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From the Editor’s Desk... You don’t have to be a tournament angler to appreciate what Australian bass angler, Carl Jocumsen, achieved on the final event of the American Bassmaster Elite Series last month. I reckon all of Australia knows by now. Carl won USD $100,000 and secured his very first top-level tournament win over there. He’s become an overnight sensation after a lifetime of honing his skills and nine years of hard work in the USA, learning the habits of a fish species that we don’t have in this country. Frankly, his achievement is bordering on ludicrous. Fishing against a seasoned field of full-time professional anglers, Carl has climbed to the top thanks to a combination of sheer determination and his refusal to give up. Tournament fishing in the US is demanding and expensive – there are high

entry fees, a lot of travel and no guaranteed income – so it hasn’t been an easy journey for Carl. God knows how awful the years must have been living out of his truck and cheap motels, trying to scrape the money together to learn his craft. I reckon nearly all of us would have given up after a tough couple of years. Imagine the stress and loneliness on the road, getting beaten down time after time. All this with no friends or family within 20 hours flying time… it was a hard road. If any of you saw the

replays of Carl catching his last fish, you could see the emotions coming out. The tears washing away the stresses that he’d endured over that time. I challenge any angler or sports lover to dismiss the moment as not profound. I watched it unfold live at 2am and was shedding tears with him, and I’m proud to admit that. We met Carl as a teenage angler in 2000. His first ABT cheque was a $500 win for Big Bass at a BASS Electric event at Lake Moogerah. And we love that he has now taken his passion the highest level

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Three decades ago, when I was a young jetty grommet, bait fishing was the preferred method of fishing for all the species I targeted. It certainly wasn’t any trouble to catch a feed but when it came to owning lures, the selection was quite limited. I still remember my first three lures I purchased – a Yo-Zuri squid jig, a blue metal slug and a green hexagon shaped metal lure. These three lures travelled everywhere I fished from Gippsland to Portsea Pier and to this day, I can’t remember ever catching a fish with them! These days, tackle store walls are littered with lures; the lure selection actually far exceeds bait options. With advances in technology, lures these days are just as realistic as the actual animal, bird or insect they represent. What can be daunting is knowing what lure to use for what

species. With the myriad that is available, choosing the wrong lure can cost you dearly in dollars and success and maybe even turn you off lure fishing altogether. Many brands of lures come stock standard with hooks such as VMC, Owner, Gamakatsu, Mustad or just generic Chinese or Korean made hooks. Lures fitted using Korean or Chinese hooks tend to be at more affordable prices ranging from $5-$15, while higher end branded lures often retro fit their lures using upmarket hook brands and thus tend to be much more expensive. Regardless of the hook on a lure, anglers tend to be quite brand orientated and even if buying an upmarket lure with a certain brand of hooks, they will often change the hooks to the brand they are confident in using based on previous experience. Lures can work straight from the packet, however many anglers choose to modify them to ensure that fish will get solidly hooked or to change the lure’s original action to entice

Left to right: From old to new, jigs have certainly changed over the years. Technology has surpassed expectations of anglers, as fish are now fooled very easily. a strike. Doing this comes with being an experienced lure angler and is only done depending on how the fish are feeding at the time. Take a floating lure as an example. If you upgrade the hooks from a 1x to a 3x strength hook, it can potentially change the action from floating to suspending. Then again, if you added a set of 4x strong hooks, it could turn the lure into a sinking model. Regardless of which lure

Tuna are typically caught trolling skirted and deep diving lures, but more anglers are choosing to target them on topwater with stickbaits.

you have purchased, it pays to play around with it and rig it accordingly to the specific species and situation you want it to work in. SHORE-BASED CASTING Shore-based casting is a popular affair for many anglers and while it is not limited to those flicking the surf for salmon or an estuary bank for bream and perch, walking any beach while flicking a lure can lead to a variety of fish being caught. Selecting lures for shorebased casting will depend on the species being targeted and knowing about those species will allow you to select an appropriate range of lures. Most shore-based casting in Victoria tends to be focused on Australian salmon along the surf beaches, however a few anglers also enjoy flicking for flathead. Salmon are quite energetic, often swimming in large schools and terrorising baitfish. Anglers attempting to catch salmon can easily do so using metal slugs. Of course, these are available in various forms and while different profiles may be similar, it is the position of their weight that differs and causes the lure to have a different action. Some metal lures are weighted in the head near the tow point, some are centre weighted, and others are rear weighted. All have a different advantage over the other.

