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From the Editor’s Desk... MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW The FM team spent a few days at the Melbourne Boat Show – you would have seen the content we were producing on various social media channels – from the launch of a 10 year warranty for Evinrude outboards through to the release of the new Stacer Revolution hulls, there was a real buzz at the show and, from what we hear, there’s plenty of new rigs on the water that will be ready for the warmer months. GONE FISHING DAY DATE CLAIMER I know I’ve mentioned it before, but it’s time to mark it on the calendar in ink – 14th October is national Gone Fishing Day. It doesn’t matter what you’re catching or where you’re catching it, just make an effort to get out on or by the water on GFD and show

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Australian lures and lure making, with amazing creations being presented every year to the visitors. Check out the ridiculously life-like Chilton Tackle Co Barra for instance. Aussie lure makers are going places! Congratulations to Victoria’s Kuttafurra Lures and their creator, Aaron Young for winning the Best Bibbed Lure category. Aaron makes the journey up each year and definitely enjoys the atmosphere as much as he enjoys himself

website, I bet you wouldn’t guess the answer. What is it? Garfish. An article by Lee Rayner about how to catch garfish has been found and read over 200,000 times since publication. So this month, we feature Jarrod Day’s take on assembling a feed of these tasty little critters. They may be small, but they are definitely popular. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue.

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Goin’ garrin’ for great fun and a decent feed WESTERN PORT STH

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The humble garfish is a readily available species year-round and doesn’t often get the kudos it deserves. Often underrated, what they lack in fight they make up for on the table and as a prime fresh bait when seeking highly prized species such as snapper, mulloway and the like.

numbers it can be difficult to fish with multiple rods as the school can be quite significant in size. For the most part, they are easily accessible for land-based anglers fishing from the many jetties around the bay and they really take very little effort to catch. If you are looking for a specific pier to try, Queenscliff, St Leonards, Altona, Brighton, Sandringham, Beaumaris

Garfish are quite easy to catch and can provide a ton of entertainment for the entire family.

When fishing in a boat, always try to situate yourself over shallow reef and weed. Garfish are great fun to catch for anglers of all levels of experience and, best of all, you never just catch one – more often a whole bunch. LOCATIONS Garfish frequent every piece of water in Port Phillip Bay including the Yarra, Paterson and Werribee rivers. They’re around every rocky headland, pier and jetty around the bay. A schooling fish by nature, garfish move about and occasionally where you caught them one week, they might not be there the next. However, when they are about in

Bay, Seaford, Frankston, Rye, Rosebud, Sorrento and Portsea piers are all worthy locations. These piers always attract garfish, both at night and during the day, but it’s during the high tides when they are more abundant and close to these piers and jetties.

When fishing during the night, it pays to use a light stick on your float to see the bite.

Garfish have a very small mouth so it pays to use small hooks.

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area they are usually thick in numbers. Berley is the key, but it’s important that you don’t overdo it. Use too much berley and they won’t look at your bait, too little and you won’t get the desired result. In an ideal world, berley should be thrown into the water by hand at regular intervals and this will keep the trail consistent, bringing them into casting range. There are many different types of berley to use. Over the years I have targeted and caught garfish, the Bait Mate premix with added fish oils has been the most effective. Combining a fine pollard with fish oil creates an extremely fine trail that brings the schools of fish in from far and wide. Given its light

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When the gars are about in numbers, some piers and jetties around the bay get overrun by anglers and at times it can be standing room only. If you’re planning on taking the family, you might just have to get there early and grab a spot. If you’re heading out on your own, you might want to try exploring nearby areas by walking around and fishing from the rocky headlands. Doing this is often more productive as the fish won’t be as skittish as they are near a pier full of anglers. BAITS ‘N’ BERLEY Garfish have an extremely small mouth and seldom take large baits. Their lower jaw extends past their top jaw, so big baits are often passed up for something more manageable. While their diet mainly consists of eelgrass and algae, they also eat various types of water insect and small crustaceans. Anglers

targeting garfish these days use a verity of baits including dough, pieces of peeled prawn segments and Chinese silverfish. Though these can be quite big baits, cutting them down into the smallest of pieces works best. The smaller you can cut them up, the more hook-ups you’ll have. Being a schooling fish, when you attract them to an

weight and small diameter, the premix can easily flow with the current as well as create an oil slick on the surface. The smell in the water really gets them going and providing you continue to cast baits into the trail, you’ll be sure to catch them. GARFISH GEAR Given the fact that the majority of garfish you’ll

All the tools for the job, a range of floats, split shot, hooks, bait and berley.

GARFISH catch might only weigh 100-200g, light tackle is a must. There are two main outfits to use for gars, and the first has been around for the best part of over 50 years. Some thirty years ago down at Portsea Pier, my old stomping ground, on any given Saturday or Sunday, a dozen or so regular ‘older’ gentlemen would be sitting on their 20L white buckets with 16-20’ telescopic poles in hand. Once their float bobbed under the water surface, up would come a flickering garfish right into their hands and into the bucket in the blink of an eye. The old-fashioned

“Wog Pole” did the trick and is still widely used today, but is becoming less popular. A standard light 702

don’t need to be too complex. Garfish are a mid to topwater feeders, so you need to suspend the bait just below the surface. This

the small gars to pull under the water and bites might go unnoticed even when the fish tugs on the hook. The buoyancy of the float

Port Phillip Bay has some surprisingly big gars around at the moment.

They might be small and slender but garfish are a lot of fun to catch.

It is best to use a pencil style float, due to their minimal buoyancy, as it allows easy bite detection.

Nibble Tip works a treat these days with a small 1000 size reel, 6lb braid and 4lb leader. Any heavier leader and the freely floating bait will look unnatural as it sinks, so go as light as you possibly can. Rigs are simple and

is achieved by using a float, but not just any float. Often I see a range of floats being used for targeting gars and I believe some anglers miss a lot of fish by using the wrong float. Big bulky oval or round floats make it too hard for

could dislodge the hook. A pencil float is just perfect, given its smaller profile. After being weighted correctly with a few split shot sinkers, the pencil float can easily be pulled under the water with limited To page 10

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Trout fishing and more – the Wild West Coast TASMANIA

Kelly Hunt

We turned around twice and it’s August already. The time has seriously

flown by and we are looking towards a new summer season. Yes I know we have some cold weather to get through still, but it’s technically the last month of winter.

