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Recreational fishing sector pushes for ban on commercial net fishing near major centres

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Mr Hansard, who also runs the Government-funded Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, said net fishing in NSW would be targeted next year after reforms in the commercial sector were completed. This would centre on the Hawkesbury River, the Central Coast and in the Shoalhaven River. “It’s not that recreational fishers are against commercial fishers, no,” Mr Hansard said. “We need to …

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Formosa Tomahawk X Bowrider a unique crossover

This area includes huge storage underneath and an optional centre board can be inserted to extend the fishing platform across the front. Formosa Marine has always offered a large range of bowriders, from the Classic 520 to the Offshore 660 for a total of eight models. Now the X Bowrider upgrade is available on sizes 580, 620 and 660. Formosa …

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Rebel Boats 5.5m Bay Runner series

TIRED of centre consoles, tiller steers and open boats in general? Wouldn’t it be nice to have some shelter from the elements? Bunk area is a generous 1500mm centreline with the ability to stretch out to 2m along the bunks. Bolted on the back is a 140hp Suzuki four-stroke. Supplied by a 150-litre underfloor fuel tank, this boat is more …

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NSW North Coast shark net trial legislation passes

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NSW Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair recently welcomed the passing of legislation through NSW Parliament with bipartisan support to expedite a trial of shark nets on five North Coast beaches. “Passing this legislation is an important step towards getting the shark net trial in place on the North Coast by the summer school holidays by streamlining the approvals process, …

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SuperPro redesigns the Lift Align arm range

THE highly successful SuperPro Lift Align range of adjustable upper control arms has received an upgrade. Utilising pioneering design technology, SuperPro has done the unthinkable and made the great, even better. SuperPro has made some impressive changes to the Lift Align arms, which are obvious from the outset. Previously made from steel tube welded to a forged steel ball joint …

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New Tohatsu four-stroke motors: MFS8B and MFS9.8B

THE new Tohatsu four-stroke models keep rolling in, with Australian distributor Lakeside Marine adding new MFS8B and MFS9.8B four-strokes to the ever-expanding line-up. In keeping with the ECO Sporty look of the MFS15/20/25/30/40/50 Tohatsu four-stroke engines, these new models also feature a sleek and sharp looking cowling design. Both the MFS8B and MFS9.8B are compact, fuel efficient, smooth-running two-cylinder outboards …

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Impoundment barra in full swing

The weeks after the event saw the fishing turn around and the impoundment barra come right on the chew. Young Damien Mills from Tamworth stayed for a week at Faust and was straight into the action with his first barra going 106cm after it inhaled a Zerek Flat Shad. With Damien was his good mate David Masters, who upgraded his …

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Grilled beef with carrot and couscous salad

Grilled beef with carrot and couscous salad makes for a perfect quick and easy summer meal. Fresh and tangy flavours will leave you wanting more. Ingredients 600g piece of beef rump steak 2 tbsp ground coriander 2 large carrots 2 medium red onions, cut in thin wedges 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice …

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