Okuma/Rapala Summer Prize Giveaway

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Rapala Australia would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very fishy New Year. Thank you for your continued support toward Rapala & all associated brands for 2010. May your rods be bent and lines kept tight these holidays.

Parent Category: Articles

Category: Commercial Interests

Published: 30 December 2010

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Woods Lake Report from Dec 29 2010

Trev and i had the morning on Woods lake today, very nice and calm but cold early.
We got four almost as soon as we arrived and lost a few. The fish caught were on blue oyster , salt n pepper &  jollytail... we were getting plenty of hits but they were lazy hits , the weather soon changed.....  "very strong winds" so that was enough for us.
Dale & Trev

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Parent Category: Lakes

Category: Woods Lake

Published: 29 December 2010

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Fly Cards by Daniel Hackett

Reviewed by Greg French

For many years I have been quite content to use traditional Tasmanian fly patterns — the Red Tag, Mrs Simpson, Green Nymph, that sort of thing —after all, the choice of destination, the ability to see fish, and the ability to cast reasonably accurately are far more important than the choice of fly. In the last few seasons my attitude to flies has changed, however, quite dramatically so.
I am still no match-the-hatch man, but I have come to appreciate more than ever that there is something intangible in a good fly, something Rob Sloane in the Truth About Trout called ‘function’, that has recently increased my catch-rate by at least 20%. Just putting on a nondescript #12 something is no longer good enough for me, and it shouldn’t be good enough for you either.

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Category: Fly Fishing

Published: 28 December 2010

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Anglers Access - Meander River

By Tim Farrell  of the IFS
Tasmania’s Northern rivers enjoy a reputation as one of the State’s premier trout fishing areas. The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Anglers Alliance Tasmania are implementing an Anglers Access project on the Meander River that will enhance this reputation. The project follows successful projects completed on the River Leven, Brumbys Creek and the Lake and Macquarie rivers.

Parent Category: Rivers

Category: Meander River

Published: 18 December 2010

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Read more: Anglers Access nearing completion on the Meander River

Carp Eradication

Carp eradication in Tasmania's lakes Crescent and Sorell gains worldwide coverage. Click on the link below to see a story on carp from the other side of the world.  
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/111329919.html

Parent Category: Lakes

Category: Lake Sorell

Published: 18 December 2010

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Solar panels saving IFS money

Inland Fisheries Service is seeking sustainability across every aspect of its business. Not only does the Service have a mission to manage the State’s inland fishery in a sustainable manner but it has a responsibility to reduce its carbon footprint as part of the Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Published: 18 December 2010

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Read more: Solar panels on the roof of the IFS Hatchery

Okuma/Rapala Summer Prize Giveaway!

For your chance to win an Okuma Trio rod & reel combo with a spool of Sufix 832 superline valued at $339.95 RRP, simply email a photo of your best “Rapala caught” fish to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your full name & address to be in the running, you can enter as many times as you wish. Final entries by 5pm AEST, 22/12/2010.

30 random entries will receive a FREE Rapala Clackin’ Minnow in a random colour, valued at $29.95. Be one of the first to try this innovative new lure, due for release mid January, 2011. Details on the Rapala Clackin’ Minnow are below.

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Category: Commercial Interests

Published: 15 December 2010

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High Water Levels a Safety Risk

by Sarah Graham IFS
 
Increasing water levels bring the risk of flooding, floating debris and submerged obstacles - Keep a look out!

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Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Published: 15 December 2010

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Salmon for Christmas anyone?

by Sarah Graham IFS
Saltas Atlantic salmon - being set free at Craigbourne Dam

Saltas recently donated 450 Atlantic salmon with an average weight of 3 kg to the Inland Fisheries Service. These trophy salmon were stocked into Lake Meadowbank (150) and Craigbourne Dam (300) on Monday 13 December, just in time for Christmas.

Parent Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

Category: Australian Salmon

Published: 15 December 2010

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Laughing Jack Report

Took the kids camping to Laughing Jack last weekend. I hadn’t been there for years and had forgotten what a great spot it was. The fishing was pretty slow and we caught 4 fish, 2 spinning around the edges and I caught 2 Sunday at first light on fly while the kids slept. There was  a pretty good midge hatch at first light but it was dead still with no wind lanes formed until about 10.00am. Some fish stayed up in them but were difficult to catch.
Regards, Shaun.
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Parent Category: Lakes

Category: Other Lakes

Published: 02 December 2010

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Read more: 2010-11-28 Laughing Jack Report