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Mercury introduces FourStroke and ProKicker outboards

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Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, recently introduced the 8hp and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection system designed to provide boaters, fishing enthusiasts and pro anglers with easy starts and efficient performance. Demand for EFI technology is growing due to the benefits it offers over …

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Great action on Moreton Island trip

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G’day everyone, this month will be all about a recent camping trip I did with a few of friends and family on Moreton Island. We headed over on June 7 for 10 days of four-wheel-driving, fishing and drinking around a fire. Once we’d gotten off the barge, we were greeted with a strong 15-20 knot westerly that made it cold …

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2024 Catch a Catty Family Fishing Comp

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Prepare your rods and reels for the highly anticipated annual Catch a Catty Family Fishing Competition, set to reel anglers and families in for a weekend of fishing fun at Mingo Crossing. Scheduled for Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18, this event promises thrilling competition and community camaraderie against the picturesque backdrop of the Burnett River. The action kicks …

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Moreton Bay pre-closure snapper

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The young guns have certainly been hitting the waterways, bringing home some great feeds over the past month. Awesome local Moreton Bay snapper seemed to be on the menu right up until the closure on July 15. Billy did himself proud picking up a very nice 63cm snapper when trolling around Mud Island. This was a great local snapper and …

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Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic wrap up 2024

Rainbow

Welcoming not only die-hard fisherfolk but also their families is key to the success of the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo, with the event dedicating a full day each to both kids and teens. Mother Nature definitely turned it on for our competitors and guests this year, with absolutely ideal conditions totally borne out by the outstanding 1800-plus …

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2024 Moreton Bay Fishing Classic

Moreton

Get ready for the fishing event of the year – the Minn Kota Wynnum Marine Moreton Bay Fishing Classic. With over $100,000 in cash and prizes on the line, this is the competition every angler dreams about. Each open category boasts a total cash prize of $1200 plus prizes and there’s the ultimate in bragging rights with an official branded …

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Winter species fire up

winter

We’re in the second month of winter and the temperature has dropped, bringing the water temperature down with it. Now’s the time to be on the water chasing those winter fish such as blue salmon, bream, flathead and black jewfish. Longer periods of little to no wind have allowed for more time on the water. It might be hard to …

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OzFish mangrove restoration project

mangrove

Recently, OzFish Unlimited joined forces with primary school students in a habitat restoration project aimed at revitalising the mangrove forests nestled within Hastings Foreshore, Westernport Bay in Victoria. The students engaged in an immersive classroom session exploring the significance of mangroves, delving into their growth mechanisms and understanding their pivotal role in preserving the environment and supporting fish productivity. Subsequently, …

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Raymarine collaborates with ePropulsion

A global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first responder and law enforcement market, Raymarine announced recently that it had joined forces with ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services. Through this revolutionary collaboration, boaters can now display engine data from their ePropulsion electric motors directly on Axiom displays, without the need …

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Exclusive Bar Crusher colours

Crusher

Bar Crusher introduced a new range of premium hull colours across its line-up. Inspired by automotive brands, and the result of a collaboration with its long-time paint supplier, the new colour range complements the recent update of Bar Crusher hull graphics to set these fishing weapons even further ahead of the pack. The exclusive colour range includes Stealth Grey, Venom …

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