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Plenty of punch for the dollars is an understatement. Speaking of value for money, all Anglapro boats leave the factory with a stunning five-year warranty. This far exceeds the warranty commitments of other leading aluminium boat manufacturers and clearly demonstrates Anglapro’s confidence in its product. In the nasty conditions the hull felt as solid as a rock and it really …

The two seat boxes have loads of storage space and could even accommodate a tackle tray compartment. At the rear of the test boat, the folding lounge was a cinch to lower and raise and the large bait board provided a practical work station at a good height in addition to being fitted with four solid rod holders. More rod …

QUEENSLAND anglers can get their rods and lines back out for the barramundi season which reopened at midday yesterday, February 1. The barramundi season closure had been in force in the Gulf of Carpentaria since October 7 last year and November 1 for the east coast. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Robert Ibell said the closed seasons aimed …

It involves rigging a Keitech 3” Easy Shiner weedless and skipping it under pontoons and boats and has proven very successful. A quicker retrieve with short pauses will often prompt the reaction bite. Round eight of the KFT Australian Kayak Fishing Tournaments series was based at the Raby Bay canals. The target species was bream and the mystery fish cod. …

THE Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo from March 17-19 is a major boon for the boat-loving public and has experienced unprecedented support from the marine industry. A massive marine showcase featuring hundreds of brand-new boats, jet skis, marine electronics, engines and every nautical accessory you can possibly imagine kicks off the Australian boat show season on Queensland’s …

Federal Government providing $1.74 million to help respond to prawn disease in Queensland, including up to $400,000 in direct support to farmers White spot disease has infected five properties in southeast Queensland Leading aquatic disease group still asserts eradication is possible THE response to the outbreak of white spot disease in Queensland’s southeast will be boosted by up to $1.74 million …

Mud crabs love whiting frames as bait but we have also had success with reef fish frames. The best shop-bought bait will always be mullet chopped in half to allow plenty of scent into the water. While the water stays clean, sand crabs are around as well, with the mouth of the Nerang River providing the better-quality sandies. This is …

CONSUMERS of Australian seafood can have renewed confidence in the sustainability of buying fish from Australian stocks with the release of the latest edition of the ‘Status of Australian Fish Stocks’ reports from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. In total, the reports look at 83 of the most important species and species complexes, representing about 90 percent of both …

It was forecast to back off a touch the next day and everyone had the same idea. I reckon 50 boats went out the Brunswick Heads Bar and mine was one of them. Pretty good bait was around in the form of big slimies and a few pike. I wasn’t sure what to expect, so I just threw the anchor …

The new Yamaha F90 brings a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy compared with the previous-generation engine. The F90 is not only extremely fuel efficient, it’s also exceptionally smooth and quiet. Noise has been reduced through improved engine unit rigidity, a muffler redesign as well as the addition of an intake silencer. The F90 is compatible with Yamaha’s comprehensive range of Command …