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Would you believe it if I said that Victoria has more than 100 estuaries spanning from South Australia to the New South Wales border? It’s true, and over 90% of them are fish rich, with

On any given day of the week there isn’t an estuary around the state that doesn’t have someone sitting back in their chair or perched upon a fishing platform flicking a lure or soaking a bait in hope of catching a bream. But it isn’t until you catch your first bream using a lure that you’ll become infatuated with the species.

A big oyster cruncher that decided a soft plastic was a tastier meal than the baitfish it was chasing in the shallows.

Vibe type lures draw fish in due to the commotion they make when being retrieved. the most popular species being the black bream. Anglers seeking bream are familiar with the most popular estuaries from the West Coast to the East Coast, the Hopkins River, Werribee River, Maribyrnong River, Yarra River, Patterson River and of course the entire Gippsland system. Still there are plenty of other smaller creeks and rivers all worth exploring right along the coastline. For their size, bream certainly are a lot of fun to catch and while they will seek out a soaked bait, they are also willing lure takers making them an avid sportfish for anglers looking to lock horns using light tackle.

STRUCTURE Bream are like that inquisitive little kid in school when you were young. One minute they are all nice and playful and within the blink of an eye, turn into a nasty little devil that you just can’t get within reach to teach a lesson.

They say that fish have a three second memory, but I think bream have somehow evolved and know every angler’s weakness. They also know every single piece of timber, rock, weed and boat hull in an estuary to bust you off on. Bream love structure and they certainly use this

For their size, bream are one tough competitor.

Catching bream is one thing, releasing them is more rewarding. to their advantage. Whether it’s a submerged log, jetty pylon, rock wall or boat hull, bream use these structures for somewhere to hide. Structure also provides bream with a food source, be that a cultivation of mussels or a school of baitfish also seeking shelter. Either way, if you want to catch bream, you must fish around structure. In saying that, there are exceptions to this rule, which tends to be more focused in the winter months or after heavy rain. During these periods, bream will move away from the structure and school up in the main bodies of water. This is particularly noticeable just before spawning (August-January)

when they congregate before making their way up the estuaries to spawn. LURE SELECTION Due to the nature of bream and their wary characteristics, you really do have to play their game and to do this it is imperative you find out what they want. Of course, there are always your typical ‘go-to’ lures, but if they don’t work at a certain time of the year, you need a backup. It pays to be versatile and carry a wide array of lures for any situation and if you are just starting out on the bream scene, it may take a while to build your collection. Bream can be targeted using a variety of lures and each is used depending

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Bream on where and how the fish are feeding. If you’re cruising along the flats of an estuary and see them feeding on the sand, then you’ll want to be flicking a shallow diving hardbody or surface lure. Then again, they might be grinding mussels off the pylons where a slow sinking soft plastic would be what they want. A typical bream tackle kit might consist of a half dozen surface lures, shallow cranks, deep cranks, deep minnows, various soft plastics and

some sinking stickbaits. TECHNIQUES Breaming is all about the technique and the stealth approach to be able to get within casting range without spooking the fish. In this instance, it pays to have an electric motor or be fishing in a kayak where the boat’s noise level is kept to an absolute minimum. If you’re land-based, then you’re in a better position, but in saying that, getting access to some locations can be extremely difficult. Once on the water, drifting and holding

roughed-up water as cover and hunt along a bank’s edge looking for food. Chunkier lures such as the Yakamito Side Shift 70 can displace water with the slighted movement, creating sound to excite the bream and urge them to attack. Should the bream be holding deep, you have

Bream are wary, so you really need the lure to sink with a natural presentation. This means with no resistance, meaning you need to fish light but stay in contact with the falling lure the entire time. Never take your eye off the braid while the lure is falling because if you miss seeing the ‘flick’ in the braid, you’ll be taken

When searching for bream, always keep a close eye on your sounder.

Bream are easily spooked with the slightest noise. Staying well away from the bank edge and making long casts will secure a fish to the lure.

position to cast at specific structures is paramount to entice a bream to the lure, but you want to be on point with your casting every time. Early morning and late evening is the perfect time to be flicking surface lures. When the morning is still and there is barely a ripple on the water surface, deploy a small surface walker or popper to the edge of the bank and twitch it back toward you. Even adding in a split-second pause can be enough to encourage them to strike. Surface luring is also productive in the afternoon, especially in open water on the edge of shallow banks. Bream can use the

After heavy rain, bream can and will congregate in the main body of rivers. Once you find them schooled up, vibing is a successful technique. two options: soft plastics or sinking stickbaits. Unfortunately, it’s dangerous flicking for bream in the snags with sinking lures, as the sharp barnacles, timber or rocks can sever leaders in seconds.

under a snag before you can blink. After making the cast, let the lure sink while watching the line. If you notice the line ‘tick’ or ‘flick’, strike and wind as fast as you can to rip To page 10

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The sun has gone and the hour of light we have each day is receding hard. Winter is on the way and we have to look for something that is going to keep the spark lit in our fishing hearts. In May, jumbo tuna is what keeps my spark alive. I’m talking southern bluefin over 100kg. There are a few other things that are worth having a go at in May, but many are consumed by bluefin fever. The cold weather has well and truly arrived, with the mercury in the thermometer really taking a plunge. The unusually warm weather we have been experiencing was always going to fall away

boat sizes and shapes. Let me precursor this statement by saying that you must watch and understand the weather and forecasts before attempting to go catch a tuna in a small boat. That being said, Fortescue Bay provides a safe launching spot in a southwesterly swell and breeze and is an awesome spot for the smaller boats to try their luck at a massive tuna. This fishing does not always have to belong to the big 7m+ twin-engine vessels. I do stress though, if you have a pocket game boat you must check, double check and re-check the forecast. When I am going to sea in a small boat I watch the weather like a hawk and make a plan around the forecast. There is no joy in fishing all day and having to punch home

you caught your tuna. You can say, “underneath the Tasman lighthouse,” which could be just about anywhere in a 100 acre area. Tasman Island and the gap between the mainland and the island itself are not to be taken lightly. In good sea condition it can be as friendly and welcoming a place as you will ever see. A big southerly swell and 15 knots of wind, on top of some tide and it is a vastly different story. On the Port Arthur side of the Island is the area known as the ‘Tumble Downs’ and then further south to the Monkeys. When you are passing the end of the island to the south, look up and you will see why they call it the Monkeys. These two areas are sensational fish holding spots and also

Robert Keeley with a solid, hard fighting cold water bluefin. and when it did, it came with a rude shock. We cannot let this phase us, and with the right clothing and technical gear we can get out and enjoy all Tasmania has to offer in comfort this month. TUNA TIME School-sized bluefin have been in good numbers and the occasional big fish has been boated. The old timers would always say that the jumbos wouldn’t be in until we’d had a couple of dumps of snow on Mt Wellington. Just after we have two good snowfalls on Hobart’s Mt Wellington is when the big tuna migrate in and around the bait that holds off Eaglehawk Neck. The big fish haunt the areas around Mewstone and Pedra in the far south for much of the year, some say all year round. It is in May that we see them steaming north with the cooler currents, looking for all the juicy bait that hangs off the coast around the Tasman Peninsular and Fortescue Bay. In regards to these two spots, it is worth mentioning that the access to these fish is the best it can be in the entire world, for a great many 44

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with sea and wind on the bow. Make a plan around the weather in smaller vessels and always get a weather check if you are about to lose phone signal. You will have no phone reception deep in Munro Bight and it is often beautiful in there, when everywhere else is raging around you at the Pillar and back up to the Lanterns. The corner you have to turn around the Lanterns and back into Fortescue Bay can be like a big washing machine in the wrong conditions. Tasman Island is a wild bit of water when the weather gets angry. It is a small table-top island, it is an oval shape with a surface area of 1.2 square kilometres. It lies very close to the southeastern coast of Tasmania. The island is surrounded by steep cliffs, and has a highest point of 300m. It is these cliffs and rock ledges that continue underwater and form the shapes that the bait love and then the tuna come to feed. The height above water and its southern most aspect made it a good location for a lighthouse. Now days it is a good reference point for letting people know where

get fairly nasty when the southwester comes up. This is also when the fish go mad and come on the chew big time. So, always keep your wits about you and have a look down the seaward side under the lighthouse before coming right through the gap. You will

Jonah Yick caught this quality bluefin from around Mewstone in Tasmania’s far south. be able to judge sea condition much better as you sneak around and have a look. There are always good numbers of fish on the edges of these lumpy areas in any case. The good news is that when the tuna come in during May, you can catch them pretty much wherever you like. Launch the boat at Pirates Bay and you can drop the lures in as you clear Waterfall Bay. Troll down towards the Thumbs on the northern side of the mouth of Fortescue Bay. You can troll over and around the opening to the bay at Fortescue and head out to Little Hippo. Should the weather be a little ordinary, you can then venture back to the landfall at the Lanterns. If the weather is okay you can get a few laps in around Little Hippo and the big Hippolyte Rock. The rock formations climbing out of the water also hold heaps of bait and you can troll in tight, but also get out off the pair of them looking for some tuna to bite. If you have not found any fish around the Hippos and off the Lanterns, head down into the sheltered waters of Munro Bight. This is a good time to have a coffee out of the thermos or to pull some pies out of the 12V pie warmer. The sea state is often

a lot calmer in here on the prevailing southerly weather. Do not be fooled into thinking this means there will be no tuna in here. The area called ‘Red Dirt’ holds fish and gives up more than its fair share of school-size and jumbo tuna. WATCH THE SURFACE Keep your eyes peeled for any surface disturbance, as fish will be slashing the surface feeding on bait. Also keep an eye in the sky to watch for birds feeding. Seeing a good bird feed is always exciting. If a feed is well in progress, you will have all birds involved and often dolphins and seals. Do not let this daunt you. A lot of people drive off on a feed because seals are on the scene. Seals and getting sealed is a gamble, but it is not a given. We have often pulled good fish out from under a big feed with plenty of seals about. My theory is it’s best to hook the tuna and worry about everything else from that point on. There’s no point worrying too much until the hook-up happens and then it is just part of the battle. I see a lot of people get a little excited and rig lures with 200lb and 300lb leader. That is going to spook a lot of tuna. They have big eyes and pick up on pretty much everything. If they are not in that suicidal feeding frenzy mood, a bit

