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METRO Perth Metro/Cockburn Sound

Swan & Canning Rivers

Metro Offshore

SOUTH COAST Esperance 19 Bremer Bay

Albany 21 WEST COAST Augusta 22 Busselton 24 Bunbury 26 Mandurah 28 Lancelin 30 Jurien Bay

Geraldton 33 Kalbarri 32 GASCOYNE COAST Shark Bay

From the Editor’s Desk... It is March and the autumn weather patterns should soon kick in to give us some of the best fishing conditions for the year. For many, however, it is the time of the year to prepare for the last fishing outings for the year before putting the boat in storage for the winter months. If you are intending to store the boat up after winter, be sure to book your boat in now to get all of those little jobs done that have built up over summer. Leaving them until later will only cause headaches down the track. With autumn upon us, just about every angler in the southern half of the state will be starting to think about salmon, and for good reason, because as far as a recreational species go these fish are hard to beat, and are accessible to every angler whether they

are land or boat-based. The only downfall is when the currents do the wrong thing and push the fish off the coast when they round the corner at Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste. The run on the South Coast should start later this month, although it seemed

that last year everything was running about 6 weeks late, so it will be interesting to see whether it is an early or late start, but more on the salmon next month! As always be sure to check out the competition pages and get your entry in to be in the draw for some great prizes,

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Barramundi council at the local watering hole KIMBERLEY

Michael Tropiano

As a somewhat accomplished fisher in WA’s South West, I recently moved up north and stepped into life in the Kimberley. Of course, catching a few more barra was high on the agenda, but after realising I’d missed the peak barra fishing time

status yet myself, I would like to share with you some simple tips, so that if you’re a southerner spending some time up in the north this winter, this quick barra council will have you to successfully catching one of Australia’s most iconic fish. BARRA SCIENCE First things first... barra science. As a marine scientist I have always been fascinated by the fish I target and have

as males and as they grow they change into females, generally around the 80cm mark, which is a fish around 4 years old (but this can vary greatly). The bigger a female gets, the more eggs she can produce, with the big metre plus girls producing over 32 million eggs a year! So protecting big females means loads more barra to catch, it’s a pretty simple equation!

This huge GT was a by-catch while trolling for barra in a mangrove lagoon on high tide that was loaded with bait and predators.

Chris Hicks got a hat trick of 70cm+ barra during the middle of the dry season. by several months and a handful of failed solo missions, I went back to the drawing board. Many of the methods I had used so successfully in the South West to catch fish were not working in this new arena, so I swallowed my pride and tracked down a few local ‘barra gurus’. After spending a few hours at the local watering hole with these guys — in a session that was later termed the ‘barra council’ — they shared with me some simple barramundi fishing wisdom that has now got me catching barra year round. While I’m nowhere near barra guru

generally found that this knowledge can give you that extra edge over the fish — or at the very least something to talk about when the fish aren’t biting. Barramundi are one of only a handful of species that can survive in both full salt and freshwater. As a fisher, this means that the environments you can target them in varies greatly from oyster-encrusted rocks at the mouth of a major river or estuary, to a small isolated freshwater billabong down a dusty 4WD track. Barra are also a unique fish, in that they actually change sex throughout their life cycle. They are first born

We are lucky in WA that our rules protect these big girls, with all fish over 80cm required to be released. This is fatastic, as it gives us the best chance of catching that Holy Grail of barra fishing — a metre long fish — while also allowing us to take home and cook up a feed of good eating size fish. Barra will spawn in saltwater during the wet season and once the little baby barra hatch they slowly work their way upstream and across floodplains to safe, food rich areas. This movement across floodplains during the wet is one of the reasons you can catch barra

Just an hour before the tide receded, this was a flat teeming with life. 8

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in billabongs, which at the time you fish them in the dry season, can be be completely isolated water bodies. Barra can grow to 40cm in their first year and quickly move off the bottom of the food chain as they grow into a veracious predator that will have a go at and eat almost anything that moves up to half their body size. While barra are a top predator that will eat almost anything that will fit in their mouths (including baby crocs and water birds), they are largely piscivorous, which means they mainly eat fish. FINDING BARRA Whether it’s by boat or land, when you first start looking for barra you will realise there is so much promising ground that just has to be holding barra, that it can become overwhelming working out where to fish. The first thing to realise is that barra move around, a lot! It’s not unheard of for a barra to travel hundreds of kilometres in its lifetime, so it’s more than likely that at some stage most of this promising ground will hold fish, however the key

to success is working out exactly when the fish will feeding there. Over the whole season, the wet season weather patterns with its warmer waters and plentiful food are the biggest factor influencing barra movement

Their strength means they concentrate weaker swimmers like baitfish in certain areas, while also controlling the access for these vulnerable smaller fishes to safer waters such as mangrove forests and creeks.

