IF you think Boyne Tannum Hook Up reeled in fishing tourists, wait to see how the region fairs after a bit of free advertising about Gladstone region fishing.

The cast and crew of Channel 7’s Creek to Coast ventured around the region this week, filming the great catches of the region.

There will be four ‘Gladstone’ segments aired during various shows from April 9, leading up to the Hook Up.
Host Scott Hillier said the crew tried to get around to promote different locations.

“It’s a quiet little town that has plenty to offer with fishing, scenery and islands,” he said.

Mr Hillier said they fished in the mouth of the Boyne River and caught a 1.08 metre barramundi, along with other fish, which will make up one story.

Then, the crew fished at Yellow Patch, at the top of Curtis Island, catching crabs, which is another segment for the show.

Another segment will feature Gladstone’s Harbour Master Captain Mike Lutze, who took the television crew for a tour around the harbour and talked about how busy shipping was getting.

Yesterday, the crew test drove a new, innovative, fishing boat, designed soley for the Central and North Queensland waters, while fishing up to 20 nautical miles offshore.

The boat, is a Signature 632F Queenslander made by Haines Group, has been designed for smoother rides over choppy waters.

“It’s built on a significant variable dead rise hull (DVDH),” Haines Group product coordinater Gordon Triplet said.
“That means it’s softer to ride in and more stable at rest.

The boat  will set back owners about $89,900 depending on what’s in the custom build they choose.

Mr Triplet said the company designed the boat because Central and North Queensland has some of the harshest conditions in Australia, including short sharp waves and distance to travel to fishing spots, plus customers wanted a smoother ride.