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Can I go fishing during the COVID lockdown?

Is there a difference between recreational and essential boating?

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WA Faces sweltering weather amid stay at home policy

Going to be a challenging day for folks this Thursday

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Have your say on Boat Safety (WA)

The DoT want your thoughts on how to make boating safer in WA

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How to catch Salmon

Halco's Max Sampson heads down to WA's south coast and shows us how to go about finding a West Australian Salmon off of the beach.

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Salmon season is in full swing - Halco Lures

Catch more Salmon this season!

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This summer's absolute 'MUST DO LIST' for fishos and boaties

We don't always think about it, but there's one thing we all want from a fishing trip - to come home safely to our friends and family with wonderful stories to tell!

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British Woman Reels In a Massive Bass Grouper

68-year-old Sue Elcock caught the massive bass grouper on a visit to her son in Perth, Australia.

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Australia's First 1000lb+ Marlin Landed!

Off the coast of Exmouth in WA, one man reeled in a monster last week, starting off 2018 with an Aussie record.

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Over $2m in fines for catching Rock Lobster!

The largest fines in fishing history were handed out this week in a NSW court, over an illegal fishing scheme based on the overfishing of Rock Lobsters.

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Gift Ideas for Anglers, Fisherman and Fisherwomen.

Hard-to-buy-for angler in your life? No sweat. Here's five ideas which will leave them smiling.

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How to Catch Monster GT in Queensland

The holy grail of many an angler, the GT (Giant Trevally) is big, powerful and puts up the fight of a lifetime. They're not easy to catch, especially off the rocks, but the boys from Morningtide have it down to an artform.

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He's caught 1000 Barra, but this one caught him $10,000!

That's the 8th $10,000 Barra caught in the Territory this month, so what are you waiting for!? Head up there and drop a line in!

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Queensland kids to remove 800kg of plastic from the Reef!

This December, the Wild Mob Youth Ambassadors will collect, sort and analyse nearly a tonne of plastic waste found off Mackay in North QLD.

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Ban on Fishing Starts this Week in WA!

Don't worry, it's not a ban for all fishing, but it does stop you taking some pretty popular fish home for dinner.

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There's 100, $100,000 Barra in the NT! Go get 'em!

It's one of the best tourism initiatives in Australia, where 100 fish have been tagged and released in the Territories best fishing spots - each worth $100k!

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Hilarious 'O Bike' Fishing in the Yarra River

O Bikes. They're everywhere in Melbourne, including in the Yarra River, so this guy spent a day out on a fishing trip to catch a few. The result? Seven O Bikes, none of which were released back into the river.

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100kg Tuna Caught with a Leg Rope?!

They breed 'em tough in France, and this story out of Lacanau on the West Coast of France is a testament to how tough their anglers are.

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This Chick Loves Freediving in 2 Degree water!

While there might be no fish to see here, the footage is this icy stretch of water is spectacular...

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Is This The Most Extreme Catch and Release ever?

Aussie blokes. Extreme fishing. Deserted island. Epic Movie!!!!!

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QLD Icon: Alvey Fishing Reels Closes Down

Fishing reels that lasted TOO long, were the cause for this iconic fishing brand to close its doors this week.

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Get 20km worth of Free Fishing Line! (Just pick it up!)

In just 18 months, this Gold Coast family picked up more than 20km of discarded fishing line, lures and hooks from the Tallebudgera creek.

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Going Fishing with Dad - Nothing better!

A year off skiing allowed this daughter to spend some quality time with her dad. What did they do? They went fishing, like they always have...

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Fishing Village to Attract Asian Tourists to Townsville

Plans for an International Fishing Series TV show to be filmed in Townsville hope to bring Asian tourists to the area.

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WA Government is Proposing Anglers ALWAYS Wear Life Jackets

Would you be comfortable wearing a life jacket whenever you set foot in your tinny? Whether you're at anchor, cruising down the river, or in open ocean? Have your say!

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Viva Cuba - Insane Fishing Trip in Cuba!

The boys from Smith Optics jumped the 90 miles from Florida to Cuba, for a weekend of fly fishing in the untouched oasis that is the Cayo Cruz Marine Park.

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Seatbelts on Boat Ramps? QLD Police say YES!

In the short moment between winching the boat up your trailer, and driving up the ramp to secure it, QLD Police say you must wear a seatbelt, as one boatie found out this week in Caloundra.

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How To Spool a Reel of New Fishing Line

If that old spool of fishing line is getting a bit old, UV damaged, or just a little short for your liking, then it's time to re-spool!

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I've hooked a fish! Now What? (Handling Fish)

Picking up a fish is best done with a firm grip, fearless attitude and a little know-how. We can help with the last one!

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I've hooked a fish! Now what?