The author found this bait enjoying a few hours of peace in the safety of the mangroves before the falling tide forced them back out into more open waters. and behaviour, but from day to day, the most important factor influencing saltwater barra activity is the tides. The tides in the Kimberley are some of the biggest tides on the planet.

To give you an example of their impact, a spot that is full of bait and barra activity in the morning can be a dried out mud flat by the afternoon! As we now know, barra

After casting all morning in a back eddy behind a rockbar, Sophie Comes finally hooked up a quality barra but dropped it soon after. Fortunately, she hooked up again the next cast and landed this beautiful fish. Photo courtesy of The Great Escape.

Barra predominantly feed on fish and above all, mullet are their favourite, so if you can find the mullet, you will find your barra. The mullet spend their days constantly playing a cat-and-mouse game of escape the barra. As a general rule, this involves a daily movement from the deeper waters that they are forced into on a low tide up into the safety of shallow creeks, snags and the complex maze of roots of a mangrove

forest as the tide rises. This cat-and-mouse game means that as the water just starts to rise at the change of the tide, the mullet will start to make their run upriver and creek systems. At this stage of the game the mouths of creeks and rivers can go absolutely ballistic for barra, which are hot on the tail of the fleeing mullet. Once this bite shuts down, and the water continues to rise, you can

join the barra in chasing the mullet upstream. As the mullet search for protected waters upstream in the mangroves and shallow rock pools, they will often have to play a dangerous waiting game before the tide comes up enough to give them access to these areas. Just before the water level is high enough for the mullet to get into safer waters, they are often concentrated into corners of small creeks,

This ripper 79cm fish came on a fresh mullet and stitched Maria up twice on snags before she coaxed it from the mangroves. Photo courtesy of The Great Escape.

This diagram shows back eddies where the water spins and flows in the opposite direction to the main current. This will concentrate the baitfish, with the predators usually hunting below.

which soon become all you can eat buffets for any barra in the area. Once the tide rises enough and the surviving mullet make it into the safety of the mangrove roots, I have generally found that the fishing action will slow down a bit. However as the tide soon begins to fall, the game starts up again in reverse and it’s back on. As far as what structures to fish, snags, rocks and creek mouths will all work at different times and tides,

so it’s worth giving all a go to find the fish. Again, the most important thing is understanding how the water currents will bring food to the structure you choose to fish. If there is a back eddy created where water is flowing in the opposite direction of the main current flow, then this is a great start, as this type of water movement in particular can concentrate fish. Also, do not be afraid of fishing shallow waters. Structures

in 0.5-1.5m provide plenty of water for barra and are always worth a cheeky flick. CATCHING BARRA Bait If you are coming up north to escape winter and are serious about catching your first barra or want to boost your success rate, then before you leave you must get yourself a throw net (and netting licence) and some lessons from someone who can throw one. To page 10

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Heavy Tackle Tournament escapes cyclones The recent Exmouth Game Fishing Club Heavy Tackle Tournament was held in Exmouth with two looming cyclones that headed west and had little effect on the

area. It did bring some swell and a sprinkling of rain, but did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 27 teams with over 100 anglers that went out to

water depths over 250m in search of big fish. The small black marlin started to show up the weeks prior to this event, and despite boats fishing in waters over

the 60-80kg mark. Many boats managed to get some awesome catches and take home some tasty sashimi. Captain Eddy Lawler managed to attain his 20th

RESULTS CATEGORY WINNER SCORE First Marlin Tagged Day 1 Haulin’ Last Marlin Tagged Day 1 Cin Bin First Marlin Tagged Day 2 The Hulk Last Marlin Tagged Day 2 Tie – Evolution & On Strike First Marlin Tagged Day 3 VACANT Last Marlin Tagged Day 3 VACANT Highest Point Boat Day 1 Lockout 1500 points/3 tags Highest Point Boat Day 2 Mangrove Jack 1000 points/ 2 tags (winner on time of last tag countback from five other teams) Highest Point Boat Day 3 VACANT Best Dressed Team on Australia Day Ballzdeep Heaviest Other Pelagic Species Day 1 Pandamonium 10.55kg wahoo Heaviest Other Pelagic Species Day 2 Haulin’ 12.00kg wahoo Heaviest Other Pelagic Species Day 3 VACANT Heaviest Other Pelagic Species Overall Haulin’ 12.00kg wahoo Heaviest Weighed Marlin >500lb VACANT Heaviest Yellowfin Pandamonium 82.15kg Most Meritorious Capture Pandamonium Beau Cartledge 220kg blue on 37kg Champion Boat Overall Lockout 4 tags Champion Boat Runner Up Mangrove Jack 3 tags (winner on time of last tag countback from four other teams) the 250m contour, small blacks ranging from 10-60kg were encountered. One of the smaller vessels managed to raise two big blues in just 20 minutes, while a tag was placed in a 220kg blue by another. The talk of the event though was without doubt the consistent strikes from large yellowfin tuna around

anglers are willing. During January last year, Reel Teaser went to a particular spot to try for broadbill and got one first drop. I’m sure it won’t be too long before Fantasy Slams will be on the record books for this region.

