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Good run of calm weather around Bundaberg

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WOW!! How good was it to see a good run of calm offshore weather around the Bundaberg region during the past week? BUNDABERG OFFSHORE With not a car park left at the Burnett Heads boat ramp, this meant that a lot of boats had the chance to head well offshore, and by all reports everyone caught fish. The islands from …

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Red curry prawns on black rice recipe

red curry

A tasty Thai red curry prawn recipe that will leave you wanting more. Served on black rice as a nutritious alternative to white rice. Ingredients 24 large green prawns 2 cups black rice 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp grated palm sugar 1 tsp fish sauce 1 cup coconut cream 4 pairs kaffir lime leaves …

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Finding Faust barra

Faust

THERE is something addictive about broadening your fishing knowledge. Trying new techniques, chasing different species of fish and travelling to new areas allows you to become a better all-round angler. I’m lucky enough to call Lucinda in north Queensland my home and it offers an endless array of fishy options. Pretty much any tropical fish you can think of calls …

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All-new Mercury 400hp Verado outboard

mercury 400hp verado

MERCURY Marine is introducing an all-new 400hp Verado outboard – the most powerful Verado on the water. Since the launch of Mercury’s 350hp Verado and Mercury Racing’s 400R four years ago, boat owners have been asking for a higher-horsepower Verado engine. Now, those requests have been answered. Mercury Marine president John Pfeifer said, “The acceptance of the 350hp Verado has …

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Okuma Komodo SS 273 baitcast reel

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THE Okuma Komodo SS Series of baitcast reels has made a name for itself in big fish circles, taking on species such as barramundi, Murray cod, PNG black bass and offshore jigging targets thanks to its stainless steel main gear, pinion gear, drive and spool shafts offering the ultimate power, combined with impressive drag outputs. The compact and much-anticipated 200 …

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Sportfishing fun on Gold Coast

sportfishing gold coast

HI everyone, at the time of writing we still haven’t had any decent rainfall here on the Gold Coast. I hope by the time you’re reading this we have had heaps. The dry conditions are really starting to make fishing a bit difficult. The best fishing since Christmas has been for marlin offshore and mangrove jack inshore. You can target …

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Lowrance offers free software upgrade for HDS Carbon displays

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LOWRANCE, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has released a new software update for HDS Carbon displays. Offering significant new features, the Lowrance 18.3 software update includes support for Active Imaging, StructureScan 3D with Active Imaging enhancements and the LR-1 Remote Control, as well as a simplified user interface and new Dual Mode WiFi capability. Active Imaging Perfect for …

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Queensland Government delivers key milestone in fisheries reform

queensland government

THE Queensland Government has delivered on a key plank of its 10-year, $20 million Sustainable Fisheries Strategy with the passage of new legislation in Parliament recently. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries) Bill made real changes in fisheries management possible for the first time. “These changes are a critical step in providing …

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Offshore quiet but sizeable flathead still in estuaries

sizeable flathead noosa

Welcome to Autumn and with it lets hope we get a break in the winds that have dominated SE QLD for the past few months. For now while we are still getting strong SE winds and swell the offshore scene has been very quiet. This is a great time to do any work on hulls, trailers, bearings and outboards because …

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Big swell stirs up fish on Gold Coast

big swell gold coast

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week, with the bigger swell still hanging around offshore fishing the calmer waters of our local rivers and estuary’s has been the best bet.  Let’s have a look at what’s been on offer this week. With a bigger swell still hanging around fishing inshore in protected waters has been the go this …

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