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FWrom the Bush ‘n Beach Fishing Editor
ELCOME to our second on our social media platforms, please On a brighter note, a couple of fish-
free digital magazine. First, share them around to all your fish-
ing comps that were postponed have had new dates released. The Fitzroy River Barra Bash is back on, with the event to be held over the weekend of October 7-9 weekend. If you want to fish this comp, get in quick as spots are limited.
I want to touch on a couple ing mates. The more people we get of teething issues we had with our reading the mag, the better, as this
website for the launch of our first free digital mag.
will help our advertisers during these unprecedented times.
Unfortunately, this was due to the lack of service offered by GoDaddy, our hosting provider, who indicated it was from a staff shortage as a direct result of COVID-19. However, once we ironed out the bugs the over- whelming feedback was very posi- tive, which was awesome to hear.
On the fishing front, we have been very lucky here in southeast Queens- land. The initial restrictions allowed you to only fish for food, which eased to allow boating and fishing within 50kmofyourhomeandthenfurtherre- laxed to within 150km, meaning there has been ample opportunity to get out on the water.
Another competition that looks like it might be back on is the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic. The event organisers have announced a ‘save the date’ for November 26-29, with more details to come shortly.
I realise it is a big change going from print to digital, but due to the current world situation and implica- tions of COVID-19, this was our best option to keep the fishing information coming your way and to get some- thing for you to read in your hand, or inbox as the case may be.
It is very pleasing to see so many people out in their boats, whether fishing or spending a day out with the family boating.
Hopefully our state and federal gov- ernments have got this right and we can all start getting back to our ‘normal’ lives... what that will be is anyone’s guess, but I hope we can start travelling and fishing a bit fur- ther afield in this awesome country we live in!
As I have previously said, I am from the generation that still prefers a printed mag to hold onto, even though I spend plenty of time behind a screen. I guess grabbing your fa- vourite mag and a cuppa is a great way to unwind, get away from the screen and catch up on the latest fish- ing techniques and tips.
At the time of printing, the 150km restrictions were still in place, which negates your ability to get a bit fur- ther away during the upcoming June/ July school holidays. However, this may change as of June 12, so make sure you like our Facebook page as we post plenty of information there.
Ben Collins
OUR COVER
GEORGE MOLE hooked this Moreton Bay snapper while trolling a hard-body lure over structure. For more tips on targeting Moreton Bay snapper and longtails, check out BEN COLLINS’s article on Page 24.
JULY edition will be available from June 30.
April prizewinners: Congratulations to Jason Dale, Murrumba Downs; and Rodney Holland, Griffith NSW who have each won an Old Dog Boxed Limited Edition Handcrafted Timber Lure valued at $150!
Do not panic, as we will be back in print very soon, though there may be a slight change to the format, which I am sure you will like. I can’t say too much because I don’t want to give it away and we are still sorting out the finer details, but once these are final- ised you will be the first to know.
I had hoped to get up to Agnes Wa- ter or 1770 with the family, but we’ll see whether the Stage Two easing of restrictions takes place. If not, it looks like I’ll have to hold out until the September holidays for our annual pilgrimage to Noosa.
As a reminder, the digital editions are free, so when you get your email with the link or see the notifications
Funny thing is, this year I won’t have to be madly pre-fishing or rush- ing back from the family holiday to fish the Gold Coast Flathead Classic, which has been cancelled this year and I’m sure has pleased my wife (as she did most of the packing up last year – sorry babe).
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