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BILLSON ON AUSSIE CUSTOM GAMEBOATS
What makes a great gameboat? Which features are you willing to compromise and which are essential for outstanding performance? Capt Bill Billson, one of Australia's most respected full-time gamefishing skippers, offers insights on tailored gameboat design and discusses the virtues of Australia's custom boatbuilders.
BEYOND THE TOP
A trip through the islands of the Torres Strait to the offshore seamount of Ashmore Reef delivers dogtooth, GTs and yellowfin tuna among spectacular scenery.
THRESHER SHARK
Dr Pepperell's ongoing scientific series featuring the most significant gamefish species. This knowledge will fascinate and help you to catch more of them.


GETTING READY FOR ACTION
A little preparation will position you for a season of fishing action instead of problems and heartache. John Ashley guides you through the action plan.
THEY CALL THE SHOTS
Continuing our series on leading skippers of the gamefishing world. This issue: NZ's John Batterton, recently appointed captain of the 47ft Hookin Bull.
CAIRNS BLACK MARLIN HALL OF FAME
Daphne Nielsen and Capt Peter B Wright are the Cairns Black Marlin Hall of Fame inductees for 2007. John McIntyre profiles the two worthy recipients.
MASTERS OF THE COCKPIT
A series profiling some of the unsung heroes of the gamefishing team - the crewmen.
This issue: Stephen ‘Bo' Jenyns.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
The Inner Circle. Cairns skipper Kim Andersen refines the art of giant marlin fishing and bait rigging techniques with circle hooks.
BIG FISH - SMALL BOATS
A series providing gutsy how-to information for anglers chasing big game from trailerable gameboats. This issue: Fighting big fish with outboards.
CREATURES OF THE DEEP
Dr Julian Pepperell reveals some of the fascinating life lying hidden within the ocean depths. This issue: Giant squid.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Pro-Ma Diesel fuel additive. A review of a diesel additive that promises a significant boost to fuel economy and the performance of diesel engines.
PORT OF CALL - BROOME
At the top northwestern corner of Australia lies Broome, gateway to the Rowley Shoals and home to schools of sailfish and other tropical species.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS - LURE REVIEW
With blue marlin of up to 1742lb to their credit, the Wide Range series is one of the most consistent and popular lures from the renowned Mold Craft stable.
JOURNEY IN STYLE
Grady-White 258 Journey Now in Australia, this walk-around trailerable gameboat from an extremely respected US manufacturer is certainly turning heads.
MASTER CRAFT
O'Brien 47 Boatbuilder extraordinaire Peter O'Brien has produced his finest achievement, a purpose-built gameboat that is truly world-class.
ROUGH SEA RIDER
Albemarle 280XF Born in the rough waters of Hatteras, USA, this high-performance, shaft-drive 28-footer greatly impressed Rick Huckstepp.
MASTER CRAFT
O'Brien 47 Boatbuilder extraordinaire Peter O'Brien has produced his finest achievement, a purpose-built gameboat that is truly world-class.
SERIOUS CONTENDERS
Contender 23 Tournament and Open Seasoned boat-tester David Lockwood rates this duo as contenders for best high-performance sportsfisher of the year.

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