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Dingo hobbled by gang hooks on K’gari

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Rangers have captured and sedated another dingo on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) to remove a large set of gang hooks from the animal’s mouth and foot. The gang hooks had become deeply embedded into the dingo’s jaw, and as she tried to use her right foot to remove them, the third hook snagged her leg. The adult female dingo’s right …

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Carp and tilapia eradication at Wyaralong Dam 2024

It’s on again, the annual Logan & Albert Fish Management Association’s Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Eradication Competition will be held Saturday October 19, 2024. This is a one-day family oriented fun fishing event aimed at catching pest fish. By entering this competition, you will help remove some of the noxious carp and tilapia from the dam, as well as …

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Weather windows for red emperor and marlin

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Since last month, our prayers were somewhat answered. We had a few good weather windows and were able to head out wide, or at least to the islands and beyond. A few of those windows lasted a considerable amount of time, going for a week or more. I did receive some great feedback about the red emperor tips and techniques, …

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Lake Monduran Family Fishing Classic 2024

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The twenty-fifth Tackle World Bundaberg Lake Monduran Family Fishing Classic will be held on October 18-20, 2024 at Fred Haigh Dam (Lake Monduran), slightly north of Gin Gin. Over $40,000 worth of cash and prizes will be up for grabs, including individual fish catch awards and random lucky prize draw sections. The major senior lucky draw prize, sponsored by Bundaberg …

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Gearing up for reef fishing

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Wade and Luke Smith, who go by the name of the ‘Bastard Smith Brothers’, set themselves up to hit the reef systems found on the east coast of Australia and learnt the hard way of the importance of quality fishing tackle when taking on the front rowers of the sea. Hailing from central Queensland, Wade and Luke share their insights …

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Lowrance introduces Recon

Lowrance

Lowrance, a world leader in fishing electronics, recently announced ‘Recon’, a new generation electric steer trolling motor developed for both fresh and saltwater anglers, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. Navico Group Fishing Systems vice president and general manager Jeremiah Clark said, “This is an exciting launch for Lowrance because not only are …

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Gold Coast Flathead Classic preview

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Hi everyone, the thirtieth edition of the Gold Coast Flathead Classic fishing tournament will be held on September 24-27, 2024. The event features three days of fishing, lures only, and heaps of prizes will be up for grabs. With long days of fishing and plenty going on at event headquarters in the evenings, there will be no shortage of fun …

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Countdown to Fitzroy River Barra Bash

Excitement is building for the 2024 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash, the premier event of the year for fishing enthusiasts. Hosted by the Frenchville Sports Club, this year’s tournament promises an unforgettable blend of sport and camaraderie. From October 9-12, anglers from across Australia will converge on the Fitzroy River to compete for over $90,000 in cash, prizes and giveaways. …

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What we can do about shark numbers in Queensland

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Recent news items indicate that Australia has one of the highest numbers of shark attacks in the world. Environmentalists however state that sharks are endangered in Australian waters. These two statements are, to a large extent, contradictory. How can we have one of the highest number of attacks with so few sharks? One explanation is that the statement that sharks …

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All set for a sensational September

September

If you told me I could fish for only one month each year for the rest of my life, I reckon I’d choose September. Throughout southeast Queensland, the cool westerly wind of August indicates that the water temperature is relatively low, translating to species such as tailor and snapper still about in good numbers. Warmer sunny days are conducive to …

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