STRAHAN AND THE HARBOUR The Wild West… You’ve heard me speak of it before and that is for good reason. I love the place. Our mining hubs were formed from the earth here by brave people who wouldn’t take no for an answer. The terrain said no and the weather said no, but they persisted. Thanks to that persistence we have the beautiful township of Strahan. Strahan is basically four hours from Launceston or Hobart and both roads to town are magnificent drives. The reason you come is for the fishing and the scenery.

to organise and plan a trip. Strahan makes the perfect home base for the area. It has some great accommodation options and some great pubs if the weather turns bad. The little fishing and mining town is located on Macquarie Harbour. Few people know that Macquarie Harbour is Australia’s second largest harbour after Port Phillip Bay and covers an area of approximately 260km2. The West Coast region is a major tourist destination and the entire area is a fisher’s haven, having the waters of the harbour to fish along with the coastline and a number of readily

The temperature starts to warm up and so does enthusiasm to fish! August in Tasmania is traditionally focused on trout fishing. The regulated trout season starts on the sea runners that come up each year. They come up the harbour chasing the whitebait schools on their yearly migratory run. Some will think that August is a little early for this, but with the seasons the way they have been, I would take a weather window over a thought bubble. There is nothing like being on the water up the Gordon looking for monster trout, so beat the crowds and create the memory. The most common methods here are trolling and spinning deep diving minnows. When the fish are in against the edges you can also use soft plastics. If you want to start a very long conversation, you can ask the Gordon River veterans about the best colour to use. You will get as many different answers as the vocations and backgrounds of all these anglers. Fishers come from all around to fish the Gordon each year. Their selections of lure type and colour is amazing. The safe bet is to just get something in the water that has good action and work the water depth where the fish are. This is again where a good sounder and GPS can come in handy. I have been down here at times when the fishing has been very slow and frustrating. We saw fish holding deep on banks and logs, so we dropped heavy

first Saturday of August and is a weekend to look forward to. The trout fishing in Tasmania has been growing from strength to strength recently. There was a steady decline in interest, but some

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accessible rivers within ten minutes of Strahan. A little further away is the Gordon River with all its amazing history and beauty. Once you put in at Strahan you are roughly 17nm from the mouth of the Gordon River. A good seaworthy boat is a must as is a good GPS. The weather can come in foul and fog can make navigation very tricky. Once in the river mouth the fishing begins in earnest and the possibility of a lifetime trophy is huge. There are some really big resident brown trout in these waters, but the Holy Grail is the massive

state this month. Get a coffee and perch in your favourite chair as we talk fishing around the state. The fishing action available this month is worth hearing about!

A silver sea-runner from the lower reaches of the Forth River. jigheads down with bigger soft plastics. We would then head upstream and drift down current over the top of these fish. It took a couple of runs, but eventually we had some really good fish in the net. This is the thing with this magical body of water; it can be slow and very frustrating but by persevering you have the opportunity to catch the trophy fish of a lifetime. The big sea runners and browns are often complemented by large Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. These have escaped from the

Jacob Beamish with another searunner from the Henty River. Just as it was for the early miners that settled the place, the weather can be fairly rough. For this reason you should consult the weather very carefully. Look for the wind speeds as well as the first and second swell heights. This coast is exposed to a lot of open ocean that has many thousands of kilometres to build up powerful swell. That swell can be spaced very far apart on days that look lovely and calm so be careful. The upside is the area has a variety of great fishing and spectacular scenery for those willing

young anglers have really injected some energy into the pastime. However, it’s never all about the trout fishing in Tasmania and we have lots going on around the

Eythan with a West Coast sea-runner from the Henty.

commercial fishing in the harbour. It often amazes me just how far up the river system these fish can be found. The gear you will need is pretty simple. Just use trout gear with one exception – it needs to be upsized. If you fish your local lakes and rivers with a

2500 sized reel on a rod suited to 1-3kg, leave that in the rack at home. You are going to need a 3000-4000 sized reel on a rod that has a nice soft tip to stay connected, but has some lifting power for big fish in flowing water. Rods in the 2-4kg range or even 3-7kg aren’t out of place.

OFFSHORE Strahan is also the access to some sensational sea fishing. Instead of heading down the harbour to the Gordon you can wheel around to the right and find the entrance to Macquarie Harbour, Hells Gates. This is just another spectacular place to navigate and spend time at. The entrance is perfectly safe when approached with caution and a good amount of respect. There can be some solid tidal flows here at times, so be warned. If there is any swell involved, you need to be doubly cautious. Once you’re out on the open ocean you can look back and see the rugged coastline and its raw beauty. The water quality here is superb and the fish revel in it. At this time of year you can see schools of bluefin breaking the surface as you head out to the striped trumpeter grounds. It pays to have a selection of rods and reels to cover everything you may encounter off this amazing coastline. In amongst your bottom fishing rods and reels I would

have an 8ft rod suitable for casting with a 6500 sized reel loaded with 50lb braid. On those days where the weather screams ‘hit the shelf’ you will come across hungry schools of tuna. Having a rod you can cast a stickbait or big plastic with is a lot of fun. We have used 5/8oz jigheads with 5-7” Berkley Jerk Shads to great effect. These southern bluefin really play up on this gear and are a great deal of fun. The other setup to have on board is an outfit to tackle a mako shark. There are heaps of these tasty bad boys off the West Coast and it pays to be prepared. You can pack an overhead rod and reel if you want, but often one of your big bottom fishing setups is up to the task. You will just need a couple of big wire traces with a good hook attached. A mako can turn up while you are playing with the tuna or come up to see what the fuss is about when fishing for trumpeter. Many To page 47

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times we have been floating about working over a patch of ground in 100m or so and a mako pops up. They must just see the lines going up and down and sense the commotion of caught fish. The ability to grab a rod with a trace on it and swiftly bait up is crucial here. If you have some blood from your catch so far, tipping that in the water can hold the mako’s attention while you get set. The lack of a designated berley trail can have them disappear as quickly as they appeared, so the blood can help. If you are going to spend the time on the water and burn the fuel, you may as well capitalise on every chance to catch a fish. The stripy trumpeter are thick off the West Coast. Many will get a little fixated with a mark or the best spot. While it’s great to have a mark as a starting point, that is all they ever are. Wind, tide and weather will all be different and the fish also have tails and fins –

Daniel Paull with one of the five swordfish they have tagged this season. they swim! Off the West Coast of Tasmania there is so much bottom that holds striped trumpeter it’s amazing and the best thing you can do is get some time in front of your sounder holding onto the steering wheel of your boat. Get out to around