Overall, the Heavy Tackle Tournament was a success, with anglers from all around the country travelling to Exmouth to lock horns with some of the biggest predators in the ocean. – Jeni Gates

Grand Slam on billfish in mid January, only to be followed the next week by two more that almost made it to Super Slams. There’s no doubt that this time of year is exceptional for getting slams with blue, black, striped marlin and sailfish prevalent. It is also worth a broadie shot or two if

TOURNAMENT STATS 27 boats 105 anglers 104 billfish raised, 71 hooked, 38 tagged Tagged billfish: 30 blacks, 7 blues, 1 stripe 7 yellowfin tuna over 50kg caught Last day cancelled due to forecast strong winds from Cyclone Riley

Ryan Turner’s huge yellowfin tuna was a highlight of the competition.

Big yellowfin tuna were around in good numbers during the tournament.

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WA Bream Classic Boat Series Round 1 – Swan River

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ABT BREAM Rnd 4 Albany

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ABT BREAM Rnd 5 Blackwood

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WA Bream Classic Kayak Series Round 2 – Swan River

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WA Bream Classic Boat Series Round 2 – Murray River

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WA Bream Classic Kayak Series Round 3 – Moore River

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BARRA COUNTRY by Brett Currie

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING POWERDOLPHIN WATER DRONE

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PowerVision is launching the world’s first multi-functional water drone. Equipped with a 220° dual-joint rotation camera, the PowerDolphin can capture 4K UltraHigh-Definition footage. The camera can rotate 70° above water and 150° below the water, sending real-time 1080 pixel footage wirelessly to your phone through the Vision+ app, with a maximum transmission distance of 1000m. The drone includes adjustable front lights to capture stunning illuminated photography in various water conditions. The integrated PowerSeeker detects fish within a range of 40m and travels by waypoint to the perfect fishing spot, utilising the built-in sonar GPS to plot the ocean floor. It will tow hooks, lure fish, release bait and capture fish at a distance of up to 1000m. Once the fish takes the bait, the PowerDolphin will automatically drag itself back to the controller. The PowerDolphin can travel at a speed of 5m per second. A helpful technology for Australia’s lifesavers, PowerDolphin’s robust design and 3 speed gears enables it to tow and remotely release lifejackets, lifebuoys and other rescue equipment. Price: SRP $1299 www.powervision.me

The Atomic Hardz is one of the most popular lure brands in Australia, and the new Slappa has just arrived and has quickly proven itself on Murray cod up to 70cm and larger bass. The Atomic Slappa is a classic surface crawler designed to make maximum disturbance on the water. It is 90mm long and has large aluminium wings that fold against the body, enabling anglers to deliver a long accurate cast time and time again. The wide body displaces water and provides the point upon which it waddles across the surface. The small cupped face also spits water as it moves across the surface. Cast them for bass and cod, wind slowly and hold on! The Slappa is available in 14 colours, including both natural and brightly visible patterns, and also some glow colours for anglers casting at night. For more information on this and other new releases, visit the Atomic website or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/ atomiclures. www.atomiclures.com.au

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PRODUCT GUIDE 1

Maxima, a company that has produced quality monofilament fishing lines for decades, has now upped its game once again, with the introduction of Maxima Clear! The new Maxima Clear fishing line is incredibly strong and easy to handle, yet retains the tough, high-durability finish that maxima has always been known for. It has outstanding knot strength, exceptional abrasion resistance and low memory to improve casting distance. On top of that, its clear finish makes it difficult for fish to detect under water. Maxima Clear meets a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fishing situations, from casting and jigging to trolling and bottom fishing. It is available in Leader Wheels, with poundages between 1-30lb, Guide Spools, with poundages between 6-50lb, and Service Spools, with poundages between 2-130lb. There really is a Clear spool to meet just about any fishing situation. www.jmgillies.com.au

