Glen Stewart looks to the UNITED STATES for inspiration on a new technique to target golden perch. The American bass fishing scene has had a massive influence on the way we fish for our native species in Australia. Techniques born there 30 to 40 years ago are still filtering through to the Australian fishing scene [...]
A revamped concrete boat ramp at Laanecoorie Reservoir’s Brownbill Reserve has opened today making getting out onto the water easier for Victorian families. Funded by the reinvestment of recreational boaters’ licence and registration fees through the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund, the ramp and parking has been relocated 160 metres westward, providing boating access away [...]
Jason Ehrlich takes a leap up north to tackle some of Australia’s more exotic freshwater delights. Australia’s freshwater fishing scene is dominated by species like trout, Murray cod, golden perch and bass. From man-made lakes to river and streams, these fish are easily sort after in the country’s most highly populated areas. In my home [...]
For over 20 years, PELAGIC has provided the dedicated waterman with the best technical apparel, premium polarized optics, and ocean-inspired gear. Founded in 2002 off the coast of Southern California, PELAGIC was inspired by a love for the offshore lifestyle and the need for products that professional captains, mates, deckhands, and waterman could rely on. [...]
When Anthony and Jodi Heeney, owners of Port Jet Cruises, set out to find the best engines for his newly custom-built Ocean Rider, one option stood out – the Mercury 350hp V10 SeaPro. He rigged the new vessel with a triple outboard setup and didn’t stop there, also upgrading his older Wave Rider with triple [...]
Finding a space for your car and trailer is easier than ever at Torquay’s popular Fishermans Beach boat ramp with a major parking upgrade complete. Funded by the reinvestment of recreational boaters’ licence and registration fees through the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund ($800,000) as well as the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action [...]
Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced the expansion of its Elite FS ® line with new 10 and 12-inch display sizes, giving anglers access to the full line-up of Lowrance fishfinding tools, including live sonar on a larger screen, at an attractive price point. “We expanded our Elite FS family of units to [...]
For close to a decade Bryn Mathew has traveled thousands of kilometres across the top of the country in search of saltwater barramundi. From the remote upper reaches of creeks and rivers to the Pit Street congested boat-to-boat thoroughfares. His first trip to Rockhampton was something special, something every barra angler dreams of. NOT JUST [...]
Simon Cardone ticks off a long held wish to fish the stunning Kimberley Coast with a few of his mates. It was after lunch on day four of our Kimberley adventure. After catching several giant trevally on poppers up to 40 pounds in the last two sessions, my guide Gary suggested i “have a rest” [...]
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced a software update for its SmartCraft® operating system that gives Joystick Piloting powerful new capabilities. The system can now automatically counteract the effects of wind, waves and current while a boater is driving with the joystick, giving them the ability to dock and maneuver with [...]
