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SA: Additional closure to enhance cuttlefish protection

The State Government has announced an extension to the closure area currently in place in Spencer Gulf in a move to further protect the iconic Giant Cuttlefish ahead of the 2012 breeding season.

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Products: Get your guard up for Lemax Grand Master jig rods

The Grand Master has been built for jigs ranging between 60-150g and light weights between PE 1-3.

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SA: Survey to explore what makes local rec fishers tick

Recreational fishing survey as part of a national project to assess the performance of Australian fisheries

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NSW: Short-term closures to protect fish following floods

Short-term fishing closures for ocean waters off seven north coast rivers.

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Products: Jigging Perth sambos with Blue Juice charters

The 2011/12 samsonfish jigging season is well underway off the coast of Perth.

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Products: Shimano TCurve Revolution Inshore Rods

The shallow water cousins of Shimano's TCurve Revolution Offshore series has been expanded.

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QLD: Positive signs for Gladstone fish health

Latest results from fish sampling in Gladstone in December have shown encouraging signs of improvement in fish health.

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SA: Public consultation on Snapper fishery nears end

The public consultation period for the draft options paper ends 31 January 2012.

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QLD: Don't net a fine: use the right fishing gear

Make sure your cast nets comply

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WA: Changes for marron season

Daily bag limit reduced from 10 to 8 marron and the possession limit from 20 to 16 marron in non-trophy waters.

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VIC: Hiding abalone in underpants costs abusive man $5,000

A man who threatened and abused Fisheries Officers when they caught him hiding illegal abalone in his underpants has been fined $5000.

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Products: New Rapala X-Rap Popper

The Rapala X-Rap Pop brings X-Rap attitude to the topwater.

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WA: Cervantes-Coogee fisheries swoop on black market traders

A raid by Department of Fisheries officers on homes in Cervantes and Coogee led to 10 individuals being charged with 53 fisheries offences.

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NSW: Seasonal closure now in place for pipis

The six month closure is a recommendation of the cross-sector Pipi Resource Planning Group.

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NSW: Changes to Aus salmon commercial fishing arrangements

Some changes to the commercial fishing management arrangements for catching Australian salmon north of Barrenjoey headland have been introduced

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Products: Shimano Stradic FJ Threadlines

Shimano's Stradic threadline series have been around for well over a decade with each upgrade seeing them get better and better

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VIC: Bass stocking surging forward in Gippsland

A total of 47,000 Australian bass fingerlings were released by Fisheries Victoria into seven Gippsland waterways recently

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QLD: Rule changes to fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria

New changes to some recreational and commercial fishing rules are now in place in the Gulf of Carpentaria

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WA: Cockburn Sound crab stocks continue to recover

Leading to a further easing in restrictions since the crab fishery was reopened two years ago

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Gear up with the new Lemax President Royal spin rod series

The Lemax President Royal series of rods provides a rod for every season...

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QLD: Latest test results in Gladstone fish investigation

Confirmation of a parasitic flatworm as the cause of cloudy eyes in barramundi.

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NSW & VIC: Freshen Up! Freshwater Fishing seminars are back

These seminars are bound to assist anglers of all levels, in all freshwater fishing situations.

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WA: New season format for abalone fishing

Recreational abalone fishers encouraged to familiarise themselves with the revised fishing format for the 2011 abalone season.

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QLD: Barramundi off limits along east coast

The annual three-month barramundi closure applies in east coast waters from midday 1 November 2011 until midday 1 February 2012.

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VIC: Have your say on opera house nets

VRFish is seeking input on anglers' use of opera house nets

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WA: Shellfish warning for the Peel-Harvey Estuary

The Department of Health is reminding people not to eat shellfish collected from the wild.

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SA: Pipi (Goolwa Cockle) Season Opening

The season will open on 1 November after the previous season was closed early due to concerns over high E.coli levels in local Pipi stocks.

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VIC: Keeping tabs on Port Phillip Bay snapper

Acoustic tags inserted into snapper to help knowledge on movement and habitats.

