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premium_icon Competition reels in young Mackay anglers

The future of Mackay's recreational angling will be on show when an annual fishing competition celebrates its 10th...

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29th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

Greg Wright caught this spangled emperor at Stevens Reef.

premium_icon Fishing wrap: Shoot-out juniors show veterans how it's done

It was not the biggest fish he had caught, but it was enough for Ian Meads to reel in competition glory.

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01st Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

Ian Meads with his winning Spanish mackerel at Derwent Island.

premium_icon Mud crabbers 'fight for survival'

Queensland mud crab - the 'hero'; of our food tourism trade - is under the crunch as tensions boil over in the state's $300...

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29th July 2019 5:07 AM

Some of Queensland's commercial fishermen plan to launch a legal injunction against the State Government over tough crab quotas. Photo Contributed

premium_icon Where anglers can land a weekend catch

Big tides and a full moon should provide a wealth of options for anglers in the Mackay region.

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17th May 2019 3:05 AM

Craig Holswich landed this Spanish mackerel.

premium_icon Rivers and creeks will be best bet for anglers

For most, rivers and creeks will be the place to chase a few fish this weekend.

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29th March 2019 4:03 AM

NICE FLATTY: Darren Loy caught this 87cm flathead at Chambers Island.

premium_icon 'Definitely growing' Crab Classic is a muddie great cause

This year's event will differ slightly from previous years.

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13th March 2019 3:03 PM

CLASSIC CATCH: Tim Faux and Jordan Holden show off a couple of the runners in the iconic mud crab race at the 2018 Tannum Crab Classic.

Fine for TV crew member

A crew member from a television series filmed in the Whitsundays has been fined $756 by Fisheries Queensland.

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14th Feb. 2019 2:02 PM

FRESH: Mud Crab laws differ from state to state.

premium_icon Fears over coral health in latest Harbour report card

Below average results for coral, seagrass and mud crabs in 2018 Gladstone Harbour Report Card.

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08th Feb. 2019 5:02 AM

HEALTHY CROWD: Over 100 people were present to hear the delivery of the 2018 Gladstone Harbour Report Card on the Curtis Island Ferry.

premium_icon Mud crabs to be targeted in lead-up to Christmas lunch

CONDITIONS ended up being moderate last weekend after the tropical low didn't travel as far south as predicted.

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21st Dec. 2018 4:12 AM

WORTH THE OUTING: Jason Smith fished in the deep water on the Barwon Banks using whole squid for bait on a paternoster rig. He was out with Smithys Charters.

premium_icon Fisherman's Christmas crab catch pinched

Police currently investigating case of missing mud crabs after family reports stolen crustaceans

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19th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM

Andrew Morgan of Morgan's Fish Bar had over $1000 worth of mud crab stolen from a residential address in Andovergrove earlier this week. The crabs were supposed to be sold in sold in store.