautilus Marine will also be answering your boat insurance questions of a general nature and offering a great bi-monthly prize for the best questions received. The prize will be a custom …

Two new quality larger sized Mustad filleting knives have been released for anglers who have a need for a larger filleting knife. The two Mustad filleting knives (MT41 and MT42) are Teflon-coated to ensure durability and reliability and the edge is super sharp to allow performance straight out of the packet. Coming with a belt scabbard, both knives will be …

New to the show this year is the Base Camp, an interactive presentation featuring your favourite exhibitors in a free and fun campground environment. Visit the Base Camp to ‘try on’ the outback lifestyle and see how it fits. Grab some tucker, sit around the campfire, listen to the bush balladeer and swap your best bush tales. Special guests and industry experts …

AUSTRALIAN company Mako has been making high-quality sunglasses using class-leading, optically correct Japanese and Italian glass polarised lenses for decades. Mako has the largest array of polarised lens choices in Australia, perfect for all outdoor activities. The team at Mako has also recognised that most fishos want to look good as well as spot fish, so they’ve developed the Ronin frame. …

I run a Lowrance HDS-12 on my tinnie and if I can’t see prawns on the down scan, I won’t throw my net. It shows prawns up so well that you can pick and choose the schools that are more dense. Yes, it may sound like cheating, but prawning cuts into my fishing time, so I like to maximise my casts. I’m …