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Gonna land me a longtail! PORT STEPHENS
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On the Mid North Coast of NSW the longtail season is one of the most hotlyanticipated times of the year for anglers. This is especially the case for land-
over 20kg a real trophy fish. They are a coastal species of tuna, meaning they don’t usually venture further than a few kilometres offshore, preferring to hunt schools of baitfish hanging around headlands and shallow reefs. At times they will also move up into some of the oceanic
that, while entertaining, can at times be a downright pain in the backside. I’m talking about species like tailor, bonito, mac tuna and sharks, which often get in on the action. You’ll also run into more prized species such as cobia, kingfish and to the north, Spanish mackerel and
The author displays a magnificent boat-caught longtail. based game anglers, and to a lesser extent those fishing out of kayaks or in smaller boats with restricted range. For those who fall in these categories, longtail tuna are a very special fish. Many regard longtails as pound for pound the best fighting of all the tuna species, which is why being able to target them from the rocks and close to shore is so appealing for anglers. While longtail tuna can grow in excess of 30kg, the average size in NSW is around 14kg, with anything
bays of estuary systems, particularly places like my home town of Port Stephens. While Port Stephens is a renowned area for longtail tuna, it’s also the species’ southernmost stronghold. This is not to say longtails aren’t caught south of Port Stephens, but the consistency and predictability becomes significantly tougher. One of the biggest reasons chasing longtail tuna can be so exciting is the by-catch that comes with it. This ranges from species
even black marlin! Tagging studies have shown that longtail tuna can travel huge distances in a very short space of time, with one tagged fish recaptured 850km away from where it was tagged only 20 days later! OFF THE ROCKS There’s no doubt longtail tuna are most prized when caught from the rocks. Highly-dedicated land-based game anglers will go to great lengths to catch these fish. Depending on the time of year, water temperatures and
conditions, these anglers will travel up and down the coast to give themselves the best chance of catching a longtail. The other thing these anglers do so well, and perhaps better then any other fishing group is network together. It is however a very guarded and tight-knit community who don’t just divulge their information to anyone. Those in the circle are kept in the loop of what’s going on, with constant exchanges of reports from up and down the coast. This allows them to have their finger on the pulse for exactly where the action is. Being privy to this information, especially early in the season when the fish are moving down the coast, is of great benefit. Depending on how far north fish are being caught you can really pinpoint that first bite of the season to being a matter of days or weeks away. Tagging studies have shown that longtail tuna can travel huge distances in a very short space of time. If you you haven’t caught a longtail from the rocks and want to give it a crack, the best advice I can give you is don’t expect too many short cuts. It’s not as easy as waiting until you hear as few reports of fish being caught. Most of the time a hot bite will be kept pretty quiet and by the time word does get out, the ledge is packed and the fish have often slowed down or moved on. The best approach is to a get a rough idea when the fish usually show up, and
Fishing from a boat allows you access to lots of different areas, as opposed to just one stretch of coastline as with LBG fishing. of them. This scenario will however be very unlikely if you just rock up with no prior experience once you hear the fish have shown up. Where to start and what you’ll need The best time of year to target longtails is from late February through to May, however some years I’ve seen fish getting caught until mid July. Water temperature and quality plays a big role in success with cold, dirty or water with a lot fresh in it not even worth fishing. The ideal setting is clear water with a temperature somewhere between 21-25°C. The best areas to fish are usually headlands and points
livebait stick, and most of the time it will be in free spool, which is why a lever drag is very important. The other big advantage of lever drag reels for this type of fishing is that maximum drag can be pre-set and then repeatedly backed off and back on when fishing a fish. This can be particularly handy when a tuna is being pursued by a shark, as free spooling can sometimes result in the tuna outrunning the shark. Once it’s in the clear, the pre-set maximum drag for that line class can be reapplied quickly and accurately, and the fight can recommence. The other benefit free spooling can give you is when your fish is heading towards structure or
Blake Chaffey with a typical size land-based longtail, taken from a rocky ledge.
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start fishing a few weeks earlier then that. While the tuna might not be there yet, you should be able to cut your teeth on some bonito and mac tuna and get your bait catching skills down pat. It’s also likely that a few more experienced LBG anglers will start turning up, and you will learn a lot from just watching how and what these anglers do. If you’re really lucky you may even get taken under the wing by one
that drop off into deep water, especially places with reefy bottoms that hold baitfish. Often getting to these areas can be quite a trek, so it’s important to not take too much stuff, but still have everything you need. Starting with outfits, most anglers will generally take three set ups with them. The first is an overhead lever drag reel loaded with around 600m of 10-15kg mono line on a 7-8ft rod. This is your typical
objects such as lobster traps or anchored boats. Backing the reel off to free spool in this situation can often make the fish change direction, and skilled anglers will use this to their advantage. The most common way to rig a livebait rod up is to attach 2-3m length of 50-60lb fluorocarbon leader to your mainline and then run a torpedo float along the leader to the hook. The float will slide up and hit your
Longtail Tuna joining knot, which will act as a stopper. You can also use a small ball sinker on the leader to keep your live bait down a bit. While many anglers like to use livebait style hooks for longtails, I prefer a suicide pattern around a 6/0-7/0, as I find the hook up rate to be much better. It’s a good idea to have a few leaders with a float and hook made up ready to go, as fish like sharks and tailor can be a real pain in scuffing up and biting through leaders.
Being able to quickly change over a damaged leader will ultimately lead to more time in the water and a greater chance of catching your target. The second outfit in most LBG game anglers’ arsenal is 30-50lb spin or overhead combo. The reel needs to be capable of holding around 300-400m of 30-50lb braided line and the rod should be around 8-9ft and stiff enough to comfortably throw lures in the 40-85g range. Spinning for longtails is by far the most
exciting way to catch them, as it’s often very visual when tuna are actively busting into schools of baitfish, especially gar. This outfit should be always rigged up and ready to grab and throw, as tuna will often suddenly appear out of nowhere and can be gone before you know it. The FG or PR knots are the preferred braid-to-leader connection knots for spinning, as they are very streamlined and don’t restrict your casting distance even with longer Colin King is pleased with his ‘false alarm’ mac tuna. These fish put up a tremendous fight.
