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Sea runners - Early Season Excitement - Christopher Bassano

Presented from Issue 100
Considering the world class quality of our sea trout fishery, these fish are not sought after by enough anglers. Sea runners live in the salt water and run up our estuaries and rivers from the start of August to the middle of November. At this time of the year, they are here to eat the many species of fish that are either running up the rivers to spawn or are living in and around the estuary systems. Trout, both sea run and resident (Slob Trout) feed heavily on these small fish which darken in colouration as they move further into fresh water reaches.

The majority of these predatory fish are brown trout with rainbows making up a very small percentage of the catch. They can be found all around the state but it would be fair to say that the east coast is the least prolific of all the areas. They still run up such rivers as the Georges (and many others) but their numbers along with the quality of the fishing elsewhere make it difficult to recommend the area above the larger northern, southern and western rivers.

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Honda’s Summer Savings 2012

Honda Marine dealers around Australia are offering great deals on Honda outboard engines throughout summer.
Specials are subject to stock availability, so boaters in the market for a new outboard are encouraged to hurry into their local Honda dealer for the best deals.

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BERKLEY Australia – New Website Live!

Berkley Australia has launched a new and different version of our website. Smart phone friendly the new site is dedicated to all things Berkley Australia. Improvements to the site include integrated social media plug ins, blog and video content. We want to communicate and connect with anglers not only looking for Berkley products but also for tips and techniques on how to become a better angler and Catch More Fish!

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Mercury Marine Website

Mercury Marine’s popular website has been comprehensively refreshed – providing Australia’s boat lovers with even more information that’s easier to find. http://www.mercurymarine.com.au/home.aspx And here is a press release.

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Big Fish, Small Boats - Presented by Honda

At 6pm on One HD this Sunday 16 September sees the national premiere of an exciting new fishing show – Big Fish, Small Boats, presented by Honda. Here is a media release.

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Employment with RiverFly Tasmania and FlyShop 1864

Are you interested in employment with RiverFly? We are currently seeking fly fishing guides for the 2012 / 2013 season. Our guides must:

  • Be experienced in Tasmanian fly fishing,
  • Have a Senior First Aid Workplace Level II certificate (or the ability to gain one),
  • Have a Public Vehicle Drivers licence (or the ability to gain one),
  • A Restricted Coxwain’s Certificate is preferred but not essential,
  • Own reliable transport to get to and from remote work locations (AWD is ideal)
  • Be available for on-going training days (beginning August 2012)
  • Be flexible and committed with work hours and booking dates
  • Be committed to conservation and community engagement

Please visit http://riverfly.com.au/employment-with-riverfly-tasmania-and-flyshop-1864/ for further information

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Supercharged Verado Savings ... up to $2,749!

Mercury Verado outboard engines regularly amaze boaters with their unmatched power and performance.
Now there’s a sales offer worthy of them.
You can save up to $2,749 as part of the 2012 Verado Supercharged Sale*.
To be eligible, simply speak to a participating dealer and buy a new Verado outboard with a SmartCraft kit (which includes MercMonitor, SC1000 System Speed/System Tach or VesselView gauges).
That’s it!

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Okuma X-Factor

2012 has brought upon a further three models which continue to make X-Factor rods the choice for all serious anglers; the 8’ Squid Light and Squid Medium are dedicated EGI rods designed with specialist Fuji components to enhance your squid fishing experience; rated to fish jigs of 2.0-3.0 and 2.5-4.0 respectively. The third new addition to the X-Factor range is a highly requested 16’ 3 piece surf rod rated to fish 8-10kg for those anglers after a bit more reach.

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Hook Line and Sinker (FTA)

Catch the new series of Australia’s favourite fishing duo on 7Mate!
Popular fishing series Hook, Line & Sinker is now in production with its eighth season after signing a deal with 7Mate for free-to-air broadcast of 20 new episodes beginning Saturday 19 May.
Scheduled for Saturdays at 5:00pm, the 7Mate agreement includes 20 brand new, premier episodes as well as some of the boys’ best episodes from their previous 7 seasons.

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 Yamaha Announces free Gauges and Controls

Click here for further information and here for full size images

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Pure Fishing Australia – New Product

BERKLEY POWERBAIT RIPPLESHAD - new colours
The Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad features a sleek profile complete with extremely life-like details, including 3D eyes and compelling coloring. The ribs or ripples extending all the way to the bait's tail set it apart from other similar baits on the market, creating additional water disturbance and vibration as well as a larger surface area for the PowerBait scent to work its magic.

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From the Archives ... (last chance)

Trout tips - from tackle shops

Presented from Issue 105, August 2013

We did a bit of a runaround Tasmania’s tackle stores to see what their tips for the first month or so of the tackle season were. We asked what the top three places to fish were, plus lures, flies, baits and a few other things.
Here is a rundown on their answers Whenever, and wherever you fish - anywhere, or for any fish in the world - ask the locals and especially ask at the local tackle store. They know what was caught today, yesterday and on what.

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