100m of water and start to prospect about, but put some structure to it. Don’t just sound around aimlessly. Run straight lines until you find something of interest. By something of interest I mean just a little ‘fuzzle.’ Fuzzle is the technical term for a little bit of bottom rubble. I just

made up the word. The seafloor off the West Coast isn’t going to have big deviations in bottom contour. The thing you’re looking for on the sounder is a little bit of up and down and hopefully the sounder will show a little colour line difference. Once you find this, do a deliberate

common from the beach at Macquarie Heads. Ocean Beach, 6km due west of Strahan, offers some fantastic beach fishing when the sea behaves. This stretch of sand is said to be Tasmania’s longest with 34km of unbroken beach. So surely armed with a surf fishing rod and some bait you can catch a fish of some description. When I was younger we used to fish it quite a lot and one such session is etched in my memory. We had only just cast out and set the rods into the PVC tubes that we used to keep rods up high and out of the sand, when mine just hit the beach with a thwack! I was puzzled and picked it up and wound up the slack to find the reel start to scream line out. When I looked up

I saw an Australian salmon that looked like a small tuna jumping out the back of the breakers. Then I noticed a school sharks on the surface well out the back and I started screaming, “Look a shark!” My fishing cobber yelled out, “Yes, I know – I think I’m hooked up to it!” It was a great session and we landed both fish and went on to land a few more salmon. These were the biggest Australian salmon I had ever caught and remain so to this day. The school shark was a good one and tasted very nice. Strahan is also a good starting point for a trip to the Henty River along Ocean Beach. You are best served to attempt this with 4-wheel motorbikes or 4WD vehicles ,but there are some small creek crossings to navigate.

Having some experience is advised. Some of the bigger creek crossings can involve quartering out to sea in your pride and joy until the waves help in steering you around and quarter back into shore. However, this isn’t for everyone. On the 4-wheelers we would often take a couple of sets of dry clothes, as you’re bound to get wet more than once. The river mouth itself changes a great deal due to sand and water movement and can run along the beach a long way before breaking to the sea. You never really know what you will find until you get there. The whitebait will be trying to get up into the main body of the river no matter what and this is what excites the sea-run trout. The bigger resident browns can also get in on the action further up.

FROM THE SHORE The area isn’t all about the boat fishing – Strahan has some land-based options. Some of the most sought-after fish in the harbour are the escapees from the fish farms. These large rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon can be caught casting lures from the many headlands jutting out into the harbour using sliced and minnow-style lures. This often results in tremendous sport. I’ve heard stories of fish up to 9kg being caught within sight of the Strahan township. These fish may not be the wild trout experience you’re looking for, but they steak up nice and BBQ a treat. Popular methods include bait, spin and – in certain areas – a net. Sea-run trout are also

Tasmania sweep across the area one way and then another. You may start to see more and more on the sounder screen and pick up some bait or fish arches. This is a place to have a drop and see what may be down there. While you have been trundling around sounding the bottom your crew will have been bored and whinging. Now it’s your turn to give some lip. If they don’t have the lines ready and baited up to go over the side on your command, give them heaps. It’s tricky to put baits down 100m+ and having the gear at hand ready to plunge the bottom when the call is given helps a lot. It may take a few drops and drifts to get an idea of what is happening and if there are fish there or not. You need to have at least four drifts on a spot to test its worth. One drift for no fish isn’t enough and if you do that all day, you’ll miss a lot of fish. If you do pick up a prized stripy trumpeter

Some big salmon can come from a beach gutter and this one from Taane is a ripper.

COASTAL RIVERS Trout season opens this month, but some of the highland waters of the lakes are still too cold and for good reason. If you prefer to stay a little warmer, there are a number of rivers on the North West Coast that fish very well and open for the season. Spoilt for choice is a term that comes to mind in regard to river fishing on the coast. Let’s start with the Inglis River that flows through the seaside town of Wynyard. This river has been flying under the radar for years. Not only does it give up some good sea runners when the whitebait are on, but it holds some very nice resident brown trout. The locals know that fishing the

water rushing over rapids up the end of River Road is worth a look. There are some good sections of bank up further, but be mindful of access and always ask before you cross a paddock. Ulverstone has the Leven River run right through its middle splitting east Ulverstone from west. The sea runner action here is as good as it gets anywhere if you know where to look. Those with a boat can pray for light rains during August and take advantage of early whitebait getting up on the flats past the train bridge. In the right conditions you can watch multiple trout push the whitebait and send them scurrying in a shower looking to hightail

on a drift, take note of where you started that drift, the angle of that drift and where the fish was caught. This will allow you to try and recreate that drift for the same result. Have a couple of sinker weights handy, as holding the bottom in swell and a bit of breeze can be tricky. We always set out to fish in the best conditions, but it’s a long way to go and not have a bit of variance to fish the conditions. It’s the same with bait, as all fish can be finicky. We like to think we will always find them hungry, but this isn’t always the case. Squid, as you know, is the go-to bait for many anglers for this type of fishing because it’s easy. Sometimes the fish aren’t interested in squid and want some fish flesh of some type. ‘Couta strips with the skin on and some stripy tuna strips are often deadly. This is why it can often pay to take some of these fish from other trips and freeze them down in handy containers ready for such missions.

Mathew Howard loves going after some big sea-runners out west.

it to safety. Casting a lightly weighted soft plastic with a light wiggle tail is normally deadly. You can high stick it a little to keep it high in the water and just jiggle it with a slow retrieve. There is nothing more exciting than seeing that bow wave come at your lure and strike. The Forth has always had good whitebait runs and for that reason has often been a focus for early season trout fishing. The bulk of this action takes place over the stones at the river mouth or over the shallow mud flats at high tide. The bait look for the easiest path against the water flow and wander all over the river estuary fighting against the current. The trick is to find the places where the trout lie in hiding to ambush them when they come past. To page 48

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING DAIWA FREAMS LT

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

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The new shallow running X-Rap Magnum Xtreme trolls true at over 15 knots, allowing you to cover more water and trigger the speedsters of the deep. Sleek flat sides create a tight rolling action while its tail keel adds stability at all speeds. You can troll the X-Rap Magnum Xtreme fast or slow through reef terrain or around rocky outcrops, amongst skirted lures or other Rapala lures in your spread. Designed with Rapala’s Magnum level of strength, each X-Rap Magnum Xtreme comes complete with through-wire construction, heavy-duty split rings and VMC 9626 3x strong treble hooks. For more information on this and other new gear from Rapala, along with catch photos and videos, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rapala.australia. You can also find them on Instagram (@ rapalaaustralia), YouTube (www.youtube.com/ user/RapalaVMC) or visit their website. www.rapala.com.au 50