These are the essentials, regardless of whether you’re land-based or fishing out of a boat.
leaders. Around 50lb leader is a good size and I like to run about 2m of it. Lure wise, there is a range of different ones to throw at them, with a few of the most common being 65-85g metals such as Raiders and Knights or stickbait varieties like Maria Loadeds in 140-180mm or Duel Adagios in 125mm. The third outfit you should always have on the rocks is a smaller 7-8ft rod exclusively for catching your live bait. This doesn’t have to be anything special, just a 4000 size reel and a basic rod rigged up with a bait jig. I find the Black Magic jigs are the best and it’s just a matter of clipping a small sinker to the end and casting
out and retrieving with slow lifts and drops. Taking a couple of loaves of bread along with you will also help you in attracting live bait to the ledge, especially when getting bait is tough. Another valuable LBG tool is the good old fashioned blow up kiddy pool. These are ideal for keeping your live bait, as they take up very little room in your backpack, but once blown up hold plenty of water to keep bait alive. You can also extend the life of your bait by adding an aerator to your kiddy pool. This however will only extend the amount of time between having to change the water, as slimy mackerel won’t last too long without water changes.
Other essentials One item that you should never be without, and which will potentially save you a lot of heartache, is a long gaff, preferably in a 3-piece configuration. While most of the time someone else on the ledge will have a gaff, you can guarantee the one time no one else is there will be the one time you need it to land a fish of a lifetime! Rod wraps are another small thing that make life so much easier, as you can secure all your rods and gaff together to form one object. This might not sound like a big deal, but believe me, this makes a huge difference when you’re doing a lot of To page 10
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Life is made up of expectations and memories and often one is driven by the other. Each year, as the seasons change, there is an expectation that the fishing will be better than last year or as good as your memory recalls, back in the day. OFFSHORE ACTION I am sure that if the spotties and Spaniards are
as good as last year, then everyone will be ecstatic. Driven by bait balls and warm water, the mackerel season last year lingered on for months and the peak of it saw plenty of big fish hitting the cleaning tables. With the inshore marlin hitting their straps you could get distracted from the mackerel and set your sights on a few of the small models that are hanging around. Out at the FAD the mahimahi have not been huge, but they have been
legal, so that is good news for anyone looking for a feed. Mahimahi have a phenomenal growth rate and it doesn’t take them long to put on heaps of weight, so the fish should be a better size by the time they start to move on. If you can’t be bothered with all the pelagic action, then the reef areas have benefitted from the warmer currents too. While there hasn’t been a tremendous amount of flathead being caught offshore, there has been enough to provide a
Quality pigs will become more common as the temperatures drop.
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good feed. Mixed with other species like trag and small snapper, an early morning trip offshore is well worth it. LAKE As the water cools and we hopefully get some run-off from rain events, the bream will shift from the upper estuaries back toward the lake entrance. The bream have certainly thinned out in the Wallamba around Nabiac. During April
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Bream on crab imitations is a no brainer in April. and May, if you’re up for a challenge, there are schools of mulloway in the rivers. You will need a sounder to find the fish and check out the mapping on C-Map Genesis (formally Insight Genesis) for locations of deeper holes in the tributaries. Vibes or minnow style soft plastics bounced through the school may get you a fish or two. There are still some big ol’ flathead in The Paddock and surrounding area and channels. Target them at the slowing and slack ends of the tides and you should be right. Try to pick tides that have smaller water level variation like those of the full and new moon period. This is simply due to the flooding volume of water that rushes through the breakwalls. Blackfish seem to be everywhere at the moment, with heaps hanging on the lease poles and the weed and coffee rock edges of Wallis Island, opposite Breckenridge Channel. The blackfish on the wall have been of an average size and are set to get bigger as they set themselves up to run to sea. Bream, too, will be gathering on the lower leases and bridge area and will be found hanging around the schools of mullet that are ready to run at Easter and beyond. Last year’s mullet run was not good, so I hope that this year things improve for the fish and the commercial anglers.
If you are more into catching a feed and not so much for fun, then bait fishing the sand flats and leases with worms or yabbies would be my preferred method. Some of the whiting getting around the lake at the moment are nudging 40cm to the fork and are suckers for
mac tuna open to a lure or two. If the water is too clear for the pigs, fish deeper holes or those covered with wash. Ideally, the water colour needs to be that cold green, like water after a southerly blow. A bit of bread berley, a few cooked prawns, and you’re set. The clearer the
Big whiting are more likely on bait, but can still be teased by lures. a bait. Drifting the channel along Godwin Island and even Breckenridge Channel will bring results of bream, whiting and flathead. ROCKS It’s a great time to be fishing the rocks, with the first of the bream numbers appearing, pigs gathering and heaps of chopper tailor and
water the lighter the leader, sometimes as low as 16lb. Next month should see the best of the bream and blackfish move onto the coast and really fire up the rock fishing. The blackfish will be at their best during winter where fishing with yabby baits is exciting and very productive. Stay tuned.
