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Bundaberg – weekly fishing report

Inshore fishing Last weekends good days of weather meant plenty of keen fisho’s headed out and fished the Inshore reefs. We saw some really good pelagic fish caught like big queenfish, trevally, tuna and mackerel in close. These fish have been on the pressure edges along the coast as well as any areas with a lot of baitfish. Fast retrieving …

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Time for a mahi mahi switch up

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Haven’t had a crack at a mahi mahi or two off the fish aggregating devices yet? Why not? It can be very easy to drive right past the FADS in search of your usual reef fish as the temperature starts to rise slightly, but as a novice to this species and different style of fishing, if there’s something holding you …

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Near extinct trout cod fight back

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By the time trout cod were identified as a species in Australia, they were almost extinct. But, according to renowned fish ecologist Associate Professor Mark Lintermans, thanks to decades of conservation efforts, they are on the verge of being upgraded from endangered to vulnerable. University of Canberra’s Centre for Applied Water Science, Freshwater Fisheries Ecology and Management, Assoc Prof Lintermans …

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2023 Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Fishing Competition

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It’s on again, the annual Logan & Albert Fish Management Association’s Wyaralong Dam Carp and Tilapia Fishing Competition will be held Saturday October 21, 2023. 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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Anglers fined for ignoring bans on Mary River cod

Recently two campers were fined $619 on the spot and others cautioned after breaching a freshwater fishing ban designed to protect the critically endangered Mary River cod. Fishing in southeast Queensland’s upper Mary River catchment and adjoining creeks was prohibited from August 1 until the end of October to safeguard Mary River cod during its breeding season. The species has …

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Unmarked crab traps in NSW

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NSW DPI Fisheries Officers recently conducted a clean-up of abandoned and unmarked crab traps in the Port Stephens area preparing for the crab season ahead. A reminder to recreational fisherman targeting crabs to ensure they are marking their floats correctly and checking traps regularly to allow for safe release of undersize crabs, non-target fish or other wildlife species that may …

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Sunshine Coast – weekly fishing report

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We’ve enjoyed a few good fishing days on the Sunshine Coast this week, however the wind has returned and doesn’t look to be easing off anytime soon. The forecast suggests the breezy conditions are here to stay for the upcoming week, with a slight pause on Saturday, making it the only decent day for fishing. Expect warm conditions with little …

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Bundaberg – weekly fishing report

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Inshore fishing The inshore reefs have been fishing very well with pelagic’s such as spanish mackerel and school mackerel being the standout fish being caught. Trolling gar and hard body lures first light in the mornings has definitely been the standout technique to get the bite from the spanish mackerel. With the schoolies fast retrieving 50g Flasha spoons vertically off …

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Targeting saltwater barra in spring

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October is an exciting month, though it’s a bit of a sad time too. You see, it’s the final month of the open saltwater barramundi season on the east coast. Which is not easy if you’re an absolute barra nut like me and many other local anglers – to stop chasing a fish you love so much – so make …

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Mercury Marine launches Avator 20E and 35E electric outboards

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Mercury Marine introduced the Avator 20E and 35E electric propulsion systems recently. The new models join Mercury’s electric propulsion line-up alongside the award-winning Avator 7.5E outboard, which launched in January at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Two more electric outboard products will be unveiled in the coming months as Mercury advances on its commitment to be the leader in electric …

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