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REGULAR FEATURES Black Magic Master Class 23 Back to Basics 40 Cooking 43 Dam Levels 54 Fun Page 49 Tides 78 Trade Directory 70 Tournament News 72 What’s New Fishing 64 What’s New Boating 82 SPECIAL FEATURES The magic of Merimbula 8 Estuary tactics and hotspots 38 Lure Show wrap-up 50 Father’s Day gift ideas 66

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The magic of Merimbula on the Sapphire Coast SAPPHIRE COAST

Brent Hodges

The Far South Coast of New South Wales, also known as the ‘Sapphire Coast,’ covers an area from Bermagui in the north through to the Victorian border in the south. The township of Merimbula is the main hub and every year the population swells at Christmas and Easter when this sleepy seaside village becomes a busy

15 years ago. We’ve been regularly returning ever since, sometimes 2-3 times a year, mostly during school holiday periods and nowadays with young children in tow. Our girls, aged four and six, often reminisce about our family trips to Merimbula. They’ve already learnt so much observing various marine creatures within the crystal clear lake system or collecting crabs, yabbies and shells on sand flats at low tide. Yep, Merimbula might

courses, national parks and spectacular secluded beaches to explore. Many visitors are of course keen anglers and, while there are some sensational offshore options, pitching lures and soft plastics on light spin outfits within the more tranquil tidal estuaries is how my time is spent when holidaying in this region. TARGET SPECIES Dusky flathead and bream are undoubtedly the major drawcards year round, however you can also expect to encounter season

Check out these blue-nosed oyster crackers taken in less than a metre of water.

As the temperature gradually heats up leading into spring and summer, so does the fishing at Merimbula. tourist centre. Outside of peak periods, however, it is pure bliss. Situated approximately seven hours (580km) northeast of Melbourne and six hours (525km) south of Sydney, Merimbula is just far enough away from the major cities to avoid large weekend crowds. Indeed, my wife and I fell in love with Merimbula during our first visit around

just be the perfect southern family holiday destination. Indeed, it offers something for everyone, from active water sports such as surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing, to more passive pursuits like sightseeing, sipping lattes or sampling the local wine, cheese and divine seafood, especially the oysters! There are scenic walking paths and cycling trails, golf

runs of yellowfin whiting, silver trevally, tailor, Australian salmon, luderick, juvenile snapper and school mulloway. Remarkably, even the odd stray kingfish have been known to find their way into the estuaries at both Merimbula and the nearby Pambula River. For those keen to do some exploring, a few neighbouring systems also produce estuary perch and Australian bass.

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WHERE TO START With so many options, where do we start? Which species should we target? What are the best lures? Should we concentrate on the deeper sections of the lake or the shallower margins, in amongst the oyster leases or perhaps the faster moving waters of the entrance channel? What about the time of day? And don’t forget to factor in the all-important changes of tide. These are the questions that must be considered when visiting any new location. So, before leaving home, do some research. There’s so much information available in magazines and even more online these days, that there really are no excuses for not being prepared with at least a few theories. Upon arrival, visit the local tackle stores as well as the boat ramp and nearby jetties in an attempt to gain a bit of a feel for what’s on the move. More importantly, it’s about getting out there, observing the conditions and taking in as much information as possible in order to come up with a well-researched plan of attack. It’s easier said than done with a couple of keen and excited youngsters on board! Even so, rather than going at it all guns ablazing, try chopping and changing tactics sporadically, to devise some sort of a strategy. While it always pays to be flexible, my advice to those prospecting any new location for the first time is to set realistic goals and focus on just a couple of

techniques or target species, at least initially. Try to keep it simple, but be ready to improvise, adapt and pounce on an opportunity as your angling instincts and intuition become synchronised with the local conditions.

racks are sound options either side of high water. As the water temperature cools over winter, for me it’s all about the chasing the pelagic species such as silver trevally, Australian salmon and tailor in the

Working the main channel with soft plastics on the draining tides is generally a sure bet. PLAN OF ATTACK My approach differs depending on the time of year. During the warmer months, working the dropoffs and weed edges with soft plastics in search of a dusky flathead on the outgoing tide is high on the agenda. Likewise, chasing bream on diving minnows and surface presentations over the shallow flats and amongst the oyster

HOLIDAY HINTS Prospecting a new waterway is always exciting. At the same time, attempting to uncover just a few secrets in a short space of time can be daunting. Sticking to these basics is a key component: specifically focussing on just one or two target species, employing proven lure designs and techniques, running the lightest mainline and leader material you can realistically get away with, and working the changes in tide, as well as low light periods at dawn and dusk. It’s simply not possible to do it all in one go, especially during a family holiday, but it’s fun trying!

faster moving waters of the entrance channel. While there is undoubtedly plenty of by-catch and crossover between the seasons in term of the species encountered, this is basically my plan of attack for this region. It’s all about maximising my chances during everdiminishing time on the water as the girls develop other interests – bike riding, swimming, surfing and the like. So, with this in mind, let’s take a closer look at some successful techniques and strategies. FRISKY FLATHEAD Dusky flathead are generally more predictable during the later stages of a falling tide when prawns, shrimp, baitfish and various other morsels are forced from the refuge of the shallow margins. Lying in

ambush along the fringe of the ribbon weed adjacent to deeper water, flathead can be taken on a wide range of soft plastics. School fish up to 45cm are a common catch on single-tailed grubs and baitfish profile lures in more natural patterns, while larger paddle-tails and jerk shads more commonly account for the big bruisers. A slow lift and drop retrieve, followed by a brief pause up to about five seconds (or thereabouts) is a proven tactic along the 4-6m line within the top lake. Generally it’s a case of the slower, the better, especially when the fish are lethargic and just mouthing the tails. More aggressive whipping or lifting and shaking the rod tip will at times produce a strike, while a quick burn of the reel

Late winter and early spring is when the resident trevally will be at their best, both in terms of numbers and size! handle, followed by a pause is another variation well worth a shot in difficult conditions. While reasonable numbers are reported throughout much of the year, warmer

AUTHOR’S PREFERRED ESTUARY TACKLE Outfit 1 (Flathead) Rod and reel: Abu Garcia Veritas 7’ (4-8kg) / Revo ALX 30 Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 (8lb) Leader: Vanish Fluorocarbon (10-14lb) Soft plastics: Berkley Gulp Jerk Shad (5”), Swimming Mullet (4”) and PowerBait Bass Minnow (4”) Outfit 2 (Bream/Trevally) Rod and reel: Abu Garcia Salty Fighter 7ft (1-3kg) / Revo SX 20 Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 (6lb) Leader: Vanish Fluorocarbon (4-6lb) Surface lures (bream): 3B Prawn Dog (45mm) and Scum Dog (68mm) Soft plastics (trevally): PowerBait Bass Minnow (3”)

conditions from spring through to late summer are prime for duskies. BREAM BOUNTY Both yellowfin and southern black bream are viable options throughout most of the year. A typical day on the water during the warmer months usually involves peppering the shallow flats at first light when bream, as well as whiting and flathead, case the shallows with confidence. Here, well presented surface offerings like small poppers or walk-baits are effective searching tools. Lightly weighted soft plastics in worm, shrimp or crawfish patterns are also successful in the skinny water. A stealthy approach

is required and the best form of attack is to use a tailing breeze to make the longest cast possible. These areas are generally more productive during low light conditions, though many fish will still forage the flats during a midday flood tide. As the tide starts to recede, concentrate your efforts in the deeper channel section with soft plastics. While chasing bream in the faster moving current of the lower estuary, silver trevally, tailor and flathead often contribute to some exciting mixed bags. Bream are also taken in good numbers right around the margins of the top lake and especially close to oyster racks. CHANNELLING TREVALLY Silver trevally are a yearround option, but tend to be

Salmon often turn up in the South Coast estuaries during winter, and many remain until early spring. Matching a lure or soft plastic to the conditions is crucial, especially when the water is crystal clear, as it so often is at Merimbula. far more prevalent during the cooler months. Late winter to early spring is generally when they’re at their best, both in terms of numbers and size! The latter half of a rising tide and the first few

hours of the run-off generally produce the most consistent action. As the tide recedes, schools hold in the eddies adjacent to the main boating channel, intercepting prey as To page 10

The author’s daughters hooked up within casting distance of the township, and just metres from the boat ramp. How’s that for accessible family fishing?

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Bag a late season snapper ILLAWARRA

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This month it can be tough going to scratch up a feed, so you sometimes have to revert back to bread and butter fishing and work the washes around the deeper headlands and islands. There are 17 beaches along the Illawarra Coast so there are headlands and long rocky areas at each end with bomboras and islands interspersed among our stretch of coast as well. The trouble is that most of the rocky headlands from Wollongong north are quite low and don’t really drop off into deep water, so getting a boat in close and casting baits into the washes can be fraught with danger around these shallow points.

If you go in the other direction, you hit Port Kembla, and from here south you get some decent deeper water in front of the ledges, and that includes the five islands, so you can get in quite close and place those baits right on the edge of the white water running off the rocks. These areas hold an amazing variety of fish as they hunt for food dislodged by the wave action or ambush any baitfish moving along the coast or even herd the bait from deeper water into the rocks, leaving them with nowhere to go except back into the waiting jaws of the predators. The key to fishing these areas is stealth, so keep your boat movements as slow and quiet as possible, then cast your bait with little or no weight to allow it to move around in the wash as naturally as possible.