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PRO-CURE BUTT JUICE
Codger Lures are designed by Graham Saunders from Shepparton in Victoria. His lures are widely known by their upturned bib design and have been a favorite for all serious native fish anglers for many years, particularly around his home town and the cod fishing mecca that is Lake Mulwala. The small 55mm 10+ and 15+ lures have been around since the late 80s and Graham has recently added four new colours to the 55mm range. Like the recent edition of his new Codger surface lures, these new colours will be highly sought after by all keen native fish anglers, and will no doubt have the same success as the rest of the range. To find out more about these and other Codger lures, you can head over to the Trelly’s website or contact Graham Saunders directly on 0407 544 965. www.trellys.com.au
Pro-Cure Super gel combines the best of the laboratory with real ground bait to attract fish and trigger strikes. Pro-Cure’s famous Butt Juice, now available to Aussie anglers. A killer scent on bottom feeders, it’s an easy-to-use super sticky gel formula and a great gift for your fishing buddy. Tested and proven, it combines real ground bait with UV enhancement, powerful amino acids and bite stimulants to fire up the bite. All this combines to attract fish, trigger strikes and make fish hold on longer, in a super sticky formula that sees it stay on any lure cast after cast. The 2oz squeeze bottle offers excellent value for money and the flip up nozzle makes applying Super Gel quick, easy and mess free, with no leakage when stored, so there’ll be no Butt Juice leaking all over the place when you least expect. www.tackletactics.com.au
SAX SCENT WITH CARABINER
DAIWA DUCKFIN LIVESHAD
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There’s good news for lovers of Sax Scent, with their 30mL squeeze tubes now coming with a carabiner as standard. This is a win for convenience for all fishos, as your favourite scent can now be hung from your electric motor remote lanyard, belt loop or anywhere else that’s easy to reach. It will save you valuable on-water time, and also make it easier to keep Sax Scent on your lure and get your rod bent. The Sax Scent 30mL squeeze tubes are available now in tackle stores or from the Sax Scent website. The SRP is $12.95 per tube, or $55 for a pack of five, which includes one tube of each of their flavours: crab, goldprawn, wasabi, bloodworm and abalone. Sax Scent is an Australian made and tested product that is used by successful tournament anglers all around Australia. It catches everything from bass and Murray cod in the fresh through to saltwater species such as whiting, bream, flathead, mulloway and more. www.saxscent.com
The Duckfin Liveshad has an remarkably 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
MUSTAD LIP GRIPPER
BLACK MAGIC ENTICER COLOURS
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Mustad has upgraded their MT21 Lip Grip with some new additions that make this great tool even better. For starters, the new cosmetics make this tool jump out with anodised blue and black the theme throughout. The grip arms have also been tinkered with, changing from a one arm operation to a two arm operation. The handle has also been toughened up to allow larger fish to be easily controlled. Add in the existing features such as coiled lanyard for securing the tool to your belt or boat, single-handed operation and a weigh scale to 40lb, and this tool is a great accessory whether you are fishing from the bank or the boat. Mustad is distributed by Wilson Fishing, and you can see their full range of tools at www.wilsonfishing.com/Products/ Accessories/Tools. For all the latest news and catch photos visit the Wilson Fishing Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LWilsonAndCo. www.wilsonfishing.com
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Black Magic’s very popular range of Enticer spinners has been expanded with some new additions. There are now seven colour options to choose from in either a 7g or 12g weight, and the two newest colours are called ‘carp’ and ‘red belly’. Black Magic Enticers feature startlingly lifelike finishes, which imitate a number of juvenile fish species. This finish, coupled with the Enticers’ fluttering action, makes them particularly attractive to predatory fish. They are very effective for both trolling and casting from the shoreline for a number of freshwater and estuarine species across Australia. As you would expect from Black Magic, these lures are manufactured from high quality components including a chemically sharpened treble hook, strong split rings and a swivel to help prevent line twist. Black Magic Enticers are available from Black Magic dealers nationwide. For more information head to the Black Magic website, or look them up on Facebook at www. facebook.com/blackmagictackle. www.blackmagictackle.com
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WHAT’S NEW FISHING TRLJA TROLLING SQUID JIG
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DTD are European manufacturer of high quality lures and squid jigs. Having taken out the top squid lure award for the past two years at the prestigious EFFTEX tackle trade show, DTD have built a reputation for innovation and ingenuity, and their Trlja Trolling Squid jig is a fine example. The Trlja features a diving bib, which allows the lure to suspend and dive to the desired depth, like a minnow bait. The jig can then be slowly trolled from a boat or kayak so it swims horizontally through the strike zone (usually just above the weed line). Unlike a traditional squid jig, which you jig in and out of the strike zone, the Trlja remains within the zone the whole time. The realistic swimming action, coupled with the bright fluoro colour combinations (which directly imitate rock cod and red mullet) entice the squid out from the weed bed as the lure passes over their heads. Strong stainless steel hooks, durable cloth body, and luminescent glow effect all combine to attract the squid and to then ensure the catch is effectively landed every time. The Trlja Trolling Squid Jig is available in two styles (Trlja and Trlja Platno) and in two sizes (90mm and 110mm). www.dogtoothdistribution.com.au
EUREKA PHANTOM 14 AND VIPER
Eureka Lures Australia has released a dynamic range of game lures this year that are certainly going to prove effective on species such as marlin, tuna, albacore and mahimahi. The Eureka Phantom lure is a short pusher that creates an amazing smoke trail, and can be placed anywhere in a lure spread. They feature a double skirt with an oversized eye and reflective prism head. The Phantom is 8” long and comes in six outstanding colours. The Eureka Viper lure is a Slant Head lure that can be trolled at faster speeds. It dives, pops and swerves and creates a short to medium bubble trail. The Eureka Viper’s weighted head allows it to handle rougher conditions. They feature a double skirt with a reflective prism head. The Viper is 71/2” long and comes in six outstanding colours. www.jurofishing.com
PENN CONFLICT II
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The runner-up for Best Combo at the 2017 AFTA Show was the Penn Conflict II and Regiment II. Incorporating a lightweight yet strong RR30 (Rigid Resin) body and rotor, the Conflict II can withstand the high pressures that braided lines and powerful fish generate, while being light enough to comfortably cast all day. Housed with the RR30 body are seven stainless steel bearings and a computercontrolled CNC gear technology system where pinion, drive and oscillation gears are individually machined to exact tolerances. HT100 carbon fibre drag washers provide smooth and consistent drag pressure under high pressure and heat. There are four models covering a wide range of inshore applications, such as snapper on plastics through to casting metals at pelagics. Gear ratios range from 6.2:1 on the 2500 model to 5.6:1 with 90cm of line retrieve on the 5000. Maximum drags start at 5.5kg in the smaller models to 11kg on the largest. Penn Regiment II rods are a new generation of super light but powerful 5-piece travel rods. With a long tip and short butt, these lightweight, low diameter, fast action blanks are fitted with special Fuji intermediate rings for the perfect compression curve. Other features include: SLS3 blank construction; BCRLTSG guides; aluminium reel seat; and Cordura Tube. There 58
