SWORDFISH - THE ULTIMATE PRIZE
Few anglers have braved the offshore canyons in mid-winter, in the middle of the night. Alistair McGlashan is one of the few - and his recent achievements may well lure more to this exciting frontier. Here are the clues that will lead you to your own broadbill swordfish - widely regarded as the ultimate gamefishing achievement.
FOR THE RECORD
Pushing your craft as an angler - with strategies, rod skills, tackle technologies and perseverance - is an exciting extension of gamefishing.
TUNA OF YOUR DREAMS
NZ's phenomenal giant tuna fishery has fired again. Peter Saul heads to the South Island and experiences the stuff of dreams - or nightmares!
SURVIVOR
We all release the great majority of gamefish we catch - but how many survive? Dr Pepperell delivers science about factors that influence our success.
SWORD FIGHTER
Dr Pepperell's enlightening insight into the spectacular broadbill swordfish. This information will offer a direct benefit to anglers who want to catch more of them.
ART ATTACK
A review of leading marine artists, including what's available to brighten-up your home/office or boat in spectacular marine and gamefish-orientated artworks.
THEY CALL THE SHOTS
A series profiling the leading skippers of the gamefishing world.
This issue: John Gregory - the renowned New Zealand captain of Primetime.
WELCOME TO THE BIG GAME
This regular series provides how-to guidance that will make a real difference to the success of new gamefishing anglers.
This issue: Basic Necessities.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
Deep Squid Rig.
A rig specially devised for drifting baits for broadbill, threshers and other squid-feasting beasties of the deep.
BIG FISH - SMALL BOATS
A series providing gutsy how-to information especially for anglers chasing big game from trailerable gameboats.
This issue: Livebait tank set-up.
PORT OF CALL - TOWNSVILLE
Located on the northeast coast of Queensland, sunny Townsville is a ‘dry' tropical region loaded with natural attractions - such as sailfish and marlin.
CREATURES OF THE DEEP
An occasional series showing some of the fascinating life lying hidden within the ocean depths.
This issue: Louvar.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Pakula new Phantom.
With the launch of a new Pakula range comes a revamp of an old favourite. The new Hotheads offer exciting upgrades.
READY FOR BATTLE
Maritimo 550 Offshore.
With a long history of boatbuilding successes behind him, Maritimo chief Bill Barry-Cotter launches into the gameboat market with a competitor to take on the heavyweights. David Lockwood evaluates the new release fresh off the workbench.
BEYOND GOLD... THIS IS PLATINUM Sailfish 770 Platinum.
Although nearly 28ft long, this seaworthy craft weights just 3000kg and is trailerable without requiring a permit.
ROADWORTHY FLYBRIDGE Caribbean 24 Flybridge.
An entry-level big boat - or a maxi trailerboat - this pocket flybridge offers serious gamefishing potential.
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