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The trusty pilchard on a three-hook ganged rig is deadly on salmon, tailor, snapper, bonito, kingfish and trevally, with pieces of pilchard on a single hook getting more trevally, bream and even big sweep. Peeled prawns and crabs are great for the bream, trevally, drummer, blackfish and groper, so there is plenty of variety available even at this time of the year. This type of fishing is for the more experienced boat driver, as you can get into all sorts of strife if you get in too close at the wrong time and end up on the rocks, but you will never get experience if you don’t try. Just stay out far enough to allow your cast to get into the strike zone just in the white water, and be aware of the wind and any current that may push you towards the rocks. Within a few trips you

picking up spent cuttlies, so anchoring over a reef and berleying, then fishing with unweighted cuttlefish pieces will be the best method, as there will be fewer cuttlefish popping to the surface in the later weeks to make it viable to sight cast. That said, certainly don’t drive past a floater without having a cast, as there is always a chance. Towards the end of the month most reds will start to move out into deeper water, so drifting soft plastics in the 30m+ depth will be worth a try, but there will be a few little makos around too, sometimes helping themselves to your fish. You can get your own back, as they are great on the barbie and put up a spectacular fight, more often than not jumping all over the place.

Evenings are a good time to target snapper this month, and even if you can’t get cuttlefish for bait, slimy mackerel will do. deep to escape the sambos. You may get lucky and spot a few terns moving fast together across the waves and diving among the splashes that seem to be moving even faster than them. This usually means a

The stripies aren’t all big, but some may push the 10kg mark this month. will get a feel for it! An electric motor can help in keeping you in position, but won’t have the power to get you out in a hurry if you need to. Always err on the side of caution. If you don’t want to poke around the rocks the snapper will still be on the cuttlefish for the first couple of weeks with the moon going from full to no moon in the first two weeks, which will be prime time. By now you should have plenty of bait from

August also heralds the arrival of those tiny little eel like baitfish that see the salmon schooling on the surface, vacuuming down mouthfuls at a time. They can be almost impossible to catch when in this frame of mind, and will only look at the most tiny baitfish imitations, even when there are thousands feeding on the surface all around your boat. It is certainly fun trying with ultra light tackle. Sometimes it’s best to let you lures drop down below the schools for any trevally, small snapper and tailor that stay a little deeper, picking up scraps or baitfish that head

few striped tuna have moved in onto the baitfish as well, and they will be big ones, as they show up in August every year. They seem to be smaller in numbers every year, but that is the same with everything these days except southern bluefin. What the stripies lack in numbers they make up for in size with fish to 10kg not uncommon. Casting small lures on light tackle to fish of this size really tests your skill as an angler, as not many fish in the ocean have a burst of speed faster than a striped tuna, and that includes wahoo and sails. If you do score a few fish,

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Sometimes they just don’t get to the boat when the sharks are about!

you now have the best bait for snapper and bream that money can’t buy. A few kings can at times be found over the reefs in around 30m. The best methods are live baits set deep while drifting plastics for snapper, or you could do a couple of drops with a knife jig if you spot them on the sounder, Further offshore there are a few yellowfin and albacore, with the bluefin having moved out of striking distance from the local area. Deep dropping the canyons off Kiama and Stanwell Park for blue-eye and gemfish will be worth a try, with the current usually slowing right down at this time of year, but the taxman will be around with numbers of makos and a few blue sharks often following your fish up and taking them. Back on the rocks it is drummer, bream and groper time on the deeper ledges, and groper will be more viable if you can get some crabs. Salmon and tailor will be on the deeper ledges early in the mornings and into the evenings taking pilchards. The Kiama area and north up at Coalcliff are the picks of the spots for the salmon, but for the others, any headland is worth a try; just berley your chosen spot with a bit of bread and bran for best results. The beaches are quiet, with a few bream, salmon and tailor in the late evenings and very early mornings. You may get lucky and pick up a school mulloway, but it is pretty quiet. It is much the same in the estuaries with a few blackfish around the bridge in the lake and Minnamurra, and bream in the feeder streams of the lake. Macquarie Rivulet between the road and rail bridge is worth a shot and a nice spot just to sit and fish, with easy access on the southern side and good old Mullet Creek up to the golf course. Bread and peeled prawns are the baits, but you may score a few big eels with the prawns even at this time of the year, and they really go hard! We’re all looking forward to the end of winter, and spring will bring better things.

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Delicious traditional fish pie recipe SYDNEY

INGREDIENTS

Andrew Humphries

500g flathead fillets skinned, deboned and chopped 1 diced leek ½ onion finely diced 1 clove garlic finely chopped 2 sticks celery diced

Prepare and chop all vegetables and set aside: celery, leek, dill, onion, garlic and parsley.

15g parsley chopped 15g dill chopped 50g butter 30g flour 4 sheets puff pastry 1 egg for egg wash

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To make the roux, melt 30g butter in saucepan, add flour and cook on low heat for three minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside for later use.

Take off the heat and divide the mixture between four individual ramekins (or into one large pie dish).

Fresh flathead fillets to be skinned and deboned.

In the same pan add 20g butter and sauté the leeks, celery, onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes on a medium heat. Then add white wine and let boil for two minutes. Add milk and bring to a simmer. If the milk looks to have split don’t worry; when you add the roux it will bring it back together. Add the roux that was prepared earlier to the pan and stir through to thicken the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.

Cut the puff pastry to fit over the dish and leave a 1.5cm overhang. Brush pastry with egg wash. Bake at 180oC for 20-25 minutes or until puff pastry is golden.

1 cup white wine 1½ cup milk salt and pepper to taste * This recipe makes either 4 individual pies or 1 family size pie

Cut prepared flathead into 2cm pieces.

Add chopped parsley and dill, season to taste, then add the flathead. Turn down the heat to low and cook for two minutes. The filling is now ready for the fish pies.

The finished product, a delicious lightly golden fish pie. AUGUST 2018

WHAT’S NEW FISHING DAIWA FREAMS LT

One of the more popular reels in the Daiwa spin reel range receives an overhaul in 2018 with Freams experiencing the LT makeover to elevate it to a new level of strength and performance. With the LT principles of Light and Tough the foundation of the new Freams LT this is a reel that is loaded with Daiwa’s finest spin reel technologies to deliver anglers a reel that is classic in looks yet light years ahead in design and performance. Air Bail, Twistbuster II, MagSeal, Air Rotor, an ultra light aluminium spool featuring Long Cast ABS, a redesigned line keeper, High Grip I-Shape knobs, and a super sized ATD drag provide unmatched design and performance enhancements, while the heart of the reel, LT’s new Tough Digigear delivers unmatched refinement, strength, and power. Revamped, restyled and reborn, the new Freams LT has set a new standard in value, performance and design possibilities, and will be available in six different sizes, ranging from the finesse, shallow spooled, 2000S, through to the big daddy in the range the 6000D-H. www.daiwafishing.com.au

REPAIRS ON THE GO

Two of the latest outdoor accessories released by EJTodd are Gear AidTenacious Tape and RevivX Water Repellent Spray. Tenacious Tape by Gear Aid is an allpurpose, weatherproof repair tape that fixes rips, holes and gashes in almost all outdoor gear. It stays put no matter how bad the conditions are, and leaves no sticky mess. Tenacious Tape repairs camping gear, sleeping bags and mats, tents, clothing, vinyl rafts, down jackets—whatever needs a quick patch. You can make your raingear shed water like new again with ReviveX Durable Water Repellent Spray. This breathable DWR repels water, oil, and stains, and is ideal for use on raingear, tents, nylon jackets, pants, waders, and gloves. You can either restore the DWR treatment on waterproof breathable garments, like eVent, NeoShell, and Gore-Tex jackets, or add DWR to gear that isn’t pre-treated, like down jackets. The continuous, air-powered sprayer dispenses every drop in a wide, even application, and can even be sprayed upside down. www.ejtodd.com.au

X-RAP MAGNUM XTREME

The new shallow running X-Rap Magnum Xtreme trolls true at over 15 knots, allowing you to cover more water and trigger the speedsters of the deep. Sleek flat sides create a tight rolling action while its tail keel adds stability at all speeds. You can troll the X-Rap Magnum Xtreme fast or slow through reef terrain or around rocky outcrops, amongst skirted lures or other Rapala lures in your spread. Designed with Rapala’s Magnum level of strength, each X-Rap Magnum Xtreme comes complete with through-wire construction, heavy-duty split rings and VMC 9626 3x strong treble hooks. For more information on this and other new gear from Rapala, along with catch photos and videos, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rapala.australia. You can also find them on Instagram (@ rapalaaustralia), YouTube (www.youtube.com/ user/RapalaVMC) or visit their website. www.rapala.com.au 64

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SHADOW RAP JACK 5 DEEP 5 Rapala VMC Australia has added the new Shadow Rap Jack Deep 5 to the ever-popular Shadow Rap family. This 5cm lure certainly packs some punch. It consists of full through wire construction, and VMC hooks strong enough for predators far bigger than the bait would lead you to believe. It will also stay in the zone for longer thanks to its slow rising, deep diving action. With a weight of 6g it can cast a mile, making this bite-size lure such a versatile option for a variety of different species from bream and trout through to flathead, sooty grunter and mangrove jack. Available in 15 of the coolest fish catching colours, the Rapala Shadow Rap Jack Deep 5 is due to hit tackle store shelves in August 2018. www.rapala.com.au

