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Mack found in hidden compartment, anglers fined $9000.

Don't lie to the Fisheries guys when they know what you've been up to! In fact, don't lie to them at all when it comes to how many fish you're carrying in the boat, because chances are they'll find the ones you've stashed.

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Mangrove Jack successfully bred in captivity

The Southern Cross Universities National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour has successfully bred Mangrove Jack fingerlings in captivity, which is the first time ever in New South Wales.

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An Eel, Bull Shark and a Teenager in Brisbane

What happens when an enthusiastic angler in Brisbane hooks a giant Pike Eel in the Brisbane River? Hilarity, as we found out when we read the story of Rick van der Drift's big catch this week.

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WA to install more 'fishing debris bins'.

After collecting more than 8.7km of fishing line, 1743 fishing hooks and sinkers, 254 lure packets and 1508 bait bags in specialized bins around Perth, the WA Department of Fisheries is planning to spend another $20,000 on expanding the scheme.

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Two eyes, a rare specimen and one lucky fisherman.

Port Douglas in North Queensland was the scene of quite an exciting catch this week, when a recreational angler hauled in a very rare species of swordfish. The Green Swordfish measuring 4.2m long was caught off the beach, but retrieving it could have resu

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Swimming through a minefield

Ever wondered what it looks like when 30,000 people go ice fishing on one lake? You probably haven't wondered; but just in case you did, it looks like this.

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Pirtek Fishing Challenge

Last year it raised a whopping $130,000 for Prostate Cancer, and it's back once again to live up to it's title of the biggest fishing event in Australia. The Pirtek Fishing Challenge! Entries are now open, and for just $20, you too can join the effort thi

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Election provides a chance for Moreton Bay Fishing Haven

With an election looming in Queensland, now is your chance to influence a major change for recreational fishing in the state!

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Shoalhaven Recreational Fishing Reef

The Minister for Primary Industries recently announced that the Department of Primary Industries will be deploying an offshore recreational fishing reef in the Shoalhaven area to increase recreational fishing opportunities.

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New Rules for Fresh Water Anglers in QLD

Look out for new rules coming in February for fresh water fishing if you're in QLD!

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Rock fishing is 3.1 times riskier than swimming.

As we begin 2015, Surf Life Saving Australia has looked back on 2014, to a year where Rock Fishing was declared as the most dangerous activity you can do on the coast.

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What's worse than being in the water with a shark?

This unfortunate situation was realized by a Victorian man earlier this week after he was taken to hospital with some pretty serious wounds to his upper thigh.

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Recreational Fishing to Continue off Cape Byron

In a quietly released statement from the NSW Government this week, Recreational fishing will continue from the popular Cape Byron and Tyagarah Beach in Byron Bay, NSW.

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Haines Signature Introduces Carbon Kevlar in 2015

Haines Signature Boats, manufacturers of Australia's best-built boats, is extremely proud to announce a class-leading, technological addition to their manufacturing process.

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18yr old fatally attacked by shark while spear fishing.

Title This week an 18 year old man was bitten by a shark while spearfishing off the QLD coast, later dying from his injuries.

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Recreational Fishery Opening in TAS Targetting Swordfish

In a bid to boost the Tasmanian Game Fishing Tourism industry, both the state and federal government are providing funding to local businesses in order to help them get started.

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Victorian Angler fined for Fishing License Scam!

A Victorian Angler, Glenn Greene was this week fined $3000 for writing out his own Recreational Fishing Licenses in Victoria, after being mistakenly given 5000 blank licenses in 2013.

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How to flush your outboard

After a days boating it is important that you flush your outboard with fresh water to ensure its longevity.

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Inland Waterway Safety

In 2013-2014, Inland Waterways saw the highest number of drowning deaths (39%), compared to Swimming Pools (15%) and Beaches (13%). Overall, 266 people drowned in Australian waterways and 105 of these occurred in Inland Waterways (National Drowning Report

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This scary lookin' fish is even scarier than you thought!

"Ahhhhhh!" Now you immediately understand which fish we're talking about, but alas, the picture you're thinking of in your head (from Finding Nemo) is not quite a perfect rendition of the actual fish.

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Electro Fishing - the friendly way to fish...

Electro Fishing uses an electrical current to 'stun' fish by sending an electric shock from a small Annode off the front of the boat, grounded to the boat itself. Any fish caught in between the two get a hefty zap, before they roll over, float to the surf

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MorningTide Debuts Extreme Fishing Web Series

It's not every day you hear about fishing be classed as an extreme sport, but when it comes to the boys from Morning Tide, it just takes one look at what they do before you'll agree.

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New Bag limits for NSW Anglers

This week a couple of new rules came into effect for Anglers in NSW, with the Department of Primary Industries revising bag limits, and permitting certain types of Recreational fishing where it has been banned in the past.

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Heatwave responsible for depleting Fish stocks in WA

After the devastating 'Marine Heatwave' that devastated WA's fish stocks in 2010-2011, forecasters are predicting a warmer than average summer once again.

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Celebrities stand up for recreational fishing in Victoria.

This week five of fishings biggest names stood up to the local councils and Vic Fisheries in an attempt to re-zone Port Phillip bay to a recreational fishing haven.

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The one that got away, finally some proof!

"Spat the hook he did! Right as we pulled him out of the water". Said this guy, as the Black Marlin he thought he'd landed swam off into the distance. Only thing is, this time there was a GoPro (or some kind of camera) attached to the fishermans head, cap

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Cops and Koori Kids Fishing Program teaches 200 kids!

The Cops and Koori Kids Fishing Program on the NSW coast has just had their 200th aboriginal child participate in their annual fishing workshop, run by the NSW Police Force, NSW DPI and Shoalhaven PCYC.