Skirted tuna lures come in a range of colours but those with black in them tend to get a lot of attention from big tuna. Head weighted slugs are ideal if you are casting into rough surf conditions and you need the lure to sink to work it in a deep gutter, whereas a mid-weighted slug may not cast as far but has a flutter action of a dying baitfish as it sinks to the bottom. In most

cases though, rear weighted slugs are the most popular because they allow anglers to cast further and cover more distance. When retrieved, they sit high in the water column just under the surface and act like a baitfish trying to flee. Nearly all metal slugs

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come retro fitted with a treble hook at purchase and as salmon are meticulous for throwing a treble once hooked, swapping the treble to a single inline hook will ensure a solid hook set. Once found, flathead are willing lure takers. However, because they are a bottom dweller, lures have to be worked within a foot of the bottom. Walking the shoreline, you’re mainly casting into a metre of water and for most of the time there is significant weed growth on the bottom. This causes hardbodied lures to become snagged or pick up weed on the hooks, so soft plastics are a better option. Softies can be rigged with an appropriately weighted jighead for the depth of water being cast into but the plastic itself gives off an exciting persona that flathead can’t resist. Still, weed can become an issue. In these cases, anglers can rig their plastics with a weedless hook to discourage weed from catching on the plastic as well as prevent the lure from becoming snagged. This technique is extremely effective and although you might have to walk a few kilometres, you will be rewarded. HUNTING CEPHLEPODS Calamari are as much a staple for Victorian anglers as pilchards are for snapper! While they may be the

deepwater calamari the chance to take the lure. Even with jigs in the 2.5 and 3.0 size, varying sink rates are available but because you’re mainly fishing in 2-4m of water, a jig that sinks at around 2-2.2 seconds per metre gets a good result. This might change in windy conditions when you may need

to have a faster sink rate jig so the wind and wave action doesn’t impact the sink rate as much. Then again, in windy conditions when the drift speed is fast, it may be best to rig a jig on a paternoster rig with a small 1/2oz sinker on the bottom. This will allow the jig to confidently reach the To page 10

Snapper can be caught on a range of lures from metal and soft vibes, soft plastics and sliding kabura-style jigs. most abundant species year round, calamari can still be a challenge to catch at times. In recent years, a revolution of calamari lures has graced the fishing market, changing it forever. Where once a squid jig was vertically jigged using a pole on a pier, they have since evolved into highly technical lures. Squid jigs come in a variety of sizes, with the more common ranging 1.6 to 3.5. They also come in different sinking rates. Calamari can be temperamental at times and a slow sinking jig can give

off the persona of a fleeing or dying baitfish or prawn. Depending on how calamari are feeding at the time, an angler targeting them may have a wide selection of jigs to fool them into taking a jig. This may mean having the right colour for the time of day as well as requiring the right size and sink rate. When it comes to colour selection, the colour should be chosen based on the inner body or ‘foil’ colour. Your selection of lures can be refined down to a half dozen assorted colours, sizes and sink

rates. You should include sizes 2.5 and/or 3.0 in: purple, a good all-day searching colour; rainbow, which is good in low light; and red foil for night, low light and clear days, making it the go-to colour for many anglers. For most of winter, a 2.5 jig is preferred, while during spring and summer a 3.0 jig gets most of the attention. Jigs at 3.5 aren’t that popular amongst anglers unless they are fishing in depths greater than 5m. Due to the size of the jig and its sink rate, the deeper the water, the more relaxed the jig is while sinking, allowing

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WHAT’S What’s NEW NeW FISHING FIshING Storm BiScay minnow and Shad 1 Designed with long casting and fast winding in mind, but still at home fished slowly in shallow and deepwater situations, the 360GT Coastal Biscay Minnow features a slim, supple body rigged to a tapered jighead with a fixed hook. An additional chin eyelet gives the option of adding an assist hook or blade. The weighted head and body combination allow you to cast further and fish deeper, and the paddle-tail kicks with lifelike action and incredible vibration, even at slow speeds. The Storm 360GT Biscay Shad swims with a particularly realistic action compared to most other baits. The super supple body is fixed to the head by a free-swinging screw and VMC hook that rest perfectly hidden within the soft body’s weedless channel system. When attacked, the body collapses and the large hook gape is exposed for a clean hook-up. Every 360GT Coastal Biscay is extremely visually detailed with each body perfectly matched to its own jighead with a heavyduty VMC hook. Bodies are also sold separately. www.stormfishing.com.au

daiwa tierra Lt

The Daiwa Tierra has a long history of delivering class-leading performance at a great price, and the latest version, the Tierra LT, is no exception. An alloy body is where it all starts, with its rigid construction unyielding in the heat of battle. Highly resistant to corrosion and flexing, the alloy body is the foundation of the Tierra LT and its dominance as an ultimate saltwater reel. The Tierra LT boasts many innovative, performance-enhancing features, including new LT Concept, Tough Digigear, and a new Long Cast ABS spool. The Tierra LT is also gifted with a host of Daiwa’s tried and true technologies, including Air Rotor, ATD drag, CRBB bearings, EVA Knob, and Wire Bail. With striking blue livery, the Tierra LT excels whether you’re drifting baits for whiting or hopping plastics for snapper. It’s available in six deep spool sizes from 2000D to 6000D, and you can find out more at Daiwa Australia’s new website. www.daiwafishing.com.au

Lumica Puni ika Squid

Lumica Japan has released two new soft plastic squid: the 90mm Puni Ika Squid X-Wing and the 65mm Lumica Puni Ika Squid Wave. Both are built to hold a light, to provide maximum attraction. These realistic new squid imitations have been designed, developed and made in Japan. They feature an ultra-tough 10X material that is strong and stretchy. The Squid’s tantalising action is irresistible to any predatory fish that feeds on squid, cuttlefish or octopus, and the supple plastic is scent impregnated. A rigging slot makes rigging a breeze, whether you’re using a standard jighead, hidden weight or worm hook. The final key feature is a second slot that allows the angler to insert a Kemihotaru 25mm light inside the body to allow it to glow for added attraction.