NEW MUSTAD GLOVES

Mustad has released three new gloves: Landing Gloves, Casting Gloves and Sun Gloves. The Landing Gloves are designed to help you land fish without damaging your hands. These are heavy-duty, reinforced gloves designed for offshore fishing, however, in Australia anglers chasing raspy-toothed fish like flathead and Murray cod will appreciate the build of these gloves. Specifically designed for handling fish, the gloves feature a flip top on the index finger, Velcro wrist strap and heavy duty padding in all the right places. The Casting Glove is designed to be used while casting big lures on big tackle offshore. A mesh matrix top fits like a second skin and allows sweat to evaporate. There is extra padding in high stress areas. The Sun Gloves are UPF 50+ rated and lightweight. They feature reinforced grip pads so that rods and reel handles are held securely while the thumb, index and middle fingers are cut off to allow for a better feel. A strong Velcro wrist strap ensures a perfect fit. These gloves are available now in sizes M, L and XL. www.wilsonfishing.com.au

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING DAIWA RYOGA 1520

An ultra strong, alloy frame and side plates is the foundation of the Daiwa Ryoga 1520 baitcaster, providing an immoveable foundation for this stunning reel, regardless of what’s thrown at it. Integrating many of Daiwa’s most famous technologies, the Ryoga once again takes baitcaster design to the next level with Magseal, ATD, Hyper Mesh Gear System, Speed Shaft, Magforce Z and Zero Adjuster combining to deliver a level of refinement and power rarely seen in heavy duty baitcasters. A G1 Duraluminium spool, swept handle, and clicking star drag further enhance performance and features, and combine with the new High Grip I Shape knobs to provide unmatched cranking power, balance and control. Flawless in design, stunning in looks and style, and unparalleled in performance and power, the new Ryoga 1520 is the pinnacle of heavy-duty baitcaster design and the ultimate big bait reel. www.daiwafishing.com.au

MUSTAD WORM BINDER

Mustad has just released two Worm Binders, a single and double. Constructed from tough, waterproof 500D tarpaulin, these Worm Binders are sealed with a waterproof zipper for the ultimate in safety for your gear. Zip locked inner plastic pockets for lure storage (10 in the single version and 20 in the double) allow anglers to carry more than enough rigs, hooks, plastics, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits for any fishing session. The bags also contain plastic accessory pockets for things like jigheads, snips and small leader spools, while a larger mesh pocket can also store gloves, larger line spools and other accessories. The plastic pockets are held in place with a rust-proof nylon split ring, ensuring longevity in this traditional weak area, and there is also an elastic small tool storage area inside the binder. Outside there are two Velcro straps for attaching the binders to backpacks, tackle bags or boats, and the handles are finished off with soft neoprene for the ultimate in angler comfort. www.wilsonfishing.com.au

NEW LURES FROM JOLLIP

Australian lure company Jollip Lures has refined its Jaboa 55 diving crankbait, which is designed primarily for bass and yellowbelly. “This lure has evolved significantly since its initial design, and we have added saltwater colours to the range with a narrower bib and beefed up trebles,” said designer Joey Urquhart. “The deeper bib dives to 8ft and the narrower bib dives to 6ft.” The Jaboa 55 will catch a range of species, from jacks and barra to bass, yellowbelly and cod. Another new model is the River Rodent Fizzer, which is 100mm long and features twin blades that work at a slow and fast retrieve. This lure works at its best with a short, sharp retrieve, creating lots of noise and bubbles. “It’s hand crafted from timber and assembled using only the best components,” Joey said. “You can instantly feel the quality of the build and know it’s going to be up to the task of taming those river monsters.” Price: $20 (Jaboa 55), $35 (River Rodent Fizzer) www.jolliplures.com

REDINGTON BEHEMOTH

The Behemoth reel combines the most powerful drag in its class with stunning aesthetics that push the limits of fly reel design. The Behemoth’s unique, un-machinable, die-cast construction is coupled with a durable, interlocking, large-arbor spool design that both looks and functions like a premium reel. A super heavy-duty carbon fibre drag package brings the utmost in drag strength, reliability and performance to the family. Sized for your favourite 5wt trout rod and all the way up to the saltwater ready, big-game sizes. Features include: large arbor design that speeds retrieve and reduces line memory; oversized drag knob for easy adjustment; easily converts to left or right hand retrieve; deep V-spool for increased backing capacity; twin moulded, softtouch ergonomic handles; included nylon reel case; and a lifetime warranty. The Behemoth is available now in black or gunmetal. www.jmgillies.com.au

GAMAKATSU LONG SHANK BLACK

Gamakatsu are the benchmark in high quality, chemically sharpened Japanese steel hooks, and they have now added a black colour to the existing long shank red. Long shank hooks are versatile and perfect for worms, pipis, prawns and cut flesh baits either fished from a boat or land as well as mud eye in the fresh. They are perfect for kids starting out as they are available in a wide variety of sizes, and they are also easy for anyone to get fish off quickly, often without touching the fish at all. In addition the long shank offers protection from toothy species such as leatherjackets, a wharf staple for many young anglers. Beach anglers are also extensive users of this hook style for whiting and bream, while boat anglers will find them effective at catching yellowtail and slimy mackerel allowing a quick turnover from de-hooking a fish to getting another bait in the water. This new colour is available in sizes 12 up to 2, and in pre-packs and 25 packs. www.frogleysoffshore.com.au

OKUMA LRF RODS

LRF rods feature Okuma’s patented UFR technology (Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement), which uses an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the blank. This increases the lifting power and also the maximum strength of the rod by up to three times that of a standard blank. Other features include quality Seaguide XO guides, with SS316 frame and SIC inserts for long, smooth casts, full grip design for comfort and use in rod holders, comfortable reel seat design, hi-vis yellow tip section and slick looking black and gold highlights. The result is a series of strong and durable rods that cast lures well and offer excellent feel, while also having the sensitivity to transfer well to bait fishing applications. There are seven models, covering everything from skinny water bass and trout missions with the 5’ 1-3kg, through a selection of line ratings in 6’ to 7’ rods and a 7’4” 2-5kg model that’s perfect for long casts on the flats. Price: SRP $89.90-99.90 www.okuma.com.au

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Gift

FATHERS DAY GUIDE GARMIN ECHOMAP SAMAKI RED 1 PLUS SNAPPER SHIRT

The new Garmin ECHOMAP Plus features powerful sonar capabilities, preloaded charts and mapping, and built-in WiFi. The Plus series features a bright, sunlightreadable 4”, 6”, 7” or 9” display. The 7” and 9” units have a new keyed-assist touchscreen, providing quick access to the features you use most. Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, anglers can take advantage of the free ActiveCaptain mobile app. You can use the app to access, update and purchase maps and charts on a mobile device anytime, reference the ActiveCaptain community for marina and other points of interest details, and more. The app provides notifications directly to the plotter/combo, software updates, off-vessel planning capabilities and more. Once the unit is turned on, the maps and charts will be instantly available. All units have built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar. The 7” and 9” Plus models also provide support for all Garmin Panoptix allseeing sonar transducers. The entire range is preloaded with BlueChart g2 HD cartography. Price: $499-$1599 www.garmin.com/newmarine

COSTA REEFTON

Black Magic has added the exciting slow pitch Flipper jig to their range. Their original design stands out with a dramatic spoon-like scoop on one side of the jig. They fall with a wide and sweeping side-to-side flutter and retrieve with a large darting action, giving them a strong visual presence which will be attractive to a wide range of species. Flipper Jigs come in four striking colour options with lumo spots or stripes. There are two strong hooks attached with Kevlar thread, and the available weights are 60g, 80g, 100g, 150g and 200g. Flipper Jigs are available now from Black Magic dealers nationwide. For more information, photos and videos, visit the Black Magic website or check them out on Facebook (www.facebook. com/blackmagictackle), or Instagram (@ blackmagictackle). www.blackmagictackle.com 66

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ZMAN BEANIEZ

With the weather cooling it’s perfect timing for the arrival of ZMan’s BeanieZ. Constructed from quick-drying 100% acrylic, these comfortable beanies feature four topseam knit construction and embroided ZMan ‘Z’, in a one size fits most cool weather headwear option. These beanies are a quality Richardson Sports product. Richardson Sports is a company who has served the team sports market both in the US and internationally since 1970, and its products are known for their quality and reliability. Today Richardson is recognised as a leader in the sports product industry, delivering performance-inspired headwear to millions of athletes around the world. It makes sense then that they should make headwear for the largest recreational sport in the world: fishing. The new ZMan beanies come in two shades, charcoal and grey, and are available now. Price: SRP $19.95 www.z-man.com.au

SUGAR DEEP 90 BARRA TUNE

BLACK MAGIC FLIPPER JIGS

Samaki’s new Red Snapper shirt is striking and full of colour. It features hungry snapper in a baitfish-filled rockery, chasing down a Samaki Boombait. This shirt is made from lightweight fabric that features UPF50+ technology, providing the highest level of protection against the harsh sun. The soft touch, 100% polyester material is comfortable on the body and has the added feature of being breathable, keeping you cool and dry. Samaki designs are brought to you by Australian anglers who love to design Australian species. Red Snapper shirts are available in adult, youth and kids sizes, ranging from a size 2 through to a 3XL, allowing the whole family to get in on the action and out onto the water. For more information, including the location of your nearest stockist, visit the Samaki website or like them on Facebook and Instagram. Price: SRP$59.95 (adults), $49.95 (kids) www.samaki.com.au