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are three models, all 2.1m long, ranging from 10-50lb. www.pennfishing.com.au
FISH INC FLY HALF
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The Fish Inc. Lures Fly Half 80mm popper is built tough, with heavy-duty ABS construction and solid wire through body design, to punch above its weight, and comes fitted with HD Owner trebles. At 16g it casts like a bullet, and its unique keeled belly design and balanced weight allows it to be retrieved easily with a walk-the-dog retrieve, popped with a subtle pop, or popped more aggressively to move plenty of water and create more noise. As well as providing casting distance and balance, the internal weight also emits a low click when the lure is walked or popped, drawing fish in. The finish quality and colours are to the normal top shelf standard produced by Fish Inc. Lures, with either a chrome look finish or internal foil design that creates flash, attracts strikes and helps the fish to zero in on the surface presentation. This bite-size lure has already accounted for a stack of species, including jacks, barra, trevally, tailor and salmon. It’s currently available in eight colours, including blue ghost, tidal form, bronze sardine and sugar coral. Price: SRP $19.95 www.tackletactics.com.au
OCEA PLUGGER FULL 17 THROTTLE
Full Throttle is the name, and full throttle is how these specialised rods are meant to be fished! This Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) saltwater spin rod series from Shimano is being widely embraced by the Australian offshore fishing fraternity as the pinnacle in casting and fish fighting performance. Utilising Shimano’s exclusive nano alloy High Power X Spiral graphite blanks, Ocea Plugger Full Throttle rods can propel and then work surface lures like the Ocea Spouter or Rock Dive with ease, and then comfortably handle a 60° fighting angle once hooked up — which will happen pretty quickly. As befitting rods of this standard, every element is top of the line. PE 4-8 braid ratings, lure weights from 20-150g, heavy-duty Fuji DPS reel seats, Fuji Titanium guides with SiC inserts for minimal friction build-up, and twopiece design with the ferruling underneath the foregrip means that Plugger Full Throttle rods are designed with big pelagics in mind. www.shimanofish.com.au
VMC 7116 CB HOOKS
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The new VMC 7116 CB Saltwater Trolling/ Fly series has arrived. Incorporating a forged, octopus style, wide gape, nonoffset long shank, this range is ideal for rigging light game skirted lures or tying large saltwater flies. CB stands for the new Coastal Black finish, unique to VMC. It’s the ultimate combination of an innovative coating for extreme corrosion resistance and a premium hook finishing process for maximum sharpness, offering the longest lasting black finish in the saltwater market today. Chemically sharpened to perfection, the unique VMC Needle Sharp ground needle point design combines maximum resistance and sharpness for exceptional penetration. Available in 2/0, 4/0, 6/0, 8/0, 9/0 and 10/0 sizis, these hooks will assist in targeting many species including marlin, GTs, barra, tuna and golden trevally. www.rapala.com.au
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SoftGaff AccuMat – the ultimate in accuracy ™
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In today’s world of outstretched arms, clever camera angles and noses that grow like the fabled puppet Pinocchio, a brag mat has become more important than ever before when recording your catches, checking for a PB and, most importantly, making sure your fish is bigger than your fishing buddy’s!
That’s why we were so excited when the local postman dropped off a couple of perhaps the most technically advanced fish measuring tool to hit the shelves – the SoftGaff AccuMat™.
Brett Habener with a typical size barramundi from the trip north. This fish and many others hit the deck after falling for a Lucky Craft Pointer AU series jerkbait.
Developed by lifelong fishing tragics John and Ray Callingham, the AccuMat has been painstakingly designed and engineered to be the most accurate and efficient ‘brag mat’ on the market. In fact it’s so different from the competition that both the AccuMat and its accompanying smart phone app AccuLog™ have had international patent applications lodged.
WHAT’S SO DIFFERENT ABOUT THE ACCUMAT? The first thing you’ll notice is just how neat and tidy it is straight out of the box. I’ve only got a small 2000 model 4m Quintrex Hornet Trophy tinny to get me around on the water, and I like to carry too many rods, reels and especially lures so space is at an absolute premium inside my boat. With the AccuMat being able to be so easily wound back up into its own hard shell, it’s there when you need it but not in the way or flapping around in the breeze when you’re traveling. The outer shell of the canister is sleek, robust and bright yellow so it’s hard to misplace. The mat itself is very supple and won’t wrinkle, giving you a much more exact measurement of your fish. Manufactured from UV-resistant and mould/mildew-resistant material, the AccuMat has been designed to not fade, stretch or warp. No Metal, No Rust, No Worries AccuMat uses exactly zero metals in its construction so there’s no need to worry about rust and corrosion. This means you
can pull out the mat, wet it down to make life easier on your fish’s scales and wash the mat at any time without a worry. One mat will provide you with years and years of hassle-free use. DAD TALKS IN INCHES BUT I TALK IN CM Never fear, AccuMat are available in both metric and imperial versions up to 150cm/1500mm and 60”. THE APP Plenty of fishing-related smart phone apps have been released over the years,
but few of them have stuck around and not many worked – especially here in Australia. I have a feeling though that the AccuLog app will buck this trend and become a hit with us notoriously hard to please Aussie anglers. Available for Apple iOS and Google Android, the AccuLog digital fishing app helps you record dates, times, locations, methods and, with the help of your AccuMat, the size of the fish. I’ve had it on my phone for only a few weeks and a couple of fishing trips, but I’ve found it easy to use and navigate, as well as share pics to my increasing number of social media accounts. All your photos are kept in a neat gallery and it’s got a very intelligent and predictive list of species pre-loaded, so storing and accessing your data becomes quite easy. Each AccuMat has its own unique ID number right below where the fish’s nose goes, so it’s visible to the app and it uses this to recognise your account. We’ve had a little trouble getting this to work sometimes, but I suspect that’s a user error rather than a software or design error. THE PRICE Fishing gear is no different from any other purchase in life, in that you get what you pay for. The AccuMat isn’t cheap at a suggested retail price of $99, but with the way it’s put together this is probably the last brag mat you’ll ever need to buy. The AccuLog smartphone app is $2.99 from either app store.
WHERE TO BUY The AccuMat is still fairly new to the market, so while it is stocked in some tackle stores already, the network isn’t as large as I assume it will soon be. For now, if you can’t find it in your local store, jump onto www.softgaff.com and purchase it there.- RUPE
None of the fish caught on the weekend away testing the AccuMat™ were monsters but being 4 competitive young fellas you can be sure every one of them went on the mat to see who’s fish was bigger. Every millimetre counts!
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Tasty miso crusted salmon with crunchy rice BRISBANE
Lynn Bain
This recipe is very easy to make. It’s a slightly salty, savoury and sophisticated dish – if there is such a taste as sophisticated, then miso has it. The red miso paste that I use as part of the crust on the fish in this recipe is available at most supermarkets in the Asian section. You may also notice white miso paste in the same area of the supermarket. You could use either in this recipe, however I prefer red miso because it has a more pronounced flavour than the white miso, and red miso also adds an excellent colour to the crust on the salmon. The quantities in this recipe will serve two.