ZEREK GADGET Z TRAYS

Zerek has released an airtight range of storage trays to keep your tackle in the best shape possible. Worm proof and TPE plastic safe, the Gadget Z range from Zerek makes use of a large rubber seal to keep these boxes airtight, and this serves to prevent water from getting in to destroy the lures inside. Made from polypropylene material, the Gadget Z trays comes with removable compartment separators to allow the angler to design their own internal layout how they want, while maintaining the airtight seal to protect expensive lures. Additionally, three extra strong locking clasps are fitted to ensure the tight seal remains locked tight, regardless of how the boxes are stored or transported. Initially two models are available, the large size coming in at 360x230x50mm and the small at a compact 275x185x50mm. www.wilsonfishing.com

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SAMAKI WINDCHIME

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WARLOCK COD LOLLY

Long and lean and designed as the ultimate sinking stickbait for large predators, the new Duo Rough Trail Hydra 220 is the lure to pack for your next offshore adventure. Slim-profiled and with a fixed weight in the tail to maximise casting performance and enhance its action, the Hydra 220 features a dynamic skipping action when worked across the surface, while a twitch and jerk retrieve will see it move from side to side to enhance strikes. A hyper realistic garfish imitation when worked across the surface, the Hydra is ultra long (220mm) in length to reduce fishing swallowing and biting off the lure, while its tail-heavy, 58.2g body weight allows for long, tangle free casting on the water. If you’re looking to call up the predators to the surface the new Duo Rough Trail Hydra 220 is the lure to reach for. www.duo-australia.com.au

Just in time for big cod season, the Warlock Cod Lolly is here and ready to make an impact on the Murray cod fishing community. The Warlock Cod Lolly is suitable for the deeper dwelling fish that are a challenge to reach with other lures, and it has the ability to dive quickly to the required depth. This lure will get in the faces of big predators in their hidey-holes and put you I with more chances at landing that dream fish. The Cod Lolly has an incredibly enticing sideways swaying action that is irresistible to most predatory fish, especially big Murray cod in rivers and dams. The Cod Lolly is available in a range of striking colours and is very well built, with quality materials to handle the toughest predatory fish, and will see you through many memorable cod captures. www.jmgillies.com.au

SHIMANO TRANX 200

Shimano’s Tranx baitcaster series has been expanded, with the addition of a 200 size in two retrieve ratio options. Whether you’re chasing barra and threadies upstream or even big Murray cod, GTs and the like out the front, these are perfect for the job. These reals feature the CoreProtect system, which offers superior saltwater resistance through an internal water repellent and water resistant seal system. A large 48mm throw handle with double paddle assists cranking power and complements the 7.2:1 gear ratio (the 200A has a 6.2:1 retrieve speed). Featuring Shimano’s Hagane Body, the Tranx holds 170m+ of 30lb braid, and boasts a 5.5kg Cross Carbon drag. The new SVS Infinity casting controls make these reels a precision caster’s dream by adjusting the external brake adjustment dial. A longer handle and three SA-RB bearings plus one roller bearing provide almost effortless winding. Shimano recommends pairing the Tranx 200 with a JDM Dialuna or revamped Revolution series rod. www.shimanofish.com.au

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING SAMAKI SKITCH X

OKUMA KOMODO 13 SS 273

Samaki Skitch X offers you a new range taking Skitch into the future. With an extended history of Skitch and Skitch Nano, Skitch X has combined all of its predecessors fantastic features and rolled them into the one. The X factor in the Skitch X is obvious in its ultra slick cosmetics with a sleek black blank encased in X weave wrap, a powerful performance feature, ultra hard EVA grips for comfort and support as well as striking blue details and carbon fibre locking rings. The Samaki Skitch X has been created for every angler across the nation, from Barra fishing enthusiasts with a 6’0ft cast and spin model , to the estuary fisherman taking advantage of light and medium spin 7’ models, offering the ever so popular slug spinning 9’ model plus the famous 6’6” and 7’ heave models which are designed to give you the grunt you require when fishing heavier slugs. Price: from SRP $99.95 www.samaki.com.au

ZEREK AFFINITY

The Zerek Affinity is a 220mm long, 3-jointed floating swimbait originally designed for large bass and pike, but built to accommodate the brutal fisheries that are Murray cod and barramundi. Constructed with a tough ABS plastic body that is supported by through wire construction to ensure durability, the Affinity features a unique joint section that creates a smooth sliding action during retrieve. With its large profile, the Affinity is the prefect size for massive predators that are feeding on larger baitfish in the fresh or the salt, and with the addition of the two provided removable weights (10g and 20g), the Affinity can target them at any depth. The removable weight concept keeps the extra weight perfectly hidden, and balances the lure’s action whether you’re using the lure unweighted or with the chin weights. Unweighted, the Affinity weighs in at 96g and comes in 10 very lifelike colours. www.wilsonfishing.com

