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Boyne Tannum HookUp 2023

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The twenty-eighth annual Boyne Tannum HookUp will be held on Boyne Island in Queensland this May Day long weekend, from Friday to Sunday April 28-30, 2023. And this year, Australia’s biggest family fishing competition offers its biggest prize pool ever, with over $400,000 worth of prizes to be won! The HookUp is a much-loved and favourite event for thousands of …

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ATC Combat Plus V2

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The ATC Combat Plus V2 200 (right hand) and 201 (left hand) have been upgraded with new components and improved internal parts. Featuring the new open-frame V-shaped line guide, which improves smoothness at high drag pressures and, with less resistance when casting, total distance is significantly improved. Improved brass gears are at the heart of the extra strength and durability, …

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Shimano King of Kings Capricorn Coast wrap up

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We are moving into one of the best months of the year, and not because it’s my birthday month… well, kind of… but because I would rate April as the best month of the year to chase most species in our beautiful part of the country. shimano The temperature during the day is comfortable and it’s starting to crisp up …

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You’re The Skipper, You’re Responsible

Maritime Safety Queensland is focusing on responsibility for safety on the vessel skipper. You’re The Skipper, You’re Responsible is an initiative aimed at encouraging recreational operators to take responsibility for their actions on the water and for skippers to be aware they are ultimately responsible. If the skipper takes the lead, then crew and passengers will follow. You’re The Skipper, You’re …

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Operation Avoca secures biosecurity risk materials

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A significant risk to Australia’s biosecurity was prevented by biosecurity officers securing approximately 38 tonnes of risk material, including boxes of turtle meat, frog meat, plant products, avian meat, pig meat, beef meat and raw prawns. Recently, a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry biosecurity officer noted suspicious boxes of goods at a routine inspection in NSW. The observations led …

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Reforms to stock route network

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New reforms passed in parliament allow local councils to retain more stock route revenue fees to reinvest back into network maintenance. The bill cuts red tape for councils and makes it easier to update stock route maps and management plans. Queensland’s 2.6-million ha stock route network is vital to the state’s $23.1 billion agriculture sector. The Palaszczuk Government passed reforms …

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Access to stock route network

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You may recall an article I wrote in regards to access on stock and water reserves, with fishing in mind. Well, that consultation paper was put out in 2019 and you were all given from April 8 to May 10, 2019 to make comment. I wrote about one council that actually took into account tourism and recreational needs, which included …

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Why aluminium trailers are better than galvanised steel

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With the growing demand for trailers, it’s important to choose the right material for the job. While both aluminium and galvanised steel have their own unique benefits, aluminium has proven to be the superior choice for many reasons. One of its biggest is durability. Aluminium is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant material, making it perfect for trailers that are exposed to …

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Jacks and barra fire up in Tin Can Bay

G’day crew, I trust you’re all well and have had a good few weeks to wet a line. Typically, February and March are write-offs weather wise, as we tend to get wind and rain, so 2023 didn’t disappoint in that respect. However, there were plenty of opportunities to wet a line and keep your bum dry, if you picked the …

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Sunshine Coast – weekly fishing report

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After a very busy Easter on the Sunshine Coast, with school holidays coming to an end, beaches and waterways are starting to quieten down. Weather conditions for offshore fishing look ideal this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with cooler mornings, warm daytime temperatures and calm conditions. As the wind is not expected to pick up until mid-morning Monday, this weekend is …

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