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Place the salmon steaks onto a clean work surface and spread the miso paste mixture over the flesh side of the salmon. Place the coated salmon steaks into the fridge, skin side down, for half an hour to allow the flavour of the miso paste mixture to partner with the salmon and for the coating to firm up.
• 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar • hot steamed rice • uncooked vegetables • noodles
Add the rice wine vinegar to the miso mixture.
Heat your bbq plate or heavy-based cast iron frypan to a medium-high heat. When it’s hot, oil it lightly with some cooking oil. Place the salmon skin-side down onto the hot surface and cook for three minutes before carefully turning the salmon over. Cook on the flesh side briefly to get some heat into the miso paste. Remove the salmon from the heat and place to one side on a plate. The salmon will continue to cook for a little while after you take it off the heat, so ensure that there is a sliver of pink flesh through the centre of your salmon steak when you remove it from the heat.
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Place the red miso paste into a cup or small bowl. Add the soy sauce and stir together well. The paste is quite thick and it will take a bit of stirring to incorporate the soy sauce into the miso paste.
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The miso crusted salmon with the rice medley is ready to be served – the rice/veggie mixture is a simple combo of steamed rice accompanied by slivers of carrot and sliced Asian greens as well as slivers of red onion. Top the rice/vegie medley with some Asian crispy noodles for that crunchy texture. These can be purchased at most supermarkets.
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Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2016, Bureau of Meteorology Copyright Commonwealth ofofAustralia 2016, of Meteorology Copyright Commonwealth Australia 2016,Bureau Bureau Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide of Meteorology Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide Datum of are Predictions is Lowesttime Astronomical Tideor daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect Times in local standard (UTC +10:00) Times are ininlocal standard time (UTC +10:00) orordaylight savings time when Times are local standard time (UTC +10:00) daylightFirst savings time(UTC (UTC+11:00) +11:00) wheninineffect effect New Moon Quarter Last Quarter Moon Phase Symbols Full Moon New First Last Moon Full NewMoon Moon FirstQuarter Quarter LastQuarter Quarter MoonPhase PhaseSymbols Symbols FullMoon Moon Tide predictions for Sydney (Fort Denison) have been formatted by the National Tidal Centre, Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Copyright reserved. All material is supplied in good faith and is believed to be correct. It is supplied on the condition that no warranty is given in relation thereto, that no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions is, or will be, accepted and that the recipient will hold MHL and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australia free from all such responsibility or liability and from all loss or damage incurred as a consequence of any error or omission. Predictions should not be used for navigational purposes. Use of these tide predictions will be deemed to include acceptance of the above conditions. 84
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boats & kayaks
In the skipper’s seat 95 Paddlin’ on Gordon Bigger and better...
After the event went on hiatus in 2017, The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show (previously the Sydney Trailer Boat Show) is back at its original home, at Rosehill Racecourse. The venue has undergone extensive renovations, and this year promises to be bigger and better than it ever was.
Come and see...
The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show will have plenty to see and do for those new to boating, as well as boating veterans and families. There’ll be the latest and greatest in the world of boating, plus entertainment for adults and kids.
When and where...
The show will be on at the Rosehill Racecourse in the Exhibition Hall & Grand Stand (Ground Floor) James Ruse Drive, Rosehill from 7-8 April. Read all about it from page 86!
Toby Grundy uncovers another one of Canberra’s freshwater fishing secrets in Gordons Pond.
96 SUP fishing part II
Justin Willmer has finally caved and bought his own SUP, and tests it out on his local water.
100 Quintrex 350 Outback Explorer
Wayne Kampe checks out the smallest member of Quintrex’s newest range of boats.
102 460 Vision CC
Editor Steve Morgan takes a ride in this brilliant offshore ready craft from Sea Jay Boats.
104 460 Breezaway
NSWFM writer Gary Brown has a run in this lovely craft from Stessco, powered by a 75hp Mercury.
ROSEHILL GARDENS RACECOURSE, JAMES RUSE DR, ROSEHILL NSW – 7-8th April, 2018
Quintrex 350 Outback Explorer with 15hp Evinrude
BRISBANE
Wayne Kampe wkff@aapt.net.au
The Outback Explorer series is a brand new range of boats from Quintrex, complementing the already well received Explorer range of punts. The emphasis on the Outback models is for lighter weight, enhanced dimensions and, best of all, affordability. There are three models in the Outback range –350, 370 and 390 – and there are some extra options available for each rig to cater for individual requirements. The new Explorers offer a wider beam and an enhanced freeboard, so even though they’re only small boats they provide a lot of bang for your buck. EXPLORER 350 The little 350 model is the smallest of the three new Quintrex Outback Explorer tinnies. This baby of the Outback range weighs just
81kg, and it’s sure to be well received by people wanting a lightweight, highly portable boat for a multitude of uses. To start with, it would definitely be handy as an inexpensive tender for a larger rig. Likewise, travellers wanting a lightweight boat to put atop the vehicle or a home away from home on the draw bar of the car will also find the 350 worth a serious look. Other likely owners could well be from the first boat buying fraternity, or those wanting to downsize from a larger rig to something far more portable and less of a hassle to use. A RANGE OF OPTIONS The little 350 Outback Explorer is a 4-person craft with engine ratings up to 15hp. Standard features include two bench seats with flotation underneath, an anchor locker up front plus a small front deck, grab handles and a glove box/ drink holder. Standard, also, is a surprisingly good ride!
