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Sick of the kids being at home already, with nothing to do and always saying ‘I’m bored’? There are so many awesome places you can take them or even drop them off for a few hours to give yourself a break! You can spend a couple of hundred of your hard earned going to theme parks and other attractions, where …

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Fitzroy River Barra Bash 2022

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I am a bit late with the report for the Fitzroy River Barra Bash, but as the old saying goes, better late than never. Way back in mid-October, the Frenchville Sports Club Fitzroy River Barra Bash was run and won. The biggest talking point about the competition in 2022 was the rain. The rain we had out west kept opening …

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Schools of fun in Moreton Bay

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Well, school may be out but there are schools of fun to be had in Moreton Bay currently. Two of my favourite species to target in the bay were about in good numbers towards the back end of last year, in the form of schools of winter whiting and school mackerel. Even better, as we get further into January, schools …

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Penn Slammer and Authority

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Penn Slammer The Penn Slammer name needs little introduction in saltwater circles, developing a cult following for being synonymous with bulletproof strength and lasting the distance no matter the conditions. Slammer now appears on a Penn rod range, representing the next generation of high-performance sportfishing rods – with powerful lightweight blanks combined with renowned Slammer durability. The range is also …

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Venom Barra Spin

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The Venom Barra Spin is a brilliant 6kg spin stick designed for those fishing tight structure with spin gear. With a light tip to allow for easy casting, the Barra Spin 5’9” spin stick has plenty of spine to give back the punishment that fish such as barramundi, threadfin, mangrove jack and fingermark enjoy dishing out. Rated for 6kg line, …

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Cracking lure colour codes

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G’day everyone, and happy new year to all. I hope you all had time to relax with loved ones and go fishing over the festive period. While fishing is meant to be enjoyable, regularly catching fish makes it even more fun. One of the main things I pay attention to as a guide is lure colour. You will hear many …

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Lowrance HDS Pro

A world leader in fishing electronics since 1957, Lowrance recently rolled out its next generation of fishing electronics. The new HDS Pro chartplotter fishfinder, highest resolution ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar and ultra high-definition Active Imaging HD provide anglers with the complete package of the latest fish-finding technology. HDS Pro forms the heart of the ultimate fishing system – offering full …

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Doughnut management

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Now, this might be an unusual topic to write about, but how do you recover from a session that produced nothing but a dreaded doughnut? I guess first off, you need to set yourself some guidelines as to what is considered a doughnut. Is it no fish caught at all or is it not nailing your intended target species with …

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Zerek Live Shrimp

Zerek

The Zerek Live Shrimp is the most popular of all the Zerek lures and it’s little wonder – it is amazingly lifelike, exceptionally durable and catches fish everywhere. With a lifelike realistic colour range, the Zerek Live Shrimp has mastered the prawn imitation with innovative design and attention to detail that brings these lures to life in the water. A …

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Fijian fish salad

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The weather is hot and summer is in full swing so why not try my fresh Fijian fish salad. It is the perfect recipe for a afternoon get together. Ingredients 900g saddletail snapper fish, skin off 3/4 cup lime juice 200ml coconut cream 200g gold tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 spring onion, finely chopped 125g …

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