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of leader flash or bubble trail from a big leader is enough to prevent a hook-up. Fish lighter leaders of good quality fluorocarbon to get the bite. RELAX Once you get the big bite and the reel screams off, this is the time to be calm and collected. The fish is hooked and if the hook falls out of it, there is not a great deal you could have done. Once the initial runs are out of the way and the gear is stowed, you can get down to business. Make sure the boat is always downwind and sea from the fish. You do not want to be on the weather side of the fish and continually being blown over your target. Let the weather and swell keep the line off the boat and away from all sharp edges. Keep the angler in whatever corner they are comfortable and work the fish over. Fighting a big fish is not a sprint event, it is a marathon and you are trying to use all the tools at your disposal to tire that fish. If you bring a fish to the boat full of energy that fish is going to cause you a lot of grief and probably win its freedom. Keep the bend in the rod and get short winds on the reel if bogged down. Always have pressure on the fish and you don’t have to get a metre or more of line back with every rod raise. Raise the rod to no more that 45° at the reel seat and wind with quick hands. You may only get half or a quarter wind, but the bend will still be in the rod. What that bend is doing – to use the running analogy – is putting a big hill in front of your fish. If you are in a marathon and have been running for 10km, you don’t want to then have to start running up Mt Wellington and that is what you are doing when you maintain a good rod bend and put pressure on the fish. NEARLY THERE Now that you have that giant fish circling at the corner of the boat, you don’t want to do anything silly. Anglers will be tired and frustrated they are still fighting the fish. The first time you gently grab the leader, the fish is more than likely going to bolt

Go Behind the Scenery and peel lots of line off the reel. This is heartbreaking to the angler and the tables are turned. The angler and crew must come together to start again. It is going to be a battle of determination and will power, as this may happen many times. Remain calm, work methodically and you will soon have a beaten fish at the side of the boat. Hit your gaffs shots, haul the fish in and you can start celebrating a job well done. Don’t be that crew that wastes this big beautiful creature. Take some time to post on social media postcapture care of these amazing fish. Bleed them and have some towels to wet and keep over the fish. If you have some ice packs to keep the fish cool, that is even better. They are fabulous eating and don’t let those that think they are cat food and berly shape your thinking. They just have no idea on how to care for the fish correctly and don’t have any interest in learning how to prepare them for the table.

bigger one to 20kg. If you’re planning to keep one of these fish for the table, make sure you bleed it ASAP and get it on ice for best results. Jonah and his crew also managed to head out wide to do a few drops, but all they got were a few shredded baits for their efforts. Around midday the northeaster began to pick up and with it, the bite. They had plenty of ooglies smashing the baits within seconds of dropping. When afternoon hit, so did the blue-eye. They are an amazing table fish, and this session saw some solid models over 10kg coming onboard. BLUEFIN DOWN SOUTH After studying the weather maps finding an one day marginal weather window forecast for the South Coast on Saturday, Jonah Yick and Robert Keeley decided it was go time. They made the mad dash down to Catamaran to prepare for an early start. As day broke, the conditions were sloppy and overcast and with small

big tuna with a two person crew much easier. BROADBILL CHAMPIONSHIP What another great event and it is only in its second year. Teams took to the water over three days to battle it out for the prizes and glory on offer. They had made plans and prepared in the weeks prior for whatever may be thrown at them. The weather report was not optimal for dropping for swords, but those crews that did their preparation and read the competition rules and categories were well rewarded. On day one the super keen teams hit the water knowing that they had the best window for deep dropping. The morning session saw all teams heading for the shelf and soaking baits as the competition kicked off. The weather held off in areas and stiffened in some on the grid maps. The skilled crews trolled lures when they had to and cleared them to drop baits when a window opened to them. This

Bluefin migrate here with the cold water, and there are some decent models about. north again chasing the better weather, but not as far as they did day one. Most crews made a couple of presentations down deep before the weather turned to match the forecast and had teams change plans once again. All teams were very skilled in stowing deep drop gear, with the building sea condition they had to swap out to trolling spreads. The wind really kicked again and put to rest any hopes of a morning broadbill hook-up.

Deep drops can result in some odd catches, like this frost fish. DEEP DROPS The weather in May, while getting noticeably colder, can still allow for some sensational days on the water if you have a good handle on the forecast. There are deep drop opportunities as well as trips to the far south of our great island. Jonah Yick recently got out and spent some time on the water. Jonah and the crew of Mustang Sally decided to shoot down to the Neck for the first proper broadbill sword trip of the season. When they came about they were met with a swag of jellybean albacore. They were southeast of the rock just on the inside of the shelf edge. The small 5” purple Eaglehawk Peckers accounted for majority of these fish. May will result in some great captures of the albacore, as they have been everywhere along the shelf and just inside. In amongst these smaller ones you can also find the odd

rain squalls passing through it wasn’t great for anglers, but some might say perfect tuna weather. They had heard reports that the prehistoric rocks were producing good fish numbers, so they headed far south. This proved true, and the fish were on the chew big time. Bluefin were practically jumping on their lures, and catches were ranging between 12-60kg. Most of these fish were tagged and released, with the exception of a few that did not survive the fight. The majority of the action was around Mewstone Rock and the Flat and Round Top islets. These areas hold bait and that in turn attracts the bluefin. The most productive lures were brown and emerald green Prowlers, however, the bigger models took the lumo Prowler. The purple Prowler accounted for some great-sized schoolies. This trip also made use of the 200lb J.E.M. Tackle wind-ons, which made controlling these

continued throughout the day. Leo Miller and his crew on Choonachasa used all their experience and ability to continue to drop baits deep and hold over them for most of the day in less that favourable deep drop conditions. Some teams headed inshore to chase tuna around the Hippo and Tasman Island. The crew on board Mighty Bilz found a decent bluefin on the shelf and Doug Clarke managed to land it on 8kg – it went 24.7kg, but unfortunately the leader length was too long. The teams that continued to work the shelf were looking for a big albacore on light line or a run of school-sized southern bluefin to tag. It was not to be and the pocket-size albacore being boated were too small to even tag (min 600mm). Day two and we had all teams on the water. The weather was better than forecast and once again most teams headed wide to soak broadbill baits. Fathom Odyssey went

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There were two crews who went as far north as the competition grid map would allow that were managing to deep drop comfortably. This was an excellent read of the weather forecast as they came under the protection of Maria Island. This showcases what competition fishing is all about: you prepare for whatever is thrown up and you apply yourself and your crew to the job at hand. The weather forecast was bad for deep dropping and these teams studied the weather apps and then applied this against the competition grid map. Tactics and a plan are crucial if you want to have any sort of chance at success. The crew on Infinity were one such team. They headed way north and after the weather really hampered their deep dropping they put lures in. They were running lures up the shelf when they encountered some good water and managed to boat a good size albacore and tag it, they also managed to land a kingfish. While watching the spread for weed, Bryce also saw a jumbo bluefin take a swipe at a lure with a full body breach, but failed to stay hooked-up. The team also had a mako in their spread. The afternoon saw a slight wind change from NW

to NE and this gave a small window to have a few drops out wide and Nautibouys took full advantage. They had a solid hook-up on one drop, hooking a possible broadbill at the Horseshoe with Mark Watson on the wand. After a 30 minute tussle it was reported on the radio that they had pulled the hook. Day three had the sun break with 13 boats on the water and the southerly buster had come in hard. Fathom Odyssey was first on the water with the intention of getting out wide for a look. Once they were clear of the Hippolytes it was obvious that the day was going to be all about tuna. The wind was just too strong from the south. That was okay, as overnight it had turned around 25 knots out of the southwest, and as anyone who fished the Peninsula before knows, that’s bluefin weather. The teams gathered at the normal haunts of Yellow Bluff, the Lanterns, the Hippo, the Dirt, the Pillar and Tasman Island. First to fire was the Lanterns, and the crews of RL Welding and Common Occurrence with reported 130-140kg fish breaching and teams having 100s of meters of line gone in seconds, but no fish landed. Infinity and Thirsty Work To page 46

This is a good month to get a team together and go chase some awesome bluefin. MAY 2019

WHAT’S NEW FISHING RAPALA MAX RAP WALK’N ROLL

The ‘do-all’ topwater bait, Max Rap Walk’N Roll spits, bobs, skitters, and slides across the surface in all conditions. The Walk’N Roll lure is weighted for maximum casting distance and ultimate stability in bad weather and rough conditions. Under a steady retrieve the Max Rap Walk’N Roll spits and rolls from side-to-side, and twitching and pausing creates a walking action. Cranking it in fast imitates a fleeing baitfish, while twitching it in place gives a head down bobbing motion. Fitted with VMC 7554 2X-Strong Ti coated inline treble hooks, the Walk’N Roll has a total length of 120mm, weighs 29g and is available in eight amazing high-quality finished colours that Rapala is world renowned for. Ask for them at your local tackle store today. www.rapala.com.au

MOLIX RT SHAD & SV CRAW

Italian lure company Molix has expanded its range of soft baits with the addition of the RT Shad and Molix SV Craw. The RT Shad’s profile shape and bulky paddle tail give it a realistic movement, and also provide great stability. It has a soft, high density construction, and is effective on both freshwater and saltwater species. The RT Shad is available in a range of fish-catching colours, and it has a special insert with a high concentration of glitter to maximise flash during the retrieve. There are two sizes, 11.4cm (4.5”), 9cm (3.5”). The Molix SV Craw’s has very realistic claws that have been engineered to catch water, resulting in an enticing flapping action. A perfect trailer, it’s loaded with Molix’s exclusive crawfish scent for added attraction. This sinking craw measures 6.9cm (2.75”). www.ejtodd.com.au

SHIMANO SLX XT

The new Shimano SLX XT has been released, and features the new SVS Infinity breaking system. This provides a much wider brake adjustment range than the 2018 SLX, so you have much greater control using the external dial to adjust the braking system with ease. This allows you to cast a wider range of lure styles and weights in varying fishing conditions. The aluminium Hagane body also helps to ensure that the reel is extremely rigid and durable, which is an upgrade on the composite body of the Casitas. Inside the XT’s Hagane Body, durable brass gearing delivers reliable cranking power and now 4+1 bearings to ensure the reel is smoother than before. Developed to replace the Casitas 150, the XT has a more versatile and compact size that is comparable to a 70 sized reel, however the XT offers the line capacity of a standard 150 size. A 48mm Throw Handle across three right hand model options, featuring gear ratios of 6.3:1, 7.2:1 (HG) and 8.2:1 (XG), and the max drag setting is now 4.5kg. Price: RRP $229.95 www.shimanofish.com.au 48