SPECIFICATIONS Length...........................................................3.58m Beam.............................................................1.53m Hull weight..................................................... 81kg Persons................................................................4 Engines..................................................up to 15hp Engine fitted..........................Evinrude 15 4-stroke Fuel Tote tank...................................................20L Towing................................... family sedan or SUV 100
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More on this later. Options for the 350 ranged from a bimini to a carpeted floor, side rails, fuel tank rack, vinyl wraps to add bling, and last but not least a transducer bracket. Although standard construction of the 350 Outback Explorer sees 160mm alloy used throughout, Quintrex also offer an upgrade from 160mm bottom material to 200mm for those boaters planning for some heavier duty work for their rig. EVINRUDE 15 4-STROKE Stepping into the 350 from a pontoon, I was surprised by the inherent stability of this small, puntstyle craft. I also liked the overall rigidity; the floor and sides were obviously well braced within the unit, and for a small boat the 350 had a surprisingly solid overall feel about it. Power on the transom came from a 15hp 2-cylinder Evinrude 4-stroke outboard, which at 52kg was within the 58kg weight range suited to the rig. With myself and a Quintrex rep aboard, we carried out test runs in the Coomera River, which was a perfect, sheltered environment for the little tinny. I found that the Explorer 350 had a surprising turn of speed. With a light hull weight of just 81kg, I expected the Evinrude 15
would make the craft hum along pretty well, but did more than hum – it fairly sang! Planing was between 11.3km/h and 11.8km/h, and 30km/h was an easy cruising speed. With the Evinrude’s hand throttle control wide open it reached 37.3km/h, which was very good performance from a small rig under such modest power. When it comes to boat design, it’s pretty easy to build something that can go fast in a straight line. What’s less easy to achieve is brilliant handling of a little craft like this one. With a well formed waterline entry section up front and a slight amount of vee astern, this 3.5m punt amazed me with its tenacity in the corners. This is one punt that would make it fun to whiz up a mangrove creek to check the pots before the tide gets too low. With the absolutely amazing way in which the 350 cornered under near full throttle (it generated some very serious G-forces in the process) I’d reckon there would be little chance of skidding out of a sharp turn and ending up in the mangroves. The ride was quite good thanks to the work Quintrex have done with the Explorer range in general. The new Explorer’s F-section bow, plus the hull’s clever design, ensured that we could press over wash from other craft
Main: The 350 Outback Explorer may be small, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.. Above: This shot of the Explorer travelling fast shows the excellent entry area of the punt-style hull. without having to reduce speed. This is pretty much ideal for any small alloy craft these days. SUMMING UP The new 350 Outback Explorer is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a highly portable but equally useful small boat. I liked the ride, the ease of handling plus the roomy layout within the Explorer’s hull. Rigidity of the craft plus a decent amount of freeboard were also much to my liking. With so many people wanting to explore the Top End’s fishing, it’s great to see that there
is an ideal craft for their requirements. The price of the rig as reviewed, ready to go onto the carry racks, would be around the $5490 mark as supplied by Surf Coast Marine on the Gold Coast. To find your local Quintrex dealer go to www.quintrex.com.au. • 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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Hang onto your hat! This little boat does nearly 40km/h with a 15hp outboard on it.
This image displays the excellent side height of the 350 Outback Explorer.
Large boat owners would find the 350 Outback Explorer to be a great tender.
A shelf for the anchor, and seats with flotation underneath are just a couple of the features that make the Explorer such a handy craft. A drink holder and glove box are standard equipment in the little 3.5m Quintrex.
Modest beginnings in the Quintrex factory lead to a quality small craft on the water.
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it. Like the rest of the boats in the Sea Jay range, the warranty is effectively doubled with the purchase of the factory-matched trailer. It’s good value in our eyes. The single axle setup is achievable with a half-ton hull weight and allows you
PERFORMANCE • Top speed 63.5km/h at 5900 rpm • Best economy at 4000rpm of 3.3km/L
Main: It was great to be able to take the 460 Vision out for a serious test in some rough water. Above: Powered by the new Yamaha F75 (which is 1.8L, compared with the 1L existing F70), the rig delivered 3.3km/L at 4000rpm. With a massive 2.3m beam, this 4.6m long boat holds a console that would be at home in a hull much longer. Well designed, with a grab bar all the way around
SPECIFICATIONS Length overall ......................................... 4.74m Bottom .......................................................4mm Sides ..........................................................3mm Beam..........................................................2.3m Depth .......................................................1.24m Floor ribs ....................................................... 11 Capacity ....................................... Five persons Hull weight .............................................. 495kg Max hp ...........................................................75 Max motor weight................................... 175kg went over the setup and quickly deduced that this rig was for anglers who wanted the versatility to fish anywhere from a tidal river to offshore.
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One of the most popular boat tests we’ve completed in Fishing Monthly recently was the simple and effective Sea Jay Ranger 460 – an unpainted, tiller steer open boat with the Samurai hull. That hull – powered by a 70hp tiller Yamaha – struck a chord with anglers Australia-wide. This iteration of the same hull is painted, has a plywood, carpeted floor and a giant console. Enter the Vision 460. And we finally got a nice, rough day to take the test boat for a spin – 15-20 knots from the southeast with a big tide is a pretty standard nasty-dayon-the-bay. Meeting Sea Jay’s Garry Fitzgerald at the ramp, we
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the windscreen, there’s ample room for a mountain of big screen electronics and a dry storage shelf underneath. The front casting deck is elevated from the main
floor, but not so high that it’s unfishable in a bit of a sea. Underneath the floor is some gear storage and a compartment that’s ideal for the batteries for the bow mounted trolling motor. On the water, we had plenty of opportunity to see how this boat performed in a variety of conditions. In the lee of the wind and chop behind the headland, the Vision jumped up and onto the plane with the 1.8L 75hp Yamaha showing the benefit of its displacement. Around the corner where the waves and wind met current you needed to match the trim and speed of the boat to conditions. Get it right and the Vision lands gently, with the bow cutting the water. Try to traverse the chop too fast and you’ll
land the boat on the belly of the hull and wear the bang to match.
Wound out to 5900rpm, the Yamaha pushed the Vision along at 63.5km/h, but the most economical speed was at 4000rpm, there the Vision delivered 40km/h at a frugal 3.3km/L. Cradled on a Sea Jay aluminium I-beam framed trailer (manufactured by Dunbier), the Vision isn’t so heavy that you’ll need a specialised 4WD to tow
to manoeuvre the boat in tight garage situations. Overall, the 4.6m Vision would suit an angler that wants the best of all worlds, with a bent more towards bay and inshore fishing than estuary work. For more information, visit www.seajayboats.com. au or like Sea Jay’s Facebook page (Sea Jay Boats) for updated or new models.
With a 2.3m beam and 4.6m overall length, the Vision is definitely a wide boat with a big ol’ console. Spinning a 15” GP Alloy Yamaha prop it definitely jumps up and onto the plane.