One of Costa’s latest models is named after a popular fishing destination: Reefton. With 12 different river systems less than an hour’s drive from town, it’s no wonder New Zealand’s Reefton is world-renowned for its freshwater fishing. These size large frames are the perfect companion to explore any body of water. They will stay put on larger heads under any condition, thanks to their co-moulded temples, Hydrolite nose and temple pads, and cam action spring hinges. All Costa lenses have 100% UV blockage for maximum protection and 100% polarization to kill reflected glare. Their 580 lens technology effectively blocks the harshest light waves in the visible spectrum, and enhances the portions that help you see more clearly into the water. Costa’s Bio Resin frames now come available in four new colours, including two new brilliant matte teak finishes. To check out the full range of Costa sunglasses, plus their range of apparel and accessories, visit the Costa Australia website or look them up on Facebook. www.costadelmar.com.au

Japan produce some of the most lifelike lures in the world and the Bassday Sugar Deep 90 Barra Tune is no exception, except this time it’s been tuned for Aussie conditions. This realistic 90mm jerkbait is available in seven fish-attracting colours, covering everything from clear to dirty water, making them ideal for inland dams as well as rivers, streams and estuaries. The Bassday Sugar Deep 90 Barra Tune has heavy-duty construction and extra strong trebles. It has a life-like appearance and can be cast accurately, quickly diving to a depth of 2.5m. This versatile lure can be used with a slow, steady retrieve producing a sharp wobble or a fast erratic stop-start retrieve which will have the lure darting about, imitating a dying baitfish. It also works well in heavily fished waters or on days where the fish are timid, as its neutral buoyancy lets you pause it near structure and it will suspend right in the strike zone. The Barra Tune will be perfect for barra, threadfin salmon and other species as well as flathead down south over flats. www.frogleysoffshore.com.au

Guide

FATHERS DAY GUIDE LOWRANCE FISHHUNTER

BIG WILLY BAIT PUMP

The Lowrance FishHunter castable fishfinder is designed for anglers fishing from the shore or a kayak. It sends realtime sonar data via WiFi to view on your smartphone or tablet, and doesn’t require a cellular or internet connection. FishHunter Pro features a tri-frequency transducer, offering four ways to view sonar data including Fish (fish symbols), Raw (arches), Bathymetric and Ice Fishing Flasher views. You can troll it behind a boat to create bathymetric maps. Incorporating five tri-frequency transducers, FishHunter 3D offers five functional views including 3D Fishing and Ice Fishing Flasher, as well as a Directional Casting View that pinpoints fish depth and location relative to the transducer. FishHunter 3D can be trolled to create bathymetric or structure maps. FishHunter’s antenna ensures constant WiFi connectivity for the highest signal range. FishHunter Pro provides a 150ft depth and 160ft WiFi range, and FishHunter 3D offers a 160ft depth and a 200ft WiFi range. The rechargeable battery lasts for 10 hours of active use. Price: SRP $173.90-$218.90 www.lowrance.com

Pumping worms and yabbies is a great way to get the freshest of fresh bait for your day’s fishing. Having the right tool to get the job done is an important step to success and one that needs careful consideration. The Wilson Big Willy Bait Pump gives users an extra long 39” shaft meaning you do not have to bend so far down when pumping. This is a great asset for those who want to collect bait comfortably and easily. Stainless steel and brass construction mean that this pump will go the distance, giving you years of faithful service and opening up your fishing options. Available at all leading tackle stores, the Big Willy will become a vital part of any bait collection trip. For more information on this and other bait collecting products from Wilson’s, visit the Wilson Fishing website. You can also catch up with the latest news, catch photos and videos at www.facebook.com/LWilsonAndCo. www.wilsonfishing.com.au

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The Duckfin Liveshad has a very effective design, which delivers outstanding action that resembles the swimming movements of a real fish. By applying 3D design and modeling around the realistic natural baitfish shape, this premium grade soft bait is one of the most accurate lifelike shads available on the market today. Suited to fast and slow retrieves, the Duck Fin tail creates a strong rolling and swinging action. Combined with its enticing swimming action, the lure’s streamlined shape, fins and large tail make it a very lethal lure. Features include: realistic patterns; 3D eyes; UV active prevents fading; fins for stabilization; and large Duckfin tail. The special soft material is also tough, and can endure multiple takes from predators. There are two models, a smaller size that measures 150mm long and weighs 28g, and a larger model that measures 200mm long and weighs 64g. They are available now in tackle stores around Australia. Price: from SRP $19.99 www.daiwafishing.com.au

HOBIE BARNACLE +

The Hobie Barnacle + is a durable floating speaker with Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in microphone for taking hands-free calls, and the capacity to hold 1000 songs, so you don’t have to use your phone. It mounts to any smooth surface using an industrial suction cup base, and is perfect for the kayak, SUP or tinny. This new speaker is designed to go where other speakers can’t; it’s 100% waterproof, and can be submerged to a depth of 6ft for up to an hour. It also floats! No matter how it is dropped in the water, the Barnacle will always surface with the speaker facing up, keeping your tunes afloat and jamming. As well as being waterproof, the Barnacle is sand and dust proof. Its all-terrain design is sealed tight, and is engineered to withstand the most demanding elements. No matter how dirty your speaker gets, you can freely wash it off in water and you’re good to go. It also has built-in 4GB memory, produces surprisingly bold sound, and has a battery life of up to five hours. www.hobie.com

LIVETARGET BAITBALL 11 SPINNER RIG

The LiveTarget BaitBall Spinner Rig is one of the latest LiveTarget lures to be released by Australian distributor EJ Todd. With three different wire-frame sizes, the LiveTarget BaitBall Spinner Rig is a versatile lure which can be fished at any depth. The three teaser bodies and willow blade create a vibration and flash which call in nearby predatory fish. When bass or cod see the BaitBall, they will strike the primary target body, which is strategically placed away from the teaser fish in the BaitBall. The LiveTarget BaitBall Spinner Rig is available now in six colours to match various water conditions. There are three sizes – small (11g), medium (14g) and large (21g). For more information head to the EJ Todd website, or for news, photos and videos check them out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ EJ.Todd.Australia) or Instagram (@ej_todd). www.ejtodd.com.au

PLANO WEEKEND SERIES

For 2018, Plano’s successful Weekend Series includes three distinct, reimagined models that work as hard as you do. These models are called the Weekend Series Tackle Cases, Weekend Series Softsider Tackle Bags and Weekend Series Speed Bags. Each one is available in Plano’s popular 3600 and 3700 sizes to build – or integrate seamlessly into – any tackle management system. And they look better than ever in brand new, classy and clean tan or grey colour schemes. In addition to standout new aesthetics, these bags feature upgraded, no-fail zipper pulls and tactical-inspired MOLLE exterior webbing for easy attachment of fishing tools or accessories. Best of all, these handsome and durable standout performers are available at very reasonable prices that any working angler can afford. For more information on this and other Plano tackle storage solutions, visit the JM Gillies website. You can also get all the latest news and catch photos on the JM Gillies Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ jm.gillies. www.jmgillies.com.au AUGUST 2018

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Coffs Coast Sport Fishing 0434 517 683 Trial Bay Fishing Charters, 0427 256 556 South West Rocks Fishing Adventures 0411 096 717

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Email: holiday@crescentheadrealestate.com.au 6 MAIN ST, CRESCENT HEAD NSW 2440

Phone: 02 6566 0500

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Ocean Star Fishing Charters 0416 240 877

Grabine Lakeside State Park (02) 4835 2345 Alpine Tourist Park (02) 6454 2438 www.alpinetouristpark.com.au Milani Trout Cottages (02) 6775 5735 www.milanitroutcottages.com

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SYDNEY Harbour and Estuary Fishing Charters (02) 9999 2574 or 0410 633 351

Wyangala Waters State Park (02) 6345 0877

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Chifley Dam Cabins 1800 68 1000

Ocean Hunter Sports Fishing 0414 906 569

Copeton Waters (02) 6723 6269

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Wyaralong Dam shows promise The third stop of the Casino Outdoor and Disposal BASS Electric Series was held at Wyaralong Dam. This location had never been visited by the electric series before and 47 anglers held high hopes as it has been producing some massive bass over the last few months. Recent drops in water temperatures had shut things down with only 21 anglers weighing fish and only 9 full bags of bass. Taking out 1st place and the only person to weigh in over 3kg was BASS Electric organiser Joey Urquhart, weighing 2/2 for 3.120 kg and taking out the round’s Big Bass of 1.715 kg.

Taking out 2nd place was Chris Osley, getting his 2/2 for 2.65kg. Chris fished in a similar area to Urquhart, midway up the lake. Osley fished a timbered point throwing Jackall TN60s in a gill pattern and worked his way through the carp to fill his limit and upgrade once. He would slow roll his lure, then pause, letting it return to the bottom, before starting the retrieve again. Osley fished in around 9ft of water targeting those feeding fish. His rod of choice was a Megabass spin rod matched up with a Stradic 2500 Ci4 spooled with 8lb braid and 14lb leader. Osley took

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The biggest fish for the session was this 1.715kg beast caught by event organiser Joey Urquhart. Look at how chunky that bass is! home $300 for his efforts. In 3rd place was Les Smith with his 2/2 for 2.285kg. He fished the same location as Osley and used the same lure and technique. There were 30 fish weighed in with an average

With fish as deep-bodied as this, the lake’s future looks promising.