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BLACK MAGIC KLT 10/0 AND VALUE PACKS 4 Black Magic’s premium non-offset recurve hook, the KLT, has become so popular that they have expanded the range to include a 10/0 size as well as a value pack option for their 8/0 and new 10/0 size. The value packs offer a bulk buy price for KLT fans. The new 10/0 size will be ideal for a range of applications from live baiting through to skip baiting, deep sea fishing and targeting big fish with big baits. The KLT hook boasts some seriously good features including: light gauge/extreme strength; non-offset recurve; ‘Super Slip’ non-stick PTFE coating for advanced rust resistance and superb penetration; and IGFA legal and NZSFC approved for tournament use. These hooks are made in Japan with premium grade high carbon steel. For more information on Black Magic’s range of hooks visit the Black Magic Tackle website. You can also see the latest news and catch photos on their Facebook page and Instagram. www.blackmagictackle.com

OKUMA SLV FLY REELS

The Okuma SLV Series of fly reels are stylish, lightweight, quality and featurepacked, while still offering excellent value for money. Features include ALC: Alumilite diecast aluminium frame, precision machined stainless steel spool shaft and brass bushing drive system, one-way roller bearing with the ability to quickly and easily switch from right to left hand retrieve and a multi-disc cork and stainless steel drag system for smooth drag control. These reels have a Diecast Super Large arbor spool design for rapid line retrieval when dealing with fast running species, and have non-slip, positive grip rubberized handle knobs. Okuma SLV fly reels are available in five sizes to cover a range of applications, from trout in the fresh to pelagics offshore. Suggested retail prices are $119.90 (4/5 and 5/6), $129.90 (7/8 and 8/9) and $139.90 (10/11). For more information on the Okuma range visit the Okuma Australia website, or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook. com/okuma.australia for catch photos and competitions. www.okuma.com.au

ZEREK PYRA

Designed for shallow water applications, the Zerek Pyra has a unique action and is one of the latest additions to the Professional Craft stable of lures. Built with tough ABS plastics for durability, the 95mm Pyra is equipped with a weight transfer system to enable long and accurate casts. A tight roll gives this lure a seductive action that will prove irresistible to many species of fish. Available in 10 high quality colour finishes to suit varying conditions, the Pyra weighs 11.8g and will make a mark wherever a shallow water crankbait is needed to excite predators. For more information on this and other lures in the Zerek range, visit the Wilson Fishing website. You can also see all the latest news and catch photos on Facebook page (www. facebook.com/ZerekAustralia), Instagram (@ wilson_fishing) or YouTube (www.youtube. com/user/Wilsonfishing). www.wilsonfishing.com

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WILDFISH FLY SELECTION PACKS

The Wildfish fly selection packs from JM Gillies are sure-fire winners for those new to fly fishing, or for fly fishers who want to target new species or locations that they haven’t fished before. There are nine packs (10 Felty’s flies in each) in the range, and each pack is tailored to individual species and locations. However, there is plenty of overlap between them. For example, the Trout Streamer Pack would easily be at home in the kit of a bass fisher, while the Bass Pack contains flies that are just as at home in many tropical freshwater systems right across the north. And in the Billabong Pack, there are flies that would light up the eyes of a bass angler. All in all, it’s a very versatile selection that has been put together by Peter Morse. The newest additions in the Wildfish Fly Pack range are the Inshore Pack, Flats Pack and Barra Pack, and they are sure to please many fly fishers. www.jmgillies.com.au

Rhino-Rack’s Batwing Compact Awning is packed with all the same features of the original Batwing Awning but redesigned to fit small to medium vehicles. With 270° of shade and 6.4m² of coverage, the Batwing Compact is made from ultradurable, water and mould resistant lightweight material that has been tested in the most extreme environments. It has UPF 50+ sun protection. The Batwing Compact comes with integrated lightweight aluminium black powder-coated legs that simply unclip from the storage position and drop into place, making installation a breeze – even with only one person. The legs also feature moulded fittings to accommodate two pegs directly through the base, to offer further stability in gusty conditions. The whole bundle is stored in a heavy-duty UV-resistant bag with an integrated pocket for the pegs and rope. The kit includes 2 x multi-fit bracket + hardware, 10 x pegs, peg bag, 8 x guy ropes (4 with hooks), 2 x spare hinge knuckles. Price: SRP $769 www.rhinorack.com.au

NEW RAPALA KNIFE 8 AND SCISSORS

QUANTUM SMOKE S3

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Two of the latest releases from Rapala are the RCD 5” Folding Knife and the RCD Retractable Line Scissors. The RCD 5” folding knife conveniently folds in half to safely secure and protect the handground stainless steel blade when not in use. The easy release lock-back design fixes the blades safely in place when being used, while the non slip soft grip handle with built in safety guard provides maximum blade control. 16cm in length when unfolded with a Blade size of 12.5cm. Safety takes priority when it comes to the Rapala RCD Retractable Line Scissors. Two super-sharp stainless steel blades retract into the surrounding casing when the triggers are released, exposing the blades only when in use. A built-in carabiner allows you to keep these scissors close by at all times. The RCD 5” Folding Knife and RCD Retractable Line Scissors are available now at all good tackle stores. www.rapala.com.au

SHIMANO GRAPPLER 19

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The new Shimano Grappler 2019 series are the next generation offshore JDM rods, equipped to battle with the largest offshore predators. This upgraded series now features both Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank technology to enhance power, strength and durability. With 19 dedicated Type J (Jigging) and Type C (Casting) models that are PE rated from PE 2.5 to PE 8, there is a wide range of options to suit Australian anglers. The patented high-strength Spiral X enhances torsional and compression rigidity under load without adding extra weight to the blank, providing instant power transmission for precise casting and control over fish. The Hi-Power technology enhances the torsional resistance even further, and creates the optimum balance between light weight, strength and control. These rods also feature Fuji reel seats and Fuji K Guides with SiC tips, and specially tapered grip designs. Whether it be heavy kingfish jigging or topwater GT casting, the rods have been tested in the harshest of offshore environments around the world, resulting in a line-up that is capable of grappling with the strongest of ocean predators. Price: SRP $429.95-$499.95 www.shimanofish.com.au

Barra, bass, and cod anglers will salivate at the sight of the new Quantum Smoke S3 Baitcaster reel. The Smoke S3 packs a larger 35.5mm spool into a compact aluminium X-Frame to provide a large line capacity, longer casts, and greater line pick-up with every crank of the power handle. To complement the larger spool, an advanced and lightweight ACS 4.0TM cast control system has been engineered to minimise the amount of energy it takes to get the spool spinning during a cast. This remarkable system also features additional control brakes that disengage at around 5,000 RPMs to maximise casting distance. The Quantum Smoke S3 Baitcaster includes 10 PT Bearings (10+1) and a Zero Friction Design for incredible smoothness. The reel is coated with Saltguard Protection for added durability in the most testing environments and also includes the remarkable Quantum CSC Ceramic-Carbon Drag System with a huge 25lbs of drag pressure. www.quantumfishing.com.au

The Daiwa Duckfin Live Shad, Hybrid Swimbait, and LiveTrout Swimbait have you covered for this year’s swimbait season. The Duckfin Live Shad features a 3D designed, ultra realistic baitfish profile and swimming action, and is available in two sizes, 15cm and 20cm. This soft plastic shad is suited to slow and fast retrieves and presentations, and can be rigged in a host of different ways, including weedless for barra and as a trailer for large spinnerbaits/chatterbaits when targeting Murray cod. The Hybrid Swimbait delivers the best of both worlds and combines diving lure design with soft plastic technologies. Rigged and ready to fish, the Hybrid Swimbait features a solid head, bib and heavy wire internal construction in the head, 5X strong trebles and a quick release stinger hook. It’s available in two sizes, 18cm and 25cm. For those looking for the ultimate imitation, the Live Trout has few peers. Using 3D printing and design to achieve the perfect trout imitation, the Live Trout features a solid silicone body, 3D eyes, pectoral and anal fins for added realism and stability, internal wire construction, quick release stinger hook, and 5X hooks. It’s available in two sizes, 18cm and 25cm. www.daiwafishing.com.au

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING SAMAKI RIBCAGE

ZMAN TRD 13 SPINZ

Samaki has designed you the ultimate weapon when it comes to jigging up a storm. The new Samaki Ribcage flutters, darts and spirals, with an action that is enhanced by the ribcage design on the rear side.The deconstructed ribs aid in the portrayal of an injured baitfish, erupting with bubbles as it drops. With eight fish-catching colours and seven different weights ranging from 20g to 200g, the Ribcage offers the highest UV properties, enticing the most elusive fish to attack. This centre balanced jig comes pre-rigged with premium assist hooks and Japanese Kevlar. It’s ideal for targeting kingfish, amberjack, samsonfish, tuna, coral trout and all other reef species. For more information and stockists visit the Samaki website, or to see the latest releases and catch photos you can like them on Facebook and Instagram. Price: from SRP $7.95 www.samaki.com.au

BONE BLACK RIVER XH RODS

Over 50 years old and still going strong, the Spinfisher VI is built to take on any fish, anywhere! The new PENN Spinfisher VI features IPX5 sealing, so whether it gets hit with a wave, or you let it ride in the spray all the way home, you don’t have to worry about saltwater getting into the gearbox or drag system. The HT-100 drag washers are housed in a fully sealed spool to give the stopping power needed for big saltwater fish. A full metal body and sideplate keep the CNC Gear System in precise alignment under heavy loads. Durability, smoothness, and Precision is what CNCGear technology delivers. By using state-of-the-art software and CNC machinery brass drive, pinion and oscillation gears are cut to exact tolerances. The new PENN Spinfisher VI reels are available in standard, Live Liner and Long Cast models. Price: RRP from $199.99 www.pennfishing.com.au 50

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Combining cutting-edge blank design with great value, the TD Hyper and TD Sol series from Daiwa set a standard in performance. The new TD Sol and TD Hyper feature HVF Nanoplus blanks for heightened sensitivity and lightness, while Daiwa’s X45 blank technology eliminates blank twist and distortion to increase rod strength, function, and sensitivity. The combination of Fuji guide technology with Daiwa’s RR (reduced resistance) guide design system sees the TD Sol and TD Hyper series leading the way in their class when it comes to casting efficiency and performance. The 762ULFS joins the Sol family, and is tailor-made for the finesse angler looking to make longcast presentations, while the Hyper family welcomes three new models with the 661LFS, 742ULFS, and 763LXS, adding great diversity and finesse options to the range. To see the complete TD Sol and TD Hyper range, with a full list of specs, visit the Daiwa website. www.daiwafishing.com.au