RAPALA BC400

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The Okuma Komodo SS Series of baitcast reels has made a name for itself in big fish circles, taking on species such as barramundi, Murray cod, PNG black bass and offshore jigging targets, thanks to its stainless steel main gear, pinion gear, drive and spool shafts, offering the ultimate power, combined with impressive drag outputs. The compact and much anticipated 200 Series models are now available, including the KDS-273 and KDS-273LX (left hand). Both models fit neatly in the palm, boast 9kg of drag, a gear ratio of 7.3:1 and a line capacity of 0.29mm/205m. They boast a heavy-duty build, heavy drag capabilities and plenty of line capacity in a compact size. This feature-packed reel also includes precision Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings, 6-pin Velocity Control casting system, Spool Access Port, rigid diecast aluminium frame and side plates with CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process, A6061-T6 machined aluminium, anodized spool, multi-disc high output Carbonite drag system, dual antireverse for maximum reliability, Zirconium line guide, synchronized level wind optimized for braid, and more. Price: SRP $389.90 www.okuma.com.au

SKY RIGGER

A new drone fishing device invented by NSW anglers Jaiden Maclean and Byron Leal has launched after more than two years’ research and development. The pair created the patented Sky Rigger following the viral success of their Drone Fishing for Tuna video, which achieved hundreds of millions of views across the world. At the time, they used a makeshift device to attach their rig to a drone and deliver the bait from the beach out beyond the breakers, and within 24 hours they landed a 20kg tuna. The success of the video inspired them to develop a new drone accessory to make the sport safe and accessible for everyone. The Sky Rigger, distributed by Sea Ulcer, attaches to DJI Phantom drones. Its unique, foolproof design ensures the safety of the drone while allowing unimpeded use of its camera so anglers can capture unique unseen fishing action. Price: SRP $199 www.seaulcer.com

BLACK MAGIC 15 FLEA

The new Rapala BC400 is the ultimate all-round oversized baitcast reel. Whether you are casting large swimbaits for Murray cod and barramundi, or slow pitch jigging reefs for demersal species, the BC400 is the ultimate crossover reel. It also features six ball bearings and a large over-sized handle, and the 6.3:1 gear ratio allows the angler to wind fast when needed, making this reel a very versatile fish catching weapon. The CNC machined alloy spool has a line capacity of 200m/0.33mm of 50lb braid, and is easily accessible with a quick switch side plate, allowing for quick and easy maintenance on or off the water. Carbon fibre drag washers with a drag output of 10kg/22lb, centrifugal brake system, precision machined brass gear and a one-way clutch system will see you stopping and landing that fish of a lifetime. Check it out at your favourite tackle store. www.rapala.com.au

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Like the Maggot lure before it, the wellknown Black Magic Flea has had a refresh with some great looking new skirt colours added to the range Coupled with some of the old favourites, anglers can now select from 10 colour options to suit their preferences. For those who aren’t familiar with the Flea, it’s a 200mm lure ideally suited for tuna, but it’s got a great record with other pelagic species like mahi mahi, sailfish and marlin. The head itself is 30mm in length and is a cup face pusher with a small reverse taper. That gives it a nice wriggly trolling action with a good bubble trail. Black Magic recommends using up to 200lb leader with this lure and a 7/0 game hook. The last point worth noting is that all the heads have good UV content which you’ll see if you place them under a UV light. You’ll notice UV content in some of the skirts and there are glowing lumo versions too – all extra attraction for your target species. www.blackmagictackle.com

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING

Unique Yamashita Eginno Pyonpyon new on the squid scene

TESTED

Anybody who enjoys squid fishing, whether it is an obsession or an occasional flirtation, would or should know the Yamashita brand of squid jigs. Yamashita’s innovation is second to none, and the jigs in their various iterations are available at an affordable price. I have accumulated a significant collection of Yamashita jigs over the years. It has been difficult to walk past them in a tackle store and not at least grab one or two. Eginno Pyonpyon It can be interesting to find out the translations of Japanese product names. In this case, ‘Eginno’ is the combination of egi (squid) with innovation, and Pyonpyon means ‘jump jump’, like the flicking of a prawn. Like all Yamashita jigs, these new jigs have some unique and interesting features to attract cephalopods to them. All of these features are based around mimicking a prawn in the water. The first thing you’ll notice is the folding front flap. It is designed to fold back on the cast to assist with casting distance, and will then fold out during your retrieve to create a unique water resistance. The goal is to create an effect that’s similar to

