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TRANSPORTING fishing rods is often fraught with danger. Bundles of rods are hard to carry, often arranged more like a game of pick up sticks than an easy to carry group of fish-catching devices. They splay all over the place and invariably get damaged. Samurai Rod Belts are made of high-quality neoprene and Velcro and are designed to make it …

CRABBERS are urged to know Queensland’s crabbing rules after a man was fined more than $7000 for taking undersized crabs from the Caboolture River, north of Brisbane. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said in April 2018, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers found the man with 11 undersized male mud crabs and eight females, which are …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE Finally it looks like there will be a break in the weather around the Bundaberg area, but always remember to check the updated forecast before heading out.  With the small tides, the deep should be fishing awesome!  Using big flesh baits with the new Elkat gang hooks will do some damage to some trophy fish.  If you’re fishing …

As a devoted kayak fisherman, I see the benefits to fishing from these craft often. Whether it be a paddle yak or pedal they both hold the advantage of fishing shallow and stealthy. Choosing your kayak can be a daunting decision as there are so many on the market and all of them have their own features and advantages. The …

After a week of nice weather the weather gods frowned down on the sunshine coast again and we have had a fair bit of wind, rain and swell. Earlier in the week a few boats managed to get offshore but only to the local reefs. Halls reef, Sunshine reef and Jew shoal were the picks with some pelagics still around. …

What a great week for being on the water!  Apart from the occasional overnight and early morning showers in some areas, we have had light winds and lots of sunshine making for very favourable conditions to get out on the water trying to catch a feed. Brett is currently on annual leave and no doubt trying for a feed for …

MANY of the world’s best motor brands will be on show at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with visitors spoilt for choice courtesy of engines from brands including CAT, Mercury Marine, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Evinrude, Penske, Volvo Penta, John Deere, Cummins and Suzuki. “We are thrilled to welcome back the gamut of inboard and outboard engines for another …

INTERVIEWS can be daunting for many people, but according to former school principal and assistant regional education director Jeff Munce, the one he underwent recently was an excellent lesson in how to decide which boat to buy. The Brisbane-based retiree has owned a small flotilla of boats over the years including those under the brand names of Sea Jay, Quintrex, …

THE Samurai Reaction is where it all started. Samurai’s premium rod range combined all the best components with new, cutting-edge build techniques and cemented Samurai as the rod company to beat. Multiple successful rod ranges later and Samurai has circled back to its eponymous rod range. The Reaction series continues to hold a special place at the top of the …

THOUGH I had seen plenty of Aquamaster boats over the years at ramps and boat shows, I had not had the pleasure of testing one out, so when Rod from Australian Marine Centre asked the question, I jumped at the opportunity. Not only did a boat test allow me to get out of the office, but we decided to launch …