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Add flash and vibration to your soft plastic presentation in seconds with ZMan TRD SpinZ! TRD SpinZ feature a stainless steel centring wire that makes it quick and easy to insert them into your ZMan ElaZtech plastic, or other soft bait. Once inserted they are secured in place by a moulded plastic, dual prong keeper, that locks into the ElaZtech material. Available in silver and gold colours in both Colorado and willow blades, TRD SpinZ have a multitude of applications, from pimping surface frogs, to switching on snapper when fishing jerk shads, or adding flash and vibration to the belly of your paddle tail swimbaits. ZMan TRD SpinZ are available in silver or gold colour, in both willow and Colorado blades, with three per pack. Price: SRP $15.95 www.z-man.com.au

DAIWA TD 14 SOL/HYPER RODS

Bone Rods has released two 7’ extra heavy rods in the Black River range. The two rods comprise of a spin and baitcast rod with the same specs to give anglers the choice of using their preferred fishing style. Each rod combines the power and the finesse needed to tangle with complex situations and dynamic, fast-paced fishing. The length ensure ease of use in tight areas where casting accuracy is a must. Couple this with a soft tip that allows anglers to downsize their lures to match-the-hatch for finicky fish and the new Black River rods look like very impressive sticks. From deep cranking in rock pools to throwing swimbaits into timber and weed, the new Black River rods excel at reaching out and touching the beasts hiding in their element. The two models are the 368BRC701XH (7’, Medium Fast Extra Heavy Baitcast, 15-30lb, 8-50g) and the 368BRS701XH (7’ Medium Fast Extra Heavy Spin, 15-30lb, 8-50g). www.wilsonfishing.com

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The new Black Magic BMax 50s are an expansion to the popular BMax range, with subtle but important differences. These bibbed lures sink slowly and typically dive down to around 1m when being retrieved. They are 50mm in length and weigh 4.0g – an ideal size and weight for casting and spinning into Australian rivers and estuaries, but they’re also great for being slowly trolled. MBax lures come rigged with strong, sharp treble hooks – one on the belly and one on the tail, and are available in a range of eight attractive colours. The BMax range of lures sit at a great price point, and are available at your local Black Magic stockist. To find out more, visit the Black Magic Tackle website. You can also find more information, news and catch photos on their Facebook page (www.facebook. com/blackmagictackle) or check them out on Instagram (@blackmagictackle) or YouTube. www.blackmagictackle.com

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Learning about leaders Last month we talked about hook choice and how it’s one of the little things that often gets over looked by anglers but greatly increases your chance of success. This time I want to go into another critical but often over looked element, and that’s selecting what leader you should be using. Depending on what species you are targeting, what size they are and where you’re fishing as well as leader length should all greatly impact your leader choice, in regards to size and material. The two types of leader material to choose from are

Fluorocarbon sinks faster and also absorbs light, making it virtually invisible in the water. The attributes for each type of leader will benefit certain types of fishing but are not so great for others, so it’s important to choose the right one. FLUOROCARBON The greater abrasion resistance fluorocarbon often makes it a great choice for any kind of fishing where you’re likely to encounter structure. It’s ideal for fishing for bream off break walls, for drummer near oyster racks, and for groper off the rocks, but also for locking up on big kings or snapper heading for nasty terrain.

in the estuary, to tailor on the beaches, through to marlin. My favourite choice of fluorocarbon to use is the black magic Tough FL. This stuff is available from 4lb through to 120lb and is quite stiff, even by fluorocarbon standards. This stiffness gives it a decent abrasive resistance. Many standard knots that work with mono don’t work great in fluorocarbon. For braid to leader connection knots in heaver fluorocarbon, Albright and uni knots become quite bulky and it is difficult to get the knot tight. A slim beauty knot is a better alternative, or even better is the PR or FG knot. When tying the PR and FG in

Leader choice will play a big role in your fishing success. lure easier to work and it will swim better too. Knots like the PR and FG are better with mono, and mono also behaves better when casting longer heavier leaders through rod guides. Black Magic Tackle has two ranges of mono leaders, tough and supple, so they cover all bases. They also make a pink coloured version, which although relatively new is proving to be a real hit. Pink is considered to be the first colour to disappear in water, especially in low light or murky water situations. I noticed a difference when

using pink leader for the first time against the clear while live baiting for mulloway in deep estuary holes. The pink noticeably out-fished the clear on several occasions, and for this type of fishing this is all I use now. Another handy leader device Black Magic do to make life easier is a leader dispenser that holds and organizes five spools of line. This keeps everything in order with only a small tag end of each line poking through that can be pulled out and cut to the desired length when required.

Learning the FG knot will greatly increase your success. Not only is it far stronger, but it is about a third of the size of your typical Albright knot (above) making it perfect for casting longer leaders through rod guides. mono and fluorocarbon. Mono is supple and soft with more stretch, while fluorocarbon is a stiffer material giving it greater abrasion resistance.

It’s also perfect for those fish with raspy mouths that can wear through softer leaders of the same poundage during long fights. This can be anything from big flathead

fluorocarbon, you’ll need to take extra care to make sure the knot is tight as it’s much harder for the braid to bite into the tougher material. When it comes to terminal

There is nothing worse than tangled leaders. It pays to have all your leaders ready to go, as you never know which one is going to produce the fish.

connection knots, try doing a few less turns then you would normally do for mono especially in sizes above 60lb. A simple blood knot with out being locked like you would with mono will tie heavier fluorocarbon nicely and never slip. MONO LEADERS While on paper fluorocarbon has many advantages over mono, there is still plenty of fishing where mono is the preferred choice. The suppleness of a mono leader will make lures swim more naturally, especially in heavier sizes where the stiffness of fluorocarbon becomes more evident. It’s also the better option when running more than a rod length of leader, which is often the case for finesse style fishing situations, like targeting spooky trout in a lake system or bream over the flats with ultra light leaders. Mono leaders are also best for surface luring, whether you’re targeting bream, whiting, bass or stickbaiting for tuna. Mono leaders have a slower sink rate than fluorocarbon, which makes the

Black Magic leader storage systems are the best way to keep your leaders in order and ready to go at all times. MAY 2019

Cooking

Tuna tartare with avocado and lavosh crispbread SYDNEY

Andrew Humphries

If you want to try a refreshing new way to eat tuna, this recipe is for you. It blends the fresh flavours of lime, shallots and coriander into an irresistable combination. To start with, zest and juice the lime, while keeping aside the zest for later. Finely chop the shallot and place it in the pot along with sugar and

lime juice, then cook for 2-3 minutes until shallot turns pink. Place aside and let cool. Finely chop the coriander and place aside with the lime zest. Blitz the avocado in a food processor with a squeeze of lime juice and salt, then set aside to serve. Dice tuna into 1cm pieces and place in a bowl. Toss and coat with the oil, and then add in ½ the lime zest and half the coriander. Mix through then add

Finely diced shallot, sugar and lime. Remember to zest the lime before juicing

in ½ the cooled shallot mix. Add the kecap manis and the siracha and stir through. If you don’t like too much spice, add less sriracha. Season with a touch of salt; serve with the avocado puree and some crispbread or crackers on the side. Adding fresh lime juice to the tuna will cook the tuna and change the texture and colour of the flesh, which is why the lime juice is cooked with shallot and sugar.

INGREDIENTS 200g sashimi grade tuna ½ bunch coriander 1 lime zested and juiced 1 tbsp castor sugar 1eshallot finely chopped 2 tbsp kecap manis 2 tbsp sriracha chilli sauce. 2 tbsp grape seed oil or vegetable oil 1 avocado

The shallot, sugar and lime juice in the pan on the stove.

½ bunch coriander washed and ready to be chopped.

Lime zest, coriander and the shallot mix ready to be added to the tuna.

The 1cm tuna pieces ready to be added to the mix.

The tuna tartare with everything mixed in and ready to plate.

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The ready to use shallot, lime and sugar mix.

Here you can see the tuna’s nice deep red colour. The fresher you can get, the better.

The tuna tartare with avocado and lavosh crispbread. The avocado balances the spice from the sriracha and is a nice combination.

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It’s time to get jiggy with your fly fishing! CANBERRA

Richard Barnsley

Pomohaka River, New Zealand 2008. It had been a hard slog working our way up the turquoise-coloured river since daybreak. Most of the wading was in deep, fast-flowing water, and it was getting tiring. Danny had taken a couple of sizeable rainbows, Andy had dropped one and I managed to spook a couple. While the boys took turns spotting, I clambered out of the river and forced my way through a thick beech covered bluff. When I finally dropped back down onto the river, I found myself overlooking a deep pool with a dozen hefty sea-run brown trout finning the sandy bottom. Over the next half an hour I tried everything to get a fly deep enough to draw a fish, but the flow and excessive depth made it virtually impossible. In desperation I scoured my fly

Jigs are extremely effective for chasing trout holding in deeper pocket water. flathead circles on the NSW Mid Coast. The rubber tails were a simple modification to traditional bucktail jigs that had been widely popular across North America. Australian estuary anglers

These tiny plastic bubbles don’t need floatant and will hold the jig just clear of the bottom. Tie a 60cm length of 15lb mono, such as Maxima, from the end of your fly line to the strike indicator, then tie a 120-180cm length of 8lb fluorocarbon around the Maxima so that it butts up against the indicator and attach your jig to the free end. This creates a swivelling, right angle connection that causes the indicator to react with even slight taps on the fly. It’s a classic rig for steelhead and salmon and just as deadly on deep water trout down under. You can lengthen these sections, depending on the depth of the run you are targeting. However, in excessively deep water I avoid the

faster reaction time, which is critical to overcome the limits of a strike transmitting from the deep holding fish all the way to the surface. Around lake margins, jig patterns are equally effective wherever dropoffs such as stream inflows occur. Similarly, down on the coast there is nothing better suited for flathead or rack bream than a simple white buck tail jig. In the salt, I often fish a run-out tide and let the jig puff sand along the bottom in time with the current. Use the tip of your fly line as an indicator, as coast species, even picky bream, generally register a strong hit. Like with the entire pursuit of fly fishing, you can make your jigs as simple

foul on vegetation. Thirdly, the upturned eye and weight tends to increase the fly’s action. Frontmounted weights cause the pattern to dip and rise on the retrieve. Centre-mounted

Port Macquarie’s Bill Hoadley working a prime late season trout run with jig patterns.