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BLack magic gift Pack

Black Magic’s gift pack range has always offered anglers a well-chosen selection of quality tackle for their specific style of fishing but equally, they provide excellent value for money. Now the range has a new entrant: the Freshwater Gift Pack. As the name suggests, this pack targets the freshwater fisheries around Australia, but the tackle is also suited to most estuaries. Included in the pack are some of Black Magic’s tried-and-true favourite lures like the BMax bibbed lures, the Spinsect and the Enticer. Also included are their latest spinning lures – the Spinmax and the Rattle Snack. Top this off there’s a Black Magic beanie and some Deception leader, giving you the perfect range of freshwater gear to get you started. www.blackmagictackle.com

daiwa J-thread nyLon

J-Thread Nylon is Daiwa’s newest addition to the J-Thread family of premium Japanese fishing line. Like all J-Family products, J-Thread Nylon is made in Japan from the finest raw materials to deliver a monofilament line that is extremely supple, with outstanding shock resistance and knot strength. J-Thread Nylon has been designed for the Australian market, where the use of straightthrough nylon monofilament line is still popular, especially along the coasts where beach fishing is prominent. J-Thread Nylon is clear in colour, and comes parallel spooled to further reduce memory, aiding in long smooth casting and tangle free use. Daiwa J-Thread Nylon is available in 6lb through to 40lb line weights in 300m spools, and 50lb in a 250m spool. Price: SRP $19.99-$24.99 www.daiwafishing.com.au

aLvey orBiter SPinning reeL

Alvey side cast reels have been manufactured for 100 years to best practice standards, and they are still as tough and durable as they ever have been. For the last two years Alvey has been running an R&D program to expand its range of products, spending over $1 million to ensure it continues to produce the very best tackle. To this end, Alvey has launched the Orbiter range of spinning reels. There are four models, SR60, SR80, SR100 and the SR200, and they have the kind of durability we’ve come to expect from Alvey. The reels are a dream to use with 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, 5.8:1 ratio and excellent line capacity. The drag strength is incredible, and the large handle knob makes commanding the fish a breeze. Of course, the legendary side casts are still king of the beach, but these reels are set to become king of the estuaries, flats, bays and reefs! They are a must for Alvey brand lovers and spinning reel enthusiasts. Orbiter reels can be pre-ordered at Alvey authorised retailers or on www.alvey.com.au, and will be in store from December 2019. Price: SRP $199-$289 www.alvey.com.au

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The new Floating and Sinking stickbaits from the popular Bluewater stable are built tough to take on the most ferocious predators when targeting bluewater species, including giant trevally, tuna, tarpon and more. The Sinking Stickbait weighs in at 98g, which is ideal to cast or troll for pelagics. Like the Floating Stickbait, this lure is hand crafted using a super clear hand-poured resin, and features a heavy-duty wirethrough construction to withstand attacks from the hardest-hitting brutes of the ocean. You can find more information on the range at the JM Gillies website, or for the latest news, catch photos and competitions, check them out on Facebook (facebook.com/jm.gillies) or follow them on Instagram (@jm.gillies). www.jmgillies.com.au

RAPALA RIPSTOP DEEP

The new Rapala RipStop Deep tail design creates a fast ripping, hard stopping, flashing swimbait action. The RipStop Deep’s forward motion stops on a dime, with a subtle shimmy before coming to a rest. Then it ever-soslightly lifts its head with a super slow rise. You just cast and wind, wind and stop, twitch, rip and suspend. The Rapala RipStop Deep is currently available in 10 colours, weighs 15g and has a swimming depth from 1.2m to 2.4m. It is the ultimate bait for a range of species and fishing scenarios, from large flathead on the flats to barramundi deep in cover, and it’s available now in all good tackle stores. For more information check out the Rapala Australia website or Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rapala. australia. www.rapala.com.au

SHIMANO SPEEDMASTER LD II 9

Compact lever drag overheads with dual gears and castability — the new Shimano SpeedMaster Lever Drag II are multi-purpose reels that will slot right in to a number of offshore fishing scenarios. There are two sizes to choose from — a 12 and a 16 — and both feature Hagane gearing in two speed ratios (5.7:1 dropping down to 3.1:1), with the lower gear being handy when you have to bust a fish out of a deep-sounding mindset. Line capacities are 350m and 440m of 10kg nylon respectively, which increases dramatically if you spool up with fine diameter braid. Being a lever drag, they are also versatile enough to fish a variety of line classes and drag settings, with a maximum drag power of 18kg, which is a lot for a little reel. The single piece Hagane Body means the stresses and strains associated with higher drag settings keeps all internals in perfect alignment and meshing smoothly, assisted by the presence of four SA-RB bearings. The SpeedMaster’s S Concept Design is reminiscent of Shimano’s Talicas, and increased corrosion resistance will have them looking good for years to come. And on top of all this the new SpeedMasters are also highly castable, which is excellent versatility for a lever drag overhead. Price: SRP $399.95-$419.95 www.shimanofish.com.au