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Urquhart had never fished the lake before prefish on Saturday, so he covered lots of ground trying to find areas he liked. He came across two key areas, which had good showings of fish. With the start of the tournament underway Urquhart returned to the first key area midway up the lake and filled out his limit in 30 minutes. His approach was to sit wide of the bank casting to the edge slow rolling silent lipless crankbaits and crankbaits in natural colours. Urquhart fished only 50m of bank for the session. “The area is what I call a transition bank. That’s where the fish are holding wide of the bank, but moving up to feed, and it’s those active feeding fish that I targeted. The magic depth was the 20ft mark,” he explained. His choice of tackle was a Daiwa Pixy matched up with a Valley Hill Raison Odessa 6-16lbs rod, which was perfect for this application. His reel was spooled with Sufix 832 15lb braid and Sufix Super 21 leader in 10lb. Urquhart explained that this lake played right into his favour, as this is his favourite technique. He took home $420 and $150 for Big Bass.

of 1.01kg per fish, which is fantastic given this is a relatively new dam. Joey would like to thank everyone who attended and those who helped out. The last and final round is at Lake MacDonald on the Sunshine Coast.

The event had a great turnout, and it was great to see such a new fishery attracting so much attention.

TOP 9 BOATERS Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Angler Joey Urquhart Chris Osley Les Smith Brandon Goulding Liam Fitzpatrick Robert Butler Brett Kleinsmitt Nigel Skyring Michael Rowswell

Fish 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2

Weight 3.12kg 2.65kg 2.285kg 2.28kg 2.135kg 2.065kg 1.525kg 1.485kg 1.465kg

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R2 East Coast Bream Series The second round of the East Coast Bream Series, sponsored by Compleat Angler Nowra and Camping World, was held on the NSW South Coast in the seaside town of Sussex Inlet. The arena for the tournament was St Georges Basin, and the event attracted interest from all corners of NSW, with 63 teams taking part, a great result for a new series.

The weather for the day was a chilly 9°C at 7am as the teams took off up the river, looking for five big bream in the Basin, with all teams required to be back at 1pm for the weigh-in. The conditions on the day were pleasant but not ideal for fishing. The water temperature was in the single digits, and glassed-out conditions made fishing tough until the wind

Father and son team Peter and Ethan Henkel weighed in a 3.87kg bag that earned them first place.

picked up at around 10am. While taking the boat around during the competition and speaking to the anglers, it was evident that the fish were around, but actually getting them to bite required working out the right presentation and technique. Most teams ended up weighing in fish, but father and son team Complete Angler/Cracka Flat were the winners on the day with their 3.87kg bag of five bream. Peter and Ethan Henkel said the secret to their win was finding fish in roughly 3-4m of water, then throwing 3lb straightthrough fluoro line and using a slow lift followed by long pauses. The lure of choice was the Stealth Blade in suji brown. Second place was taken out by Marcelo Manuelian and Christian Bermudez from team Arguru, with a bag weight of 3.45kg. The guys said they needed to move around to secure their bag and win the $1500 prize. In third place was team Savage Gear with their bag of 3.01kg. They also commented that a slow lift and long pause were

key to getting the bigger fish to bite. They went for natural colours that matched the surrounding baitfish that they saw earlier in the morning. Taking home $1050, it was a good day on the water for Adam Hughes and Jared Sullivan. The Big Bream prize was taken out by team Couple of Old Guys, who brought a 1.17kg bream to the scales. - WSBB

Most of the 63 teams ended up weighing in fish.

RESULTS Place Team Anglers Weight Prize 1 Compleat Angler/ Peter Henkel/ Cracka Flat Ethan Henkel 3.87kg $2500 2 Arguru Marcelo Manuelian/ Christian Bermudez 3.45kg $1500 3 Savage Gear Adam Hughes/ Jared Sullivan 3.01kg $1050 4 Kingswood Sports Mick Johnson/ Rick Ritchie 2.93kg $750 5 Full To the Bream Grant Oliver/ Mitchell Maddison 2.89kg $500 6 Flickinmad Mike Ahern/ Peter Hewitt 2.86kg CA Nowra pack 6 Team Triton Paul Mazaroli/ Mick Colotourous 2.86kg ABA pack 8 Cranka Compleat Liam Carruthers/ Angler Nowra Aurthur Amies 2.83kg Shimano pack 9 Compleat Angler Brad Williams/ Nowra/Prolure 4 Brimin Matt Cools 2.77kg Tempt pack 9 Compleat Angler Terry Parmenter/ Batemans Bay/Shimano Jason Mayberry 2.77kg Lure Men pack For complete results go to www.wsbb.com.au

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Hickson’s Hawkesbury win After several years and plenty of top-10 finishes, Taree’s Kris Hickson bounced back to the top of the podium with style, taking out the Atomic sponsored round of the Costa BREAM Series on the Hawkesbury River. “I spent the whole weekend just fishing places I have caught big fish before and places I thought big bream live, and it worked out this time,” Hickson explained. Anchored by a bream in the 1.4kg class each day, Hickson did what he usually does and rotated through a selection of proven baits fished in nasty country to get the bites he needed to contend for the win. The

A cool trophy, $3,400, and novelty cheque for the pool room that Happy Gilmore would be excited about was the reward for Hickson’s Hawkesbury heroics.

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Bream like this really launch you up the leader board. Hickson presented a 1.4kg-class fish to the weighmaster on both days. fact that he landed his big kicker fish was the edge he needed to get the job done. “I fished three key baits and mainly in oyster rack country. They were a ZMan 2.5” bloodworm grub on a

thousands of dollars in events all round the country, but it was the subtle differences in presentation that got Kris the bites he needed. “The bream were only nipping at the tail, so I’d use a slower, dragging retrieve more than the standard hop-and-drop and sometimes I’d change to the Cranka Crab to convert some of those bites,” he said. Also helping the fish eat the lure was a liberal application of Pro Cure scent in blue crab flavour. Although fishing with an assortment of Daiwa tackle, Hickson singled out a favourite rig that was virtually impossible to pull drag from. Spooled with 10lb fluorocarbon leader and 10lb Daiwa J-Braid, it consisted

of a Silver Wolf rod and 2500 sized Daiwa reel. Best of all, both of Hickson’s kicker fish were captured on his on-board Garmin camera and you can watch him catch them on the highlights reel on the ABT YouTube channel (ABT Tournaments). Although suffering a setback (in the form of forgetting to screw in the bung) on the Sunday, Kris managed enough bites to box a 4.02kg bag and steal the win from Matt Hall by 170g. The win propelled the Manning Valley breamer back to no. 1 in the national rankings with two Qualifiers and a Grand Final remaining on the 2018 Costa BREAM Tour.

1/16oz, #1 HeadLockz head, a heavy, olive Cranka Crab and a deep diving Jackall Chubby in brown suji,” Hickson said. Between them, these baits have won hundreds of

WINNING TACKLE Rod: Reel: Line: Leader: Lure 1:

Daiwa Battler Water Zombie Daiwa Exist 2015, size 2003 Daiwa Evo-braid 14lb Yamatoyo Chinu Harris Gulp! Shrimp 2.5” camo and banana prawn Lure 2: Cranka Crab 5.9g olive Lure 3: ZMan 2.5” Grubz Lure 4: Jackall Deep Chubby brown suji

Canberra non-boater Tani Konsul landed the Daiwa J-Braid Big Bream with this awesome crab eater on a rocky river bank.

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Kris Hickson Matt Hall Liam Carruthers Jason Mayberry Ross Cannizzaro Steve Morgan

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Russell Babekuhl 8/10 5.66 Cam Whittam 10/10 5.61 Phil Nix 9/10 5.58 Todd Riches 9/10 5.34 For full result listings, see www.abt.org.au

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Matt Hall Junk Fishes Way to Second

Making his ABT debut at the Franklins Australian Open earlier in the year, Matt Hall consolidated his position as ‘a-boater-to-watch’ by logging a solid second place amongst a big field of quality anglers at the event. Falling 170g short of Hickson, Matt Hall, a 25-year-old fire protection technician from St Clair in Western Sydney, started each day on the Barrenjoey flats, throwing 2 1/2” Gulp! Shrimps in camo and banana prawn colours on 1/24oz HWS jigheads. “I picked up a quality fish each morning there before the pressure got too heavy,” said Hall. “I’d throw a long cast and sink the bait into the weed, then I’d pop it out again. The bream Matt Hall and his blue Bass Cat have been making a splash in the ABT events in usually hit it on the drop.” 2018. He narrowly missed his first win at the Hawkesbury event with bream like this.

Cranka Crab

He then left the flat and fished windblown points with washes near Juno Point in the main river using the ubiquitous Cranka heavy, olive crabs. As the tide dropped, he’d switch to ZMan Grubs fished on the secondary drop-offs. Adding a vital final day fish on a Jackall brown suji Deep Chubby, Hall, like Hickson, displayed the versatility needed

BREAM SERIES to catch the fish to contend. Hall’s gear consisted of Daiwa Battler Water Zombie rods, high end Daiwa reels (his favourite a 2003 Exist 2015), 14lb Daiwa Evo-braid and 4lb Yamatoyo Chinu Harris leader. “For me, it’s all about the wind. If it’s calm I struggle, so the windy conditions really played to my strengths,” Hall concluded.