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NOCQUA PRO POWER KIT

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The Nocqua Pro Power Kit, brought to you by Hobie, is the first truly portable fishfinder battery for powering your sounder, GPS, and other outdoor electronics. Lightweight, durable, and water resistant, the Nocqua Pro Power Kit utilizes the same battery technology developed for light systems, with openended connections to easily power your electronic devices. The Pro Power Kit (#72025010) comes in two capacity sizes, 4.4Ah and 10Ah, to power every adventure. While not a perfect fit, they can be stored in Hobie mountable Fish Finder Battery Holders. For more information on these and other Hobie accessories for sounders/GPS, visit Hobie.com.au. For all the latest news on upcoming events and new releases, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/HobieCatAsiaPacific. Price: SRP $224.95 www.hobie.com.au

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

NEW MUSTAD GLOVES

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

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING DAIWA RYOGA 1520

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

MUSTAD WORM BINDER

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

NEW LURES FROM JOLLIP

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

REDINGTON BEHEMOTH

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

GAMAKATSU LONG SHANK BLACK

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

OKUMA LRF RODS

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

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FATHERS DAY GUIDE GARMIN ECHOMAP SAMAKI RED 1 SNAPPER SHIRT PLUS

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

COSTA REEFTON

Black Magic has added the exciting slow pitch Flipper jig to their range. Their original design stands out with a dramatic spoon-like scoop on one side of the jig. They fall with a wide and sweeping side-to-side flutter and retrieve with a large darting action, giving them a strong visual presence which will be attractive to a wide range of species. Flipper Jigs come in four striking colour options with lumo spots or stripes. There are two strong hooks attached with Kevlar thread, and the available weights are 60g, 80g, 100g, 150g and 200g. Flipper Jigs are available now from Black Magic dealers nationwide. For more information, photos and videos, visit the Black Magic website or check them out on Facebook (www.facebook. com/blackmagictackle), or Instagram (@ blackmagictackle). www.blackmagictackle.com 52

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

SUGAR DEEP 90 BARRA TUNE

BLACK MAGIC FLIPPER JIGS

ZMAN BEANIEZ

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

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

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

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FATHERS DAY GUIDE LOWRANCE FISHHUNTER

BIG WILLY BAIT PUMP

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

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

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

HOBIE BARNACLE +

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

LIVETARGET BAITBALL 11 SPINNER RIG

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

PLANO WEEKEND SERIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOP 10 BOATERS

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Place Angler

Fish (kg)

Weight

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

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$3,150 + $250 Merc Bonus $1,500 $1,250 + $150 Merc Bonus $1,000 $900 $800 + $150 Merc Bonus + $200 Pro $700 $600 $500

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

7.15 6.98 6.96 6.32 6.18 5.97

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Matt Hall Junk Fishes Way to Second

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

Cranka Crab

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

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

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

HICKSON’S WINNING PATTERN

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

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

“There was a bit of a knack to getting the bream hooked up. We were getting lots of bites and had to keep the crab moving until the rod loaded up. Then we just wound them on,” Ben said. Ben used his favourite 13 Fishing Envy Black 7’1” light spinning rod paired with a Shimano Ci4 reel spooled with Sunline Castaway 10lb braid and 4lb Sunline Bream FC leader.

Ben’s winning margin was significant (1.47kg) but would have been much more so if he’d added another couple of legal fish to his Sunday 3-fish for 2.61kg bag. He was definitely catching quality fish. Qualifying for the 2018 Costa BREAM Series Grand Final in 2018 in his home waters in Victoria, Ben will be a great draw

in the season ending event where the winning boater will take home a Bass Cat Margay and Mercury motor package.

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

TOP 10 NON BOATERS Place

Angler

Fish(kg)

Weight

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

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Victorian Ben Shuey weighed only three fish on the Sunday, but they were all donkeys. AUGUST 2018

Thug Lures Thug Cray BEST ORNAMENTAL PIECE Chris Anderson and Kim Baldwin had a pretty good 2018 Lure Expo, taking out three categories at the awards night. The standout was the Best Ornamental Lure, the Thug Cray. This one would look fantastic in the pool room, which is exactly what it’s for! This creation looked so real at the show, you almost expected it to crawl out of the cabinet and start terrorising children and small dogs! The boys also took out the Best Stand award, with

their small but jam-packed stand with dozens of amazing designs on display. if you’d like to learn more about Thugs Lures, see some of the crazy designs, or maybe even buy one or two, be sure to visit the ‘Thug Lures’ Facebook page.

BEST BIBBED DIVING LURE

to resemble claws, this can either be fished as a trolling or casting lure. If you’d like to find out more about these incredible

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Matt Fraser from Barambah Lures is well-known for making amazingly life-like creations for big fish, and the Manic Budgie is no exception. Matt got the idea while fishing for Murray cod in some of the western rivers when he noticed the

lures, visit the ‘Kuttafurra Lures’ Facebook page.

BEST BLUE WATER LURE

MB Custom Lures are put together by Le Ve Hua, who makes the blanks, and Darcy Paton, who does the amazing art work. Darcy hand-paints each of these fantastic lures, which are designed to be used on bluewater pelagics, but with such a beautiful finish on

This year, the Lure Expo inducted two very important people from the lure industry into their Hall of Fame. Peter Pakula has been making bluewater lures for years, and is a recognised name in the industry. No doubt thousands of marlin have been landed on his lures. Anthony Curtis has been making the very widely-used and respected AC Lures, or Australian Crafted for around 25 years. Any seasoned cod fisher will have used or at least know about these great Aussie classics. Marcus Walker Blowfly

out around two per week, it makes sense that the finished product is just that much more special, and worthy of these quite high prices. If you want to get a hold of any of Le and Darcy’s lures, visit www. mbcustomlures.com.au.

TENT CON

Peter Pakula

Anthony Curtis FLY TYING CHAMPION Marcus Walker from the Brisbane Fly Fishing Club may have entered the smallest fly, but it was good enough to take out the Best Fly Award! Marcus has already caught trout on this very tiny fly. If you’d like to join the Brisbane Fly Fishing Club, you can do so by visiting www.bffc.org.au. You can participate in events, including fishing days, and learn more to improve your own fly fishing.

BEST TOP WATER / SURFACE / WAKE BAIT amount of birds that were flying around the river. With no other lure makers producing anything like it, it seemed like the perfect chance to introduce this wonderful creation to the fishing world. The lure is a wakebait, meaning it wobbles like a normal bibbed lure, but

it doesn’t dive. if you’d like to see more of Matt’s lure, or even buy a few yourself, you can do so by visiting the ‘Barambah Lures’ Facebook page.