The author with a handful of South Australian cephalopod. that of a prawn swimming. I assumed that the design would give the jig a bit of a sideto-side action like it does with a lure, but this was not the case. There was no visible action created by the bib, but it does slow the decent of the lure. This is ideal when you’re fishing shallow water for the likes of tiger squid in Queensland, as you can fish far more slowly, keeping the jig in the zone for longer. The next feature that’s a bit different is the addition the leg feathers. Video of the jig underwater show that these feathers need minimal movement of the jig for them to move and sway, similar to that of a prawn swimming. I suspect that for squid, with their high sense of vision, this additional movement would further spark interest in the jig. The Search Rattle in Yamashita jigs is a feature I have always liked, and I am glad it is in the Eginno Pyonpyon. I was lucky enough to speak to one of the members of the Yamashita research and development team a number of years ago about this. He explained to me that they had put a huge amount of hours into creating the correct pitch in the Search Rattle – 600hz to be exact. At 600hz the Search Rattle mimics a feeding sound that hungry squid

The Yamashita Eginno Pyonpyon looks a little different from conventional squid jigs. Different in this case is full of Yamashita innovation. are attracted to. How’s that for attention to detail? My experience with the Yamashita rattling jigs is that you will have occasions where if you are not using a rattling jig, you may as well not be fishing. It really can make all the difference. Last but not least are the 490 Glow Beads. These have been inserted into the body of the jig to create the unique glow a prawn emits in the water. This is not a feature of all the colours in the range, however, as some are UV enhanced instead. From the packet to the water It is one thing to be different, but that difference also needs to work. I was given a couple of jigs in the 3.5, 18g size, and my plan was to use them in the squidrich waters around Port Vincent in South Australia. From a squid fishing perspective, this is a magnificent place as you have plenty of options, whether you’re landbased or fishing from a boat.

Even the smallest squid enveloped the jig. There was no questioning they wanted it! The marina wall was my first port of call, and I realised pretty quickly that I had to fish the Eginno jig a little differently from other jigs. With traditional jigs I generally use quite a strong whipping action, with a short to medium pause in between. I found that although this retrieve did work with the Eginno, the 3.2 second per metre drop rate of the jig meant that my pause needed to be longer. I also found that the Eginno didn’t whip from side to side like a standard jig, but instead hopped up and up, moving out of the strike zone. More subtle hops were better, and I didn’t have to worry about the jig plummeting into the structure below. Looking back at it now, it was a more finesse presentation, which was ideal during the Christmas holiday break. There was certainly plenty of fishing pressure on the local squid, and we had more success than most. This also proved to be the case out of the boat. The slower presentation had the jig in the zone for longer, and the squid couldn’t resist them.

I think part of the reason for our success was the hook-up location of the Eginno jigs. In 10 days of fishing them I had zero just tentacle hook-ups. Even the smallest squid enveloped the jig. The majority of the hook-ups were in the

The author was impressed with the hook-up points when using the Eginno jig. Most squid were hooked in the prime location between the eyes, with no tentacle hook-ups.

The result of a couple of hours testing the Yamashita Eginno Pyonpyon.

sweet spot between the eyes. You get maximum result for effort when you are hooking them there. Final thoughts I didn’t think I needed more squid jigs, but I have now changed my mind. There are enough differences in the Eginno jigs, and situations where they would be the best option, that I’ve decided to get a few more. Bring on the squid season here in Southeast Queensland, because I can’t wait to use the Yamashita Eginno jigs on the tiger squid around the Moreton Bay islands. I think the Eginnos will be perfect for the shallow water presentation required to target these squid. The Eginno jigs are available in two sizes (3.0/15g and 3.5/18g). Both sink at the same rate and are available in eight colours. To find out more about the Yamashita Eginno range, and the other Yamashita jigs available, go to www.ejtodd.com.au or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Yamashita.Australia. - Peter Jung

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Boats & Guided Fishing Tours Directory MOORE RIVER – LANCELIN – CERVANTES Guilderton Caravan Park (08) 9577 1021 Branchys Holiday Homes Guilderton (08) 9577 1321

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WHAT’S NEW BOATING FULTON XLT WINCH RANGE

The new Fulton XLT Winch range provides premium performance at an affordable price. It comes in four sizes, from single speed through to two-speed, and rated from 680-1450kg. With a stamped carbon steel frame, the range is built for strength and durability. The internals have a Z-Max 600 zinc coating for superior corrosion resistance and a 600-hour salt spray rating. The polypropylene cover protects the internal hardware from the harsh marine environment, and provides safety from moving parts. The carbon steel frame is built tough, providing all-important rigidity necessary for accurate gear alignment resulting in a longer life. The single-speed winch features an efficient gear ratio, full-length drum bearings, oil-impregnated shaft bushings, and an 8” comfort-grip handle for ease of cranking. The two-speed winch also has a shift lock design. All models are backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Price: from $149 www.fultonperformance.com

