FISH & BOAT, April 2019- P25 Fishing News & Products Okuma Distance Surf Arena Spinning Reels2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Tickets Now On Sale Okuma continues to offer anglers quality andexcellent value for money with the release ofthe new Okuma Distance Surf Arena spin- Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 SanctuaryCove International Boat Show (SCIBS), witha number of ticket and transport options avail-purchase onlineCoomera River and grabbing a ride with Volunteer ning reels. Enter the Surf Arena armed with Slim able including free Park ‘n’ Ride from Warner Bros’ Marine Rescue for a gold coin donation Blade corrosion-resistant graphite body, Worm Shaft Movie World. Transmission System, Hydro Block drag system de- The Southern hemisphere’s premier marine event from Gold Coast Helitours ($100 one-way; $180 re- signed to ensure water and foreign materials do not will be held from May 23-26 and will feature more turn) enter the system and the drag washers perform to than 300 exhibitors showcasing the industry’s latest With more than 45,000 people expected to attend their optimum level and FPD: Fast Progressive Drag. vessels and innovations. the event, SCIBS 2019 will offer visitors the chance Designed for casting distance and handling big fish, Tickets can be pre-purchased online at a discountedto indulge in their boating dreams at a spectacular wa- with their lower gear ratios and 16kg max drag, Dis- rate, with a one-day pass selling for $20 compared toterfront location across four days. tance Surf Arena reels hold plenty of line on their ma- $25 at the gate. Children under 15 years will be ad- It will also offer something for everyone, with live chine cut aluminium spool, with the Even Flow line mitted free. A partnership with RACQ, Queensland’s music, delicious food, cool bars and street entertainers roller designed to reduce line twist. largest automotive club, means more than 7.8 mil- combining with a nonstop program of family enter- Other features include 3BB + 1RB, Quick Set Infi- lion auto club members across the country can also tainment. The interactive Kids’ Zone is always a hit nite Anti-Reverse System for rock solid hook sets, Rotor Equalizing System for purchase 2-for-1 tickets* online through the RACQ with the littlies, while there will be plenty of hands- precision balance and smooth cranking, Rigid Metal Handle and TPE T-Shape website prior to the event kicking off. SCIBS Generalon activities such as fishing masterclasses, educational handle knob. Manager Johan Hasser said his team was committed boating workshops and cooking demonstrations to Built to take on the surf and its hard fighting species, the Okuma Distance Surfto making it as simple as possible for water-loving in-keep parents entertained. Arena is available in 60 and 80 sizes. Check out the full range at www.okuma. dividuals and families to experience the event. Plan your trip now at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow. “Be it keeping entry prices to a minimum or offer- com.au. com.au ing convenient ways for people to visit SCIBS, we go ModelGear Ratio WeightMax Drag Mono Line Capacity to great lengths to ensure everyone can attend this (mm) world-class event,” he said. DSA-60 4.5:1 578g 16kg 0.33/320, 0.35/280, 0.38/240 “Our free Park ‘n’ Ride service from Warner Bros’ DSA-80 3.8:1 673g 16kg 0.33/390, 0.35/345, 0.38/295 Movie World offers easy parking and air-conditioned shuttle buses making it a popular, stress-free mode Mercury Racing expands MAX5 prop rangeof transport. “With children under 15 years receiving free entry, Mercury Racing has expanded the MAX5 propeller family - now offer- families who pre-purchase their tickets online can en- ing a larger 15.25-inch diameter version as well as the all-new MAX5 joy a full day at SCIBS - including free Park ‘n’ Ride ST. The MAX5 lab-finished propeller is a proven performer - deliver- - for only $25 if they are RACQ members or $40 if ing tremendous results in both single and multiple-engine applications, including not.” Mercury Racing’s 400R outboard and 600 SCi sterndrive, with a reduction in Other transport options for SCIBS include: propeller slip of up to 12%. In fact, the MAX5 prop is so efficient it can be run higher on the transom to Charges And Car Seizure For Illegal Nets take full