Recipes

Z-MAN has introduced a great grab-and-go pre-rigged option for anglers with the new Z-Man 3.5” Rigged EZ ShrimpZ. Everything eats a prawn and this realistic prawn profile comes pre-rigged with a unique jig head that locks inside the plastic, ready to fish straight out of the packet. The unique jig head is built on a quality Mustad UltraPoint hook and …

THE Mustad Micro Stainless Steel Camo Multi Plier is a do-it-all tool that will be a handy addition to any tackle kit. Featuring stainless steel construction for exceptional durability, the multi plier features a split ring plier nose backed up by a crimping tool. Further into the jaws is a cutting edge that is able to cut thin-diameter braid as …

FISHERIES Queensland has successfully prosecuted two licensed fishers in separate cases of interfering with crab pots that belonged to other commercial operators. Ingham A fisher from Ingham pleaded guilty in the Tully Magistrates’ Court to four charges of unlawfully interfering with fishing apparatus. Surveillance cameras set up by another commercial fisher photographed the defendant removing crab apparatus from the water …

A classic and easy to make omelette recipe that is so tasty you’ll want breakfast for every meal. Try serving with a dollop of good old-style tomato relish. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 rasher of bacon 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon parmesan, grated 1 tablespoon garlic chives, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cheddar, grated 1 large mushroom …

Cruise Craft has announced the appointment of Darwin’s leading marine dealer, In & Outboard Marine, as a fully-fledged Cruise Craft dealer.  For both parties, this is a ‘back-to-the-future’ appointment. Traditionally, Darwin has been accepted as a plate boat and alloy runabout market.  In the Top-End, the best fishing destinations have been very remote and located at the end of a …

SURECATCH Energy Braid offers superior strength and sensitivity in a highly visible colour for ease of use. A low diameter to breaking strain ratio allows anglers to fish lighter for more bites, yet retain the strength needed to muscle out big fish from nasty habitat. The thinness also allows for exceptional casting abilities and less drag through the water, making …

TACKLE Tactics is proud to make Bagley Lures available to Australian anglers, bringing over 60 years of US lure-making history and skill to our shores. The team at Tackle Tactics has worked closely with the Bagley Lures crew, including Jarmo Rapala, former CEO of the worldwide Rapala group and part of the legendary Rapala family, to test and fit out …

AT last a super-lightweight threadline reel with all the features ATC technology provides has landed in Australia. The ATC Valiant CF is a full carbon fibre reel that immediately impresses with its ultra-light weight and host of features. Three models are in the range, each coming with its own neoprene travel bag. The 800, which weighs an incredibly light 165g, …

  POSITIVE test results for the virus that causes white spot disease (WSD) in prawns have been received for a sixth aquaculture farm south of the Logan River. Prawn stock on the sixth infected property has been harvested. Treatment of the ponds will now occur. There are eight farms in this area. Six have now been confirmed with the virus, …

Nautilus Marine’s national underwriting manager Mr Damian Pugh said the camaraderie that exists in this event between competitors pursuing totally different forms of recreational fishing is one of its great attractions. “We are keen to promote that goodwill even further, so are introducing an award based on camaraderie and sportsmanship, rather than sheer angling ability,” he said. “Last year we …