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With a steep entry up front flattening out to a 16° deadrise down the back, the 460 Vision’s Samurai hull addresses the balance between stability and ride.
The upswept shape of the Samurai hull has become a Sea Jay trademark.
Now that’s a big console – we loved the handrail the whole way around and the abundance of room to mount electronics.
You can have the best of both worlds up front. The traditional, roomy anchor locker and bowsprit can work with an offset mounting plate for a bow mounted trolling motor.
A plumbed livewell in the port corner transom is a typical, simple Sea Jay design.
The front casting deck is raised, but to an intermediate height. This provides a balance between height and balance in rougher conditions.
The practicality theme continues towards the transom with the fibreglass cooler doubling as a seat.
Even with a medium-height casting deck for’ard, there’s still a mountain of room to store gear underfloor – including trolling motor batteries.
Store your catch, your lunch or the food for a week away in here. The world’s your oyster with the Vision set up like this.
Cradled on a Dunbier-built, Sea Jay-branded aluminium I-beam trailer, the Sea Jay gets a twoyear rather than a one-year warranty – a solid reason to go with the factory-designed kit.
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Stessco 460 Breezaway with Mercury 75hp
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Over the years I have had many different types and shapes of boats and they have all (but one) been boats that I can mainly fish from with the option to do a small amount of towing if need be, and only one has had a canopy for protection from the elements. The Stessco 460 Breezaway powered by the Mercury 75hp 4-stroke ELPT outboard is one that will enable you to do all of the above and much more. With its plumbed livewell and kill tank you will be able to keep your live bait alive and kicking for those kingfish, mulloway and dusky flathead you are targeting. You will also be able to keep your catch alive if you are into catch and release, or if you get a feed of fish for the family or friends you will still be able to keep your catch in top condition for the table. A suggestion would be to install a separate aerator on a timer so that you can keep the fish a bit more on the perky side. This isn’t a must, as you could also install a
Main: Stessco 460 Breezaway is an impressive outfit both on the trailer and on the water. Above: The Stessco 460 Breezaway powered by the Mercury 75hp 4-stroke ELPT outboard with its rear bait board, bimini top and colour paint upgrade looks good and is a soft ride. your family and your friends out of the elements whether you are fishing or just out on the water for a bit of sight-seeing. The bimini can also be folded down to give you more room if you prefer to stand when driving or drifting. Having the bimini folded down will also allow you to have less wind resistance when towing either a skier or someone on
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a float tube behind. The Stessco 460 Breezaway boat also has a 60L underfloor fuel tank, lockable glovebox, boarding ladder leading to a transom
door, two comfortable T6 Commodore pedestal seats, a generous padded seat box with storage at the rear, which also includes a padded seat back, two side pockets for that extra storage, a bilge pump, two bollards, non-feedback steering, two transducer brackets, navigation lights, a switch panel with a 12v socket, underfloor drained storage and a walk through threepiece windscreen complete with grab rails. For added comfort under-foot the floor has been carpeted and the battery shelf has easy access. The Mercury 75hp 4-stroke ELPT outboard will get you up and going whether you are just going to your favourite fishing or
picnic spot, or if you are towing a skier or taking the kids out on a float tube. This 8-valve single overhead cam 4-cylinder will push the Stessco 460 Breezaway at somewhere between 45005500rpm. This will depend on how many people you have on board or whether you are towing someone or not. It comes complete with an engine protection operator warning system in case anything goes amiss. Use unleaded 91 fuel as a minimum and Mercury 4-stroke 10W-30 oil. When out on the water the digital technology of the Smart Start Electric key starting made starting the motor so easy, while the mechanical throttle and shift
and dual cable mechanical hydraulic power steering made driving the Stessco 460 Breezaway a breeze. The Mercury 75hp 4-stroke ELPT outboard has a shaft length of 508mm and a gear case ratio of 2.07:1. Its lightest model available weighs 163kg and has a three-star emissions rating. The standard power trim and tilt system has a shallow water trim range between -6 and 16° and a maximum tilt range of -6° to 64°. The standard white 460 Stessco Breezeaway comes on a braked Dunbier trailer Sports 4.7m with 13” wheels, a Mercury 60hp 4-stroke ELPT with three gauges, an
inland water safety kit, trailer and boat rego, battery and a bilge pump will set you back a total of $27,999. If you would like a few extras, the boat (as tested) will set you back a cool $34,899. If you’re after something like the Stessco 460 Breezaway powered by the Mercury 75hp 4-stroke ELPT outboard, you need to get into Penrith Marine and talk to either Gaye or Stuart about taking one for a test drive. Call them on (02) 4731 6250 to make sure that they have one in stock, as they go out as quick as they come in. Don’t forget to ask about the optional upsize to an 80hp motor.
FEATURES • 60L underfloor fuel tank • Lockable glovebox • Boarding ladder leading to a transom door • Two comfortable pedestal seats and a generous padded seat box with storage at the rear including padded seat back • Two side pockets • Bilge pump • Two Bollards • Non-feedback steering • Two transducer brackets • Navigation lights • Switch panel with 12v socket • Drained storage under floor • Dunbier braked trailer • Mercury 60hp 4-stroke ELPT EFI with three gauges Optional Extras • Bait board with two rod holders - factory built • Side colour panels • Upgraded seats • Bimini • Fusion stereo active • Plumbed livewell • Vessel View • 502 sounder with transducer • Mercury 75hp ELPT with three gauges * The build time on these hulls is approx. 4-5 weeks.
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The Dunbier trailer comes complete with centre rollers, skids, tie down locations and submersible lights. The transducer has been mounted before delivery and the intake hole for the livewell and kill tank has had a gauzed cover installed to stop large objects going into the hole.
At the helm you have plenty of legroom and extra dashboard space to install any other instruments that you may require. To the left of the steering wheel there is a fiveswitch electrical panel including a 24v socket.
At the rear of the boat the rig tested on the day had a self-draining bait board with two rod holders. On the left your will find a livewell and on the right-hand side there is an access door for getting in and out of the boat.
The braked Dunbier Sports 4.7m trailer with 13” wheels looked very shiny straight off the truck. While at Penrith Marine you should talk to the staff about how to look after your trailer.
The test boat coming off the trailer, ready for a day on the water.
