Slim-Line Cleats perfect for cluttered gunwales Slim-Line Cleats perfect for cluttered gunwales Pull-up 304 Series Slim-Line™ Cleats from Accon Marine are the solution Many gunwales are too narrow to install a traditional cleat, especially if sail track or other hardware is present. For these applications, pull-up 304 Series Slim-Line™ Cleats from Accon Marine are the perfect solution. by Accon Marine Posted 25 Feb 15:02 UTC Free Murray Codference back on in Shepparton Free Murray Codference back on in Shepparton Codference is a free event funded by the State Government's $35 million investment Recreational fishers rejoice as an action packed and informative day is planned for the return of the free Murray Codference in April this year. by Victorian Fisheries Authority Posted 25 Feb 06:14 UTC Design commissioned for Cape Conran ramp upgrade Design commissioned for Cape Conran ramp upgrade Better boating facilities are on the way for far East Gippsland Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said, having delivered on the Andrews Labor Government's commitment to make public boat ramps across Victoria free, BBV is further improving boating through projects such as the Cape Conran upgrade. by Dept of Premier and Cabinet Victoria Posted 24 Feb 20:25 UTC Catastrophic Greens Lake fish kill imminent Catastrophic Greens Lake fish kill imminent The low water levels combined with a spell of hot weather is expected to kill the 337,000 Murray cod VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria, is calling on Acting Water Minister, Richard Wynne, to immediately deliver water to Greens Lake to prevent an impending and devastating fish kill from occurring. by VRFish Posted 24 Feb 03:48 UTC More Cod fishing on the way in Victoria's West More Cod fishing on the way in Victoria's West Popular Murray cod fisheries in these basins included Taylors Lake and Lake Charlegrark Recreational fishers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to improve freshwater fishing opportunities by removing the three-month closed season for Murray cod in all waters of the Wimmera and Millicent basins, excluding the Wimmera River. by Victorian Fisheries Authority Posted 23 Feb 06:54 UTC The new Abu Garcia Veritas PLX is here! The new Abu Garcia Veritas PLX is here! At Abu Garcia, we live for long days on the water At Abu Garcia, we live for long days on the water. There's a certain satisfaction in that bone-deep exhaustion. But when you fish hard, you need a rod that can handle the demands of a big day. by Veritas Posted 21 Feb 06:27 UTC Form follows function - Or does it? Form follows function - Or does it? It is one of the cornerstones of design philosophy It is one of the cornerstones of design philosophy. As too is blue and green should never be seen, without another colour in between. However, in modern times, the latter one has been totally shattered... by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 19 Feb 04:00 UTC Marine Auctions February / March Online Auctions Marine Auctions February / March Online Auctions Bidding will commence on on Thursday 25th February Marine Auctions are happy to provide details of the Boats and Marina Berths next Online Auction. The Bidding will commence on Thursday 25th February and will end at 2.00 pm AEST on Wednesday 3rd March 2021. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 16 Feb 09:28 UTC Tiny new species discovered Tiny new species discovered As scientists' outback fishing trip bags exotic catch Research scientists from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO and Charles Darwin University used fishing rods and handlines to plumb the depths of underground aquifers in the Northern Territory revealing a diverse variety of tiny aquatic animals by CSIRO Posted 16 Feb 07:39 UTC Surface slicks pelagic nurseries for diverse fauna Surface slicks pelagic nurseries for diverse fauna An interconnected superhighway of nursery habitat for over 100 marine species To survive the open ocean, freshly hatched tiny fish larvae must find food, avoid predators, and navigate ocean currents. Their experiences during these great ocean odysseys have long been a mystery, until now. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 15 Feb 13:31 UTC The sleeping giant rests no longer The sleeping giant rests no longer Shimano redesigns the new Ultegra to deliver premium performance to all anglers Time on the water is precious, and sometimes, it doesn't matter what's on the other end of the line. Perhaps it's a bronze-colored smallmouth that slurps a drop-shot rig at the edge of a rockpile - or maybe it's a speckled trout that ambushes a swimbait by Shimano Posted 13 Feb 07:39 UTC Remix: An Invincible Film Remix: An Invincible Film Just enjoy a story about love and romance Just enjoy a story about love and romance in the tough world of tournament fishing. Either way – Happy Valentines! by Invincible Boats Posted 13 Feb 06:32 UTC Mercury introduces next generation DTS System Mercury introduces next generation DTS System Digital Throttle & Shift with integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), have introduced the next generation of its Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system with integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology that enhances the boating experience. by Mercury Marine Posted 13 Feb 05:59 UTC Introducing the V12 600HP Verado engine Introducing the V12 600HP Verado engine Mercury continues to transform the high-horsepower outboard market Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced the new 7.6 litre V12 600hp Verado® outboard engine. by Mercury Marine Posted 12 Feb 15:55 UTC Fish hunter down under Fish hunter down under Legendary Aussie captain Scotty Thorrington uses Raymarine electronics to hunt, locate & catch fish Based in Booker Bay just north of Sydney, Captain Scott Thorrington runs Haven Sportfishing Charters in the productive waters along Australia's New South Wales Central Coast. by Raymarine Posted 12 Feb 09:28 UTC Navico® at 2021 Sanctuary Cove Int'l Boat Show Navico® at 2021 Sanctuary Cove Int'l Boat Show This year's SCIBS is another big one for Navico This year's SCIBS is another big one for Navico with a huge range of Lowrance®, B&G® Simrad Yachting and C-MAP® products on display. by Navico Posted 11 Feb 06:48 UTC Chance encounter leads to a lifetime of loyalty Chance encounter leads to a lifetime of loyalty John Wainhouse acquired a 46 Passagemaker, keeping the name Free Life John Wainhouse had never heard of the Australian boatbuilder when in 1987 he happened upon a Riviera 38 Flybridge. It was one of the first two Riviera yachts to have arrived in New Zealand. by Riviera Posted 10 Feb 23:05 UTC More reefs for healthier fisheries in Corio Bay More reefs for healthier fisheries in Corio Bay The first project has delivered three reefs at Outer Harbour, St Helens and Kirk Point Two major fishing reef projects near Geelong are complete, creating more homes for fish and enabling recreational fishers to reap the rewards from land and sea. by Victorian Fisheries Authority Posted 10 Feb 21:09 UTC Fishers hooked as golden tag hits major milestone Fishers hooked as golden tag hits major milestone Regional Victoria is experiencing a fishing tourism boom Regional Victoria is experiencing a fishing tourism boom, with the Golden Tag competition racking up a huge $100,000 in prizemoney paid to winners since being expanded and relaunched. by Nat MacGregor Posted 7 Feb 05:57 UTC New generation Arvor 805 Sportsfish has arrived New generation Arvor 805 Sportsfish has arrived From just $134,500 with a Mercury V6 225HP, the 805 Sportsfish is truely 'bang for your buck'! The 805 Sportsfish is geared for the serious angler, and it shows with the gear on board. Keep your daily limit fresh in the massive oxygenated fish locker with pump-out, and hose down the deck with lake or sea water after a busy day. by Arvor Posted 7 Feb 05:53 UTC