A basic Bugger style pattern with rubber legs will draw bottom-hugging trout in most instances. boxes for extra split shot and discovered in a rear zippered compartment a battle scarred Clouser Minnow with lead dumbbell eyes. Finally, a loopy cast rolled the fly well above the pod and I watched the imitation spiral down into the clear depths. On first pass the school split and allowed the fly to drift through. On the second cast I animated the offering and to my relief, a fish rolled away from the pod and hammered the white fly. Jig style flies are now a constant accompaniment in all my fly boxes. Like any pattern, I carry a variety of sizes (and weights) but more and more I find myself tying one on whether at the stream or down in the salt. The first time I ever saw a jig rig was many moons ago when Mister Twisters started appearing in the 64

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adopted them quickly and the rest is history. Essentially, jig patterns offer three distinct advantages. Firstly, they are designed to sink quickly. Admittedly bead head or lead-weighted patterns are designed to get down in the water column as well, but jigs tend to be weighted much heavier. This is especially advantageous in fast water, where runs are often short. The development of Czechstyle nymphing, particularly in competition fly fishing, saw huge advancements in how to fish short and deep. Secondly, jig patterns are typically tied on ‘jig’ style hooks with upturned eyes. This means the hook point essentially rides up and reduces snagging on the bed of the stream. Also, when stripping across weed beds you are less likely to

weights (usually lead wire, but sometimes a small split shot) cause the fly to track straight but at depth. Rear-mounted weights can enhance an erratic drift and with some smaller nymph jigs they will drift ‘head up’ just like the natural. Most traditional nymph and baitfish fly patterns are now regularly tied on jig style hooks. As I mentioned, weights can be added as simply as clamping a split shot onto the shank, or you can purchase pre-moulded offerings. The soft plastic explosion really fired hook manufacturers up and there are a wealth of hook styles and weights to experiment with. One of the most used patterns for trout in lakes and streams is a rubber legged Bugger style pattern. For fast pocket water fishing during the spawn run, I paint the

jigheads hot orange and tie the rough pattern aft. Rattled across the stones these are deadly on the late season fish and it can get down quickly. A weighted fly is much easier to cast than droppers with split shot. I prefer the single fly for this type of fishing, as I maintain direct contact with the fly and don’t worry about the bottom. In moderate depth and fast water I will use a Thingamabobber.

indicator, as I find longer lengths of terminal tackle make the leader unbalanced and difficult to cast. In these situations use the thinnest diameter mono to cut quickly through the water column. Use the tip of your fly line as an indicator and strike at every pause. When fishing any fly deep in the water column, use a strip strike rather than raising the rod tip. This results in a much

or intricate as you want. Successful patterns can be no more than a clump of buck tail lashed to a jig hook. Given the deep, snaggy and often unfriendly water I throw them in, I generally don’t waste time tying as I would with a tiny, delicate dry fly. Get some fly jigs and start throwing them at your favourite fish! I’ll bet you end up with a smile as big as the bend in your rod!

A simple white bucktail jig is terrific for coastal flats. You can add a bit of sparkle flash to doll them up.

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Lure Show moves to Beenleigh Showgrounds The popular Lure Show (as Garry Fitzgerald’s Australian Lure, Fly and Outdoor Expo is affectionately known) isn’t a stranger to moving location. From its birthplace in Fernvale in the Brisbane River Valley, it first migrated downstream to Ipswich

after a couple of years of seam-bursting crowds. From there, Ipswich seemed to be a great fit for the show, which attracts around 2000 keen anglers and lure collectors each year. The trouble is, a multimillion dollar renovation was granted to the Ipswich venue, and the show needed

to move again. There are a few things that the show needs to work. First of all, camping for exhibitors is a highlight for the tight-knit community of creators. Free parking ticks the boxes for attendees who want to maximise their spend at the show, and a fair gate price (around half the cost of a national boat show ticket) of $10 keeps the gig accessible to nearly everyone – especially kids, who are free. After several months of searching, the show landed midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It will be held at the Beenleigh Showgrounds on 1-2 June 2019. The good news is

You can be guaranteed that there’ll be some deals flying around that space for the show duration. Want to bring in your old Australian timber lures and have them valued? No problems – there will be people there who can let you know exactly how much that old gem you have in your tackle box is really worth.

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The Beenleigh arena is a little different from Ipswich; there’s less indoor space, but better outdoor space. As of the time of printing, all of the indoor stands were sold and

the outdoor sites were filling up fast. Being a little more open than Ipswich, there’s now room for a fly casting demonstration and trial area, some outdoor carving and sanding demos, and even room for some boats at the Social Media Hub and Presenter area. One of the highlights of the show is the extensive collector displays and collector trading area. This year, that’s the whole of the upstairs mezzanine floor.

to all exhibitors so that they can show you how their creations swim, it adds that extra dimension to your purchase. I mean, how many times do you get to see how the lure behaves in real life before you part with your hardearned cash? Just quietly, getting instruction from the person who created it is probably worth as much as the lure. There’s nobody who knows how a lure behaves better than the person who made it.

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Want to catch up with some of the guys and girls that you usually only get to see on social media? The Social Media Hub will again feature presenters like Rod Harrison, John Costello, Jake Newmarch, Liam Fitzpatrick and Steve Morgan. You can take this opportunity to ask questions, get a selfie and hit them up about all things fishing.

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Beenleigh Markets will be in full swing, so parking will be limited to the street. But there’s still plenty of it. If you’re getting there via public transport, then the Beenleigh train station is an 11-minute walk away.

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entry ticket for collectors and visitors who wanted to spend up big in a less crowded environment. The 100 tickets sold out pretty quickly. There’s a version of the early-entry ticket on offer again this year – $25 to get you in an hour early. These tickets are only available online and are limited in quantity. For these tickets and all of your online ticket sales, visit www.lureshow. com.au with your credit card. Print out the tickets

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How you look out fishing is just as important as what is on the end of your line. Million Stars (stand 20) are a Sunshine Coast based business who have great range of hooded fishing shirts for adults and kids, face wraps and gloves, as well as fully customised fishing shirts. They can design and supply a shirt that is perfect for your fishing club, competition or annual mates’ fishing trip away. Their shirts are SPF 50 rated, and they have what is probably the largest size range in Australia – from kids 00 all the way through to adults 12XL.

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Marleigh and Kip at Fish King (stand 37) are a fishing mad family business based on the Fraser Coast. They have turned the amazing experiences they had, and lessons learnt while travelling around Australia for a year into creating their ultimate fishing and sun protective shirt. Specially designed high zip collars, large zippered pockets and built-in thumb holes for maximum hand protection are just some of the features built into the Fish King range. They will also have their brand new women’s brand – MALi Designs – on display at the Expo. Available for adults and kids, be sure to check them out at the show.

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For that unique gift for the angler in your life, be sure to check out the OG Reelbots range which will be available on the Lively Lure stand (50). Using reels and reel components, these quirky handmade sculptures each have a personality of their own, and will be a definite talking piece sitting in anyone’s pool room or office desk.

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Jollip Lures

According to Jim at Jungle Lures (stand 15), for him there are only two types of fish: barra and by-catch… unless it’s jungle perch (his other passion). His struggle to access quality barra lures led him to create Jungle Lures. After much time spent in research and development, and twice as much time out testing, Jim is proud to bring his range of handcrafted wooden lures to the Expo. They have been very successful on a range of freshwater species, as well as his beloved barra. Stop by the stand and be sure to check out the Jungle Water Snake. There will be some great deals going on these lures to celebrate the Expo’s move to the Beenleigh Showgrounds.

Jollip Lures (stand 48) is a family owned and operated business based in NSW’s Northern Rivers. Joey has over 20 years’ fishing experience and has put everything he’s learnt into crafting his lures. The Jollip hand crafted timber lure range has been proven to catch most fresh and saltwater species. Be sure to check them out at the Expo, where they will be releasing six new models to their range.

Muggos Lures (stand 17) are back for their third Lure Expo. Paul brings with him 13 different models of tried and proven lures. In 2019 Muggos are proud to be launching three new models, including the PeeWee, a small diving lure for bass and golden perch, the Midnight Menace and The Marshall. Check them out for some very successful and wellpriced handmade lures.

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Ninja Lures

One of the very few female-run lure companies in Australia, Ninja Lures (stand 40) have been around since 2013. The Ninja crew have a range to suit nearly every angler’s needs, from cod to barra to collectables. At this year’s Expo you’ll have to be quick to score yourself one of their limited Ninja Turtle Sets, and while you’re there you can also check out the new release Kermit sub surface lure and Prawn lure. They will also have aluminium lure bibs and DIY lure kits for those inspired to give it a go themselves.

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Grumpy Lures

Cod anglers rejoice! Chris Anderson is bringing Grumpy Lures (stand 16) to the Expo. Alongside his more traditional lures, Anderson will also have some of the more unusual designs he has become well known for. He has developed an extensive timber and hand-moulded range of lures which can be used to fish both fresh and salt water. Each style of lure has been thoroughly tested by experienced anglers to ensure a premium product. Chris’ motto is: ‘Lures should be fished – not collecting dust on a shelf!’

Stop by Hillies Spinners and Lures (stand 24) to stock up on quality spinners and other lures in a range of styles and colours. Neil uses top quality components from the US, including Eagle Claw Hooks. Custom lures and trade enquiries are welcome. For something different, you’ll also find a range of sun catchers, key fobs and Hillies inspired jewellery on display – something for everyone.

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For more than 30 years Lively Lures (stand 50) have been one of Australia’s leading hard-bodied fishing lure manufacturers. At this year’s Lure Expo they will be bringing with them their best-selling flathead lure, super effective surface lures, top rated mackerel lures and their award-winning GT lure.

Bringing his full range to the Expo this year is Don Lobwein – the man behind Lobby Lures (stand 27). Don started his lure making career in the early 1990s with his son David when they worked out they were losing too many lures at Glenlyon Dam and needed to replace them all! The lure making bug well and truly bit upon Don’s retirement in 2005, and he has dedicated a lot of time to perfecting their design. All Lobby Lures are hand carved from aged white beech and red cedar. Bass, yellowbelly and cod are all prime targets for Lobby Lures. 2019 LURE EXPO MAY 2019

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One of the many Lure Expo success stories, Crossfire Lures (stand 36) began when Simon had a goal of developing a surface lure to target flathead. He took himself along to the Lure Expo and found a lure maker willing to help him with his vision, and a few months later Crossfire was born. Since the first 110mm lure was developed, the range has expanded and has become a series that is fast gaining a reputation as a big fish taker and a favourite amongst keen anglers.

