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PLAYING WITH FIRE
Mako sharks are regarded by many as the ultimate gamefish. This is a beast that anglers revere and fear around the world. Perfectly streamlined missiles, this species is one of the fastest in any ocean. They jump higher than marlin and when you hook one you're never quite sure who has whom on the end of the line. Sam Baillie guides you to your next mako.

THE BIG TEASE
Capt Brad Philipps is the most successful billfish tagging captain in the world. Here are his insights, techniques and rigs to get you teasing-and-switching like a master.
MASTERS OF THE COCKPIT
Dave Cassar
A young Aussie lad making a big impact. This series profiles the unsung heroes of the gamefishing team - the deckies.


BLUE LIGHTNING
Dr Pepperell reveals the latest knowledge about what makes a mako tick. These explosive masters of the cobalt waters are a fascinating tour of evolution's finest design.

PRODUCT REVIEW
Yamaha 350hp V8 outboard
Yamaha's new engine is the most powerful outboard in the world - and one of the cleanest.
MADEIRA - HOME OF THE BLUE GRANDER
Like to fish where the blue marlin start at 500lb and are often double that? Madeira's got them, and calm seas, too.
PORT OF CALL
Funchal - Madeira
How to get there, when to get there and who to fish with when you are there. John Ashley gives you all the answers.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
Servicing a Shimano Tiagra
Keep your lever-drag reel corrosion-free and performing at peak efficiency. The Shimano service team guide the way.
WELCOME TO THE BIG GAME
Teasers - why and how
Detailed how-to guidance that will make a real difference to the success of new gamefishing anglers.
NEW LIFE THROUGH REPOWERING
The first part of a series that looks at the reasoning behind and benefits of upgrading an old petrol-powered gameboat with a pair of Yanmar diesels.
CAPTURED FOREVER
Part 2: Buying the right photographic outfit The right equipment makes taking great photos a whole lot easier. Ray Alley has drawn up your shopping list of essentials.
CREATURES OF THE DEEP
Sunfish
There is fascinating life lying hidden within the ocean depths. Through this series, Dr Pepperell reveals the wonders.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Legend Lures's ‘Vulcan'
A revolutionary design that's catching fish. In this series, Matt Gross reviews the leading brands and models of trolling lures.
A BOAT TO GO APE ABOUT
Assegai 47 - Gorilla
David Lockwood tests the latest release from the custom boatyard of master craftsman Barry Martin. It really is something special.
READY FOR A STRIPER
SeaSwirl Striper 2301 The 7.37m SeaSwirl Striper provides great protection and offshore gamefishing potential, as David Lockwood describes.
COASTAL CRUISER
Theodore Coastal 720
Rick Huckstepp heads into the wild south to test this new Yanmar diesel version of a highly acclaimed, Aussie-built, 8m offshore boat.
KEEP TABS ON THIS
TABS 660 Centre Cabin
Built tough by a specialist plate aluminium boat designer, the TABS 660 is a 7.9m workhorse that can be customised to your needs.

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