advantage of engines fitted with the race-proven Sport Master gearcase. Bigger is even better Two people are facing serious charges after a good Samaritan’s phone call to 13FISH early Sunday helped Building on this excellent base, the new 15.25-inch-diameter models offer an Fisheries Officers locate an illegal net containing more than 1,000 juvenile bream at Sanctuary Lakes. additional 3-4% reduction in slip (compared to the 15.00-inch models) on se- Victorian Fisheries Authority Director Education and Enforcement Ian Parks said officers man- lected outboard and sterndrive applications that benefit from elevated transom aged to release hundreds of live bream from the net, however nearly 890 were found already dead. “A second heights. Half-inch pitch offerings enable engines to be dialled-in to their maxi-identical net was retrieved nearby and contained no fish,” Mr Parks said. “Officers later attended a Point Cook mum rpm operating range for enhanced throttle response, optimised cruise fuel residence and allegedly discovered five more nets, which were all seized on the spot along with a 2012 Toyota efficiency and optimal top speed. Camry. “A small number of frozen undersize bream were also located on the property and seized. MAX5ST “The 29-year-old female and 34-year-old male admitted to setting the nets in the Sanctuary Lakes over the The new Mercury Racing MAX5 past six months. “The pair will be charged with using and possessing commercial fishing equipment, taking ST propeller is designed for the undersize fish and taking more than the catch limit, and summons to court. 4.6L V8 300R FourStroke out- board with Sport Master gearcase. The shortened exhaust barrel en- hances the performance of single- engine and twin-engine boats by CALLING ALL ANGLERS. keeping the stern planted for a confidence-inspiring ride, while the large 15.25-inch-diameter prop stays hooked up at extreme engine heights.In testing, a Mercury Racing300R FourStroke spinning a 31-inch pitch MAX5 ST prop pow-BARRA SEASON IS HERE. ered a tournament-loaded Bullet 21 XRS bass boat to 97.5 mph (157 km/h) with a mere 7% slip! PVS All MAX5 propellers feature the Mercury-patented Performance Vent System (PVS), which enables the user to fine-tune the amount of venting needed for quick planing. TT Lures NedlockZ – New Colours With the growing popularity of the Ned Rigin Australia, a US finesse technique thathas exploded in popularity in the US, the TT Lures NedlockZ, ‘mushroom’ style stand up jig- head is now available in two new colours, Chartreuse and Orange. Originally available in Black and Green Pumpkin colours, anglers were looking for a couple of strike trigger colours, with both Chartreuse and Orange being popular highlight colours on other lures, such as hard bodies and blades, and the perfect fit for pairing up with plastics to attract Fly in, fish and trigger strikes. The orange is also ideal for teaming up with natural col- oured plastics, such as the Greasy Prawn coloured ZMan 2.5” TRD CrawZ, to check in, create a saltwater yabby imitation when fishing around yabby beds. The NedlockZ jighead combines perfectly with the buoyancy of ZMan’s 10X boat out... Tough ElaZtech plastics to create a presentation that is either fleeing when retrieved or rapidly standing up vertically in a feeding or defensive pose when in under paused, much like a crab, shrimp or yabby, throwing its claws up to defend itself an hour! and in turn triggering a strike from predatory species. The NedlockZ are built on heavy duty, Mustad UltraPoint black nickel, chemi- cally sharpened hooks, the hooks that have made the TT Lures HeadlockZ HD THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO LURE THAT TROPHY CATCH series of jigheads so popular, and they also feature the ‘head lock’ grub keeper to better secure your soft plastics in place. Available in Black, Green Pumpkin, THAN AT THE HOME OF THE BARRAMUNDI. Chartreuse and Orange colours, NedlockZ are available in four weights 1/15oz 2H, 1/10oz 1H, 1/6oz 1H and 1/5oz 1H, with 5 per pack and a SRP of $9.95. It’s great to see an Australian owned and operated FISHING THE FITZROY family business introducing quality, innovative prod- EXPLOREROCKHAMPTON.COM.AU/FISHING ucts for both Australian and international anglers. Bring it on! For more info check out the range at www.ttlures.com.au