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SA: Seasonal closure for Snapper

Occurs again during the month of November

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Products: Lemax FireBull jig rods - ole!

Lemax jig rods have built a reputation around quality combined with affordability and the new Lemax FireBull continues to promote that standing in the angling community – and with style.

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WA: Dhufish research extended

Over $100,000 added to boost a research project on increasing knowledge of juvenile dhufish.

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NSW: Sydney's first offshore artificial reef launched

Fish species such as snapper and yellowtail kingfish will soon be calling this new reef home.

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WA: West Coast demersal fishery closed to rec anglers

Anglers are reminded that the West Coast Region (Kalbarri to Augusta) is now closed to recreational fishing for demersal (bottom dwelling) scalefish species.

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QLD: Gladstone fish health improving

Surveys over the past week are indicating a decrease in the number of fish with lesions or cloudy eyes.

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NSW: Annual FAD program kicks off

These devices are very effective at attracting fish species including mahi-mahi and even marlin.

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VIC: Public urged to watch for 'killer' fishing nets

Fisheries officers find a number of illegal gill nets.

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WA: Closures give demersal species a vital break

The annual pink snapper spawning closure in Cockburn and Warnbro Sounds is now in force.

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SA: Don't get 'pinched' for Blue Swimmer Crab offences

With the warmer weather approaching, PIRSA Fisheries has issued a timely reminder to recreational fishers of the strict regulations that apply to Blue Swimmer Crabs.

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VIC: Farewell to bag limits on redfin in Victoria

The recreational bag limit for redfin has been removed in Victoria.

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NSW: Totally addicted to Bass

The most significant stocking of Australian Bass in two years has commenced.

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Products: Ajiking's heavy-duty spin reel

A heavy duty spin reel designed for situations where your tackle can't let you down

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Products: Rapala's Spotted Dog

It's back...

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QLD: Preliminary test results on Gladstone fish samples

The temporary fishing closure in an area centred on Gladstone Harbour will remain in place while further testing is carried out.

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VIC: Holiday trout treats for young anglers

Thousands of ready-to-catch trout are being released into urban lakes across Melbourne

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NSW: Illegal fishing near power stations sparks action

A four-month fisheries compliance operation in the Hunter and Central Coast regions has resulted in the detection of 57 offences relating to illegal fishing at the hot water outlet canals of NSW power stations.

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SA: Fishing for volunteers in Port Lincoln

FISHCARE is expanding its volunteer program in the Port Lincoln area.

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NSW: Fish stocking season gets underway

More than 1.6 million trout to be released across the New England and Central Tablelands.

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Products: Pakula Carbon Game Fishing Gloves

One pair of gloves for wrapping leaders and doubles, and handling gaffs, fish and ropes.

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QLD: Temporary fishing closure in Gladstone area

Temporary closure to be placed on all fishing in an area centred on Gladstone.

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WA: Shark activity warning for Cockburn and Warnbro Sounds

Risk present that sharks could be attracted to feed off schools of snapper.

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Products: Lemax SlimMax rod a proven performer

A tough, light and durable stick built around Lemax' premier graphite blank

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NSW: Do your bit for the Macquarie Marshes

Report any tagged carp and help protect the iconic river system

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VIC: School holiday program for the Marine Discovery Centre

Get involved in the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre's spring school holiday program.

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WA: Patrols improve compliance & education activities

Twelve new Fisheries and Marine Officers

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VIC: Fish stocking returns to Pykes Creek

Fish have been stocked into Pykes Creek Reservoir, near Ballan, for the first time since 1970.

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Barra release into Broome's Dampier Creek

1,000 released into Dampier Creek

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Commercial fisherman convicted over duck deaths

A South West commercial fisherman has been fined $2000 after native birds became trapped in his nets. fishing net at the Vasse Estuary near Busselton.

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ABT Bream Tournament dates and details now available

If you're interested as in getting involved, or just want to know where to check out the next bream comp in your home-town all the relevant details are now available.

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