FISH & BOAT, April 2019- P47 Fishing News Rockhampton - Home Of The BarramundiInnovative Generator Technology To Rockhampton, Queensland ence. In addition to the Fitzroy Whether you want to fly in and Deliver Quiet Confidence is the only location in Aus- River and its many tributaries, the boat out in an hour with a charter With an industry worth approximately $20.4 billion annually1 it’s tralia where you can fly in, floodplain holds a number of fresh- operator (Hooked Fishing, Guid- no surprise caravanning and camping is fast becoming Austral- check in and boat out in under an water lagoons, brackish lagoons ing Fishing Down Under, and Reel ia’s favourite pastime. Catering for all generations, from novice hour targeting trophy barramundi and waterholes, including some Fishing CQ to name a few) , have to experienced campers, Briggs & Stratton® is releasing their most pow- and king threadfin. easily accessible lagoons which your own boat, or simply fish from erful inverter generator yet – with impressive Bluetooth® functionality. And with many fishing options can be fished from the bank. Lo- the bank or jetty, Rockhampton has The new Q6500 QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator is designed to available in the region – now is thecal hints of places to fish include all the options covered for a true deliver consistent power for essential appliances and sensitive electronics. time to visit. Casuarina and Raglan Creek, Port Australian fishing adventure. The all-steel frame, encased in a protective shell, increases the lifespan Rockhampton straddles the mag- Alma, Thompsons Point and the With barramundi season now and reduces repair costs. Inverter technology produces power that is 60% nificent Fitzroy – the largest riverFitzroy River –and what better way open and Easter holidays looming, quieter2 than standard generators, dramatically reducing disturbance to on the eastern seaboard of Aus- to find out then visiting the Cap- there’s no better time to head to thenearby campers. tralia. Rockhampton is also home ricorn SPIRE Visitor Information “Home of the Barramundi”. The Q6500 features a highly-efficient integrated engine/alternator to to one of the largest deltas in Aus-Centre or one of the local bait and Find Out More provide up to 14 hours of run time3 and 6,500 starting watts4 of reli- tralia, the Fitzroy Delta. tackle places to find out all the lo-@fishingthefitzroy – follow the able backup power. With its suitcase style telescoping handle, integrat- Over 70,000 hectares in size, it cal knowledge on what’s biting, and region’s fishing on Facebook ed wheels and a design that’s 45% more compact and 30% lighter than providesa cracking barramundi where. The fishing options in the explorerockhampton.com.au/ standard generators2, moving and storing the Q6500 around campsites and king threadfin fishing experi- Rockhampton region are endless. fishing or caravans is easier than ever. A significant feature is the Bluetooth® functionality available through the InfoHub™ app. The app monitors total power being used, run time (hours until empty), total unit hours and maintenance reminders. The app also includes the operator manual, product tutorial and FAQ’s, bring- ing all of the information together. Enjoy the convenience of lights, fans, coffee maker, laptop or TV on the road – the Q6500 makes it even easier to enjoy the little conveniences of home while travelling. With the added option of the new Briggs & Stratton® Manual Transfer Switch5 the Q6500 can also be easily connected to provide power to at home in the event of a power outage. Built by Briggs & Stratton®, the reliability and performance is backed by over 100 years of innovation. While portable generators can provide users with flexibility and com- fort, they must be used appropriately at all times in order to avoid carbon monoxide poi- soning. As a member of the Portable Gen- erator Manufacturers’ Association, Briggs & Stratton® invites homeowners to visit www.TakeYourGen- eratorOutside.com to learn more about port- able generator safety. ENGEL HIGH PERFORMANCE BACKPACK COOLER The new Engel Backpack Cooler features a rugged, tear-resistant 500-denier polyesteerr diamond ripstop outer shell with a waterproof TPE coating for easy cleaning. On the inside, there’s a radiant barrier liner of reflective foil, in addition to a 1-inch thick layer of closed-cell foam insulation – anotheerr exclusive Engel feature you won’t find on other bags. While the insulation effectively minimizes heat transfer to maintain cold inner temperatures, the radiant barrier liner reflects the sun’s long- wave heat radiation to further enhance the Backpack Cooler’s cold-keeping capabilities. Under typical conditions, the Backpack Cooler will hold ice for up to three days. NOTE: The HD30 softbag and backpack coolers are available at select retailers across Australia - check the website for more information. www.engelaustralia.com.au