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Pimp my Rig: Part 2 – By John Boon
In part 1 we discussed using circle hook flasher style rigs and the results from a little bit of thinking outside the square. This time we will be looking...
The Silver Lining – By Ben Keen
Edited: 1500 words. 6 images 1: 2: Joe Keen with a “school” Jew - this one went 88cm and was caught in 20 metres. 3: 4:...
Hooked for Life – By Tracey Head
My first attempt at barra fishing was thwarted when we missed the channel and ended up marooned on a sand bank in the Arafura Sea for 3 hours. Skippers...
JP Fever – By Luke Galea
So admittedly, this wasn’t strictly a jungle perch fishing trip to North Queensland per se’.But rather a family holiday that may or may not have been hijacked by my...
The Rock in Shoal Bay – By Chris Errity
The Rock in Shoal Bay is one of the most famous barra fishing spots close to Darwin where you can almost be guaranteed to land a good barra if...
Why the Fly? – By Dave Donald
I spotted the tail from about 30m away and stalked as stealthily as possible in the ankle deep water towards where it was waving in the air. Jelly prawns...
Pimp My Rig – Part 1: By John Boon
I’ve long been an advocate for trying out new techniques, whether it be estuary or bluewater. After all, if you’re not trialing different options how are you supposed to...
So you have decided to buy a big boat. Part 3- The refit. By Graham Brake
Buying a used “big boat” usually follows a reasonably standard path. The due diligence involved in the pre-purchase inspections, the negotiations if the inspections are acceptable, the transfer of...
So you have decided to buy a big boat: Part 2 – The delivery. By Graham Brake
The last vessel I delivered to Mackay was a 52 foot Sea Ranger. Onboard was the new owner and two of his mates, with the plan originally being to...
So you have decided to buy a big boat! – By Graham Brake
It happens! You have completed the tinny bashing years, had a couple of larger fiberglass trailer boats and have been out on multi-day charters and have now convinced yourself...
Remaining one step ahead – By John Boon
In this modern day, technology is rapidly evolving. If we look back even five years ago to where we are today there has been so many changes and advancements....
Fraser Island Favourites – By Josh Behrendorff
My wife and I, as parents try very hard to expose our children to adventures beyond the boundaries of our property. Many of these adventures start with a long...
Finding Fish in HD – By Josh Behrendorff
When it comes to buying new electronics for your boat, you want to make sure your investment will meet and preferably exceed your expectations. For me personally I require...
STABICRAFT – 2750 ULTRA CENTRECAB XL – By Dominic Fry
To say the fabulous 2750 Ultra Centrecab XL is a true weapon of the seas would probably be an understatement. It is a large, beautifully laid out, stable, seaworthy...
Gettin’ Jiggy with it – By Luke Galea
Fishing can be such an amazing vehicle. It has the ability to deliver us to spectacular and picturesque locations, it challenges us to pursue new species on our bucket-lists...
Trolling Tips for the Daly River By – Chris Erity
The Daly River in the Northern Territory is one of the most picturesque rivers to fish and due to its relatively close proximity to Darwin is an extremely popular...
Frontier Fishing Charters – Weipa
Frontier Fishing Charters, based in the very fishy destination of Weipa in far north QLD offers an amazing remote live-aboard experience. The 65ft mothership Kerra Lyn can cater for a...
Blue Tiger Spanish – By Bill Bowtell
It was dark, very dark. A light fog, the first for the season, drifted in from the southwesterly quarter and settled across the extent of the harbour. The only...
Cool Gadget Boating Accessories – By John Boon
Earlier this year I was invited to attend the BLA media day at Tangalooma. If there’s one thing that I absolutely love it’s playing with new gear and seeing...
Getting Traction – By Josh Behrendorff
Four-wheel driving success comes down to one thing, getting traction. Sounds simple right? Unfortunately getting traction in some very demanding terrain is not always that simple. As a driver...