Barambah Lures Manic Budgie

This is the second year in a row Chilton Tackle Co. has won the Best Swimbait category. Blair Chilton from Chilton Tackle Co. designed this lure from a

photograph of a baby barra, hence the ultra-realistic appearance! And given that barra are known for being canabilistic, there’s no doubt these swimbaits

BEST SWIM BAIT will catch their fair share of barra! f you want to buy any of these amazing lures from Chilton, visit www. chiltontackleco.com.au.

MB Custom Lures 222 Twitch them, it would almost be a sin to throw them into such risky territory! This is backed up by the fact that these lures average around $400 each when auctioned off, however some have sold for as much as $855! Given that the boys can only put

HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Kuttafurra Lures Yabby

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In the skipper’s seat 78 Fantastic Fyans Inside story...

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

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

This month...

Steve Morgan takes the Bar Crusher 780HT with a Yamaha F300hp 4-stroke for a test flight. Check it out on page 86!

Corey Gallagher travels to one of Victoria’s premier trophy redfin fisheries for the kayaker.

80 Hour of power

Justin Willmer offers a few tips to help you make the most of bite periods from a smaller vessel.

82 Battery black magic Batteries are part of life with boats. Learn all about them with Neil Slater!

84 Trailer boat tidy up Wayne Kampe shares a few pointers in cleaning and tidying up a boat after use.

88 Stessl Bluewater 520 Steve Morgan test drives this new beast, powered by a Yamaha F115 hp.

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

Length:............................................................ 7.8m Beam:........................................................... 2.45m Weight on trailer (dry):.............................2,380 kg Fuel:....................................... 500L (330 standard) Max hp:............................................................ 300 Capacity:................................................6 persons Materials:....................... 5mm bottom, 4mm sides

you’re fishing and the practicality of the transom door and boarding ladder arrangement. You can watch a video review of the boat test

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

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I asked Stones Corner Marine’s Glenn Baker if he was in an optionticking mood when he put together this demo rig for their dealership in Brisbane. After all, this 780 Bar Crusher hard top with a 300hp Yamaha 4-stroke was one of the most kitted out boats that we’ve tested in the last couple of years. “We like to have all of the good gear on our demo boats, because customers see the finished product, relate to it and then want to take it home,” Baker smiled, “and that’s exactly what a demo boat should do.” We knew we were in for a great day on the water in this epic rig – even though Moreton Bay was white capping and there was hardly another trailer at the

faster you went, the more the hull got on top of the rough water and the waterline length bridged the gaps. Quartering the slop, you’d definitely get wet if it

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the water. That’s what you get for $165,000. A great Australian built boat with enough gear and range to take you to a different state. We had Stones Corner salesman, Troy Wegner, take us out for a spin on a day that was perfect for seeing what hulls like

this can do. “This boat has a 500L fuel tank rather than the 330L standard, but it comes at the expense of an underfloor kill-box,” said Troy on the test day. After running the numbers, we calculated that this rig would have a theoretical range of over 700km with that tank and a captain sitting on 3,000rpm. At those revs, the Yamaha pushed the 780 along at 41km/h and delivered 1.6km/L of fuel burned. If you’re showing off to your mates at wide open throttle, you’ll only get 700m/L, but you’ll have plenty of fun. It all depends on how much you like spending money at the bowser.

The way that the Bar Crusher ate up the sub-metre chop was impressive – the

wasn’t an enclosed hard top design, but the cabin and new hard top design kept the cabin warm and dry. There’s a lot to like in a rig like this, but I was particularly impressed with the lockable cabin, the dash that can flush-mount any of your electronics and be visible from where

on the Fishing Monthly Magazines YouTube channel or by scanning the QR code hereby with your smartphone. Or better still, get in touch with the guys from Bar Crusher Victoria, they’re at

www.barcrusher.com.au or call them on (03) 9792 2999 to arrange a visit.

Like all boats, economy varies with how heavy you are on the stick. Drive this rig as fast as it will go and it will sting you with 700m/L performance. You’ll at least double the range at 3,000rpm and still travel at 41km/h.

Yamaha’s 300hp 4-stroke is an imposing piece of machinery. It’ll give you 1.6km/L at 3,000rpm and 41km/h.

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

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

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

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

Top Left: The cabin-fitted macerator toilet will make the weekends with the family more comfortable for everyone. Top Right: Although an option, I’d call the Stressfree anchor winch on this boat a necessity. Left: These are neat. They can caddy up to 4 rods, as well as your favourite lures along the side pockets. Right: There’s enough room in here for a day’s worth of live baits and the clear lid allows you to continuously assess their condition. AUGUST 2018

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SPECIFICATIONS Length Overall.............................. 5.5m Length bow to transom............... 5.3m Length on trailer.......................... 6.7m Height on trailer........................... 2.4m Beam............................................. 2.4m Depth............................................ 1.35m Bottom sheet............................... 4mm Side Sheet.................................... 4mm Hull weight................................... 550kg Rec HP.......................................... 90 Max HP......................................... 115 Capacity....................................... 6 persons

Main: The Stessl 520 Bluewater was plenty of fun to fang around out of the Tweed River. The Stessl factory is a short trip from the Tweed and the Bluewater was designed for exactly these waters. Above: There’s no shortage of places to hold a fishing rod – either when in use or being stored. 88

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pedestal seats and some bars to help gear from sliding back from the front of the runabout. Powered by Yamaha’s second generation F115,

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longitudinal and latitudinal stringers welded below the deck, and the backbone of the hull is a keel extrusion that’s a backbone to the whole construction process. “You’ll break yourself before you break the boat,” Scott confidently answered when asked if it was breakable. With an overall length of 5.5m, the 520 Bluewater is a boat designed to be a versatile inshore and offshore rig in SE Queensland and beyond. It has a unique design internally, which sees a full floor run from transom to bow, punctuated only by the

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“We all came from a background as kids when we all went boating with the old 2-stroke V4s – oil in one container and fuel in the other. Look at it today – we have a 4-stroke motor where you turn the key and it runs quietly and smoke free. Doesn’t matter if it’s cold, hot, rainy or sunny – they just work and it makes for a great boating experience,” Glenn said. With the 115 at the top end of the allowable power on this hull, the rig made for a great day on the water for the test crew. At dawn, we ventured offshore from the Tweed and later on we retreated to the river for some estuary work. The economy was great – delivering around 2.4km/L at 3,500rpm. Drop the throttle and you can reach 65km/h,

Back in the river, the Bluewater was equally capable. but each litre gets you 800m less. With a 150L fuel tank underfloor, the practical range is well over 300km on a tank. Other features that will interest the angler are the bait station on the transom, which holds all you need to get rigged while on the water, and the huge underfloor kill tank that will store a bag limit of mackerel with ease. Add a targa top rocket launcher and your storage problems are solved. At the helm, the seats are well positioned and there’s a small ledge to cradle your

forearm as you’re making throttle adjustments. There’s room for bracket mounted electronics and the LCD Yamaha gauge was flushmounted into the aluminium. Supplied on a singleaxle trailer and weighing in at around 1.5t, this rig is towable by most family cars and would make an excellent transition into a ‘real’ fishing boat from your smaller tinnie. For more information, see your local Stessl dealer, visit www.stessl.com. au or like Stessl Boats on Facebook.

