FEATURES
THE BALLISTIC AUTUMN BLUES OF BRISBANE
South-east Queensland has produced excellent blue marlin fishing each year since their discovery. In recent years the runs have been spectacular. Aaron Concord found old grounds fired-up and new lessons were learned.
A SITE TO SEE
A step-by-step animated guide to tying knots is just one of the internet website links that Wayne Shelley brings to you in this issue.
UNTAPPED RICHES IN THE WEST
On a visit to Western Australia's biggest game tournament, Tim Simpson finds a fishery with huge potential. Blue, black and striped marlin are just the beginning.


NOT TROLLING FOR CHICKEN
Albacore are often called the 'Chicken of the Sea'. A leading charter captain from Tasmania gives the lowdown on how to catch your own succulent feast.
ALBACORE - LONG-WINGED TUNA
Dr Pepperell presents an in-depth scientific review of the delicious albacore. This knowledge will help you to understand and catch more of them.
THEY MAKE IT HAPPEN
A profile of the unsung heroes in the gamefishing team - the crewmen. Their skills and knowledge are usually crucial to the capture of large gamefish.
THE 2007 RIVIERA PORT STEPHENS INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT
The Port Stephens Interclub is a friendly get-together but also a fierce battle for the honour of Champion.
THEY CALL THE SHOTS
The first of another new BlueWater series. Rick Pollock profiles a leading skipper of the gamefishing world - Capt Bruce Smith of New Zealand.
BIG DAY FOR A BIG BLUE
The World Cup Blue Marlin Championship is held simultaneously around the world on the 4th July each year - for the biggest blue in the world.
BIG FISH - SMALL BOATS
A regular series providing information for anglers chasing big game from trailerable gameboats.
This issue: The Advantages of Trailerboats
CREATURES OF THE DEEP
A fascinating series revealing some of the amazing life that lives hidden within the ocean depths beneath us. This issue: Opah
SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Matt Gross reviews a leading brand and model of gamefishing lure. This issue: Rapala's X-Rap minnows - a great option for sub-surface gamefishing.
PORT OF CALL
Cooktown, Far North Queensland.
The gateway to Lizard Island and the reefs north of Cairns, Cooktown is a busy port during the spring giant black marlin season.
BETTER THAN THE BEST-SELLER
Riviera 41 Flybridge Convertible
Riviera's new Convertible is an updated replacement for their best-selling 40. David Lockwood finds it impressively refined.
WORK, REST OR PLAY
Deep V 310SE Express
A fast and economical boat - suitable for a comfortable weekender to a practical survey vessel for offshore charter work
A BEAUTY - BENEATH THE SKIN
Stabi-Craft 589 Super Cab
This 'unsinkable' and popular New Zealand-built rigid hull pontoon boat has an enclosed wheelhouse to fish all weather conditions.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT
Luhrs 28 Open / 28 Hardtop
With two versions to choose from, the US-built Luhrs 28 gives serious anglers a real choice for a very big, mid-sized gameboat.

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