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You may recall an article I wrote in regards to access on stock and water reserves, with fishing in mind. Well, that consultation paper was put out in 2019 and you were all given from April 8 to May 10, 2019 to make comment. I wrote about one council that actually took into account tourism and recreational needs, which included …

With the growing demand for trailers, it’s important to choose the right material for the job. While both aluminium and galvanised steel have their own unique benefits, aluminium has proven to be the superior choice for many reasons. One of its biggest is durability. Aluminium is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant material, making it perfect for trailers that are exposed to …

G’day crew, I trust you’re all well and have had a good few weeks to wet a line. Typically, February and March are write-offs weather wise, as we tend to get wind and rain, so 2023 didn’t disappoint in that respect. However, there were plenty of opportunities to wet a line and keep your bum dry, if you picked the …

The Pro-Tech Pop 50 is designed to make maximum noise with minimum bulk where it counts. Sitting tail down at rest, its slender rear design ensures maximum hook exposure for the subtlest of bites. It’s super easy to fish, casting like a bullet and able to be worked slow or fast depending on the target species. The Pop 50 has …

Last month Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development compliance officers conducted a joint operation with Lancelin Police to apprehend people fishing for marron in the Moore River. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said the bust on February 26 came three weeks after the 2023 marron season had closed. A DPIRD spokesman said officers were continuing …

Did you know that the name jewfish refers to its large otoliths (ear bones) which are prized as jewels by some fishers? This year saw the inclusion of black jewfish in our biological monitoring program. The aim is to collect age, length, and sex data from areas of high catch for black jewfish in waters off the east coast of …

Do you love cooking in a camp oven over the fire? If so, check out Melissa’a delicious Whole baked pumpkin recipe. Ingredients 3kg jap pumpkin 3/4 cup arborio rice 3/4 cup quinoa 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp mustard powder 300ml pure cream 250ml sour cream One sachet coconut curry vegetables Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp fresh garlic …

A significant dredging campaign that will improve navigation in the Coomera River will soon get underway. The Coomera River is the primary access way for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, residential and recreational waterway users. The $2.5 million project is scheduled to commence in April and will deepen the Coomera River channel. The Coomera River channel dredging project will …

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, …

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 …