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Balista Lures (stand 76) are an Australian owned lure company most known for their LED technology, which features in every lure in the range. Since developing this technology in 2008, the team at Balista have spent thousands of hours refining their product range, constantly looking to create innovative new designs that would be highly effective even without the LED technology. Visit

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Kneller Lures

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Lure Expo Hall of Fame inductee Paul Kneller has been making lures since 1992. Kneller Lures (stand 41) has become well known for producing small runs of often highly detailed timber lures. This means they are able to do something different with every batch and rarely make the same lure twice. They make everything except for hooks and split rings in house, which gives Paul the flexibility to work on anything from a tiny 45mm bream surface lure one week to a 250mm cod wakebait the next. Kneller lures are built to be fished hard.

Trickys Lures (stand 30) are based on the Fraser Coast. Mick has been making his own wooden hardbody lures for decades and over the last couple of years has been experimenting with soft plastics. They’ll be bringing their selection of handmade soft plastic lures, hand painted hardbodies, powder coated coloured jigheads and a range of fishing gear to this year’s Expo. The crew from Basslyfe will joining Trickys Lures on their stand. Basslyfe was created by bass fishermen who live the #basslyfe. They care strongly about our waterways and the homes of our native fish. They offer tips and techniques for targeting specific freshwater species, stories to inspire your next fishing adventure and information on all the gear to help you get out there. Be sure to stop by for a chat about all things fishing!

Whiptail Lures

The team from Whiptail Lures (stand 46) have been busy getting their range of handcrafted timber and moulded lures ready for the Expo. Their lures are suitable for a wide range of salt and freshwater species. They’re looking forward to debuting their new JB95, which is available in a wide range of colours for both salt and fresh.

AC Lures

Brisbane’s HM Lures (stand 51) specialise in handmade and custom painted lures. Their motto is “if you can dream it -we can make it”. They will have a range of their stock lures and products on display at the Expo but are more than happy to chat with you about your custom requirements, which they can make to order.

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Balista Lures

the team at the Expo and find out how matching the right Balista lure for the situation can generate strikes when nothing else is working.

Lobby Lures

Anthony Curtis started making handcrafted lures in 1993. AC Lures (stand 45) timber lures were pioneering in design, with a unique shape that allowed the lure to fly straight through the air, giving precise casts without sacrificing the action of the lure in the water. With the exception of the Minnows and the 40 and 60mm Invaders, AC lures are constructed from injected plastic, which enhances durability, and all ranges use the highest quality fittings, laser-cut Lexan bibs and VMC hooks. AC offer 10 lure designs from 40-150mm, and depth ranges from 3-40ft+ to cater for the popular angling species such as Murray cod, golden perch, trout, redfin, bass, bream, flathead and barramundi.

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Frequent Flash

Bommie Knocka (stand 21) offer premium handcrafted timber poppers that are genuinely built for giants. These lures feature Australian red cedar timber, single piece stainless steel wiring harnesses and many, many coats of rock hard epoxy to both seal and finish the lure. Their on-water performance is characterised by a huge forward spray pattern, straight tracking and the ability to carry very large trebles. This will be Bommie Knocka’s first appearance at the Expo, and they will be showcasing a limited number of custom poppers in sizes from 80-160g. Bommie

Illusion Lures

Bommie Knocka

Illusion Lures (stand 59) are based in Cooktown in Far North Queensland. Wal has been making lures for over 30 years, perfecting his handcrafted timber lures for a wide range of applications. All his designs are the result of years of rigorous field testing and are all built to catch fish. He uses plantation grown and recycled Australian timbers, and every lure has a full through wire construction. Illusion Lures will be unveiling some new designs at this year’s Expo.

Barambah Lures (stand 60) will be showcasing a limited number of handmade timber lures, including the Manic Budgies, Barambah Dragons and Divers. In 2019, Matt has expanded his range of production lures significantly. There are seven new models due to land in July and samples will be available for the public to see for the first time at the Expo. You’ll also be able to watch Matt at work as he will be doing wood carving demos on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, focusing on Dremel tools and intricate lure carving techniques.

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Teaming up this year are Zoomy Lures and Mencho Lures (stand 31). This father/son duo will have their wide lure range on display, covering everything for fresh and saltwater fishing, from the creeks all the way out to the bluewater.

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For super realistic designs, visit Frequent Flash (stand 39). They are a small family run business specialising in Japanese style realistic presentations.

Terry Baker at Farm Creek Lures (stand 26) has been making lures for approximately 10 years. His handcrafted timber lures are specifically designed for freshwater fishing. Each lure is made from locally sourced Australian timber (favouring red cedar) and every lure is individually tested. Terry makes his own aluminium bibs for larger lures. Check out the new designs at the show.

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Southern Cross Lures

If you’re curious about the lure design process and what is involved in production, a visit to Southern Cross Lures (stand 57) needs to be on your list. The team will be running demonstrations across the weekend, explaining the whats, hows and whys of lure making. They will also have their range of lures available, handcrafted out of red cedar.

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Southern Brisbane Sportfishing Club (stand 57) will be welcoming new members across the Expo weekend. They will be running a raffle for 50 classic handcrafted lures that will be drawn on Tuesday 4 June – make sure you get your tickets! The club will be representing Queensland Sportfishing and associated clubs in South East Queensland. Funds raised by the club go towards supporting the stocking of Wyaralong Dam (Beaudesert).

Since the very first Australian Lure Expo, Fishing Monthly (stand 13) has always collaborated with an Australian lure producer to create a limited edition collectable Fishing Monthly lure. This year’s lure is a limited edition No.1 StumpJumper. Dan Stead from Pimp My Lure has assisted by creating the colour using the Fishing Monthly logo colours. JM Gillies then produced a limited run of the colour for the Fishing Monthly team to give away as part of a special subscription offer at this year’s show. If you subscribe for 12 months to any one of the four magazines for $65, you will receive a Fishing Monthly StumpJumper free with your subscription. There is a limited number of lures so get in quick!

Knockas have proven themselves all over the world by comfortably handling GTs in excess of 40kg. If your scene is the pinnacle of topwater fishing, and you like the idea of a lure that won’t just land you one trophy fish, but a dozen or more, then a Bommie Knocka is the lure for you. 2019 LURE EXPO MAY 2019

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The ‘Real Fish Oita’ is an incredible, award winning squid jig manufactured in Europe by leading Croatian company - DTD. Taking out the coveted ‘best new product’ in its class at the EFTTEX 2015 Expo in Warsaw, this wonderful range is now available in Australia through Dogtooth Distribution. The product imitates real fish species. This coupled with DTD’s use of only the highest grade materials available, ensures great balance and results in superior catching ability. With the unique ‘fish parasite’ feature, aimed at luring predators in for an ‘easy kill’, these truly unique jigs are set to explode into the Australian market. FEATURES - Double weight system with inner weight designed to produce sound while squid jig is in action. COLOURS - 7 different designs representing popular fish species. ADDITIONAL - Luminous body, fish parasite, great balance, sound effect, quality stainless steel hooks SIZES - 5 Sizes available www.dogtoothdistribution.com.au

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The subscriber prize winner for March is T Van Emmerik of Strathfieldsaye, who won an E.J. Todd Prize Pack to the value of $300. All subscribers are entered in the monthly subscriber prize draws. Prize delivery takes up to 8 weeks. – V&TFM

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LAST MONTH’S ANSWERS

FIND THE GAMAKATSU LOGO

MAY 2019

GUESS THE FISH?

This month’s Guess the Fish Answer: Whiting

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boats & kayaks

In the skipper’s seat

Inside story...

Sea Jay Aluminium Boats has been family owned and operated for over 25 years, and the name has become renowned for strength, quality workmanship and customization with the angler in mind. Whether you’re fishing in fresh or salt, inshore or offshore, Sea Jay will provide you with a model to suit your boating and fishing needs.

Made for...

Sea Jay specialises in boats for sports anglers, offering a stable fishing platform and plenty of storage.

This month...

86 New 300 Tuffy

Bob Thornton checks out Polycraft’s updated Tuff Tender, now called the 300 Tuffy!

88 Flat out breaming

Justin Willmer provides a few pointers for one of his favourite techniques in the kayak.

90 More about bars

Wayne Kampe follows on from last month with some more tips for crossing coastal bars safely.

Editor Steve Morgan takes a ride in the Sea Jay Ranger 4.6m with Yamaha 70hp 4 stroke. Check it out on page 92!

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Sea Jay Ranger 4.6m with Yamaha 70hp 4 stroke

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3.25m beam the similarly bulletproof Yamaha F70 (tiller) strapped to the back. Incidentally, Mackerel Pete’s boat was powered by the same engine and recently closed over 2500 hours! When we released the video for this test, it really hit the mark with anglers

SPECIFICATIONS Length........................................................4.6m Beam........................................................2.35m Depth .......................................................1.26m Hull .............................................................4mm Sides ..........................................................3mm Floor ribs ....................................................... 10 Capacity .................................................. 5 max Hull weight .............................................. 505kg Max motor weight................................... 155kg Fuel ..............................................................90L Total length.............................................. 6.15m

Main: The Sea Jay 460 Ranger is about as bulletproof as you’ll find in a commercially available boat in today’s marketplace. A full self-draining floor and massive beam will make this rig an instant favourite of the tough-as-nails fishing crew. Above: Apparently when you Google ‘What boat does Chuck Norris have?’ the Ranger 460 comes up. 92

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The last time I launched at the Elliott River in Bundaberg, I was headed offshore for the day with Spanish mackerel pro-line fisher, Peter Stevens. And on that day we made Fishing Monthly’s most popular YouTube video yet (about how to troll dead baits for Spaniards). Pete’s boat is a no-nonsense plate aluminium workhorse that delivers day-in and day-out. Sea Jay’s new 4.6m Ranger is built with the same user in mind – maybe not commercial anglers, but anglers that use their boat hard every

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weekend and never expect any reliability issues, ever. The new Ranger replaces the 4.4 and 4.7m models in the range and is built on Sea Jay’s Samurai hull. Featuring 4mm bottom sheets and 3mm sides, the test model had a fully self-draining checker plate deck, a massive

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There are plenty of boating anglers out there who want to do all of their maintenance with a garden hose (or a Gerni if they are upmarket). The Ranger allows this. Australia-wide and the softlaunch of the model created a demand for the hull that Sea Jay worked hard to fill. What I learned from the experience is that sometimes it isn’t the creature comforts of a hull that gets anglers excited; it’s about having a boat that does its job well. And that’s exactly what the Ranger does. If you use your boat hard in estuary and inshore environments, you want the clean-up from a crabbing or prawning trip to be easy and to be achievable with a garden hose. The Ranger ticks all of the boxes here, with no carpet to clean or paint to damage. Similarly, the built-in livewell drains straight to the outside through holes in the transom, reducing the need

for electronic intervention to keep your baits alive. The high front casting deck conceals massive underfloor storage. The Ranger holds a fibreglass EvaKool under the deck. Up for’ard, the ability to mount a trolling motor next to the anchor well is great for those who like bait fishing as well as lure casting. The small side console is one of the pro concessions to luxury in this rig and will probably be frowned upon by the tough TNQ anglers as being a bit ‘soft’, but it’s a great place to mount a sounder and keep your valuables out of the way of spray. The other concession is some comfortable seats which slide into a baseless floor mount.