PERFORMANCE RPM......Speed (km/h) Economy (km/L) 1000..........................7........................ 3.7 2000........................ 11........................ 5.3 3000........................ 20........................ 2.0 4000........................ 39........................ 2.2 5000........................ 50........................ 1.9 5900........................ 65........................ 1.6 • Tested with 16” SST SDS propeller

A steep entry tapers back to a moderate lee at the transom to offer a comfortable ride in choppy conditions.

The fold-up ladder and walk-through transom door facilitate easy boarding.

The unique floor design of the Bluewater sees the flat internal floor running from bow to transom at the same level.

The bait station at the transom holds rods, drinks, bait and knives.

The fold-away rear lounge gives your passengers somewhere to sit and tucks out of the way when the fishing begins.

Some simple bars for’ard keep your important gear dry and up the front.

This Bluewater sported a good-looking vinyl wrap that will turn heads at the ramp.

I don’t mind a bit of a sill to rest the arm on while driving. The test boat was fitted with a sounder combo and Yamaha’s LCD screen digital gauges. Overhead fishing rod storage is virtually mandatory in this kind of boat. It keeps your tackle out of the way and out of danger. Unless you forget about that low hanging branch at the ramp….

The Yamaha F115 delivered great economy – getting you 2.4km/L at 3,500rpm.

Standard side pockets hold your gear that needs to be readily accessible.

Now THAT’s an underfloor kill tank. Made for and in a part of the world where you can fill it with mackerel. AUGUST 2018

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POINT LONSDALE – VICTORIA 3 q Australian Made Boat & Trailer POINT – 144° VICTORIA LAT LONSDALE 38° 18’ LONG 37’ 18’ of High LONG 144° 3 Full Camper Covers TimesLAT and38° Heights and Low37’ Waters q Local Time

Times and Heights of High and Low Waters MARCH FEBRUARY 3 JULY q m Time Time m Time mJUNE Time m

Time m m 0033 1.38 0.81 0533 0.83 0.43 1.48 0545 1.32 1245 1.22 1.64 0.39 TU 1152 0.26 1817 0.38 0.78 1.65 WE1813 0.66 1.51 0123 1.43 0035 0.79 1.48 1.50 0.79 0649 0624 1.24 0.33 0.33 WE 1246 1.35 1336 0.34 1.74 1.71 TH1904 0.20 1907 0.74 0.64 1.61 0206 1.48 0124 0.72 1.52 1.51 0.73 0742 0713 1.27 0.26 0.31 TH 1336 1.40 1424 0.31 1.81 1.73 FR1949 0.14 0.64 1954 0.70 1.69 0244 1.53 0211 0.66 1.55 1.51 0.64 0825 0800 1.31 0.23 0.31 FR 1422 1.46 1511 0.30 1.83 1.72 SA2030 0.10 0.64 2040 0.67 1.74 0318 1.57 0256 0.59 1.56 1.49 0.55 0905 0849 1.35 0.23 0.33 1.50 1505 SA 1556 0.30 1.81 1.70 SU2107 0.11 2126 0.65 0.64 1.75 0352 1.59 0342 1.56 1.47 0.47 0942 0.54 0938 0.26 0.36 1.52 1545 1.38 SU 1.65 MO 1642 1.76 0.15 2141 2213 0.31 0.63 0.66 1.73 0426 1.60 1.44 0430 1.53 0.40 1017 0.40 1026 0.49 0.33 1.51 1626 1.61 MO 1730 1.40 1.70 TU 0.22 2214 2300 0.34 0.62 0.68

16 16

17 17

18 18 19 19

20 20 21 21

Time 0102 0117 0621 0719 TH 1246 1423 FR 1849 1953 0201 0156 0730 0759 FR 1352 1458 SA 1952 2030 0255 0233 0830 0836 SA 1451 1530 SU 2046 2108 0343 0310 0923 0912 SU 1546 1601 MO 2137 2145 0427 0347 1013 0946 MO 1639 1635 TU 2223 2220 0508 0426 1059 1018 1730 TU 1710 WE 2305 2256

22 33 44

m 1.52 1.47 0.72 0.37 1.37 1.73 0.20 0.75 1.59 1.47 0.62 0.37 1.44 1.73 0.18 0.73 1.65 1.47 0.50 0.39 1.50 1.71 0.18 0.72 1.69 1.46 0.40 0.42 1.54 1.69 0.21 0.71 1.69 1.44 0.32 0.46 1.55 1.65 0.27 0.71 1.66 1.41 0.27 0.50 1.53 1.62 0.34 0.70

Time 0131 0055 0715 0645 FR 1311 1405 SA 1927 1930 0213 0147 0802 0739 SA 1402 1455 SU 2011 2020 0250 0239 0843 0832 SU 1448 1543 MO 2048 2111 0326 0330 0919 0924 MO 1531 1630 TU 2124 2201 0400 0422 0954 1015 TU 1613 1715 WE 2159 2253 0434 0519 1028 1103 1653 WE 1802 TH 2236 2345

16 16 17 17 18 18

19 19 20 20 21 21

m 1.38 1.52 0.73 0.25 1.23 1.82 0.39 0.76 1.44 1.56 0.65 0.23 1.30 1.84 0.37 0.70 1.50 1.59 0.56 0.25 1.37 1.83 0.36 0.64 1.54 1.58 0.48 0.30 1.43 1.79 0.36 0.60 1.57 1.56 0.41 0.38 1.47 1.74 0.37 0.56 1.57 1.52 0.34 0.48 1.50 1.67 0.40 0.54