DUFFRODS BIG BAG NSW breamer, Liam Carruthers presented the Duffrods Big Bag to the scales (4.32kg) on the second day. Fishing 65mm Cranka Crabs in Cowan Creek, Liam lamented that he hooked the fish to win the event on Day 1, but too many made it back home into the sandstone rocks.

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Liam Carruthers won the Duffrods Big Bag with a 4.32kg limit on Sunday.

Shuey Finally First after 4 Years Victorian Ben Shuey has been non-boating the ABT circuit for around four years and snatched his first title from the back of the boat at the Hawkesbury. Fishing exclusively the heavy, olive Cranka Crab, Ben assembled his limits in Cowan Creek (Day 1) and Berowra Creek (Day 2).

Victorian Ben Shuey weighed only three fish on the Sunday, but they were all donkeys.

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Weight

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Ben Shuey 8/10 5.79 Michael Thompson 9/10 4.32 Chris Micallef 6/10 3.51 Craig Johnson 6/10 3.38 Jim Hickson 4/10 2.61 Wayne Siow 3/10 2.45 Grant Oliver 5/10 2.45 Tani Konsul 3/10 2.28 Nathan Gregory 4/10 2.21 James Morgan 4/10 2.10 For full result listings, see www.abt.org.au

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“There was a bit of a knack to getting the bream hooked up. We were getting lots of bites and had to keep the crab moving until the rod loaded up. Then we just wound them on,” Ben said. Ben used his favourite 13 Fishing Envy Black 7’1” light spinning rod paired with a Shimano Ci4 reel spooled with Sunline Castaway 10lb braid and 4lb Sunline Bream FC leader. Ben’s winning margin was significant (1.47kg) but would have been much more so if he’d added another couple of legal fish to his Sunday 3-fish for 2.61kg bag. He was definitely catching quality fish. Qualifying for the 2018 Costa BREAM Series Grand Final in 2018 in his home waters in Victoria, Ben will be a great draw in the season ending event where the winning boater will take home a Bass Cat Margay and Mercury motor package.

DAIWA J-BRAID BIG BREAM The event’s Big Bream was a 1.44kg giant yellowfin landed by non-boater Tani Konsul from Canberra. It ate a 5.9g olive Cranka Crab fished along a rocky wall up the river with braided line and a 4lb fluorocarbon leader. Running back into the rocks several times, boater Bradley Young described her as excited as any non-boater he’d ever seen.

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Bar Crusher leads the industry in design and quality to produce some of the most advanced plate aluminium fishing boats on the market. Incorporating exclusive innovations, Bar Crusher Boats are renowned for their superior performance.

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Bar Crusher’s philosophy is all about ensuring the buyer ends up with a boat that’s ideal for their offshore boating needs. Bar Crushers deliver a super-smooth ride – a far cry from the uncomfortable, pounding ride of traditional aluminium boats – and superior stability at rest.

This month...

Steve Morgan takes the Barcrusher 780HT with Yamaha F300hp 4-stroke for a test flight. Check it out on page 104!

Batteries are part of life when boating, so why not learn all about them from Neil Slater.

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Toby Grundy visits another beautiful South Coast system in his kayak.

98 Trailer boat tidy up Wayne Kampe shares a few tips to keep your rig in tip top shape for its next trip.

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Steve Morgan takes a ride in this custom rig from Cruise Craft, powered by a Yamaha F200.

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Gary Brown puts this versatile rig through its paces to see if its ride is as impressive as its looks.

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Sydney International Boat Show returns to ICC The Sydney International Boat Show returns to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay from 2-6 August, 2018. The show, being the largest recreational boat show in the southern hemisphere, fills the entire exhibition space available at the ICC, as well as the show’s purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay. Every year, more than 60,000 people visit the event, renowned for being the largest public exhibition to be staged at ICC Sydney, with more than 800 watercraft housed within both levels of the exhibition space, and another 200 on-water vessels berthed at the purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay. More than 250 exhibitors from across the world will be represented at the show. With space now fully booked by exhibitors from both the government and the private sectors, the 2018 Sydney International

all budgets. “The enthusiasm for the show is remarkable,” Alan Blake said. “We returned to Darling Harbour last

Boat Show has something for every water-loving Aussie. Over the five days it promises to deliver the very best of boating. Alan Blake, President of the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) who organise the event, said the popularity of the show with exhibitors means available display space is in high demand, with visitors to the show expecting quality presentations and gear to suit

year after the new facility was complete, and the ICC Sydney’s two-level venue, the outdoor Event Deck, and marina at Cockle Bay certainly lived up to expectation. 2018 is shaping-up to be an even grander show.” The event always showcases the recreational boating lifestyle plus all the gear needed for a great experience on the water. With almost five million people

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SHOW INFORMATION Dates: Thursday 2 to Monday 6 August, 2018 Hours: Halls & Marina: 10:00AM-7:00PM Venue: International Convention Centre - Sydney & Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia Tickets: $22 - adults, $49 - family (2 adults and 3 children, 6-17 years), $13 - Children (617 years. Free entry 5 years and under), $30 - 2-day guest pass, $40 - 3-day guest pass, $16 - pensioners, $20 - seniors. All tickets $5 after 5pm for use on the day of the ticket sale (door sale only, excludes family tickets). Size of show: 7 Halls (32,600m2) and 250+ exhibitors. Custom-built marina, 200+ vessels which equates to more than 2km of boats end to end. Special activities: Australia International Dive Expo; Spirit of Australia II display; Boating Safety Zone; Australian National Maritime; Museum Special Activities; Fishing, Boating & Dive stages; Adventurer: Michelle Lee; Two super-sized pools on the Event Deck; fishing competition enjoying our waterways each year in Australia, this show is again expecting thousands to visit for their annual pilgrimage. There will be plenty of educational and entertaining activities as well. Fishing master classes, historic boats, the Australia International Dive Expo, and on-water

equipment demonstrations are just a few of the many activities to be seen. ACTIVITIES The entertainment, education, interactive displays and presentations at the show are designed to make anyone’s day on the water even better. Apart from the nearly

1000 boats on display at the show, on the upper exhibition level visitors can head to the outdoor Event Deck where two giant pools host on-water demonstrations of marine products. Everyone can see and actually hop aboard kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, pedal boards and other unique vessels on

where the kids get to enjoy free bumper boat rides, while the Event Deck is also home to the outdoor food and beverage bar, which is a great place to relax and rendezvous while enjoying a spectacular view across the city, with Bondi Beach Radio playing a few tunes. Australia enjoys a rich history centred around boating and travelling great distances across the seas. The Australian National Maritime Museum returns to the Show to present treasures and artefacts, sourced from their collection at the museum. A visit to their display will reveal how the museum is protecting relics from our early maritime history, and some of the preservation activities taking place right now across their impressive collection, and how you can get involved. The show welcomes Transport for NSW as our Partner in Safety, hosting the Boating Safety Zone where government regulators and other associations are keen to discuss how they keep our waterways safe, and protect the ecological sustainability of the marine environment. Here you

the water. Offshore power boats will also be on display, as well as speed craft from Ski Racing NSW, iconic Perry surf boats, and an array of tinnies. This is also

will find information, maps, guides, and plenty of advice about how to make your boating experience better at this educational and interactive area. Don’t

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miss the opportunity to discuss the many ways you can participate in keeping our waterways safe and sustainable. The show also features on-stage talks by ocean adventurers, including Michelle Lee (who is set to be the first Australian woman to row 5000km solo across the Atlantic), Lisa Blair (the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica and who is preparing to circumnavigate Australia), and on-water speed world record holder Ken Warby, with his boat the

Visitors can buy tickets at the various ticket booths at the show, however organising tickets online is a great way to avoid the inevitable queues, and walk straight into this popular event. To purchase tickets, visit www.sydneyboatshow.com. au and click on the blue ‘Buy Tickets’ button. Fill in the payment details and the tickets are subsequently emailed to the requested address. A printed version of the ticket, or the QR code displayed on a mobile phone or tablet, is all that

at the show (excluding family tickets). Multiple-day tickets for return visits are also available. Your ticket gives entry to both exhibition levels of the International Convention Centre, the popular fishing clinics, the on-water displays at Cockle Bay, entry to the co-located Australia International Dive Expo, and bumper boat rides for the kids at the 16m pool located on the open-air Event Deck. Whether you’re boating and fishing on Australia’s inland waterways or prefer

Spirit of Australia II, which Ken has designed to be almost 50% more powerful than his original world record breaker. Show visitors can also take advantage of the ever-popular fishing masterclasses, expert boating advice, and dive tutorials and demonstrations at the Australia International Dive Expo co-located at the show, all for the price of admission. TICKETS The show is open each day from 10am until 7pm.

is required to gain entry to the show. You might even choose to buy tickets online for a friend or relative as a gift and then forward the tickets to their email address. Adult entry is $22, and children’s tickets (6-17 years old) are $13. Kids aged five and under are admitted free. Family tickets (two adults and up to three kids) are $49, seniors are $20 and pensioners are $16. If you arrive after 5pm, all tickets are just $5 when purchased from any of the ticket booths

the open waters off the coast, the Sydney International Boat Show promises everything for the avid boatie, fisher or sailor, with new vessels, new tackle and loads of technology designed to make your adventure on the water even more enjoyable. If you want advice and guidance from industry experts, and a range of boats, fishing gear and boating accessories at the one big event, be sure not to miss this year’s Sydney International Boat Show. - BIA

FISHING MASTERCLASSES Lower Level of the Exhibition Centre (rear of hall 1) The popular fishing masterclasses are back, with presentations ranging from inland waterway fishing to the more adventurous offshore competitions, presenting videos, photos and stories to match.