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The new Slidog 125 joins Halco’s stickbait pack just under the Slidog 150, and is sure to bark just as loud! Featuring the same highly versatile action that attracts beasts from the deep, the 125 is packed into a compact body profile that will be applicable in countless shallow and midwater situations. The lure is in its element being belted out over bubbling bait schools to entice pelagics at pace, and is just as deadly being slowly twitched amongst shallow bommies, terrorizing territorial coral trout and spangled emperor populations. Featuring the ever-reliable 1/0 Mustad trebles and Halco’s ultra tough 4xx fish rings, the Slidog 125 is equipped to fight well above its weight class. The lure is 125mm long and weighs in at 52g, allowing for epic castability with a medium casting outfit, inevitably covering more ground and finding more fish. www.halcotackle.com

The ZMan 2.75” TRD BugZ are a deadly finesse presentation for bream, bass, flathead, redfin, trout and loads more, rigged standard, weedless or combined with a TT Lures NedlockZ jighead as part of the Ned Rig system. TRD BugZ feature the texture, ribbing and appendages to represent many different aquatic and terrestrial creatures that make up the diet of a variety of fresh and saltwater species. Additional features include a hook pocket for easy weedless rigging and two larger ‘claws’ and two offset smaller ‘claws’ that come to life thanks to ZMan’s super-soft and flexible, naturally buoyant ElaZtech material. As well as a deadly finesse soft plastic presentation, TRD BugZ also make an excellent skirted jig trailer, making them a versatile addition to your soft plastics arsenal. TRD BugZ are available in eight colours (bloodworm, greasy prawn, hot craw, hot snakes, motor oil, mud bug, the deal and watermelon red) in packs of six. Price: SRP $11.95 www.z-man.com.au

The team at Venom Rods has designed a series of rods to take on the biggest predators in the ocean: the Ocean Gladiator series. There are four rods in the range: a 15kg slick butt stroker, a 24kg slick butt stroker, a 36kg slick butt stroker and a 60kg bent butt stand-up rod for when things are getting serious! All rods in the range feature ALPS Zirconium guides that are constructed from SS316 anti-rust stainless in a onestamp finish to increase strength and reduce weight. The rods also make use of the ALPS CAH reel seat, a reel seat that is built from marine grade aluminium and presents with a locking centre hood and a newly designed hexagon locking nut for the ultimate in reel security. The Venom Ocean Gladiator series is built on the high modulus Venom blank, which provides incredible lightness and unparalleled strength. This ensures that while fighting a fish, the angler is not unnecessarily fatigued from fighting the weight of the outfit, and can concentrate on using the strength in the Venom blank to dictate terms to the most stubborn of fish. www.wilsonfishing.com

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Who doesn’t love targeting squid, whether it’s off the rocks, on the boat or a local jetty? Chasing them is on my to-do list on nearly every boating adventure, and I love to adapt with new techniques to get more strikes. New technologies are always developing, and they can change your ideas of how these animals hunt. Yamashita has updated its popular Egi Oh Live Search 490 Glow and Egi Oh K jig ranges, and earlier this year I decided to try them out. The Live Search 490 now has new colours and a tin sinker, and the Egi Oh K now has shallow and super shallow versions and new UV glow colours (called ‘keimura’ in Japanese). I’ve been using Yamashita jigs for a number of years and have found them to be reliable producers, and I wanted to find out whether these new models made a difference or if I should stick with the originals. The results were interesting. FIELD TESTING For both jigs I used a Shimano Zodias 6’8 3-5kg rod paired with 8lb braid and 10lb fluorocarbon leader on a Shimano Stradic 2500 ci4 reel. For this kind of

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WIRF wonderings for November WIRF

Cara Cummings

It has been full steam ahead for the WIRF network this last month. We are excited to see such positive growth in our members and the momentum is in full swing! Our WIRF Leaders have been incredibly active, making appearances statewide

and participating in events, talks, information nights, school holiday trout stocking, roundtable forums and even guest speaking opportunities on radio, podcasts and TV! LADIES NIGHT IN Our ‘Ladies Night’s In’ events are proving to be quite popular and are generating momentum in the local areas. These have been popping up in tackle stores around Victoria,

Izzy Sesto with her ‘stonker’ trout she caught at the Goulburn Festival.