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Giganta-Groper in the Territory

It seems as though the Northern Territory is the place to go this year for some out-of-the-ordinary encounters with nature. This week, Brad Hinks finds a massive, and we mean massive Queensland Groper near Darwin.

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SA plans to open Reservoirs for recreational fishing

On the back of South Australian Anglers copping new restrictions off the coast, local councils are floating the idea of opening up Baroota Reservoir at Port Germein, Bundaleer Reservoir near Spalding, the Tod Reservoir near Port Lincoln, Hindmarsh Valley

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What's your last catch been eating?

Finding strange things hidden within fish guts isn't exactly a strange occurrence for the seasoned angler. But how often have you found something still living in there?

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Artificial Reef off Coolangatta spawns new fishing Tournamen

The catch is, the reef isn't even there yet. The announcement of an 800 cubic meter artificial reef off Shoalhaven Heads (which is basically Coolanagatta on the NSW/QLD border) has sparked an all new fishing tournament, which hopes to attract nearly 300 a

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Rock Fishing Fatality in Maroubra

A 40 year old man has died this week in Maroubra, after jumping into the water to retrieve a bucket. He was with a friend, but got into trouble.

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Pre-Register for Australia's Biggest Fishing Event

It's the biggest charity fishing event in Australia, and last year raised a whopping $130,000 for Prostate Cancer. For just $20, you too can join the effort for next year!

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Fishing West of the Bridge: A Warning to Sydney Anglers

Despite warning signs in several languages, The Department of Primary Industries in NSW are still finding anglers recreationally fishing in the waters West of Sydney Harbour Bridge, which for years have been banned from commercial fishing.

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Weird but Wonderful Fishing Baits

It's the age old question that helps beginners stand out from the crowd, but to many it is a chance to show off their personal discoveries in the scientific field of fish bait.

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The fastest woman to 'catch 'em all', couldn't seem them!

A cast like that isn't a big deal for some, but when you can't see, things are a little bit harder. Cynthia is legally blind, but has achieved the personal milestone completely unassisted.

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147kg Marlin 'spools a guy' off NSW Coast.

Prized game fish, and dream catch of Anglers around the world, the Striped Marlin is probably number one on the 'must catch' list. But when this guy hooked a 147kg monster off the NSW coast, he wasn't expecting to reel in his whole line.

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Mangrove Jack caught down in Eden!

Whales migrating north, Killer-jellyfish spreading south, Clown fish swim to Sydney. Stop the press! A Mangrove Jack has been caught off Eden in far southern New South Whales. What's going on with the world?

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Chasing the worlds fastest fish.

It's hard enough to find a sailfish, (or Istiophorus for those who speak latin) when you want one, let alone position a supermodel in a pair of flippers amongst an entire school of them.

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Brandon Palaniuk's GoPro Mounts for fishing

Brandon Palaniuk is a name you're sure to have heard if you're online as much as we are. Sponsored by GoPro, the man is famous for publishing beautifully filtered instagram shots of his fishing escapades, all shot by GoPro of course.

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Rock fishing tips during Winter

Don't let the cold and the wind get you down, rug up and get out for some rock fishing this winter! The NSW coastline is going off right now, and even anglers with limited experience can find themselves reeling in a variety of hard fighting fish with just

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Illegal fishing roundup from the June long weekend

As a warning to recreational anglers around NSW and Australia, we thought you might like to know what the DPI is on the lookout for this fishing season.

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Sailing Scene to Re-open in Mona Vale this weekend

After two years absence, the iconic Hobie Sailing Scene store in Mona Vale will again open its doors this weekend.

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Record Sword Fish caught off Tasmania

They call themselves 'Team ChoonaChasa', but this week they weren't in search of Tuna, instead it was 170+kg swordfish off the coast of Tasmania.

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Victoria restocks more than 8 million fish into state

Fishing license fees and the government's Recreational Fishing Initiative funds are going back into the fishing community, quite literally as this week approximately eight million fish were re-stocked into Victoria's lakes and rivers.

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Jessica Mauboy lands the catch of a lifetime in the NT

Local superstar Jessecia Mauboy has this week hit the headlines after being snapped with quite the catch about 140km from Darwin in the Northern Territory. Aboard the Dundee Explorer, on a chartered fishing trip, the pop star caught at least two fish, the

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Fishing Basics: Tackle and Equipment

We've got five fishing tips for you that will not only improve your chances of catching something, but help you look the part too. It all starts with the right equipment, or fishing tackle.

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Swans getting hooked in Melbourne.

Wildlife Victoria put out a plea to Melbourne's fishing fraternity, in a bid to prevent the influx of Swans requiring rescue or treatment as a result of wayward fishing equipment.

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Extreme Rock Fishing - MorningTide

Big catches sometimes require taking big risks, but what these guys are up to is simply breathtaking. This is as extreme as rock fishing gets.

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What on earth is noodling? (Hand Fishing)

When browsing the internet for interesting things to read over breakfast, we came across this from our American friends. Have you ever heard of 'Noodling?' the investigation of such a sport resulted in weet-bix being sprayed over an iPad.

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Fish jumps inside boat, fisherman jumps out of boat...

It's a simple equation, and it makes for some hilarious viewing. What happens when a guy on your boat hooks a sizable Marlin, reels it in and then proceeds to let it jump right into the back of your boat?

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Fish responsibly and avoid fines this Easter

Did you know you need a license to fish recreationally in NSW? If you're planning on spending the long weekend at any NSW fishing locations, make sure your paperwork is in order, and you're fishing responsibly. The NSW DPI issued this statement today for