FR MO

SA TU

SU WE

MO TH

TU FR

Toughened mGlass Windscreen m Time m Time m Time m 0521 0.80 0540 0.59 0109 1.47 3 16 q Pressurized Shower Sink1.44 0131 1139 1.56 1.18 1219 1.64 1.42 0559 0.49 160313 16 11&0229 0827 1750 0.24 0.55 1807 0.34 0.66 1238 0.43 1.50 16 FR 0725 SU MO0857 1437 1.80 1511 1828 1.64 0.49 TH 1544 1.72 WE MO 3 q Full Length Bunks & Chemical 2004 0.64 2101 0.62Toilet 2131 0.35 0101 1.52 0030 1.43 0045 1.32 2 17 0227 1.60 0308 1.46 3 17 0654 Engine 0.39 170406 0624 1.63 0.47 0638 0.72 q Fresh Water Cooled Volvo 2 0900 1335 0.46 1.59 17 1311 0.41 1.54 1246 0.26 1.24 MO TU0943 SA 0819 TU 1525 TH 1544 1919 1.64 0.48 FR 1624 1854 1.68 0.63 1857 1.80 0.53 3 Premium 2218 0.32 2058 Cabin 0.56 Headlining 2135 0.57 q 0146 1.55 0115 1.48 0132 1.39 0347 0321 3 18 0740 1.46 0.31 180500 0705 1.59 0.37 0730 1.61 0.62 3 3TU0933 q 18 Fusion Stereo VHF0.50 0.32 1426 1.66 18 1358 0.49 1.65 1343 1.34& Garmin WE1026 SU 0912 FR 1616 WE 1610 2004 1.62 0.48 SA 1702 1937 1.62 0.60 1945 1.78 0.50 2301 0.32 2209 0.53 2150 0.49 3 Garmin q GPS/FF 0227 1.56 0157 1.52 0215 1.45 0429 0415 4 19 0822 1.46 0.26 190553 0746 1.53 0.29 0810 1.59 0.52 4 1511 0.55 0.40 3 19 1.68 19 1443 0.57 1.72 1431Cabin 1.44 Divider q Privacy WE1009 TH1107 MO 1000 SA 1649 TH 1654 2045 1.59 0.49 SU 1742 2019 1.55 0.58 2025 1.73 0.47

m 0.75 1.43 1.30 0.40 0.34 1.68 0.76 1.44 1.45 0.67 0.41 1.36 1.69 0.33 0.73 1.51 1.45 0.55 0.44 1.45 1.68 0.31 0.70 1.57 1.44 0.43 0.47 1.53 1.66 0.30 0.67 1.61 1.43 0.33 0.51 1.59 1.64 0.32 0.65 1.62 1.41 0.26 0.57 1.61 1.60 0.36 0.62

2241 0253 0515 0846 1047 1516 TU 1736 FR 2103 2330 0330 0616 0922 1132 1559 WE 1818 SA 2141

20 20

21 21

0.45 1.50 1.55 0.42 0.49 1.53 1.67 0.46 0.43 1.54 1.51 0.33 0.59 1.59 1.60 0.46

2242 0303 0512 0901 1047 1550 TH1724 SU 2121 2317 0337 0600 0939 1129 1627 FR 1801 MO 2157 2356

2344 0.35 0.49 1.55 0238 1.54 0645 1.46 0.25 0829 1.47 0.23 1148 0.61 1.67 1526 0.66 1.75 FR 1821 1.47 1.55 0.52 MO 2100 0.58 0.45 1.52 0317 1.54 0026 0.39 1.45 0.26 0912 0.21 0739 1.42 0.68 1.64 1609 1.74 SA 1231 1.51 TU 2143 0.74 0.55 0.58 1905 1.40 0.42 1.48 0359 0.44 1.53 0110 1.44 0.29 0956 1.37 0.22 0833 0.75 1.59 SU1319 1653 0.82 1.70 1.46 0.58 WE 1954 2226 1.33 0.60

20 20 21 21

0626 0507 1.61 1.38 22 0508 77 0545 1142 1152 1052 0.25 0.56 22 1102 1734 1820 1.49 TH WE

0437 7 0531 1033 7 1104 WE 1714

1.60 1.40 0.23 0.63 1.60 1755 1.56 SA 2245 0.41 2344 0.59

0411 0407 0.43 1.55 70656 22 0016 1015 0959 1.47 0.27 22 7 0718 1215 SA 1701 TH 1640 1.63

0459 0542 0522 1.59 1.48 0553 1.54 1.35 0039 0451 1.69 1.40 880531 88 0622 1115 1051 1222 23 1115 0.44 0.42 1128 0.26 0.62 23 1138 0738 1050 0.35 0.45 23 MO 1740 1.48 TU 1705 1.40 TH 1911 1.43 FR 1817

0513 8 0623 1113 1147 TH 1756

1.56 1.39 0.22 0.70 1.56 1834 1.52 SU 2322 0.47

0443 0.45 1.54 0445 0.40 1.44 0441 0.49 1.50 23 0103 80041 230201 1037 1.44 0.22 1049 1.43 0.33 23 1040 1.35 0.26 8 0930 0817 0759 FR 1721 1.63 SU 1736 1.53 MO 1739 1.63

0532 0618 0134 0531 1.63 1.35 0624 1.57 1.43 0010 0.51 0.69 99 0025 990614 1124 1202 0659 24 0844 1124 0.33 0.51 24 1205 0.40 0.52 0646 1.47 1.33 24 1216 TU 1837 1.43 WE 1746 1.40 FR 1300 0.29 SA 1905

0546 9 0024 1149 0722 FR 1837

0519 0.48 1.52 0521 0.38 1.38 0528 0.52 1.45 24 0154 90134 240303 1116 1.43 0.21 1124 1.44 0.38 24 1126 1.35 0.33 9 1029 0915 0908 SA 1804 1.60 MO 1814 1.46 TU 1830 1.56

0104 0036 0606 0232 0617 0.41 1.30 0048 1.53 0.62 0054 0.60 0.66 10 0735 0655 1159 25 10 100006 0946 1200 1.56 0.58 25 0741 0.36 1.40 10 0750 1.39 1.34 25 0658 1340 0.34 1257 1248 0.33 1831 1.39

0620 10 0110 1225 0829 1917

0600 0.37 1.32 0623 0.52 1.40 0558 0.49 1.49 100239 250413 25 0250 1200 1.48 0.45 25 1215 1.37 0.42 1157 1.44 0.22 10 1125 1014 1020 1857 1.40 1930 1.49 1851 1.55

0121 0332 0153 0.50 0.61 0145 0.68 0.62 0039 0.52 0.74 11 260005 11 0147 110050 0816 0737 0642 1047 0857 1.49 1.40 11 0901 1.31 1.38 26 0744 0713 1.48 1.27 26 1423 0.38 1344 1333 0.35 1236 0.32