and are a wealth of information aimed at encouraging women into recreational fishing. The nights are full of fun, informative and filled with practical knowledge and tips. These evenings allow women to ask questions discuss topics such as tackle, bait, species, how to fish and everything in between. We have guest speakers, grazing platters and prizes. Why wouldn’t you want to go? Keep your eyes peeled for a ‘Ladies Night In’ near you or you can contact us to request suggested locations. TROUT TALES It seems everyone is talking trout and the season has started off tremendously. The WIRF team were present at both Ballarat Fishing Festival and Goulburn Fishing Festival, which were run simultaneously. Vic Fisheries released over 2,000 trout into the waterways and family friendly activities had everyone involved. The WIRF girls were involved in presentations and demonstrations promoting the network and the feedback was outstanding. It was great

to also see an influx of new members following these festivals. Talk at the festivals are all about the stonkers! A true buzz was in the air and anglers travelled near and far for their chance of catching a once in a lifetime fish. Our very own Izzy braved the freezing conditions at the Goulburn and was out in the water at 4am! Her dedication paid off and she landed several amazing trout. Triple Trout Tip Here’s our three top tips

Karen Rees and Michelle Brittain hosting a Ladies Night In event at Trelly’s Spectacular in Geelong.

Tiffany Newton helping kids fish at Ballarat Festival. on trout fishing to help you land a stonker this month: lure fishing, use the colour pink and head out at sunrise! TREES FOR TROUT One of our WIRF leaders, Shea Bloom from North East Victoria, in conjunction with the Corryong Angling Club and North East Catchment

Cara Cummings stocking trout at Spavin Lake.

Management Authority (CMA), were successful in obtaining a Recreational Fishing Grant for re-snagging and rehabilitating the Nariel Creek (following severe flood damage a few years ago). They created ‘Trees for Trout’ Day and along with an amazing volunteer base, planted

1,000 trees. It is a wonderful initiative and is great to see rivers being taken care of for our future anglers. Shea Bloom wanted to pass on her gratitude and thank the organisers, members and volunteers, who helped plant the trees. “Not only does this help our trout habitat and rehabilitate our streams, it was also great being able to teach our kids the importance of revegetating and was excellent to see so many littlies planting trees. You’re all champions, may the fishing progress from here!” Q &A One of the wonderfully positive attributes of the WIRF network is the comfortable and engaging space we have created. Many women who are keen to take up the sport are too shy to ask questions that they feel might be obvious or not worthy. We say there is no such question! Many topics circulate the group and the support and encouragement received is outstanding. Given these questions have been asked within our community, what greater opportunity than now to share some with you (along with the collective group answers).

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 2019

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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Q: What is the first thing I should know if I want to be good at fishing? A: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Decide where and what you want to fish for. Seek advice online, tackle shops, friends and fellow anglers. Kindly accept help when it is offered and go fishing

with a friend/buddy. Most importantly, just give it a go! You learn through trial and error (practice makes perfect) and even if you don’t catch anything, you have still had a fabulous adventure trying! Q: I enjoy fishing but have a fear of touching a live fish and bait, how do I

Shea Bloom at Trees for Trout Day. Over 1,000 trees were planted to help support the trout habitat and rehabilitate local streams.

overcome this? A: There are many great fishing gloves on the market available in different sizes, find yourself a pair that fit snug and this will certainly help with both the ‘slimy and slippery’ feel and will help with your grip when handling the fish. For handling the bait, again try the gloves or try powerbait (a product with a playdough-like texture) or try your hand at lure fishing and avoid bait all together! This is what our Facebook group is for – you can ask any question and be greeted with positive comments with tips and tricks from fellow women in the group. Have a question you would like answered? Join our group and let us help. MEET OUR WIRF AMBASSADOR Chloe Molloy is a true sportswoman. When she isn’t ‘kicking goals’ for the AFLW, you’ll find her somewhere on the water, rod in hand. Here are a few words about from the legend herself: “Fishing takes up a small chunk of my childhood memories, but they are some of the best. Going to Port Fairy with my grandparents and catching snapper, then coming home to have the world’s greatest fish and chips.

My sporting commitments as I grew up became more demanding as I moved up the ranks with my basketball. Weekends were taken up with games and training. I now currently play AFLW for Collingwood, but when I have spare time in my busy schedule I have been able to wet the line and re-spark my passion for fishing. The thrill of hooking a fish is something that football can’t replicate. I am also very competitive (that comes from my sport background) so I always love to catch the most fish. It is the easiest way to enjoy the outdoors and be witness to beautiful scenery.” UPCOMING EVENTS On 23-24 November will be the Mansfield Talk Wild Trout Conference. Special guest Hillary Hutcheson from North America, will be talking about her passion for wild trout fly fishing. A women’s networking fishing session will be run on the Sunday between 12pm-2pm. On 6-8 December Shepparton will play host to Codstival. A large community event that teaches and inspires fishing, a fun fishing day for the kids and also a free event for anglers to hear from

Chloe Molloy on a recent squid outing. The AFLW player loves finding time in her schedule to reinvigorate her love of fishing. experts on a range of topics related to native fisheries etc. For full event details and a list of all other events, please head to our Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/

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GEORGE & NEV by Michael Hardy

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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BARRA COUNTRY by Brett Currie

ORIGINAL

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Congratulations to M Pearce, who was last month’s winner of the Find-a-Word Competition! Monthly winners receive a Fishing Monthly prize pack. Prize delivery can take 8 weeks. – V&TFM