PRESENTATION TEAM: Justin Duggan – Sportfishing Sydney’s harbour & estuaries Steve Starling – 1. Setting up your fishing boat & 2. Hooking, fighting and landing fish Greg Reid – Big flathead: how to find and catch them Paul Burt – 1. Preparing tuna ‘poke’ for a taste

sensation & 2. Sneaky techniques for reef fish Jo Starling – 1. Finding fish in new water & 2. Getting kids fishing the right way Rhys Creed – You can catch huge Murray cod Tim Simpson – Catch a marlin from your trailer boat Brett and Cookie – Supertank fishing demonstration Berkley Super Series – Competition interviews

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Length.......................................................5.95m Length Overall..........................................6.35m Length on trailer.........................................7.5m Height with targa.....................................3.22m Height with screen..................................2.43m Tow weight............................................. 2100kg Beam.........................................................2.44m Transom deadrise........................................ 20° Transom height..............................................XL Max hp......................................................200hp Recommended hp................................... 175hp Capacity.......................................... Six persons Fuel............................................................. 190L AUGUST 2018

important if you need to store your boat undercover in an area with limited height. Want to know more about this rig? You can watch the video review on YouTube on the Fishing Monthly Magazines

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If you’re a fan of Fishing Monthly boat tests, you may remember the test that Streaker Marine’s Sean Savage and I did on the $200,000 Cruise Craft 685HT. Powered by a 300hp Yamaha, it’s a dreamboat for plenty of anglers out there, and Sean has seen plenty of them roll out the door ever since. This time, we’re taking one of the smaller Cruise Craft models for a spin – the 585EX with a 200hp Yamaha. Built in Brisbane to exacting standards and factory fitted with motors and trailers, Cruise Craft boats have a reputation for quality and a price tag to match. Incidentally, the Cruise Craft factory also makes the Streaker boat brand now in Brisbane. This test is for Streaker Marine. It’s a small world in the boating industry. The 595EX (Explorer) is the third smallest and third largest fishing boat in the Cruise Craft range. Designed to run a 175hp outboard,

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From bow to stern, the build and design quality is obvious and the boat rides quietly on the water. At the helm, there’s ample space for whatever suite of electronics you want to fit to be flush mounted. The helm seating is comfortable and designed to store coolers underneath. I’m a particular fan of the soft top fitted with a slide out sunshade, especially in northern climates where it’s virtually mandatory to fish undercover. The test boat was also fitted with clip-in carpet, which makes life easier at the wash-down stage, especially if you’ve had a busy day on the fish. Sean Savage has sold plenty of Cruise Craft packages and rates the 595EX as “The best bang for buck in the Cruise Craft range.” “And the resale value of these rigs is also amazing. The fact that everything is plush and factory-fitted

means that there’s ultimate confidence from both the dealers and the customers that everything is done right. We love selling them,” Savage continued. “What I also like about the hull design is that it was

RPM................... km/h.................... km/L 700............................5........................ 1.7 1000..........................7........................ 2.5 2000........................ 15........................ 1.9 3000........................ 24........................ 1.6 3600........................ 40........................ 1.8 4000........................ 45........................ 1.7 5000........................ 61........................ 1.3 5900........................ 77........................ 1.0 *As tested with a 17” S/S propeller differences between the base model price (packages start from low $90K) and the test boat ($111,850), a lot of the cost is made up of the stainless steel, factory-fitted folding Targa top. Erected, the boat’s height tops out at 3.22m, but folded down you can fit it into a garage with a 2.45m clearance. That’s

YouTube channel, or by scanning the QR code on the page hereby with your smartphone. For a face-to-face chat make sure you call in to the huge Hunts Marine stand at the Sydney International Boat Show and if you cant get there, visit their website www.huntsmarine.com.au

At wide-open throttle, like all boats, the economy drops. If you want to go 77km/h at 5900rpm, the fuel calculations become easy – you get 1km/L burned.

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The 595 is supplied from the factory on an Australian built Easytow trailer with twin axles. Indeed, the whole boat/motor/trailer is factory rigged for the best in quality control.

There’s plenty of cockpit space and removable carpet to aid cleaning after a big day on the water.

Here’s the rear bench seat deployed. The mechanism is strong and neat to pack away.

You can store a few rods or gaffs in the side pocket as well as tackle in the bottom section.

This model comes with a sliding, lockable cabin door for privacy and security.

Now there’s a helm that’ll hold all the electronics you’ll want to put into a $100K+ boat. Cruise Craft cabins are always a combination of style and practicality. This one takes an optional toilet for a weekend away.

The 20° of deadrise at the transom and a 2.44m beam combine to offer good ride and stability at rest.

Cruise Craft’s bait stations have evolved over the years to this design, and it’s removable for family days.

The slide out shade option on the targa top is wonderfully practical and you can keep your excess rods out of the way above it.

The Stressfree electric anchor winch is bordering on a standard inclusion rather than an option. Once you’ve had one, you’ll never go back.

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RPM........................ km/h....................... km/L 1000............................... 9...........................1.9 2000............................. 13...........................1.0 3000............................. 36...........................1.5 4000............................. 54...........................1.1 5000............................. 67...........................0.8 5600............................. 80...........................0.8 * Figures from Yamaha Performance Bulletin Main: What do you get when a Bar Crusher dealer says, “Let’s see if we can order the most optioned-up Bar Crusher ever?” A 780 hard top with a 300hp Yamaha 4-stroke and all the fruit. Above: This 780HT has been fitted with a 500L (instead of the standard 330L) fuel tank, but at the expense of an underfloor kill box. It gives this rig a theoretical range of over 700km at the economical cruising speed. radar, toilet – you know, all of the things that are necessary for a big day on the water. That’s what you

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this rig. It’s long enough to bridge the waves, heavy enough to move the water (and not vice versa) and dry enough in the wheelhouse to cop a gale warning and still keep you warm and comfortable. And it had all of the accessories – a fridge,

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I asked Stones Corner Marine’s Glenn Baker if he was in an option-ticking mood when he put together this demo rig for their dealership in Brisbane. After all, this 780 Bar Crusher hard top with a 300hp Yamaha 4-stroke was one of the most kitted out boats that we’ve tested in the last couple of years. “We like to have all of the good gear on our demo boats, because customers see the finished product, relate to it and then want to take it home,” Baker smiled, “and that’s exactly what a demo boat should do.” We knew we were in for a great day on the water in this epic rig – even though Moreton Bay was white capping and there was hardly another trailer at the ramp. It didn’t matter in

of the rough water and the waterline length bridged the gaps. Quartering the slop, you’d definitely get wet if it wasn’t an enclosed hard top design, but the cabin and

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get for $165,000: A great Australian-built boat with enough gear and range to take you to a different state. We had Stones Corner salesman, Troy Wegner, take us out for a spin on a day that was perfect for seeing what hulls like this can do. “This boat has a 500L

fuel tank rather than the 330L standard, but it comes at the expense of an underfloor kill-box,” said Troy on the test day. After running the numbers, we calculated that this rig would have a theoretical range of over 700km with that tank and a captain sitting on 3000rpm. At those revs, the Yamaha pushed the 780 along at 41km/h and delivered 1.6km/L of fuel burned. If you’re showing off to your mates at wide open throttle, you’ll only get 700m/L, but you’ll have plenty of fun. It all depends on how much you like spending money at the bowser. The way that the Bar Crusher ate up the sub-metre

chop was impressive – the faster you went, the more the hull got on top

new hard top design kept the cabin warm and dry. There’s a lot to like in a rig like this, but I was particularly impressed with the lockable cabin, the dash that can flush-mount any of your electronics and be visible from where you’re fishing and the practicality of the transom

channel or by scanning the QR code hereby with your smartphone. Or better still, visit the guys from Blakes Marine at the Sydney International Boat Show to check out this weapon of a rig yourself or if you can’t get to the show, visit www.blakesmarine.com.au

Like all boats, economy varies with how heavy you are on the stick. Drive this rig as fast as it will go and it will sting you with 700m/L performance. You’ll at least double the range at 3000rpm and still travel at 41km/h.

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Yamaha’s 300hp 4-stroke is an imposing piece of machinery. It’ll give you 1.6km/L at 3000rpm and 41km/h.

How’s this for luxury? An Engel fridge/freezer that slides out from under the seat. No use having over 700km of range if you haven’t got a fridge.

As you’d expect, there’s enough cockpit space in the 780 to take all of your mates fishing. And most likely a few of their mates as well! The chequer plate deck is easy to clean and very practical for an offshore boat.

There’s a mile of visibility with Bar Crusher’s new hard top design and the forward-sliding windows allow the ventilation that you need in warmer climates. The helm is well laid out and there’s a lockable sliding cabin door. To keep your gear secure when you’re on the road. It also offers the family privacy if needed.

