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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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MASTERS
OF THE COCKPIT
A series profiling some of the unsung heroes of the gamefishing team
- the crewmen.
This issue: Stephen ‘Bo' Jenyns.
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TECHNICALLY
SPEAKING
The Inner Circle. Cairns skipper Kim Andersen refines the art of
giant marlin fishing and bait rigging techniques with circle hooks. |
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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.
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CREATURES
OF THE DEEP
Dr Julian Pepperell reveals some of the fascinating life lying hidden
within the ocean depths. This issue: Giant squid. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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MASTER
CRAFT
O'Brien 47 Boatbuilder extraordinaire Peter O'Brien has produced
his finest achievement, a purpose-built gameboat that is truly world-class.
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ROUGH
SEA RIDER
Albemarle 280XF Born in the rough waters of Hatteras, USA, this high-performance,
shaft-drive 28-footer greatly impressed Rick Huckstepp.
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MASTER
CRAFT
O'Brien 47 Boatbuilder extraordinaire Peter O'Brien has produced
his finest achievement, a purpose-built gameboat that is truly world-class.
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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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