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Guide Blue Spot Trout – Dan Kaggelis

When it comes to the apex predators of the coral bombies of the Great Barrier Reef, the blue spot coral trout would have to be up there as the...
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Tracker Review – Peter Kaye 2017

It was love at first sight when we crossed paths at the Brisbane Boat Show. A good friend of mine introduced us, the next four hours were spent pawing...
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Surtees 650 Review – Mitch Sayers 2017

If you are in the market for a serious offshore trailer boat, then look no further as the Surtees 650 Game Fisher (650) ticks all of those angling boxes....
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Follow The Leader – Dave Magner 2017

Apart from your hook, the line it is tied to is the next most important part of the whole fishing equation. Leaders, traces, tippets, call ‘em what you will’,...
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The Extra Mile – Talina O’Brien 2017

For decades now Cape York has been considered an iconic and bucket list destination for off road travellers in Australia seeking out the adventure of remote territory and untouched...
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Taming The Trout – Dan Bowater 2017

Another summer has passed and those cruel mid-year trade winds are now relentlessly hammering the coast. The frequency of calm forecasts is now much less inspiring leaving most bluewater...
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Toga Tales – Andy Pennell 2017

We are fortunate in this country that we can still go to certain areas to target a species and more often than not encounter the fish we set out...
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Building A Hot Bite On A Neap Day! Lee Brake

It’s not often you fluke one of those perfect offshore days – those days when the wind is soft and gentle like a good proctologist; the sea is calm...
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Tuna Madness – Cody Hochen 2017

After 2 weeks off the water, I was itching to get amongst some pelagics. There was a short window of good weather in early March, and despite the threat...
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Sound It Out – John Boon 2017

So where about’s is the best place to position yourself if you want to catch a fish? No I haven't lost the plot and this very simple question has...
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Tidal Influenece – Does It Matter? John Boon 2017

Is bigger better? Or maybe the smaller ones seem to produce the goods. Before you check the front cover to see if you have picked up the wrong magazine...
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Black Macks – Bill Bowtell 2017

Over the years I have experimented with trying to consistently catch Spanish mackerel at night. Especially during the summer period when daytime temperatures and strong sunlight, lessen the chances...
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Gold Bandits – Dean Smith 2017

Encountering a species that you have not come across before whilst exploring new ground can create a well of emotions. Excitement at the shiny new thing, a sense of...
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Gold Coast Jacks – Cody Hochen 2017

Until recently, I had never(in my 25 odd years of fishing) fully enjoyed a fishing trip that I donuted, while being out-fished and out-classed by my fishing partner. This...
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Unicorns – Andy Pennell – 2017

Fishing is a funny past time when you break it down to its barest elements. Some blokes like to think its not madness and take themselves very seriously at...
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