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Moreton Bay Fishing Classic 2024 wrap-up

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The Moreton Bay Fishing Classic wrapped up with a bang, and what a week it was! With emcee Paul Burt, the event brought together anglers from all over, all eager to snag a piece of the $100,000 in cash and prizes. Winnings ranged from Minn Kota trolling motors, cash, Humminbird sounders, a Wynnum Marine $30k boating package and so much …

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2024 BIA Apprentice of the Year Award

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Third generation boating industry family member and apprentice marine mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater recently won the Boating Industry Association’s Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award. “I’m delighted to see Michaela, who is third generation of this wonderful family business recognised in this way by industry,” BIA president Adam Smith said during the presentation at the official opening …

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Having fun at Catch a Catty Fishing Comp

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Paradise Fish Stocking group held their very popular Catch a Catty Family Fishing Competition recently and I ventured over to join in. What a great weekend it was and such a great place to be. It’s held at Mingo Crossing which is on the back road (the old highway) between Gayndah and Mount Perry, west of Bundaberg and situated on …

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Barramundi season in full swing

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October is one of the best months to get serious about chasing that chrome goodness. There’s no other fish that comes close to barramundi. I might be a bit biased but saltwater barramundi fishing is up there with the best piscatorial pursuit. What makes barra fishing so addictive? Once you start competition fishing for barramundi you’ll find an even greater …

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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

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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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