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Carp and tilapia eradication

Carp tilapia eradication

It was a fantastic turn out for the 2021 Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Eradication Competition held on November 13, 2021 which saw 234 competitors smash some of the largest fish removed from the Wyaralong Dam yet, even with not ideal weather and dubious conditions leading up to and on the day. Organised by the Logan and Albert Fish Management …

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Largest stocking rate to date

Largest stocking rate

It’s been a bit of a downer for some anglers, and as I mentioned last month, it’s re-think time. Largest stocking rate Yellowbelly can be taken 2.5m below the surface with small hard-body lures set around 4m behind the boat trolling or just casting into the tight inlets where water flows down from recent rainfall. Largest stocking rate The gullies …

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Land-based in lakes

Fishing any of the dozens of stocked man-made lakes in the sunshine state without a watercraft of some description can be frustratingly unproductive. Land-based in lakes This has become even more commonplace since the stocking of silver perch in large numbers east of the Great Dividing Range has ceased. Land-based in lakes Silver perch were readily caught from the shore, …

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Mini Queensland lap – Atherton and Paronella

Atherton and Paronella

After three weeks of enjoying the bush, it was finally time to head east towards the coastline for our run home. Atherton and Paronella But before we made our way to the coast, there were a couple of places left on the itinerary that needed to be checked off… Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park. Atherton and Paronella Atherton is a …

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Interesting facts about Cape York termite mounds

Cape York termite

While reaching the tip of Cape York or camping and fishing at your favourite Cape destination may be the main reason to travel into this magnificent region, the sights and experiences along the way are absolutely all part of the journey. Cape York termite It’s the spectacularly varied landscapes and outstanding nature that give the Cape it’s unique character. Cape …

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Gamakatsu SL12S Short

Gamakatsu SL12S Short

The SL12S or Big Game is one of Gamakatsu’s most popular hooks for a variety of uses, including rigged hooks in skirts for sportfish such as marlin and flies for saltwater species. The new hook is a short shank version of the SL12S, which is designed to accommodate smaller fly designs while maintaining exceptional strength. The new SL12S Short has …

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Bone Shore Barrage

The Bone Shore Barrage is a new premium line up of rods designed especially for shore casting. The blank is constructed with the ‘Toray’ T1100 carbon material in a 4-axis rolling process to produce a highly responsive fast-action blank. Additional reinforcements of the blank with a cross binding doubles its strength while keeping it light and sensitive, with a gloss …

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Atomic Sticky Weights

Atomic have expanded their lure accessory range with new sticky weights, available in X Large, XX Large and XXX Large for barramundi and big predator lures. The weights come in a handy pack with a self-adhesive tape on the back of the weight itself. The X-Large pack contains 0.900, 1.200 and 1.500g weights, XX-Large contains 1.500 and 2.000 weight and …

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Daiwa Rain Jacket and Bib

Daiwa Rain Jacket and Bib

Shelter from the elements with the new Daiwa Rain Jacket and Bib ensemble. Made from Daiwa’s Rainmax technology, the jacket and bib will keep you warm and dry in heavy rain thanks to its 15000mm rating. Angler comfort and dryness is further enhanced with welded seams and waterproof zips helping to keep the wet and cold at bay, making the …

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Steez RPM Crank Mid-10

The underground icon returns to the Daiwa line-up with the RPM Crank Mid-10 welcomed to the Steez lure range. The ultimate Australian crankbait, the Steez RPM Crank is the perfect size and depth to target a host of Australian native species included bass, yellowbelly and sooty grunter. Designed and tuned to deliver a high cadence and wide swimming action, the …

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