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The subscriber prize winner for September is C Skerry of McCrae, who won a Fishing Monthly Subscriber prize pack. All subscribers are entered in the monthly subscriber prize draws. Prize delivery takes up to 8 weeks. – V&TFM

of Ferntree Gully, P Gigliotti of Coburg North, G Johnson of Portland, R Price of Mildura, J Stoop of Portland, J Barns of Euroa, S Robinson of Freeburgh, B Stokes of Morwell, D Theodore of Woodside, B Schnitzer of Cooma, K Morrison of Moama, D Girvan of Yea, S Waters of Prahran, N Bryant of North Albury, J Killian of Paynesville, G Bannister of Lorne, W Tippett of

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LAST MONTH’S ANSWERS

FIND THE DAIWA LOGO

NOVEMBER 2019

GUESS THE FISH?

This month’s Guess the Fish Answer: Yakka

The answers to Find the Daiwa Logo for September were: 8, 12, 16, 21, 26, 30, 36, 37, 42, 44, 50, 53, 65, 67, 75, 78. – V&TFM The Find the Daiwa Logo prize winners for September were: B Delphine of Emerald, M Lea of Caramut, K Carter of Shepparton, S Ward of Curlewis, T McCarthy of Boronia, R Drendel of Mount Helen, D Biggs of Sale, G Miller of Euroa, J Ellis of Reservior, G Matcham of Bridgewater, H Siesmaa

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Editor Steve Morgan takes the Sea Jay 468 Navigator with Yamaha F70hp for a spin in Moreton Bay. Check it out on page 84!

78 Measuring success in the kayak

Sometimes we need to appreciate the little things in fishing, and this applies to kayaking as well, as Justin Willmer explains.

80 Is it worth going out in the boat?

Sometimes you need to cut your losses and leave the boat at home, and Wayne Kampe provides a guide to help you decide when it is or isn’t worth taking the boat out.

82 What’s new in the world of boating

Check out the latest news and products in the boating world, fresh off the production line and ready for you to get your hands on!

FEBRUARY 2019

WHAT’S NEW BOATING FORMOSA SRT PLATE HULL

The new Formosa SRT Plate Hull combines the best boat designs from the Sea-Rod and Tomahawk brands, packaging them into one skilfully engineered plate boat. The new plate hull features excellent levels of performance, handling and stability, with a stronger Lock-Cell hull and deck structure with a Quad4 Water Ballast option available across the whole range. An increased deadrise, custombuilt cambered strakes and large reverse chine create hydrodynamic lift and superior traction. In addition, the SRT hull uses the Formosa Step Down Active Transom design, delivering smart storage solutions, easy on-board battery access, and flush-folding door and seating systems. The transom door and lounge fold down to create more sitting areas or fishing platforms, and fold away flush against the side of the boat when not in use for a clear deck area to move around. The folding lounge is also removable. There are four Active Transom designs to choose from, with optional extras available. www.formosamarineboats.com.au

BUILD YOUR FISHING WEAPON

Australian plate aluminium boat builder Bar Crusher has pushed live the latest version of its website – and with it, v2 of the brand’s online boat builder. Launched several years ago, Bar Crusher’s online build-and-quote system allows website visitors to review the huge list of standard features in every model and personalise each boat by selecting options such as hull colour, engine horsepower and additional factory-fitted accessories. Bar Crusher’s 26-model range spans 4.9-7.8m and is available in a number of configurations – cuddy cabin, hard top, hard top pilothouse, centre console, open hard top, walk around, and bow rider. Renowned for quality construction, superior performance and maximum fishability (with a range of standard fishing-related features other manufacturers charge as extras), every Bar Crusher boat is factory-packaged on a customdesigned trailer to ensure towing, launching and retrieving is a breeze. Self-centering and aligning perfectly every time, Bar Crusher’s innovative Bar Catch system also allows for single-handed launch and retrieve. The new boat builder function is now online and ready to go, so head to the Bar Crusher website and get started on building your fishing weapon. barcrusher.com.au

ACR REMOTECONTROLLED LIGHT 3 The new RCL-85 LED searchlight from ACR was designed for the boater who wants to ditch the hassle of halogen searchlights, but still wants their affordability. With an impressive 240,000 candelas using six High Flux (30W) LEDs, you have visibility over half a nautical mile to light the way to your destination. The simple installation only requires running your 12-24V power to the searchlight, and all operations are completely wireless. The RCL-85’s sleek design makes it an attractive and cost-effective choice for small to medium sized vessels. The searchlight comes with a wireless handheld remote to rotate the light 350°. With an 8° beam angle, the light can tilt an impressive 90° degrees to make lighting structure a breeze. There is also a strobe function to signal for help. The RCL-85 is weather resistant with the electronics located in the IP68 water-resistant light head instead of the base for increased protection. The ASA housing and lens are 82

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sealed against the elements for years of troublefree operation. Price: SRP approx. $700 www.acrartex.com

