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October 16 is National Gone Fishing Day – make your rod count!

RIGHT across Australia, the momentum and support for Gone Fishing Day 2016 is building and we can’t wait to start counting everyone’s rods on Sunday, October 16. It doesn’t matter where you live, whether you fish or haven’t before, we hope to see Australia’s lakes, rivers, dams and coastline breamin’ with rods! Gone Fishing Day is the first of its kind where …

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Recreational fisherman fined $3000 for undersize catch

A BRISBANE recreational fisher who failed to measure his catch of 37 fish, which were all undersize, has been fined $3000 in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Brett Depper said officers inspected the man’s boat at the Colmslie boat ramp during a patrol in September 2015. “Thirty-seven undersize regulated fish were found in an …

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New Mercury 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard the lightest in its class

MERCURY Marine is introducing a new 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard that is the lightest in its class. It’s an ultra-light, compact and portable engine that provides exceptional power. Weighing in from just 26kg, the new 169cc model is not only easier to lift and carry than competitive products, its compact design means it’s simple to handle. An optional push-button electric start model …

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Australian Master Marine extreme use boat trailers

“So we decided to develop a style of trailer that would provide far greater structural reliability, far greater support for the boat it was carrying, better suspension components, improved wheel articulation for traversing rough ground and greater ease of maintenance. “All this was done with the premise of not sacrificing towability in any way.” The result is the AMM Off …

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Prawn gyoza recipe

Sometimes it’s fun to try something new, particularly when that new thing is so tasty. This scrumptious prawn gyoza recipe will have you and your guests hooked after just one bite. Ingredients 2 packets of Gow Gee pastry (30 pieces per packet) Half a small cabbage 300g peeled and deveined green prawns 30g ginger, finely grated 30g garlic, finely grated …

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Fish by the rules these school holidays

fisheries regulation queensland

IF you’re taking the kids fishing these school holidays, don’t forget to check the rules before dropping a line in. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Rob McDonald said it’s important everyone sticks to the rules, which are in place to ensure sustainable fisheries for future generations of Queensland fishers. “Taking the kids fishing is a wonderful bonding experience and …

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Shimano tackle storage systems

SHIMANO, the brand known for solving Father’s Day presents year-on-year since 1921 as well as making the best fishing gear in the world, has the perfect range of tackle storage systems for the ‘casting king’ of the family… Dad. Covering all the essential aspects, needs and styles of fishing, the Shimano tackle storage systems comprising Lure Cases and Wallets are the …

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Flathead fishing planning for the Gold Coast Flathead Classic

Plenty of school size fish up to 70cm are still in the area but the big girls don’t seem to hang there as much as they once did. It is definitely still worth a throw though and you will come across far fewer boats as well. The water depth ranges from 6m in close to about 12m out wide at …

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New Fin-Nor Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt

THE Fin-Nor Tournament Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt is made of a high-performance 167gsm polyester fabric for active anglers who live to target big fish out wide. The 100 percent polyester fabric is lightweight and stays cool and dry while wicking moisture. The long sleeve fishing shirt is designed to keep you comfortable during high-exertion activities in hot weather, making it suitable …

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How to jig for impoundment bass

It can be a lot of fun trying to get the bass away from the structure after starting so close to it. It’s a different style of fishing because you watch the sounder more than you cast. Once you have found the school, it’s a matter of selecting the right gear to tempt the bass into feeding. The impoundment bass …

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