Tips on getting that fish from the end of your line, into the esky. Part One in our series of basic Fishing How-To articles. You've got a fish on the end of your line, now what?

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Who do Fish steal my bait? Tips to stop feeding the fish.

There's nothing worse than reeling in your line to find a completely empty hook. Fishing is supposed to get YOU a free lunch... Not the fish!

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Catch More Mud Crabs With These Tips!

You will be catching more mud crabs than you can eat on one Sunday arvo with these tips!

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How to Bait a Prawn (Put it on your hook)

Think you know how to bait a prawn? Think again! These three tips will ensure you're not giving a free lunch to your catch.

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5 Tips to Catch the Ellusive Salmon this Winter

Salmon are not only one of the best eating fish around, they're one of the hardest to catch with a rod and reel. Use these five tips to help land one next time you're out fishing

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The Sneaky Rod Tap - A Practical Joke for Anglers

As is often the case. The simplest jokes are the best! In this case, a little tap on the end of a fishing rod can send a mate into a frenzy!!

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One dead. Two rescued. Sydney Rock Fishing Tragedy.

Two men jumped in to help a mate in the water off Manly this weekend, but of the three, only two will be fishing again another day...

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Three Tips to Increase Your Casting Distance

Reach that other bank, get over to the good section of the reef, or simply out-cast your mates. These three tips allow you to cast further!

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Fishing & Camping on a Deserted Island for a Week

These guys spent a few days camping on a deserted island in tropical QLD, catching some incredible fish, a decent sized shark and something, that would have been awesome. But it got away.

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Trolling for Plastic Pollution. The Debris you can't see.

It's so small you might never know it's there, but all over the ocean, tiny fragments of plastic are floating around.

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Guys use Drone to Perfectly Position Bait & Catch Huge Tuna!

Cheating? Maybe. Awesome? Absolutely! These guys strap a squid to a quadcopter and drop it right in the middle of a school of tuna.

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Would you pay $870k for a Tuna? This guy did!

At the first Fish Auction of the year, Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market made quite a hefty profit on one Bluefin Tuna, fetching more than $800,000 over market value.

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Hilarious Melbourne Guy Goes Fishing for Cars.

A larrikin who was 'just having a coffee' with his mates, turned into an internet superstar yesterday, when he was filmed fishing in floodwater in Melbourne City.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Anglers/Fisherman

Looking for present ideas for anglers this Christmas? We've got a tacklebox full of great gift ideas right here.

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Sydney LOVES Fishing! Help stop lockouts

What would you do if your favourite fishing spot was suddenly closed? 59 of Sydney and surrounding areas best are under threat, but luckily, we have the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW

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Clean Ocean Clean Catch: An Initiative to Keep YOU Fishing!

Reports from various clean up groups along coastal areas in WA have indicated that litter related to recreational fishing has become a significant problem.

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Condom Fishing: All The Rage in Cuba

Cheaper than a bobber, more durable than a balloon. Condoms are the ideal way to float bait out to sea!

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Are these chimpanzee's better at fishing than you?

Using rods up to 4m long, Chimps in Africa have been caught fishing off the banks, catching algae and eating it.

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Would you buy a boat made by Toyota?

The all-round Japanese car maker has turned its hand to the marine industry, with big plans to create a strong line of 24- 40ft cruisers.

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Fishing Gear: Now Targeted by Theives

Think twice before you leave your car or boat outside the local fish and chip shop. Because someone else might be taking a second look at your gear!

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Would You Eat Mouldy Shellfish?

Toxic Algae Blooms in Southern NSW are causing concern in edible shellfish during the leadup to summer.

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It's Gone Fishing NSW Day!

Get out there and wet a line for free, because it's the first ever Gone Fishing NSW Day! No fishing permits required...

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Fishing bans LIFTED from Newcastle Region

12 months after a ban was placed on fishing the Tilligerry Creek and Fullerton Cove, the NSW DPI have lifted it once again, proving that contamination from Williamtown Air Force Base has subsided.

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How do you catch a completely invisible fish?

This fish was caught in the Maldives, but amazed the world.... All you can see is his eyes, brain and little tiny spine!!

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A book about fishing in 'Kid Speak'

If you've struggled to teach your kids about fishing in an easy to understand way, then 8 year old Hailey from the Sunshine Coast has written a book for you!

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The 2.8 Million Dollar Marlin. Or is it?

Controversy abounds in the USA this week, as the outcome of a multi-million dollar fishing tournament goes to court.

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Have you ever seen an Albino Barramundi?

Turns out the extremely rare phenomenon happens in our scaled friends too, as you can see here! This Albino Barra was caught in North QLD this week.

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The Greyhound Debate, and what it means for Fishing.

What does the Greyhound Racing ban have to do with fishing you ask? Well, recreational anglers might be lead down the same path in the near future - and the industry won't have a chance in the world to stop it...