09/11/2011:   Trees being cleared to make way for the Hunter Expressway will get a new lease of life as snags in the Hunter River, thanks to an innovative collaboration between Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI).

“In a generous gift back to the environment, RMS is supplying and transporting almost 1000 logs from trees cleared during construction of the Hunter Expressway,” said NSW DPI Conservation Action Unit manager, Kylie Russell.

“Logs from expressway works near Kurri Kurri will be used to restore and protect the riverine environment near Muswellbrook and Dalwood.

“This is equivalent to more than $64,000 worth of savings for the planned environmental projects.

“The logs will be used to construct Engineered Log Jams (ELJs) that will help stabilise eroding river banks and enhance fish habitat for native species such as Australian bass and mullet. ...Read here

08/11/2011:   Native fish passage along the Wallamba River near Nabiac has been improved with an upgrade of the causeway at Wellers Lane crossing.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Conservation Action Unit manager, Kylie Russell, said the recent construction of a three cell box culvert has opened up 18 kilometres of upstream aquatic habitat to native fish.

“Prior to the improvements constructed at Wellers Lane, fish passage at the crossing was greatly restricted during most flow conditions,” Ms Russell said.

“Until the causeway was completely flooded all flows were directed through one pipe, or sheeted shallowly across the roadway with an excessive drop on the downstream side, which limited upstream migration of native fish.

“The new low and medium flow level box culverts enable fish passage for native fish such as Australian Bass, even in medium and low flows. ...Read here

18/3/2011:   Coming from a quintessential tackle industry giant Frogleys Offshore, who are the Australian distributors for iconic brands such as Fuji, Gamakatsu, Mako, Megabass, Samurai, Bassday and Unitika. The Atomic range of lures in recent times have extended its offerings from the Atomic Guzzlerz and Ripperz range of plastics and now have available for all lure addicts, a very diverse and comprehensive range of fish catching Hardz, whilst not forgetting the new highly anticipated range of Atomic Seekerz jig heads soon to be released.

In this review I will be covering the current Hardz range of lures. So before reading this, make yourself comfortable as it is going to be epic!

I had been looking forward to this review as I've been a fan of the Atomic Hardz since the first release of ...Read here

30/12/2010:   Damiki Craft International is a South Korean Based company with over 25 years of fishing experience. Damiki manufactures a wide range of fishing tackle that is sold in America, Japan, Korea, Australia, South Africa, South America, as well as Europe.

Searing Tackle are the authorised licensed importers of Damiki Craft International in Australia.

Damiki baits are produced in two ranges; the first being the Pro Anglers Choice (PAC) and the other...Read here

01/10/2010:   Maria lures are a 100% designed and manufactured Japanese lure by the Yamaria Corporation which coincidently produces Yamashita products such as the famed range of Yamashita squid jigs.

The Yamaria Company are certainly not a new player in the fishing industry as they have been manufacturing quality tackle since 1941.

With nearly 70 years in the fishing industry under their belt, their extensive experience is clearly...Read here

17/08/2010:   Star of National Geographic's "Monster Fish? series, Dr Zeb Hogan, is giving a guest public presentation on the project on Friday 20 August in Industry & Investment NSW's Narrandera Fisheries Centre theatrette.

Dr Hogan, a very entertaining PhD fisheries biologist and public speaker, is in the Riverina and South Australia this week in search of a giant Murray cod to feature in the series.

His presentation will give a detailed overview of the three-year...Read here

12/08/2010:   A National Geographic film crew from InFocus-Asia based in Singapore will be visiting the Riverina in mid August as part of a worldwide monster fish series.

They will be focussing on the symbol of the Murray - the Murray cod, an iconic large bodied fish much loved by anglers and the community across the Murray Darling Basin.

National Geographic has been working with Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) and the Murray...Read here

17/05/2010:   Industry and Investment NSW has warned anglers a three-month ban on taking Australian bass and estuary perch from all rivers and estuaries in NSW will commence on June 1.

I&I NSW Senior Fisheries Manager (Inland) Cameron Westaway said the zero bag limit was introduced because of feedback from the community during the three-year review into...Read here

07/04/2010:   Lake Cargelligo will today receive 20,000 golden perch - a great boost for the lake, which is now at 40 per cent capacity after being very low during the drought.

"This is good news for a community that is very keen on its fishing and has suffered badly during the prolonged drought," Industry & Investment NSW....Read Here

18/03/2010:   A standard 225 HP Evinrude® ETEC® outboard powered 'Illusion' to a class win and second overall in the recent Twin Rivers water ski race run by the NZ Water Ski Race Association.

The Twin Rivers race, the second long river race of the NZWSRA season, is 55 kilometres in length and takes competitors down the Piako River, out into the Gulf of Thames, then up the Waihou River to finish at the Paeroa....Read Here

10/02/2010:   More than 80,000 golden perch and 40,000 silver perch were released into Burrinjuck Dam today, as part of the NSW Government's Freshwater stocking program.

A further 14,000 silver perch were also released into Lake Wyangan at Griffith today.

The fish were bred at Industry & Investment NSW Narrandera Fisheries Centre, where staff manage a productive hatchery that provides fingerlings for four native fish species, to improve freshwater recreational fisheries and conservation initiatives....Read Here

08/02/2010:   It's carp muster time! Catch a carp at the third annual Namoi Carp Muster and go into the draw to win over $4,000 in prizes including a 10ft tinny and motor, kayak, fishing gear, fuel vouchers and much, much more!

Milly Hobson, Conservation Manager, Industry and Investment NSW said anglers of all ages and abilities will head to the Namoi River in Narrabri on March six and seven for their chance to catch some of these feisty fish, do something positive for the river and maybe win some of the prizes on offer.....Read Here

08/02/2010:   Millions of dollars in Community trust funds are now available to fund projects that improve recreational fishing, NSW Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said today.

Minister Whan said the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust is a chance for recreational fishing groups, individual anglers, councils and other community organisations to improve recreational fishing i..........Read More

31/12/2009:   Fishers flocking to the water in 2010 should make sure they grab their copies of the NSW Recreational Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Guides.

Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW Recreational Fishing Manager Bryan van der Walt said the guides are produced by I&I NSW and funded from the Recreational Fishing Trust, to provide..........Read More