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Large female fish vital to successful fisheries

large female flathead

AN international study led by Monash marine ecologists has found that large fish are much more important to feeding the planet than previously thought. The new research, published in the prestigious journal ‘Science’, has major implications for how fisheries are managed and the value placed on marine protected areas. Most theories on how reproductive output increases with body size assume …

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Fish and crabs still on offer on Gold Coast

fish crabs still gold coast

The May Day long weekend on the Gold Coast was a bit of a windy and wet weekend at times. We did see the wind ease a bit on Monday but some showers moved in for the start of the week. Customers still had a good break and managed to catch some nice fish and crabs. The Coomera River is …

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Fantastic fishing days around Bundaberg

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE There were a few fantastic fishing days around the Bundaberg area late last week. The big boats that put in the effort were rewarded with some massive grass sweetlip, maori cod, coral trout and parrot. Most of the inshore reefs also produced the goods, and with the first cool change predicted for this weekend, it should fire up …

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Chilli and mango cream cheese dip recipe

cream cheese dip

Start the party with this spicy chilli and mango cream cheese dip. Make this recipe your own by selecting your favourite biscuits or crackers. Chilli mango sauce Makes 3 cups | Prep time 30 minutes | Cook time 4 hours Ingredients 10 long red chillies 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup red wine vinegar 3 cups white sugar 2 limes, …

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Minn Kota Ultrex now available in Australia

minn kota ultrex

THE ICAST award-winning Minn Kota Ultrex is now available in Australia! Minn Kota has introduced the trolling motor anglers have only dreamed of – a hybrid that merges the body of a Fortrex with the brains of i-Pilot, complete with Spot-Lock electronic GPS anchoring and more. The Ultrex gives anglers the control and responsiveness of a Fortrex, plus effortless Power …

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Going solo off Fraser Island

solo red emperor fraser

Those situations were very different to the prospect of beach launching, venturing out through the surf and fishing offshore of Fraser Island solo. Although within radio range of VMR Hervey Bay, the offshore waters east of Fraser Island are fairly remote in that you’re a fair way from help if something goes wrong. A lot of factors were going through …

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Lowrance HDS-12 Carbon sets new standard

lowrance hds carbon prawning

And while a 16” model would probably just squeeze in the dash on the Polycraft, I’m more than content with the images on the 12”. I guess the crux of it is you will usually try to get the biggest unit you can afford that fits on your dash because it will make it easier to see and identify the …

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Back fishing Brissie River and the bay

jewfish brissie river

I have managed to nail a couple of good fish including jewfish, snapper, cod and my mate even managed one cracking bream at 44.5cm. Every one of these fish has come on 95mm Zerek Fish Trap vibes. Another interesting thing I’ve learnt is running a good-quality, abrasion-resistant braid is very beneficial. My mate Liam learnt this very quickly as he …

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Man fined $10,000 for crab pot interference

fined $10,000 for crab pot interference

THINK twice next time you consider interfering with someone else’s crab pot. A man was prosecuted in Mackay recently and fined $10,000 for interfering with fishing apparatus. There are multiple operations and investigations into illegal crabbing activity across Queensland, with day and night patrols on waterways and at boat ramps including the use of specialised surveillance equipment like hidden cameras …

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Huge illegal net seized at Nudgee

illegal net seized nudgee

FISHERIES Queensland has fined three people thousands of dollars for illegal netting after fisheries officers seized a net measuring almost 130 metres at Nudgee earlier this month. Queensland Boating & Fisheries Patrol District Manager Brett Depper said a tip off to the Fishwatch hotline number 1800 017 116 led to the seizure. “We rely on the community reporting suspected illegal …

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