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WHILE surveillance vessels are out in force over the Christmas period targeting illegal fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, community members are being urged to help to protect the World Heritage Area by being the eyes and ears on the water. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority field management director Chris Cochrane said the Reef belonged to everyone and reporting suspected …

Many facets of drone fishing take a little practice and skill and plenty of preparation. First off, we have to make sure we have fully charged batteries. Once the drone is up, I free spool the reel with the clicker on so I have an audio link with the drone as it flies out. The clicker ensures I can hear …

SPORTING a sleek black exterior and enhanced cosmetic features, the Ecooda Black Hawk 2 has a slimline spool design and new drag knob details but on the inside it’s a whole new story. Ecooda’s international patent drag system comes to the fore with the new release Black Hawk to offer you the most accurate spinning reel drag available.  It is …

THE popularity and effectiveness of the Z-Man 4” StreakZ Curly TailZ in both the fresh and salt has led to the development of a larger 5” StreakZ Curly TailZ profile. This profile features a minnow-shaped body with a belly slot for easy weedless rigging or adding a squirt of Pro-Cure Super Gel scent. Its long, lively curl tail is sure …

  Current disease control activities BIOSECURITY Queensland has completed decontamination and destocking on one of the three confirmed properties infected with white spot disease. Work continues on the second and third property and is expected to be completed this week. To date, about 700,000 litres of chlorine have been used to decontaminate 34 ponds as well as other water channels and …

[First published on www.abc.net.au] RECREATIONAL fishers have renewed calls for a ban on the importation of uncooked prawns after the discovery of the devastating white spot disease in Queensland prawns. Australia had been the only major prawn-growing country free of the highly contagious white spot virus, until it was found earlier this month on prawn farms between Brisbane and the Gold …

A light fresh cured salmon with dill recipe that is perfect for our hot Aussie summers. Great with salads and a fantastic addition to the Christmas menu. Ingredients 1kg side Tasmanian salmon 4 tbsp caster sugar (super fine) 1 large bunch dill (roughly chopped) 2 1/2 cups rock salt 2 tbsp white ground pepper Method Remove pin bones from salmon, …

BIGFISH Gear is a fishing apparel and graphic design company based in Darwin. All Bigfish Gear shirts are made from the highest-quality, Australian-knitted polyester. This ‘sports dry’ material is designed for the tropics and is incredibly soft, unbelievably cool, durable, UPF50 and lightweight.  The material is much cooler than cotton, will not fade or shrink like cotton, does not require …

Penalties apply to people who breach the movement control order. Biosecurity Queensland has completed destocking and disinfection of one of the infected properties and will continue containment and control measures on the second and third properties today. Surveillance of all properties in the area is continuing. It is crucial that all farmers monitor their stock closely and report any unusual …

While ready to fish hard straight off the showroom floor at Brisbane Marine, Anglapro differentiates from most mainstream boat manufacturers in offering an unprecedented level of customisation. If you feel there’s something missing or you’d like a feature laid out differently or deleted, Anglapro is only too happy to accommodate. So to get an idea of what Anglapro can do …