Get Hooked on free fish event at Lakes Entrance Get Hooked on free fish event at Lakes Entrance Hooked on Lakes Entrance 2019 will have a festival vibe Seafood lovers and recreational anglers looking for food, fishing and family fun on the Labour Day long weekend should consider the free 'Hooked on Lakes Entrance' festival on Saturday 9 March from 10am-9pm. by Marc B Ainsworth Posted 16 Feb 23:34 UTC Larson Electronics releases 18W LED Boat Light Bar Larson Electronics releases 18W LED Boat Light Bar 1,400 lumens, 10-30V DC, IP67 waterproof rated Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting sector, announced the release of an 18-watt LED boat light bar for use on a variety of boat types. by Rob Bresnahan Posted 16 Feb 22:28 UTC Fusion extends Signature Series Amplifier range Fusion extends Signature Series Amplifier range To enhance on board audio experience Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of two new additions to its industry-leading range of marine audio entertainment products, the Signature Series six- and eight-channel class-D marine amplifiers. by Andrew Golden Posted 16 Feb 08:38 UTC Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod holds memorial Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod holds memorial 40th anniversary memorial service held on Wednesday The crew of Air Station Cape Cod held a 40th anniversary memorial service Wednesday for the crew of Aircraft 1432 who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Feb. 18, 1979. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 15 Feb 20:10 UTC Mercury Marine unveils electronic controls Mercury Marine unveils electronic controls Making the operation easier and more precise At the launch of the Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion, introduced a new suite of technological solutions for controlling five- and six-engine arrays of outboard boat engines. by Lee Gordon Posted 15 Feb 12:12 UTC Lumishore announces Lumi-Link Command Center Lumishore announces Lumi-Link Command Center Powerful plug-and-play module complete with Universal API Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting systems, announced today the marine industry's first plug-and-play module with a pre-installed, universal lighting Application Programming Interface (API) – the Lumi-Link Command Center. by Andrew Golden Posted 15 Feb 12:09 UTC Safety Alert: Navigation lights Safety Alert: Navigation lights TSV and Victoria Police are encountering vessels that have lights installed incorrectly There have been recent collisions directly attributable to the incorrect placement of navigation lights and /or vessels displaying navigation lights that do not comply with the Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic) (MSR). by Maritime Safety Victoria Posted 14 Feb 23:56 UTC Top 10 Baits from Toho Top 10 Baits from Toho Top finishers caught bass in all phases of the spawn The second stop of the 2019 FLW Tour landed right on the spawn on Lake Toho and the other lakes on the Kissimmee Chain. by Curtis Niedermier and Jody White Posted 14 Feb 12:58 UTC Look out for changing conditions Look out for changing conditions A rapid drop in temperature can drastically alter conditions on the water This summer, Victoria has experienced a series of hot, dry days followed by a rapid cool change. These are conditions that create periods of high fire danger on land, but can also result in a serious risk to vessel operators. by Maritime Safety Victoria Posted 14 Feb 09:17 UTC Learn how to look after lifejackets for free Learn how to look after lifejackets for free Free lifejacket clinics on the South Coast Free lifejacket clinics will be held on the South Coast between Friday 15 February and Sunday 17 February 2019, as part of a new phase of the successful NSW Government wear a lifejacket program. by Leigh Wannan Posted 14 Feb 07:11 UTC Charges and car seizure for illegal nets Charges and car seizure for illegal nets Two people are facing serious charges after a good Samaritan's phone call Two people are facing serious charges after a good Samaritan's phone call to 13FISH early Sunday helped Fisheries Officers locate an illegal net containing more than 1,000 juvenile bream at Sanctuary Lakes. by Marc B Ainsworth Posted 14 Feb 07:03 UTC New technology a focal point of Boston Whaler New technology a focal point of Boston Whaler Commitment to innovation and excellence will be on full display at Miami Boat Show Boston Whaler's commitment to innovation and excellence will be on full display at the Miami International Boat Show, coming to the Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin from February 14–18. by Boston Whaler Posted 13 Feb 12:15 UTC Accon Marine Folding Line Chocks Accon Marine Folding Line Chocks 502 series Surface Mount Folding Chocks are offered in two sizes While many boat owners appreciate the benefits of using proper line chocks, many resist installing them, especially on smaller vessels with limited deck space. by Martin Flory Group Posted 12 Feb 07:04 UTC A new era of refined performance A new era of refined performance Hinckley Sport Boats are designed from the outset for outboard propulsion Hinckley Sport Boats are designed from the outset for outboard propulsion and purpose-built for offshore performance. With a modern hull design that is fresh off the drawing board of the legendary Ray Hunt Design office. by Hinckley Sport Boats Posted 11 Feb 13:11 UTC Cleaning your boats padding and vinyl Cleaning your boats padding and vinyl What's the best way to clean your boat's vinyl seating? Most boats have pads, cushions, seats and other soft vinyl surfaces installed throughout the boat. These products require specialized cleaning, as boat soap and scrubbing may not be as effective. by Shurhold Industries, Inc Posted 10 Feb 16:08 UTC Mid-Atlantic boaters: Watch out for whales! Mid-Atlantic boaters: Watch out for whales! As large whales migrate along the Eastern Seaboard As large whales migrate along the Eastern Seaboard, remember to follow responsible wildlife viewing guidelines to keep everyone--whales and people-- safe! by NOAA Fisheries Posted 9 Feb 11:13 UTC Help wanted: Tropical Tuna Tagging Program Help wanted: Tropical Tuna Tagging Program Studing key aspects of bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna The Atlantic Ocean Tropical Tuna Tagging Program (AOTTP) was established by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in 2015 to study key aspects of bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna life history and movements. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 9 Feb 07:57 UTC ROFFS Integration onto SportFishing App ROFFS Integration onto SportFishing App View and download their ROFFS fishing forecast hot spots while offshore mazu, a leading marine technology and satellite communications brand and ROFFS™ (Roffer's Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service), a scientific consulting company, announced today they have entered a partnership. by Andrew Golden Posted 8 Feb 06:15 UTC Dockmate announce next-gen wireless docking system Dockmate announce next-gen wireless docking system Manufacturer of advanced yacht remote controls expands capabilities Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced today enhanced functionality for its state-of-the art Dockmate solution. by Andrew Golden Posted 7 Feb 12:11 UTC Top 10 baits from Okeechobee Top 10 baits from Okeechobee Winner Nick Thliveros relied heavily on a crankbait Lake Okeechobee wasn't her normal self in the Costa FLW Series Southeastern Division opener presented by Power-Pole. Bites were few and far between, but the top-10 pros dialed it in and got it done. by Kyle Wood and Rob Matsuura Posted 7 Feb 07:04 UTC