FUSION EL SHALLOW-MOUNT

Fusion’s EL Series of shallow-mount marine speakers feature a modern design in two styles with LED lighting options, durable construction and accessory grille options. The shallow basket design makes the EL Series ideal where mounting depth is limited. The two grille styles, Classic and Sports, provide the ultimate in cone protection while complementing the vessel look, with the choice of seven LED lighting colours. Designed for functionality that lasts in harsh outdoor and marine environments, the EL Series is rated IP65 for water and dust ingress protection from the front face when correctly mounted. It also meets industry standards for UV and salt fog protection. Offered in 80W, 6.5” speakers, the powerful EL Series is engineered with a compact basket assembly for simple and versatile installation. Extra grilles are available in Sports White, Sports Grey, Classic White or Classic Black. www.fusionentertainment.com

LOWRANCE HDS LIVE

Lowrance HDS LIVE, available in 7”, 9”, 12” and 16” display sizes, delivers powerful real-time sonar, charting and connectivity features including Active Imaging, LiveSight, Genesis Live and LiveCast smartphone integration. Active Imaging lets you see structure and cover with a new level of refined detail, and at a range unmatched by any other structure imaging technology. Active Imaging 3-in-1 sonar combines Lowrance CHIRP with SideScan and DownScan Imaging, and Livesight sonar delivers the most detailed views of fish as they swim in and around cover. When using LiveSight forward in conjunction with the Lowrance Point-1 GPS antenna, an on-chart indicator shows the direction the transducer is pointed, letting you line up on a waypoint or pinpoint structure. Delivering real-time, custom-mapping capabilities, HDS LIVE harnesses the power of Genesis Live charting, which uses digital depth to create depth-contour overlays on charts. HDS LIVE also allows anglers to display fishing info and entertainment from their smartphones on their 12” and 16” sunlight viewable displays. Price: from SRP $1549 (7”) www.lowrance.com 58

MARCH 2019

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Mercury is kicking off 2019 in the best way, with savings of up to $800 on its outstanding 40-60hp FourStroke outboards. These are the most popular outboards on the water – for good reason. Ideal for a huge range of activities, these engines will revitalise your boat with the power, efficiency and reliability of Mercury’s advanced FourStroke technology. Weighing in from just 93kgs, these engines have everything you need and nothing you don’t. And to make a good decision even easier, Mercury Finance is available with deals at 3.99% allowing for easy, weekly repayments. This offer is subject to engine availability so if you want to take advantage to repower, refresh, and rejuvenate your boat, then you’d better act fast. This offer lasts until 22 March 2019 and is only available at participating Mercury dealers. Terms and conditions apply. www.mercurymarine.com.au

NAVICO DISTRIBUTE 5 CLARION Navico, parent company to leading marine electronics brands Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP®, has announced its distribution agreement with Clarion Marine Systems, via JL Audio. Navico Australia and New Zealand will be able to offer a range of Clarion Marine audio products to its existing dealer network. Under an exclusive long-term Licensing Agreement made in Q3 of 2018, JL Audio assumed responsibility for Clarion’s Marine Audio Electronics and Accessories business in North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Navico APAC has been the distributor of JL Audio products since 2016 hence was the logical choice to distribute Clarion Marine products moving forward. Mathew Hooper, Navico Australia and New Zealand Sales Director, commented on the recent partnership. “The well-established and quality proven Clarion Marine products complement Navico’s extensive product portfolio,” he said. “We can now offer a complete and premium range of marine electronics to our customer base and look forward to developing our partnership with JL Audio with the distribution of Clarion Marine Systems.” www.clarion.com/au/en/top.html

MERCURY’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019 with events around the world, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry. On January 22, 1939, E. Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a bankrupt engine manufacturing plant in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Now, 80 years later, the business that emerged from those modest beginnings – Mercury Marine – is a company with 7,000 employees across the globe and is heralded as the world’s leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, as well as marine parts and accessories. “Eighty years ago, Carl Kiekhaefer had a vision for Mercury and that was based around product innovation and technology – and it’s that vision that built the foundation for us to continue to innovate today,” said John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine president. Mercury will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout the year and showcase some of its strong heritage during the 2019 boat shows. www.mercurymarine.com.au

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hit 60km/h at 5900rpm. Naturally, economy suffers and WOT will yield 1.5km/L. Overall, the CW range is a great compromise between price, quality, comfort and fishability. Can you get better value for money on the market for $60,000? We dare you to try. For more information, visit your local Whittley dealer or www. whittleymarinegroup.com. au. Also, make sure you like the Whittley page on Facebook for updates on the latest models.