Twist the throttle on the Yamaha and the Ranger jumps onto the plane and it sounds just like an F-series Yamaha at full throttle. Without fuel flow metering available, the Ranger delivered 51km/h against the tide and 56km/h with it. With standard F70 fuel consumption, that gives a range of well over 200km with the on-board 90L fuel tank. Overall, this rig is as Queensland as XXXX Gold and winning State of Origin footy games. Check out www. seajayboats.com.au for more details and make sure you like Sea Jay on Facebook. As tested, the Ranger came in at $31,530. Make sure you scan the QR code hereby to see the Ranger in action!

Ain’t got time for dance seat bases? Sea Jay has you covered.

Sea Jay’s livewells are simple and self-drain through an array of holes on the transom.

Above: The front casting deck is actually pretty high, which makes the storage underneath cavernous. A little paint on the inside could take the edge off the sun, in case you live in North Queensland. Inset: There aren’t too many boats where you can fit an EvaKool this size under the floor!

2.35m of beam makes the Sea Jay Ranger a real workhorse. We challenge you to fill it with camping gear for a long weekend away, because it’ll hold it all – easily.

The Ranger holds its beam a long way forward and the Sea Jay steps bow is distinctive from the outside, but barely noticeable inside.

This is clever – capability for a proper anchor well and an electric motor. It’s good to see a boat manufacturer that understands how most of us like both lure and bait fishing. Small side pockets hold a bit of gear, but don’t run full length to the front casting deck.

The small side console is super practical without chewing up cockpit space. You can see some of FM’s tools of the trade in this shot – the Nikon KeyMission 170 is on all of our boat tests.

There’s plenty of room under the transom for water to escape through the scuppers.

Yamaha’s F70 is a perfect complement to this hull. The tiller is eminently userfriendly and economy is off the charts. MAY 2019

Victorian Tide Times

2019 2019 Local Time

POINT LONSDALE – VICTORIA POINT – 144° VICTORIA LAT 38°LONSDALE 18’ S LONG 37’ E

JANUARY MAY Time Time m 0113 0801 TU 1359 2109 WE

1 1 2 0205 0853 2

WE 1455 TH 2215

3 0304 0948 3

TH 1557 FR 2318

4 0414 1046 4

FR 1700 SA

5 0018 0529 5

Time 0.54 0139 1.48 0822 0.35 1350 1.37 2107 0.65 0248 1.41 0939 0.36 1459 1.38 2203 0.75 0410 1.35 1050 0.36 1626 1.41 2258 0.81 0512 1.30 1150 0.35 1737 2346 1.45 0556 0.82 1241 1.28 1827 0.33

18’ S of High LONG 144° 37’ E TimesLAT and38° Heights and Low Waters Times and Heights of High and Low Waters MARCH FEBRUARY JUNE m Time Time m Time JULY m Time m

Time m Time m 0032 0.58 0230 0.73 0154 0.65 0300 0.68 0712 1.43 0907 1.32 10100.36 1.36 13050859 0.411.39 FR 1515 15151.35 0.93 1956 1.310.70 2245 TH 1412 SA 2121 1.46 2153 1.37 0116 0.67 0330 0.80 04021.26 0.61 07520310 1.380.58 1004 11130.39 1.45 13461017 0.391.46 SA 1617 16341.35 0.94 FR 1530 SU 2058 1.310.76 2345 2222 1.47 2249 1.39 0207 0.75 0444 0.84 04581.22 0.52 08400422 1.330.49 1106 12070.40 1.56 14351126 0.361.57 SU 1724 SA 1651 MO 1740 0.92 2205 1.340.78 2344 1.42 2320 1.49 0307 0.83 0045 1.38 05460.82 0.44 09360523 1.290.40 0559 12571.21 1.67 15331228 0.331.68 MO 1208 18300.38 0.88 TU SU 1758 2317 1.390.77 1825

Time 0140 0357 0802 1110 SA 1400 1621 SU2128 2245 0233 0457 0859 1209 SU 1457 1729 MO2241 2341 0341 0550 1008 1302 MO 1608 1826 TU2356

16 16

17 17

18 18

19 19

0501 0.81 0032 1.29 1.48 19 191132 0638 0.30 0.35 TU 1730

0.78 1.23 TH 0.78 1.32

0.72 1.29 FR 0.81 1.34 0.64 1.39 SA 0.80 1.38

TH 1320 1844 0003 0057 0520 0648 TU 1138 FR 1409 1753 1933 0100 0150 0636 0740 1243 WE 1456 SA 1855 2022

01280147 1.551.54 0300 02101.51 1.5222 0250 0243 1.62 1.48 22 22 06480748 0.760.28 7 7 0841 08000.62 0.30 220828 0845 0.45 0.40 1307 1.36 1441 1.32 1458 1.55 TH FR

0146 7 0241 0733 7 0830 TH 1339

1.50 0031 21 6 0115 0635 0.79 21 6 0635 SU 1240 1.29

21 21

8 8

1.75 0.81 1.48 1.49 0.72 0.35 1.36 1.76 0.26 0.78 1.56 1.49 0.59 0.37 1.45 1.74 0.24 0.75

0420 0.86 0138 1.43 00350.76 1.46 0.54 10420015 1.281.51 0704 06301.24 0.37 1.51 16440616 0.290.33 TU 1305 SU 13440.36 1.75 0.77 MO 1322 1.76 WE 1918 1852 0.75 1915 0.83 0026 1.47 0222 1.47 0124 1.49 1.43 0103 1.53 0538 0.84 0757 0.69 0715 0.32 0.45 0703 0.29 1156 1.30 1356 1.28 MO WE 1429 1.79 1.62 TU 1411 1.81 TH 1757 0.24 2005 19590.34 0.79 0.75 1939 0.72

WE 1350 1914 0101 0119 0621 0723 WE 1251 1433 TH1848 1958 0159 0202 0730 0805 1358 TH 1511 FR1953 2040

20 20

7 7

0359 0000 4 4 1030 1639 MO 0556

MO 1325 1852 0.30 1908 0203 0114 1.55 0730 0712 0.73 1.30 MO 1330 1407 TU 0.28 1939 1947 0246 0155 1.58 0816 0749 0.68 TU 1415 1447 WE 1.33 2022 2026 0.27

Time 0113 0259 0741 1345 FR 1030 2105 MO 1534 2155 0158 0400 0829 1431 SA 1130 TU 1647 2201 2257 0250 0500 0924 1528 SU 1228 WE 1750 2301

16 16

0.78 1.21 WE 0.72 1.33

20 20

SA 1145 SU 1800

m 0.72 0.45 1.34 1.59 0.30 0.90 1.36 1.47 0.79 0.40 1.30 1.66 0.30 0.88 1.36 1.47 0.83 0.37 1.27 1.72 0.31 0.85 1.41

1.47 0.38 TU 1.70 0.72

1513 1.81 SA 1545 1.81 FR WE 1455 1903 0.180.71 2046 2048 2021 20430.33 0.75 2119 02230229 1.631.53 0331 1.54 0337 0255 1.53 0323 07480830 0.660.30 0920 0921 08450.55 0.30 0924 1409 1.431.78 FR SA 1522 15561.37 1.79 SA 1618 SU1553 TH 1535 20032101 0.150.70 2123 2139 21270.34 0.71 2159

23 23

1.50 0.33 WE 1.75 0.70

23 23

1.71 0.24 0.73 1.66 1.46 0.33 0.45 1.61 1.68 0.26 0.71

1.60 1.51 03140309 1.691.51 0401 0420 0402 1.67 1.43 03411.56 1.53 0235 9 0323 24 24 0859 0.63 0.30 08440911 0.540.35 9 9 0956 1010 24 9 1000 0.23 0.51 09320.49 0.3424 0827 WE 1458 1.35 TH 1505 1.50 SA 1601 1.40 SU 1646 1.64 TH 1528 1.77 FR 1612 1.73 2102 2105 0.28 0.69 20582141 0.150.70

SU 1639 1.75 2157 22120.37 0.67

MO 1650 1.64 2225 2236 0.31 0.70

55 66

SU 1541 1945 2112

Local Time APRIL AUGUST Time Time m

m Time m m Time m 0036 0.65 0215 0.77 0.63 0430 0.43 04230846 0.38 1.22 0.54 0652 1.39 1.38 1146 11591439 1.57 0.54 1.47 12481.58 0.28 0.32 SA MO 0.91 1.29 0.99 19580.92 1.44 TH 17132210 1.37 TU 1658 FR 2311 1.40 2332 1.41 1.39 0118 0.71 0316 0.81 0.71 05300955 0.33 1.18 0526 0.48 07380.41 1.35 1.29 1256 1.64 0.61 1241 1.56 13331.61 0.30 0.39 SU TU 1543 0.81 1.28 0.98 SA 20590.88 1.39 FR 18152310 1.32 WE 1800 1.40 0209 0.76 0438 0.80 0.78 0005 00381110 1.47 1.18 0.41 08371.40 1.30 1.22 0616 06301705 0.29 0.64 1.64 14300.40 0.35 0.46 MO WE 0.93 22101.65 1.37 SA 1346 1.70 SU 1.29 TH 1330 1852 0.83 1912 0.70 0315 0.78 0008 1.30 0.82 0056 01360601 1.54 0.74 1.44 09531.42 1.28 1.18 0702 0726 0.28 1.23 0.34 15430.39 0.40 0.50 TU TH 1220 1.74 0.64 1.72 FR 1411 MO 23251.66 1.38 SU 14341822 1939 0.77 2004 0.59 0.87 0437 0.74 1.30 0058 1.34 02310659 1.60 0.65 0141 1.48 11231.43 1.31 0.82 08191318 0.30 1.32 0745 0.30 17100.40 0.42 1.17 WE FR 1.75 0.62 1.77 MO 15191919 TU 0.50 SA 1446 1.67 2057 0.48 2021 0.73 0.79 1.33 0031 1.44 0140 1.39 0223 1.44 0325 1.62 1.53 0.76 0600 0.64 0742 0.56 0825 0.42 0910 0.35 0.28 1.21 1243 1.40 1407 1.42 SA 1519 1.66 1600 1.74 WE 1.79 SUTH 0.48 18330.68 0.41 TU 21472002 2100 0.40 0.60 0.71 01301.44 1.51 1.38 04190217 1.62 1.44 1.56 0302 07110.46 0.50 0.67 09590718 0.42 0.47 0.30 0901 13501.65 1.52 1349 1.27 FR SU 1642 1.70 1.52 1.79 1549 TH MO 1940 0.40 WE 1940 0.45 2236 0.35 0.58 0.64 2138 0.65