For ease of access up front to the anchor well you have a full wrap-around windscreen with handy grab rails. The bow sprit stainless steel lock-in roller and bollard makes it easy to deploy and retrieve your anchor when needed.
Up front there are two T6 Commodore type swivel seats to make your comfort ride even more comfortable. Directly situated between the seat on the carpeted floor is your underfloor storage tank that can be plumbed and used as a kill tank for your latest catch.
On both sides of the boat there is more open storage for things like tackle boxes, life jackets, and spare tow ropes for skiing or float tubing.
On the passenger’s side you have a lockable glove box, a couple of drink holders and a sunken tray for a bit more storage away from the oncoming salt spray.
To make it easier to get in and out of the boat either on dry land or in the water you have a fold down aluminium ladder and lockable door. The pod also comes with non-slip material strips.
The rig tested on the day had the upgraded Mercury 75hp ELPT outboard – the lightest model available at 163kg, it also has a threestar emissions rating. The motor has been fitted with a 3-bladed stainless-steel Mercury Spitfire X7 13x17P PH prop.
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WHAT’S NEW BOATING HONDA V6 OUTBOARDS
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Honda Marine has just launched its redesigned and improved BF175, BF200, BF225 and BF250 V6 outboard motors. Targeting the heart of the boating market, the refreshed Honda ‘V6’ models mark the newest evolution in the company’s product line, integrating innovative design, a sleek new style, enhanced reliability, streamlined maintenance and an expanded number of rigging options for ease of use. Whether boaters are weekend cruisers or commercial (including government and law enforcement) users, these enhanced V6 motors deliver what every marine enthusiast wants— maximum time on the water. “With multiple rigging options and with Honda’s legendary durability and reliability as standard, these new Honda Marine engines will provide best power and performance from the initial blast to top end speed,” said Rod Day, Sales Manager at Honda Marine. www.honda.com.au
150 PRO XS FOURSTROKE
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Building on the success of the Mercury 115 Pro XS FourStroke, Mercury Marine has created its new 150 Pro XS FourStroke – an engine which sets a new standard in the 150hp high-output category. Mercury’s new 150 Pro XS more than lives up to the legendary Pro XS reputation for superior hole shot, top-end speed, and durability. This new FourStroke is an ideal fit for performance-oriented boating; for recreational, fishing and competition applications. “The new 150 Pro XS is based on one of Mercury’s most successful and widely adopted engine platforms – the Mercury 150hp,” said John Buelow, Mercury Marine vice president of category management. “Building on this solid foundation, we’ve engineered the new performance-tuned 150 Pro XS to be the quickest, lightest and most advanced high-output outboard in its class.” The new 150 Pro XS boasts fast acceleration, light weight, large displacement, high torque, improved fuel efficiency, smooth performance, corrosion protection, and much more. www.mercurymarine.com.au
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Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating market, have announced the release of Navionics+ Regions in seven coverage areas throughout Australia and New Zealand. At the affordable price of $165 AUS per region, Navionics+ Regions is a tremendous value that includes Nautical Chart, SonarChart 0.5 m HD bathymetry map and Community Edits. Daily chart updates and advanced features are included for one year. “For the vast majority of boaters and anglers, the coverage of one Navionics+ Region preloaded with Nautical Chart and SonarChart, allows them to take full advantage of the outstanding capabilities of Navionics+ at a more affordable price point,” said John McDonald, Sales Manager at Navionics Australia. Navionics charts are updated every day with official information, while SonarChart and Community Edits are continuously enhanced by regular contributions from fellow boaters. To keep their charts current, customers can download updates anywhere within the coverage area from the website. Price: SRP $165 www.navionics.com 106
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PRODUCT GUIDE
COMPACT YANMAR 4 3JH40 Yanmar Marine International has launched the latest addition to its family of new generation common rail (CR) diesel engines: the compact Yanmar 3JH40 inboard engine. The 3-cylinder 3JH40 has been developed by leading manufacturer Yanmar as the marine industry’s smallest CR inboard diesel engine. With an output of 40mhp, it will enable a whole new category of smaller leisure boat owners and commercial vessel operators to benefit for the first time from the efficiency and performance advantages associated with the most recent electronically-managed CR fuelinjection technology. Offering minimal fuel consumption and exceptionally low noise and emission levels, the new Yanmar 3JH40 propulsion engine surpasses EPA Tier 3 and EU RCD Tier 2 emission regulations, for virtually smoke and odour-free operation. The 4-stroke, water-cooled 3JH40 is an ideal solution for new builds and repowering applications, such as small motor boats or light duty commercial craft. Weighing 192kg and with 1.642L displacement, the engine can be operated by either standard mechanical cable controls or the Yanmar VC10 electronic control system. www.powerequipment.com.au
MERCURY V6 FOURSTROKES
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Mercury Marine is excited to introduce its allnew V6 FourStroke outboard family and the expansion of its SeaPro commercial line. Just unveiled at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show, the new engines include 175hp, 200hp and 225hp FourStroke outboards and a V6 200hp SeaPro commercial outboard. Precision engineered from skeg to cowl, all four outboards are built on Mercury’s new 3.4-litre V6 platform, which is designed to be powerful, light, compact and fuel-efficient. It employs a large displacement, naturally aspirated powerhead and proven mid-section and drive-system designs. “This new platform will position Mercury to advance product leadership in the 175-225hp outboard category, and deliver across the board on consumer needs,” said John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine President. “These new outboards address applications across recreational and commercial applications, strengthen our core product lineup by building off the success of our recent programs and delivering on the requirements of our global customers.” www.mercurymarine.com.au
RAYMARINE AXIOM UAV
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Raymarine have just announced a marine electronics first at the Miami International Boat Show in the United States this year, with the introduction of the UAV integration with Axiom/Axiom Pro MFDs! This leading-edge technology now brings a hands-free, aerial view to the water, ushering in a new era of UAV control and video possibilities for anglers and boaters doing a lot of on-water filming. Not only does it make capturing video footage of fish catches easier, it also increases Axiom’s inherent fish-finding power to include aerial scouting capabilities while you’re out on the water. Currently compatible with DJI Spark and Mavic UAV drones, features include single button launch/track/record functions, GPS link for various ‘follow’ modes, and real-time video streaming on the Axiom MFD, to make filming with a drone even easier! Axiom UAV integration will be available in the spring of 2018.
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