TOHATSU MFS60A

The new VFS60A outboard from Tohatsu weighs only 98.5kg, which is 7kg lighter than its nearest competitor and 15% lighter than Tohatsu’s renowned M60C 2-stroke. Tohatsu are fully aware of the implications that weight has on a boat’s performance, and this is for those boaters who are re-powering from a 2-stroke. The MFS60A has a proven pedigree, with its core being based on the popular MFS40 and MFS50A. However, this model features some interesting developments to pistons, intake valves, manifold and camshaft design, along with introduction of Roller Rocker Arms. The end result is responsive performance, superior fuel economy within a sleek and environmentally designed outboard. It’s available in aquamarine and white, forward control or large multi-function tiller, and retains all of the core features of the smaller MFS40/50A such as: Tohatsu Onboard Communication System (optional cables required); Trolling Assist; 21 amp charge system; electronic fuel injection; and Easy Flush System. www.tohatsu.com.au

MERCURY FOURSTROKE DEALS 5 For the first time, Mercury is offering a trio of great deals across its FourStroke range from 3.5-150hp. With Deal 1 you can save up to $800 on 3.5-60hp FourStroke engines. With Deal 2 you get free SmartCraft rigging on 75-150hp FourStroke engines (SmartCraft gauges bring all your vessel’s information together onto one simple-to-navigate device – including speed, rpm, trim, depth, alarms, water pressure, fuel flow etc – as well as allowing control of specialist systems such as Mercury’s Active Trim). And if you take advantage of Deal 3, you get the benefit of 3.99%* Mercury Finance on 40-150hp FourStroke repower. Even better, the mighty 150hp ProXS is included in Mercury’s summer deals for the first time, as are all SeaPro and ProXS models in the relevant horsepower categories. All three deals end on 18th November 2019, so you’ll have move fast if you want to secure your saving. *For full terms and conditions visit the Mercury Marine website. www.mercurymarine.com.au

FUSION FM SERIES

Fusion FM Series flush mount marine speakers and subwoofers are engineered to deliver high-quality acoustics. The lowprofile, near-flat installation allows for a visually appealing finish never before seen on a marine speaker or subwoofer. Combining optimized speaker drivers with aluminium dome tweeters to produce highquality audio at any volume, the FM Series also give you the ability to create a 2.1 audio zone. A new mounting system allows for nonintrusive, easy installation. You simply place the unit in the cutout, tighten the screws and the speaker legs will tighten against the panel without creating any screw holes. The FM Series complies with ISO12216 Annex D1.1 for Areas II, III and IV, due to its strength and watertightness. Available in round or square models and white or black colour options, they come in two sizes, 7.7” 200W and 6.5” 120W. Matching 10” 400W FM Series subwoofers are also available. www.fusionentertainment.com.au

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The price, however, is what will raise the eyebrows of plenty of anglers looking to get into the bluewater. As tested, this painted Navigator and the 70 Yammy came in at $28,990. Packages start from around $26,000.

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Main: The Sea Jay 4.68 Navigator is a simple and versatile centre console that’s powered by one of Yamaha’s most popular 4-strokes – the reliable and economical F70. Above: A glamour day on Moreton Bay was great for photo taking but not that hot for testing the rough water ability of this rig. narrow centre console, there is a mountain of useable space in this boat. Whether this is used to hold crab pots, camping gear or a couple of your fishing mates (or all

SPECIFICATIONS Length.......................................................4.68m Bottom sheet.............................................3mm Side sheet...................................................3mm Beam.........................................................2.24m Depth........................................................ 1.14m Floor ribs........................................................ 11 Capacity............................................. 5 persons Weight (hull)............................................. 352kg Max HP...........................................................75 Similarly, the Navigator Centre Console that we got to take for a ride is just that – a great platform for those of you who like a mix of river and bay fishing, as well as being able to duck offshore on good days. With a single level floor throughout the boat and a

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Queensland boat builder Sea Jay’s heartland is the Queensland coast, and they have built their reputation on simple, no-fuss boats that won’t let you down. Their dealer network has been handpicked to suit the product, and they all understand the value of simple, good looking boats that you can use as a platform to set up exactly as you need to for your fishing style. Recently, we tested a Sea Jay Ranger that was fitted out to suit the modern fisherman’s lurecasting fascination. It was loaded with all of the electronics and accessories that was needed to turn a great hull into a great fishing rig.

K-Series 13” pitch propeller, the Yamaha F70 revved out to 6,400rpm where it hit 58km/h and travelled 2.5km/L of unleaded burned. Drop that down to 4,300rpm and the efficiency peaked markedly. 37km/h at a rate of 3.1km/L

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three) is up to you. For me, the three things you need in a centre console are somewhere to hang on, easy access around the console and as little as possible to get in the way when you’re casting at the fish, no matter where you are in the boat. The Navigator ticks all

three of these boxes, with the narrow console with plenty of grab rails and a small console footprint with nothing above a standing driver’s head height. With no front casting deck, it’s likely buyers would look at other boats in the Sea Jay range to satisfy their need to throw artificials. In that light, the anchor well and well access become important. In the Navigator, you can lean right against the bulkhead wall to exercise your anchoring muscles. The negative of the low floor, however, is a lack of underfloor storage space. There’s a bit of dry storage under the seat base, but apart from that you’ll need to pack your gear in its own, independent dry storage if it can’t take a salty bath. Not that this is a wet boat, it’s just an open boat, and you will find situations where spray from a quartering sea will blow across the bow.

