Recipes

Rivers The Rivers have been fishing well after the rain, some good quality Whiting have been caught in the Logan River, Coomera North and South arms. Pimpama River and the Nerang River are the pick of the spots. The best tip is to use a nice long trace of 6lb Fluro carbon leader, 4 ball sinker and a size 6 …

With the water in the Noosa River being the colour it is, fishing the run-in tide is a must. As the clean water from the ocean enters the river, baitfish start to become active and in turn brings all the other fish on the bite. The fresh has also pushed good numbers of bream down river and fired them up. …

Due to the amount of rain we have received over the past fortnight, writing a fishing report for the Bundaberg region will be a little difficult. If you are keen to wet a line this weekend, I would recommend fishing around our river mouths where I have seen some nice flathead, bream, whiting and grunter being caught. There is a …

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This Shepherds Pie recipe is an all-time family favourite with a little herb spin. With a fluffy potato top and succulent meat middle it’s great on its own for dinner or lunch. Ingredients 1kg beef mince 1 large onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 100g green beans 1/4 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped 1/4 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped …

THE annual barramundi closed season along Queensland’s east coast starts from midday on November 1, 2017, effective through to midday on February 1, 2018. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Robert Russell said the closed season applies to all commercial and recreational fishers. “Fisheries officers will be stepping up surveillance during the barramundi closed season to protect this valued …

FOLLOWING on from the popularity of the Z-Man 2.5” Slim SwimZ and driven by angler requests, Tackle Tactics has now released a 3” version of this deadly little paddle tail plastic. This realistic baitfish profile is constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech, allowing you to catch more fish per plastic. The super-soft, flexible and realistic feel of the ElaZtech combined with …

DOMETIC, the world leader in portable cooling, has launched the CFX75DZW portable fridge/freezer; an evolution of its predecessors that is designed for excellent cooling performance in the harshest Australian conditions. The Waeco CFX range of portable refrigerators revolutionised mobile living for campers and the CFX75DZW further enhances the experience. The latest WiFi technology has been included in CFX75DZW units, allowing …

MUSTAD has released a new series of storage and travel bags for the new season. Attractively finished in a graphite grey with blue trim, the Mustad bags include four dry bags that are classically styled, a 30-litre dry backpack and a range of larger travel bags that are also highly water resistant. Constructed from waterproof PVC, all zippers and clips …

EQUIPPED for an adventure that veers you down the ‘road less travelled’ or takes you ‘off the beaten track’? There are some essentials to have with you and your vehicle, and the new Rhino-Rack spade is one such item. When you’re off-roading, overlanding or adventuring with mates, the quality of your tools is one of the most important considerations. Quality …