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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
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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BIG
FISH - SMALL BOATS
A regular series providing information for anglers chasing big game
from trailerable gameboats.
This issue: The Advantages of Trailerboats
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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REGULAR FEATURES
Who's Who
Newslines
Hot Bites
Hook-up with an Expert
Product Review - Suzuki 300hp
Birth of a Gameboat - Maritimo 555
Classic Tomes
Tournament News
On the Waterfront
Charter Directory
Out of the Blue
Columns
Editorial - Simpson
Pepperell
Butler
Lockwood
Goadby
Saul
Boyce
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