Main: The Whittley CW1950, paired with Yamaha’s 115hp 4-stroke is designed to sell for under $60,000, positioning it right in the market for boaties who want to upgrade to some luxury from a tinnie. Above: Whittley makes boats in the spectrum from luxury through to fishing boats. The CW 1950 sits at the fishing end and does the job well. Indeed, Alan seems perpetually excited about all of the boats in the Whittley range and as a company head that’s not scared of getting out and selling rigs, he realises the price points that tick boxes with boating families. “This rig is put together to sit under the $60,000 mark, and that’s a level which seems to keep a family happy that wants to move up into

SPECIFICATIONS Overall.Length......................................... 6.17m Length.on.trailer ........................................7.1m Height.on.trailer ......................................2.45m Width.on.trailer .......................................2.22m Beam..........................................................2.2m Deadrise.at.transom....................................19° Fuel ............................................................ 115L Tow.weight ............................................ 1500kg Rec.hp ......................................................... 115 Max.hp ..................................................... 150hp 62

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I’d never been to Queenscliff before and by all reports it was going to be like a washing machine, So when we met Alan Whittley on the docks at the marina, we were surprised that the entrance of Port Phillip Bay looked like a mirror. Even after putting up the front to check out the surroundings, they were impeccable in every way – in short, a crappy day for boat testing. Sure, we can take a pile of awesome looking images, but we don’t really get to test the chops of the hull when things get nasty. That’s not to say that this Whittley hull is untested. It’s derived from the old Mako hull from John Savage, which has subsequently been increased in beam and has a pair of air-filled pods in the position where you’ll usually find bolted on duckboards. “That’s an important way that we can make the boat more stable but still able to go out and fish offshore for tuna,” said Whittley cheek, Alan Whittley.

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one for your pinkies and one for your lunch. Either way, the cockpit flows forward into the open cabin, which is ample to get the family out of the sun, wind and rain. Hammers down on the Yamaha and the rig was surprisingly quick onto the plane, which was surprising because the CW1950 is rated to 150hp. The best economy from the boat came at 4500rpm, where at 43km/h the Yamaha delivered 2.2km/L of petrol burned. Need to get back to the ramp in a hurry? Drop the hammers and you’ll

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PERFORMANCE Rpm...... speed.(km/h).. economy.(km/L) Idle ....................... 4.6 ....................... 4.2 1000 ...................... 5.4 ....................... 6.6 2000.................... 10.0 ....................... 2.2 3000....................... 14 ....................... 1.5 4000....................... 34 ....................... 2.1 4500 ....................... 43 ....................... 2.2 5000....................... 50 ....................... 1.8 5900 ....................... 60 ....................... 1.5 a bigger, more comfortable fibreglass boat from a tinnie,” Alan continued. The fact that the boat/ motor/trailer rig weighs in at only 1500kg is another bonus. It means that many family cars will be able to tow it without having to upgrade a tow vehicle. Stepping onto the boat through the transom door, you immediately notice that the customer decking

on the floors look fantastic. This synthetic, fibreglass floor covering is becoming incredibly popular in modern boats and Whittley’s treatment of the material looks the goods. The cockpit is clean and the gunwales padded. Both driver and passenger helm seats are comfortable and set up with a system to cover a splitlidded cooler box – maybe

The 115hp supplied on the test boat is 35hp less than the maximum, however the boat ran with good economy (2.2km/L) and hit 60km/h at 5900rpm.

Top: The front cabin is open to the cockpit and the bunks are long enough to stretch out and get some rest between bites. Above: Moulded in footrests allow the driver and the passenger to support their weight when the conditions get rough. We didn’t need them on the test day!

The cockpit is lined with custom-sized and designed SeaDek. It looks great and is easy to wash down. Of course, it’s non-slip.

There’s room on the dash to flush mount large electronics. The test craft was set up with no frills, just a simple combo unit and the Yamaha gauges.

The whole aft of the cockpit is useful fishing space and the transom door design is unobtrusive. Quality seats and clever cooler mounts underneath maximise the use of space.

Top: The CW 1950 boasts the near-standard rocket launchers to get the rods up and out of the way. Left: Side pockets get some of the essential fishing gear out of the way and padded gunwales make it comfortable to hang a line over the side in deeper water. Right: Instead of bolt-on duckboards, there are pods, which are an extension of the hull. These offer extra buoyancy.

Top Left: Keep your live baits in here – the tank is on the port side and the transom door on the starboard. Top Right: You’d be amazed how many boats lack a decent grab rail for the passenger. The Whittley has a great one. Left: The rear pods are designed to add stability to the 1950 hull. Right: Easy to drive and quick onto the plane, the Whittley CW 1950 is a sweet way to move up and into the Whittley family. MARCH 2019