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Atlantic Salmon At Large

Atlantic Salmon At Large

Recently Atlantic salmon seems to be a very hot topic amongst local anglers, especially those in the south of the state in the D'Entrecasteaux area. Northern anglers should take a close look at the Tamar as there are opportunities here as well.  
The recent "great escape" has provided a perfect opportunity for fresh and saltwater anglers alike to experience some truly memorable sport. Tasmania's pristine, clean and cool waters are the perfect nursery for the Atlantic Salmon and as our local fish farms produce more and more fresh quality seafood it is a fact that there are going to be tangible consequences.

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Cast Off With Up To $2300 Of Free Rigging With Yamaha F30-F150 Outboards

Yamaha Motor Australia is excited to announce the release of a new promotion offering customers up to $2300 worth of free rigging on F30 to F150 four-stroke outboards. This is the perfect opportunity to secure the complete Yamaha package and start enjoying the great Australian boating lifestyle with friends and family this summer.
Yamaha Outboards are renowned for their innovation, performance and reliability including Yamaha’s recent addition of the class leading F130A four-stroke model - one of the most highly anticipated motors to hit the Australian market in years, completes a quality line-up of four-stroke outboards.

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SAWorld Leading Fly Line designers from Scientific Anglers coming to Tasmania
AUGUST 1st at Clarendon

Scientific Anglers designed the first modern plastic-coated fly line way back in 1952.
SA’s international sales manager Jeff Pierce, along with their chief research and development engineer, Andrew Bosway are visiting Tasmania 01 August.
Jeff and Andrew travel the World seeking to understand the needs of anglers everywhere.
SA understands the importance of the Australian market and its long term support of Scientific Anglers.
‘We want to meet the Australian people who have made Scientific Anglers the world leaders they are today and educate them on the current technologies that our products offer.
‘We cannot wait to visit and may have a few surprises in new lines in development for people to actually cast on their own rods.’
Scientific Anglers will be holding a FREE open day for the public on 01 August at the Australian Fly Fishing Museum.
When: Saturday, August 01
Where: Clarendon Estate, Nile
Time 10am - 2pm
Sausage sizzle and cold drinks avail.
Rods avail., but BYO rod and try SA lines on yours.

Any enquiries to Mike Stevens 0418129949

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YouRanium is here. Easter is here.

Order now. Don't get left behind.
http://www.toniceyewear.com.au/
Tonic is rolling out a huge marketing campaign. Now is the time to get your stock of Tonic.
Contact Tonic at head office or any of our distributors to get stock or see samples: http://www.toniceyewear.com.au/contact

Key Points

  • Custom designed adjustable nose bridge fully integrated into the frame.
  • Curvature at the front designed to follow the brow to reduce light coming in from the top.
  • Arms designed with extended temples to follow and snugly fit the wearers head.
  • Our lightest frame ever.
  • Guarantees a comfortable and stylish look.
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mercury-2015-03-bEnjoy a FourStroke hat trick

The best engines. The best prices. The best finance.
Mercury FourStroke outboards are unlike any others – powerful, compact, fuel efficient and uncompromisingly reliable – and now they are even better value for money.
Boat lovers can now enjoy an awesome mid-range Mercury FourStroke and save up to $1,000!
Even better, repowering boat owners can take advantage of an unbelievable offer from Mercury Finance of just 4.99%* (comparison rate).
But the clock’s ticking. These unreal savings on every Mercury FourStroke from 75hp to the legendary 150hp are only available until May 29 and only at participating dealers.

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GoFree™ with HDS Software Updates

Be free to spend your weekend out on the water in your favourite fishing spot, not tied to your computer at home.
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The new GoFree™ Shop lets you browse, purchase and download charts, install software updates, and use Insight Genesis to create maps from your sonar logs, all right on your chartplotter.

Access the GoFree™ Shop anywhere you have Wi-Fi coverage – from your driveway to your local marina, and even out on the water with mobile internet coverage and a smartphone that supports internet connection sharing or ‘tethering’.

The GoFree™ Shop is available on HDS Gen2 Touch fishfinder/chartplotters with the optional WIFI-1 wireless module, and on all HDS Gen3 models with built-in Wi-Fi. A free software update for your chartplotter is required to enable access to the GoFree™ Shop – just follow the link below for your model.

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bucket-list 2015BUCKET LIST FISHING ADVENTURE TO PRINCESS CHARLOTTE BAY.

Congratulations to Lindsay Price of Victoria!

Lindsay and his 2 mates Andrew and Peter are off on a bucket list fishing trip of a lifetime to Princess Charlotte Bay with Reel Chase Charters thanks to Abu Garcia, Penn, Ugly Stik, Spiderwire and Stren. 


Lindsay and his 2 mates Peter and Andrew will spend 5 days aboard the luxury Amokura, a 57’ Assegai with 2 x 20ft custom sportfishing vessels in tow. Complete with experienced guides, an onboard chef and the spectacular scenery of the area.

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mercuryMERCURY - A BIG SMALL SALE
For a limited time, Australian boat owners can save up to $500 on the best small outboards on the water.
Download a poster here and information here and Mercury Marine here

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Ongoing Salmon Expansion Threatens Endangered Whales and Puts Locals Offside

Recreational fishers, yachties, conservationists and locals are alarmed that Tassal is persisting with an expansion of their salmon farms in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in south-eastern Tasmania when endangered species, native fish, water quality and public access may all be sacrificed in the process.

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2015-yamaha-bYamaha announces new F130A four-stroke outboard

Yamaha Motor Australia is extremely pleased to announce the release of the new F130A. This model was unveiled overnight at the Paris Boat Show. The new F130A fills the only remaining gap in Yamaha’s four-stroke engine range and is especially exciting for Australian customers who have been requesting a Yamaha four-stroke engine in this horsepower category for many years.

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Yamaha Announces the End of an Era

Yamaha Motor Australia announces the end of the legendary V4 Saltwater Series 115C and 130B outboard motors in Australia. These trusted outboards have been powering Australian boaters for almost three decades and are well recognised for their performance and have an enviable reputation for reliability and durability forged in one of the harshest saltwater markets in the world. These engines will no longer be part of Yamaha’s range in the Australian market once the remaining units are sold.

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Hello everyone, I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself.
My name is Stephen Smith and I have been managing the website tasfish.com since May 2009.
It has been an epic journey of learning and discovery and I am indebted to Mike Stevens for his help, support and patience.
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From the Archives ... (last chance)

Atlantic salmon the hard way

Atlantic salmon the hard way

Scott McDonald
The first Atlantic salmon eggs used to begin Tasmania's Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry were introduced into Tasmania in 1984. From these humble beginnings a valuable Tasmanian industry has evolved with a worldwide reputation for having a premium disease free product. This industry provides a spin off to all anglers in the form of regular escapes of salmon from the farms.

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