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Insights to boat insurance – Resorting to a new location

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Noticed the continual transformation and growth of that sand bar into a sand island slightly inside Amity Point off North Stradbroke Island? location For those familiar with the area, the changes to the ‘four reds in a row’ beacons at the eastern end of the Rous Channel – which is now pushing a more direct line to South Passage Bar, …

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Stacer launches new Proline models

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Stacer Australia has announced the launch of its latest offering – the Stacer 359 Proline SE and Stacer Proline 379 SE – perfect for inland fishing enthusiasts. Based off the popular Proline series, the Proline SE has all the benefits of the original while incorporating deeper side sheets. This feature makes it more ideal for larger dams and lakes and …

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Seapower and Tanacom Z and X

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Daiwa’s growing stable of electric reels welcomes a selection of new rods for 2023, with the Dendoh rod line-up expanding on the arrival of the 22 Seapower, 22 Tanacom Z and 22 Tanacom X. The 22 Seapower is the premium offering of the three new releases and features a Glatech/X45X blank, Fuji silicon carbide guides, heavy duty Alps swivel tip …

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Second mini lap leg around Australia

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Our initial plans for the mini lap trip were to head to South Australia and follow the coastline west. However, as we had no fixed bookings apart from Lucky Bay near Esperance and around Ningaloo and Exmouth, we had the ability to change tack on the fly. As we soon found out, there was also a downside to not booking …

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Nomad Squidtrex 95mm

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The Squidtrex uses patent-pending technology to combine a soft vibration lure into a squid-shaped body to produce a unique action designed to trigger bites. It can be jigged vertically, cast or even trolled. The soft TPE construction allows strength and durability matched with realistic movement of the tentacles, which waft and wiggle in the water to entice bites when sinking …

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Easter fishing tips

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Easter is a time to overindulge in chocolate, to have a great time outside with family and friends, and to lose tackle… that’s right, go fishing! Our waterways have seen some incredible changes over the past 12 months. After the flooding last year, we had so much debris wash into the creeks and rivers, it fed the system with much …

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Fishing Lake Wivenhoe

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Following a year’s absence from my local fishing hole Lake Wivenhoe, a day off work thanks to a public holiday prompted a day on the water in the boat, mainly to give the neglected vessel a run. Great friend and regular hunting companion Michael Sunner accepted the invitation for an early start to run a few lures around to see …

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Cruise Craft introduces its brand new E695HT fishing weapon

Cruise Craft

The E695HT is the most advanced Cruise Craft built to date. This versatile and reliable vessel is designed to provide the ultimate fishing experience for anglers of all levels, styles and techniques.   The spacious deck provides ample room for fishing, while the comfortable seating and large cabin area make for a convenient, spacious and relaxed angling or spectating environment. …

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Hard Armour Game Leader

Hard Armour

Platypus Hard Armour Game Leader is available in convenient 50m hanks and 100m lure bag packs, including a re-usable lure bag. Available in both Clear and Ice Blue colours, Hard Armour Game Leader has been formulated to offer anglers extreme abrasion resistance, controlled stretch and outstanding knot and crimp strength. Proudly made in Australia by Platypus – with over 120 …

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Pan fried fish in lime and garlic butter sauce

Melissa has shared her simple but tasty pan fried fish recipe, in a yummy lime and garlic butter sauce. Ingredients – fish 2 x 150g fish fillets, skinless 2-3 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper Ingredients – lime and garlic butter sauce 1 tbsp crushed garlic, fresh 1 shallot finely sliced 2 tbsp salted butter, cut …

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