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QLD sharks travelling big distances

The crew at Ocearch have been generating some cool data on shark movements in QLD. Following an east coast expedition back in 2015, the team have followed some big...
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Woodgate Uncovered – Paul Chew 2017

It's funny how time plays tricks on our memory, as my earliest recollection of Woodgate Beach was riding in the family’s XC Falcon, on a day trip that seemed...
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Figuring Out Catchments – Dan Kaggelis 2017

North Queensland is blessed with some amazing waterways filled with equally amazing fish species. The reason for this piscatorial richness can be attributed to our diverse and mostly unspoilt...
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Hainse Signature 495F: Reviewed Peter Kaye 2017

The Haines Signature 495F is the new entry level cuddy cab from the Haines Group. Replacing the 493F, it has been redesigned and tweaked a little. Suitable for a...
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“Big Wave Tinny” Grant Budd 2017

When I saw the weather report of 25-30 knots and 2m swells, I contacted Pat at Waverider Boats and said let’s postpone until another day. He replied, "The only...
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Trick My Tinnie: Pt 1 Ben Keen 2017

Two things in life define me, my ability to dream and my penchant for expensive toys. I think I know where it started. I was 12 years-old. The location...
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Trick My Tinnie: Pt 2 Ben Keen 2017

A couple of editions back, you might remember I went through the process of installing a bow mounted electric motor on my tinnie. Over the last few months, the...
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Smoked Chorizo Stuffed Squid – By Thanh Ly

2 x chorizo sausage mince Minced squid tentacles 1/4 cup 1/4 cup diced onion & capsicum 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 egg for binding Salt, pepper, paprika for seasoning....
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SEQ Squidding – By Ben Keen & Peter Kaye

This time of year generally means dinner tables in the homes of SEQ fishos are loaded with just about the best feed you could hope for, a calamari entree with...
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War On Waste – Lee Brake 2017

I fish for fun and food – simple as that.  I won’t apologise for bringing home a tasty, nutritious feed of fish to feed my family, and I like...
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FYI: 1770 By Peter Ford 2016

For many southern anglers, the lure of tropical species like red emperor and coral trout combined with a reef system full of picturesque islands and coral cays that allows...
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Guide Blue Spot Trout – Dan Kaggelis

When it comes to the apex predators of the coral bombies of the Great Barrier Reef, the blue spot coral trout would have to be up there as the...
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Tracker Review – Peter Kaye 2017

It was love at first sight when we crossed paths at the Brisbane Boat Show. A good friend of mine introduced us, the next four hours were spent pawing...
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Surtees 650 Review – Mitch Sayers 2017

If you are in the market for a serious offshore trailer boat, then look no further as the Surtees 650 Game Fisher (650) ticks all of those angling boxes....
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Follow The Leader – Dave Magner 2017

Apart from your hook, the line it is tied to is the next most important part of the whole fishing equation. Leaders, traces, tippets, call ‘em what you will’,...
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The Extra Mile – Talina O’Brien 2017

For decades now Cape York has been considered an iconic and bucket list destination for off road travellers in Australia seeking out the adventure of remote territory and untouched...
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