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CAIRNS GIANT BLACK MARLIN SEASON - 2009
Each year from September to December, the grounds between Cairns and Lizard Island, along the outer edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, provide your very best chance to catch a marlin of over 1000lb. The 2009 season was a good one for the professional charter fleet and many anglers caught the fish of their dreams. |
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RELEASING FISH SAFELY
Releasing fish, usually with a scientific research tag, is standard practice in modern gamefishing. But the survival of your released fish relies a great deal on how you handle them. You and your crew are also at risk when handling powerful fish, so Glen Booth outlines the equipment and techniques to keep it safe - for you and the fish. |
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THERE'S TREASURE ALONG THE SOUTHERN COAST
The south coast of NSW, between Sydney and Victoria, offers a treasure trove of gamefishing opportunities.
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CAPT PETER BRISTOW'S LURE LORE
He's one of the most successful giant marlin captains in the world, and now Capt Bristow explains how he fine-tunes his lures to catch more billfish. |
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STRIPED TORPEDO
Skipjack tuna are one of the most important food fishes in the world - for humans as well as gamefish! Dr Pepperell explains all about this vital speedster. |
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THE HISTORY OF SKIRTED LURES
Part 6 - Patents tie on interesting lure tales
The patents granted for skirted trolling lures document some fascinating developments in the lure industry. |
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PORT OF CALL
Rhyll - Victoria
This quiet fishing village on Victoria's south coast is a popular base for anglers chasing sharks and other gamefish. |
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SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Hollowpoint - Tuna Speer
Bullet-shaped lures have always been popular for tuna, but anglers are now realising how deadly they are for marlin. |
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CREATURES OF THE DEEP
Slender tuna
You may not have heard of them, but the slender tuna is found throughout the cooler waters of southern latitudes. |
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| BOATS AND MORE |
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REVOLUTIONISING THE GAME
Cabo 40 with Zeus drives
The US-built Cabo 40 is a spectacular gameboat in its own right, but when combined with Zeus drives the result is outstanding!
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YELLOWFIN RIDES AGAIN
Yellowfin 6700 cabin
Reborn into the Telwater family, the Yellowfin 6.7m cabin offers a fresh update from a fishing-specific, plate-alloy boat builder. |
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LOOK FORWARD TO THE WEEKENDER
Australian Master Marine 7400 Weekender
After testing in tough water, Rick Huckstepp recommends this 7.4m plate-alloy fishing boat as a must-see for offshore anglers.
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ONE MAN'S BOAT
The Phoenix has risen - Precision 50
After extensive customisation and years of devotion, Peter Toohey's Precision 50 is a gamefishing labor of love.
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