Top: Now that’s a bait board! There’s nothing worse than a cluttered bait station. Left: There’s both a fresh and saltwater deck wash on the 780. The freshwater version has a 60L tank. Right: With folding rear ladder, transom door and non-cushioned rear lounge seat, egress from the boat is as easy as it gets.

Top Left: The cabin-fitted macerator toilet will make the weekends with the family more comfortable for everyone. Top Right: Although an option, I’d call the Stressfree anchor winch on this boat a necessity. Left: These are neat. They can caddy up to four rods, as well as your favourite lures along the side pockets. Right: There’s enough room in here for a day’s worth of live baits and the clear lid allows you to continuously assess their condition. AUGUST 2018

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The 610 Quintrex Fishabout is the largest in the Fishabout series, powered by a 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke outboard and supplied on a dual axle alloy Quintrex trailer. As well as looking very impressive out of the water, it’s just as impressive to drive. Launching was made easy by being able to keep the front section of the trailer out of the water so that my feet didn’t get wet. It was just a matter of un-clipping the safety chain and strap and having the skipper put the outboard into reverse. The boat easily slid off the adjustable keel rollers and adjustable long Teflon skids on the dual axle alloy trailer. On the test day the conditions were extremely calm, so the only way I could put the boat through a bit of rough water was to keep traversing over the wake of the camera boat. With two adults onboard the 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke outboard easily pulled the rig onto the plane out of the water, and I found SPECIFICATIONS Hull length: 6.2m Length on trailer: ~8m Beam: 2.46m Depth: 1.34m Bottom sides: 5mm Top sides: 3mm Transom material: 5mm Height on trailer: 2.36m Fuel capacity: 120L Max capacity: 7 adults. Max hp: 200 Towing weight: 1800kg 106

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Main: The specially designed bladed flared hull and chines push the excess water to the rear of the boat, giving you a very dry ride. While travelling at about half throttle we were doing about 41km at 3500rpm. Above: Conditions on the test day were very flat. To get an idea on how the Fishabout handled, we had to go over the camera boat’s wake several times. As the Fishabout came down, the specially-designed bladed flared hull cushioned the ride as we came off the wake. that when turning the boat sharply to the left or right there was no cavitation or side slipping. While driving the rig while seated and standing I had plenty of clear vision over the windscreen. The wraparound upgraded swivel marine seat made the ride comfortable, while at the same time providing plenty of stability. While seated I was able to use the fold section of the seat to give me more height, and I was still able to rest my feet on the bar near the floor. The Lowrance Elite 9Ti Combo and GME VHF radio were situated so that they didn’t impede the driver, and the gauges were clearly visible. While at rest we positioned two adults up against the gunwale. The boat did tip to one side, but this was to be expected. At no time

did I feel like the boat was going to tip over, and the high sides of the Fishabout give that extra reassurance that you aren’t going to fall out. Inside the cockpit there is plenty of room for you to move around the boat, and the rear seat could be folded down when fishing or left in the upright position when cruising or towing a waterskier or two. If you’re an avid angler you might want to think about putting in a kill tank for your fish. An esky may be all you would need though, and you would still have plenty of room to walk around. Up in the cuddy cabin there is more storage underneath the padded beds, where you could put a small esky for your drinks and food, tackle and safety gear. This would then leave the two side pockets for storage of other gear that can be exposed to the

elements. The wide gunwales allow you to run extra cabling for any additional electrics that you may require. Even though the selfdraining bait board was adequate, I would most probably want a larger size for filleting those larger baits. The transom door provides easy access to get in and out of the boat, either while on the water or on the trailer. One thing that I did notice on the rig was that the middle section of the windscreen was fixed. That means you would need to gain access to the anchor well through the sealed access hatch. If you are launching or retrieving the boat by yourself you could use this as an access point. The layout of the console was great and there was still plenty of room to put a couple more gauges if needed, and maybe a drink holder or a compass. On the passenger’s

side you will find a lockable glove box and grabrail, and in the cabin there is enough room for two, plus that storage underneath the beds. The owners Troy and Lee Durham of Insinc Marine at 20 Dell Road West Gosford were very obliging, and have been running their business at West Gosford for over six years. Troy’s knowledge is very extensive, and his mechanics have many years of knowledge in the boating industry. The test boat package, which includes a 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke

and bow roller, two rear bollards, two rod holders, two side pockets, underfloor fuel tank, cabin hatch, cleat on transom corners, windscreen handrail, two Fishsports seats, painted hull with stripes, pole mount insert, fully carpeted floor, folding rear lounge, mechanical steering, aft short side rails, cleat on front seat, transducer bracket, isolator switch, nav lights and a bilge pump. This package also includes a bimini, envelope, five rocket launchers, live bait tank, sealed timber floor, transom door, heavy-duty alloy ladder,

SPECIFICATIONS – 135HP MERCURY EFI Hp/kW: 135/101 Engine type: 8-valve single overhead cam (SOHC) Full throttle RPM: 4800-5300 Air induction: performance-tuned scroll intake manifold Fuel induction system: computer controlled multi-port electronic fuel injection (EFI) Alternator amp/Watt: 60 amp/756 Watt (belt-driven) Recommended fuel: Unleaded 91 RON minimum Recommended oil: Mercury Four Stroke Oil 10W-30 Engine protection operator warning system SmartCraft Engine Guardian outboard on a dual axle alloy Quintrex trailer, is priced at $63,950. If I was looking for a second boat that could allow me to fish in the estuaries or freshwater dams, plus take me to my favourite offshore reefs or allow me to take the family cruising or water-skiing, this would definitely be a rig I would look at. STANDARD FEATURES The standard features include a five-year boat and trailer warranty, six-year engine warranty, Blade hull, Flared hull, extruded side decks, anchor well, bowsprit

Lowrance Elite 9Ti Combo, GME VHF radio, upgraded marine seats, two extra rod holders, boat and trailer rego, Smartcraft digital gauges, alloy bait board, rocket launcher, marine battery and inshore safety gear. • Quoted performance figures have been supplied by the writer in good faith. Performance of individual boat/motor/trailer packages may differ due to variations in engine installations, propellers, hull configurations, options, hull loading and trailer specifications.

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The 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke outboard delivers the ultimate in compact versatility. The get-up-andgo will allow you to not only fish in and offshore, it will also allow you to tow a skier or tube.

The swivel padded seats are positioned so that you don’t have to stretch to get to the controls. While sitting you can easily see over the windscreen, and there is a rail for you to rest your feet on. If you prefer to stand there is still plenty of room to get in and out.

The 610 Quintrex Fishabout, powered by a 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke outboard on a dual axle alloy Quintrex trailer, is very impressive both in and out of the water.

Top: The 135hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke outboard pushed the 610 Quintrex Fishabout out of the water with ease. Above: There is enough room on the front of the trailer to stand without getting your feet wet. If you are by yourself, retrieving the boat can be made easier by having a self-catching lock on the trailer.

The adjustable keel rollers and adjustable long Teflon skids on the Quintrex trailer have been carefully positioned to sit in between ribs of the bladed flared hull, making it easy to launch and retrieve. The wheel hubs are within the overall width of the boat and, being short legged, this made using the rear fold-down ladder essential.

There’s plenty of room to put a couple more gauges if needed, maybe a drink holder or a compass. On the passenger’s side there’s a lockable glovebox and grabrail, and in the cabin there is enough room for two, plus storage underneath the beds.

Top Left: The rig comes complete with a removable self-draining alloy bait board that can be replaced with a ski pole. Top Right: The extra wide gunwales give more protection from the elements where you can store items like your lifejackets, gaffs and so on. The storage tray is up off the floor so you can put your toes under while leaning up against the gunwale. The fully carpeted floor gives that extra grip. Left: At the rear you will find a transom door, removable bait board with two rod holders, padded fold-down seat and a plumbed live well. Behind the bench seat you have your battery, plus more space to store a few items. Right: Up front you have a sealed access hatch that will allow you to deploy your anchor. If you are launching or retrieving the boat by yourself you could use this as an access point. AUGUST 2018

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UNBEATABLE 75–115hp FourStroke

Unbridled power, unexpectedly compact, uncompromising reliability, unbelievably fuel efficient. Mercury’s 75–115hp FourStroke Range. Unlike anything the world has ever seen.

UNEXPECTEDLY COMPACT 115HP FOURSTROKE MERCURY

OPTIMAX YAMAHA EVINRUDE SUZUKI TWOSTROKE TWOSTROKE

DISPLACEMENT COMPARISON 115HP FOURSTROKE HONDA

2.4L

2.2L 2.0L 163kg 170kg

(54kg Heavier)

2.1L 2.0L

1.8L

171kg 177kg

182kg

217kg

1.8L

1.6L

MERCURY YAMAHA SUZUKI HONDA FOURSTROKE FOURSTROKE FOURSTROKE FOURSTROKE

THE MERCURY 115HP FOURSTROKE COMES IN AT AN INCREDIBLY LIGHT 163KG MAKING IT THE LIGHTEST IN ITS HORSEPOWER CLASS – 4.6% LIGHTER THAN YAMAHA AND 24% LIGHTER THEN HONDA.

EVINRUDE TWOSTROKE

THE MERCURY 75–115HP RANGE HAS CLASS LEADING DISPLACEMENT TO WEIGHT, HELPING OUT GUN THE COMPETITION.

Based on Mercury’s 115hp (L) model. Information based on all manufacturers’ claimed horsepower and weight figures.

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1.7L