As a matter of fact, we tested this boat the same day as we did the Ranger, and it was the more comfortable of the two when it came to punching back into a reasonable northwester after a calm morning. Spinning a Yamaha

RPM.......... Speed (km/h)........ Economy (km/L) 700................................ 3.............................. n/a 1000.............................. 5.............................. 3.6 2000.............................10.............................. 3.0 3000.............................14.............................. 2.1 4000............................ 31.............................. 2.6 4300............................ 37.............................. 3.7 5000............................ 43.............................. 3.1 6000............................ 55.............................. 2.4 6400............................ 58.............................. 2.5 is pretty bloody good in anyone’s language. With no underfloor fuel, a standard 25L remote tank would get you around 75km of range. Drop one of these each side and there’s plenty of gas for a full day on the water.

Jump onto the Sea Jay boats website to find out more information or to locate your nearest dealer to view their impressive range of boats and do your own onwater tests. www. seajayboats.com.au.

Two up, this is a great rig for expanding your range past what your basic tinny would do, and the price of the package makes that goal more achievable.

Top: The Navigator isn’t particularly steep in the transom deadrise, meaning you’re more likely to have to ease it over the waves rather than punch through them to get the best ride. Below: There’s room for small sounders and gauges flush mounted in-dash, however bigger electronics are best kept on a bracket on the top of the dash.

Top: The traditional anchor well up front is made from rotomoulded plastic with some basic storage underneath. Below: There’s definitely room for more than a pair of Crocs thongs up here. What a fashion statement!

There’s a whole lot of space to fish in this boat, with the pathway around the console unencumbered. I can imagine battles with northern bluefin lapping this rig.

There’s nothing groundbreaking about the console design, though there are plenty of places to grab on. Being narrow, it offers the driver some protection, but the passengers are all on their own.

There’s storage under the simple seat and lots of room in the rear cockpit to load gear or fish from.

Top: A large splash well for the motor runs to the full transom height, and you won’t bang your Yammy cowling on it, even trimmed up all the way. Left and Right: There’s lots of room in the rear cockpit and side pockets.

Painted navy/grey, this is pretty much the dream boat for a lower-budget angler wanting to get out further than their basic tinny will allow. NOVEMBER 2019

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01070.57 1.33 0110 1.53 0.51 00100457 0.430.44 14 0536 29 140015 1229 07041.44 0.60 29 0650 14 0600 29 1157 0.46 1.41 06481157 1.561.4814 0641 SA 1812 0.69 SU 1733 0.52 MO 1322 1.36 TU 1315

0210 0245 02250534 1.64 1.41 0314 0001 1.69 0539 1.57 1.48 00071.76 0.58 29 29 14 0757 0815 08041129 0.73 0.33 0843 0620 0.64 14 29 1136 0.68 0.2829 06270.62 1.441414 TH 1355 1.38 FR 1423 1.47 SA 1404 1.36 SU 1446 1.40

01540.64 1.43 0208 1.48 1.32 00540018 0.531.53 15 0024 30 150055 0627 07471.39 0.58 30 0745 15 0635 30 1230 0.43 0.49 07300606 1.480.4215 0718 SU 1308 1.45 MO 1249 1.55 TU 1359 1.41 WE 1405

0248 0330 03080003 1.69 0.71 0356 0045 1.68 0614 1.65 1.44 00461.78 0.64 30 30 15 0833 0900 08450625 0.67 1.36 0927 0715 0.59 15 30 1210 0.64 0.2730 07070.59 1.361515 FR 1435 1.41 SA 1508 1.47 SU 1450 1.40 MO 1530 1.40

MO 1815 1.33 2354 0.50

TU 1248 0.24 1945 1.45

TH 1236 0.31 19231.40 0.51 1929

TU 1902 1.32 WE 1333 0.27 FR 1315 0.30 1856 0.60 20451831 20001.37 0.42 1.400.37 2024

31 0140 0816

0.64 1.40 TH 1421 0.31 2144 1.37

1.58 0.56 1.48 1909 0.25

1.71 0.54 1.52 2000 0.16

31 0300 0834

1.78 0.52 TH 1450 1.55 2045 0.11

TH 1820 1.53 1956 2359 0.30 0.59

FR 1905 1.49 2031 0.25

FR 1230 0.30 2023 19340.13 1.49

SA 1309 0.38 2108 20210.15 1.41

31 0128 0752

0.71 1.29 SU 1350 0.46 2113 1.34

0.73 1.30 SU 1837 1.51 MO 1214 0.55 2001 0.22 2050 1922 0.21 1.41

0.76 1.24 MO 1215 0.39 TU 1257 0.63 20431935 0.19 1.45 2132 2012 0.24 1.36 0432 1.65 1008 0.56 TU 1613 1.38 2212 0.29

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