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A television fishing show host and his aviator father are in intensive care in a Tasmanian hospital after surviving an ultralight aircraft crash. Nick Duigan co-hosts Southern Cross Television's Hook, Line and Sinker fishing show which airs across regional Australia. Nick and his father John were airlifted to Launceston General Hospital (LGH) last night. They had suffered serious injuries in the crash shortly after taking-off from a private strip on Flinders Island, where the family lives. Police say the aircraft, piloted by John Duigan — whose father John built and flew the first Australian-made aircraft — struggled to gain altitude after take-off and crashed into a hill before flipping over in a paddock. LGH doctor Peter Renshaw said today both men were in intensive care. Their conditions were described as serious but stable. Dr Renshaw said Nick Duigan had suffered a head injury but was conscious. His father was recovering from surgery for an abdominal injury and a broken leg. The fishing show's co-host, Andrew Hart, said after visiting his angling mate in hospital today that he had a badly broken jaw requiring surgery, broken ribs and fractured wrists. "He's fairly battered up but in good spirits, and very happy to be alive," Mr Hart said. Mr Hart said the pair had been taking off on a pleasure flight. John Duigan had recently flown the same aircraft from Tasmania to Uluru and back, he said. Qantas has announced it intends naming one of its new Airbus A380's after the late John Duigan (1882-1951) in recognition of his contribution to the aviation industry. He built and flew the first Australian-made aircraft. The so-called Duigan pusher biplane made the first powered flight by an Australian-designed and built machine when it flew seven metres in Victoria on July 16, 1910. SORRY TO POST HERE DID NOT WHERE ELSE TO DO IT

well did not end up going last night weather was terrible... Going out today,wish me luck SALLY

hi there Jewgaffer Thanks for the information Did you mean the spot just before the bridge as you come from the city....where the car park is and the the marina/with restaurants...and you fish under the bridge????? Thanks again Sally

Thanks to all for the information it is most appreciated.... This middle harbour spot looks great going to give that a try on friday.... Just a few questions if you dont mind.. Is the middle harbour spot the same place that you can catch kingfish...Eveyone is posting pics of Kingfish caught in middle harbour.. Ireally would like to try and get one..looks fun.. Also what is the best bait and rig to catch kingfish and jewfish...Live/frozen etc At present i use a basic bream set up....trace swivel sinker...lol What pound line and rig should i be using for king fish and jews also what pound line and rig is best for flathead and bream???? What is the best bait live or frozen what are good lures to use for kings and jews????and what line should i be using????? I know i might be asking a bit much...but this would help me alot Thanks once again in advance its most appreciated Hookem Sally

Hi all, My first post. Great to see a forum where people actually help each other.. I have just started fishing...I dont have a boat so mainly on shore fishing... I was just wondering if you may be able to suggest some good spots in Sydney to fish.Especially around the Harbour.I have tried the spit and berrys bay landed some flathead and bream at berrys on the incoming tide. The flathead where nice sizes the bream where keepers but i let them go as i dont like the taste of bream... I have read Clifton Gardens is a hot spot any advice would be greatly appreciated hook em fish raiders Sally

Hi all, My first post. Great to see a forum where people actually help each other.. I have just started fishing...I dont have a boat so mainly on shore fishing... I was just wondering if you may be able to suggest some good spots in Sydney to fish.Especially around the Harbour.I have tried the spit and berrys bay landed some flathead and bream at berrys on the incoming tide. The flathead where nice sizes the bream where keepers but i let them go as i dont like the taste of bream... I have read Clifton Gardens is a hot spot any advice would be greatly appreciated hook em fish raiders Sally