Time

m 0055 0557 0730 0.44 1303 1.52 TU 1313 1832 2043 0.78

16 16

17 17

0200 17 0037 0852 17 0645 1.36 0.42

18 18

19 19

20 20

21 21

22 22

0400 1.48 22 22 0949 0731 0.54 MO 1430

m 0.73 1.33 0.46 1.41

0.72 1.32 WE 1425 0.55 1344 2153 1.55 1.41 1920 0.70 0322 0.67 0125 1021 1.39 1.38 0729 0.42 0.60 TH 1552 1417 2258 1.58 1.44 2000 0.64 0443 0.56 0207 1136 1.43 1.49 0807 0.44 0.60 FR 1715 1447 2356 1.59 1.49 2038 0.58 0548 0.43 0246 1241 1.46 1.61 0842 1822 0.46 0.59 SA 1516 1.59 2112 0.53 0048 1.54 0324 1.48 0643 0.32 0915 0.50 1.72 SU 1339 1545 1.58 2145 1915 0.49 0.58

1616 2216

02211.44 1.57 0225 1.57 1.43 05160153 1.59 1.48 0440 8 0331 230342 8 0752 08080.51 0.36 8 1045 0817 0.35 0.5823 23 23 8 1024 0921 0936 0.51 0.39 TU MO 1429 1.60 FR 1426 1.35 SA 1450 1.63

MO 1624 1.76 TU 1618 1.62 TH 1723 1.65 FR 1648 20340.61 0.39 2028 0.57 0.44 2201 2213 23232015 0.33 0.58 2248

0136 1.57 0.24 1.56 1.79 2002 0.46 0.58 0219 1.48 1.58 0816 0.59 0.21 1516 1.53 1.80 2045 0.43 0.58

0259 1.56 1.48 03081.43 1.61 06170229 1.55 1.51 0521 0300 1.47 24 240421 9 0826 9 0424 0855 0.42 0.5024 08590.56 0.25 9 1130 9 24 1010 1011 0.61 0.34 1100 0900 0.65 SA 1508 1.42 SU 1545 1.71 TU 1507 1.65 WE 1559

1.57 0.22 1.77 1649 1.60 1706 1.72 1805 1.58 1722 1.49 WE TU FR SA 2104 0.51 0.44 21230.58 0.41 2051 0.58 2320 2125 2247 2252 0.42 0.60

1.61 1.51 04000347 1.711.47 0431 0501 0330 1.53 1.51 03511.41 1.63 0315 00100304 0.34 1.51 0608 0338 04291.56 1.51 0443 1.65 1.40 1.44 10 0356 25 25 250502 25 10 0521 0937 0.58 0.29 09360949 0.430.4010 1029 1057 0929 0.51 0.4325 09450.63 0.181010 10 25 10 25 0907 07180900 1.51 0.30 10190.44 0.4025 1034 0.18 0.57 10 1100 1045 1138 0941 0.72 1639 1537 1.36 1600 1.54 1639 1.42 1738 1.63 1546 1.48 1634 1.73 1545 1.67 TH

FR SA 1647 1.68 SUMO 1723 1.70 MO FR 1609 1.75 TU 1723 1.59 2139 2145 0.30 0.69 21492219 0.180.71 2230 2309 23000.40 0.64 2313 0.38 0.69

1.54 0.26 1217 0.71 SU 1759 1722 1.56 TH 1.44 1.71 SU 1749 1.67 TH MO SA WE WE 2139 0.47 0.45 22070.56 0.44 18512127 1.51 0.59 2356 2204 2342 2320 0.41 0.62

1.60 1.50 04450427 1.711.43 04311.40 1.61 0401 1.51 1.53 00590339 0.37 1.50 0701 0416 1.42 05211.55 1.48 0526 1.61 1.37 11 0427 26 26 11 0627 260547 11 0355 26 26 110502 260540 1015 0.54 0.31 10271027 0.340.4711 1100 10300.70 0.161111 1000 0.62 0.3726 1140 0947 1148 08180934 1.47 0.28 1220 1019 0.79 11080.39 0.4826 1111 0.17 0.64 11 1123 1717 1616 1.37 1652 1.55 1717 1.43 1721 1.71 1623 1.67 1624 1.53 1829 1.58 FR

SA SU 1722 1.61 MO TU 1808 1.64 TU SA 1650 1.71 WE 1758 1.55 2214 2225 0.33 0.69 22382258 0.240.72 2303 2350 23500.45 0.61 2351 0.46 0.67

1.49 0.32 0.79 MO 1841 1757 1.52 FR 1.39 1.64 TH MO TH 1833 1.61 FRTU SU 1306 2243 0.65 22480.54 0.48 2212 0.47 19432203 1.43 0.61 2356

06241.53 1.45 0615 1.54 1.34 0032 0639 01520415 0.42 1.48 0039 0455 0.40 1.59 1.47 05270507 1.681.38 05101.39 1.57 0433 0.45 1.53 120533 270619 27 27 12 0437 27 12 0458 27 12 27 11590.36 0.5927 1149 0.19 0.72 12 0737 1203 09181010 1.44 0.28 0802 1058 1.40 1030 1050 0.51 0.35 11151103 0.280.5412 1131 11120.77 0.181212 1032 1.49 0.3327 1222 1858 1.59 1835 1.50 1238 0.73 1835 1.47 1403 0.87 1309 0.86 1735 1.65 1758 1.55

1.54 1757 1.43 SU 1.36 SU 1747 MO SA 1654 TUWE 2246 2307 0.38 0.69 23252337 0.330.73 2338 0.50

TH1920 1.51 WE

1.43 0.39 FR TU SA 1756 1.56 WE 1806 1.66 MO FR 1704 1.63 TU 1701 1.55 SA 1922 20402241 1.37 0.64 1933 2321 1.35 0.69 2328 0.53 2246 1.55 0.50

00451.49 0.58 0030 0.54 0.65 0126 0033 02530452 0.46 1.45 0131 0535 0.40 1.56 1.44 06070552 0506 0.45 1.51 1.631.33 05470.51 1.51 130606 280031 28 28 13 0525 28 13 0529 13 28 28 07410.33 1.4428 0714 1.47 1.34 13 0843 0737 10191047 1.44 0.29 0911 1134 1.39 1115 1124 0.48 0.41 1103 1.49 0.3028 0659 12021140 0.240.6113 1203 11511.39 0.231313 1254 0.70 1233 0.81 1332 0.82 1249 0.85 1512 0.90 1410 0.90 1823 1.58 1836 1.50

1.50 MO 1.35 MO 1845 TU SU 1733 2319 2354 0.44 0.69

1840 1.42 TH FR1303 0.25 WE TH 1951 1.54 1916 1.44 1.46 2012 0.63 1.35 0.89 2004 1.42

04000534 0.47 1.41 0237 0001 0225 0116 0.40 0539 0.45 1.48 00070.49 0.58 14 29 29 11191129 1.45 0.33 0945 0840 1023 0620 1.42 14 29 1136 1.51 0.2829 06271.41 1.441414 WE 1628 0.90 TH 1525 0.89 SU 1435 0.90 MO 1343 0.92

0202 0.59 1.40 0.96 2057 1.39

0328 0210 05010003 0.46 0.71 0354 0045 0.39 0614 0.44 1.44 00460.46 0.64 15 30 30 1047 0947 12150625 1.48 1.36 1130 0715 1.48 15 30 1210 1.54 0.2730 07071.44 1.361515 MO 1547 0.93 TU 1447 0.97 TH 1736 0.85 FR 1644 0.81

01450.57 0.55 0114 1.53 1.40 00100018 0.430.74 140015 14 0621 29 08571.44 1.46 29 0817 1205 14 0600 29 1157 0.46 0.50 06480645 1.561.2914 0641 FR 1355 0.80 SA 1324 TU 1917 1.52 WE 1220 0.70

MO 1815 1.33 2354 0.50

TU 1248 0.24 TH 1236 0.31 20481.40 1.50 19451919 1.451.44 1929

0048 0.68

0104 0.74

0251 0.50

1.48 0054 0.53 0.64 150055 15 0732 30 10061.39 1.52 30 0924 15 0635 30 1230 0.43 1.37 07300748 1.481.2715 0718 SA 1505 0.87 SU 1424 WE 1303 0.60 TH 1308 0.79 TU 1902 1.32 WE 1333 0.27 FR 1315 0.30 21461.37 1.47 2017 1.48 20452007 1.401.41 2024 01400158 0.640.72 08160900 1.401.29 1405 FR 1421 0.310.87 TH 2059 2144 1.371.38

31 31

1.37 0.46 SA 1739 1.55 SUTH 1850 1.58 TU SA 1748 1.58 WE SU 1837 1.48 WE 2015 1918 1.42 21432320 1.33 0.68 2038 1.32 2322 1.49 0.54

TH 1820 1.53 2113 2359 1.44 0.59

FR 1905 1.49 2212 1.41

FR 1230 0.30 2010 19341.38 1.49

SA 1309 0.38 2109 20211.36 1.41 0313 01280.43 0.71 1056 07521.50 1.29 1601 0.97 WE 1350 0.46 SU 2219 21131.37 1.34

31 31

0.73 1.30 SU 1837 1.51 MO 1214 0.55 2245 1.31 2156 1922 1.33 1.41

0.76 1.24 TU 1257 0.63 MO 1215 0.39 23451935 1.32 1.45 2316 2012 1.39 1.36 0511 0.35 1229 1.56 SA 1752 0.68

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