0036 11 0204 0656 0938

0026 0.34 0.73 0051 0.50 0.67 0022 0.50 0.59 110354 260515 26 0350 0645 1.54 1.26 26 0732 1.42 1.35 0640 1.46 1.44 11 1111 1129 1215

0430 0129 0.62 0.74 0301 0.58 0.57 0244 0.76 0.56 0213 120134 270049 12 0237 12 1144 0819 1.39 1.26 27 1006 1.44 1.45 12 1012 1.24 1.46 27 0841 0820 0904 0722 1656 1336 0.74 1514 0.81 1515 0.91

0115 12 0308 1047 0734

0112 0.31 0.77 0200 0.47 0.67 0107 0.48 0.65 27 0449 120510 270609 1204 1230 1257 0741 1.61 1.22 27 0857 1.47 1.34 0730 1.49 1.39 12

0227 0.72 0.71 0407 0.66 0.52 0346 0.82 0.48 0522 0318 280138 13 0337 130224 13 0934 1.32 1.30 28 1111 1.39 1.52 13 1118 1.19 1.56 28 0953 1235 1001 0907 0809 1443 0.80 1629 0.84 1630 0.91 1755

0159 13 0417 1153 0819 1704

0019 0045 0208 1.49 0.79 0319 1.35 0.63 0159 0.45 0.70 28 0543 13 28 0616 0653 1250 0849 0.28 1.19 28 1015 0.44 1.38 0830 1.53 1.33 13 1325 1.68 1333 1.52 1816 0.85

0505 0.74 0.47 0332 0.80 0.64 0450 0.84 0.39 0000 290234 140322 14 0452 1210 1.34 1.59 14 1046 1.26 1.39 29 1218 1.17 1.67 29 0610 14 0959 1107 0904 TU 1735 0.83 MO 1600 0.83 TH 1738 0.88 FR 1319

0250 14 0525 1252 0915 SA 1810

0121 0130 0319 1.56 0.77 0433 1.41 0.55 0304 1.35 0.72 29 0016 0715 0731 0630 14 29 1007 0.27 1.22 29 1125 0.43 1.46 0950 0.43 1.30 14 TU 1415 1.72 WE 1408 1.56 SU 1330 1.57

0437 0.84 0.54 0554 0.80 0.42 0549 1.32 0.31 0045 150432 300343 15 0042 1150 1.22 1.51 30 1300 1.31 1.66 15 1314 0.81 1.76 30 0653 15 0611 1055 1012 TU 1716 0.82 WE 1829 0.81 FR 1837 0.82 SA 1358

0357 15 0032 0627 1025 1346 SU

0218 0213 0440 1.61 0.69 0428 1.39 0.69 0535 1.47 0.46 30 0103 0808 0806 0713 15 30 1118 0.29 1.30 30 1116 0.42 1.32 15 1228 0.44 1.56 1500 1.74 1441 1.58 1405 1.61 WE TH MO

0415 770447 1026 1016 1646 SU 1702 MO2236 2244

TU 1739 1.55 2322 2319 0.31 0.70

WE 1818 1.50 2358 0.73

22 22

WE 1819 1.63 2247 2352 0.38 0.62

TH 1913 1.56 2325 0.43

WE TH 1903 1.44 TH FR 1300 0.63 1938 1.38 2009 1.51

TH SA 1402 0.74 FR 1243 0.66 FR 2039 1923 2106 1.38 1.47 1954 1.34 1.40

SA1420 0.37 SU1317 0.30 FR SA 2050 1.32 1.37 2202 1.37 1.45 2138 2022

SU1513 0.40 SU MO1406 0.28 SA 2148 1.31 1.37 2258 1.37 1.44 2237 2130

SU 1611 0.41 MO 1504 0.27 2349 1.39 1.44 2247 1.34 1.39 2336 2244

MO 1714 0.41 TU 1615 2344 1.43 2357 0035 0502 0638 1130 1345 TH 1735 WE 1913

31 31

0.27 1.44 1.46 0.79 0.38 1.32 1.71 0.24 0.78

1747 1.57 TH 2345 2331 0.42 0.70

FR 1827 1.53

SA 1211 0.70 2000 1911 1.38 1.48

SA SU 1301 0.78 2052 2000 1.32 1.45

SU MO 1403 0.86 2146 2055 1.29 1.42

TU 1515 0.43 MO 2154 1.27 1.42 2245

WE 1618 0.45 TU 2256 1.28 1.44 2345

WE 1730 0.45 2357 1.48

TH 1212 1.19 1834 0.43

1.56 1.47 0.29 0.58 1.51 1850 1.61 FR 2314 0.45

TH SU

Time 0440 0127 1118 0733 1718 1432 2007 0038 0207 0604 0812 1237 1504 1838 2046 0138 0246 0715 0847 1345 1537 1942 2123 0230 0326 0815 0920 1445 1610 2036 2159 0317 0405 0906 0953 1538 1644 2123 2233 0400 0446 0952 1027 1628 1718 2206 2307

Local Time APRIL Time Time AUGUST m

1.53 0.53 0.26 1.45 0.70 SA 1242 1.50 2354 1939 0.50 1.54

1.49 0.53 0.24 1.45 0.80 SU 1336 1.47 2030 1.48

0.57 0.52 1.44 1.47 0.88 SU 1438 0.24 MO 2000 2123 1.43 1.44

0.65 0.51 1.39 1.50 0.92 MO TU 1547 0.26 2104 2216 1.39 1.41 0.48 0.72 1.55 1.33 0.92 WE TU 1441 0.29 2310 1.37 1.40 2217

0.45 0.76 1.60 1.30 0.89 TH 1553 0.33 WE 2331 1.39 1.40 0.43 1.64 1844 0.85

1.42 0.41 1.67 1928 0.80

1.51 0.55 0.25 1.40 1.50 1235 0.79 MO 2359 1.48 0.53 1919 1.45 0.51 0.29 1.43 1.44 SA 1331 0.86 TU 2011 1.44

0.59 0.46 1.38 1.48 1300 0.92 0.34 SU 1438 WE 2000 1.43 1.37 2109 0.41 0.66 1.55 1.31 1339 0.94 0.40 TH 1551 MO 2215 2048 1.43 1.32 0.35 0.73 1.63 1.24 0.46 FR TU 1422 0.90 2327 2144 1.46 1.27

0.29 0.79 1.71 1.19 0.51 WE 1516 0.82 2245 1.26 1.51 0.82 0.25 1.16 1.76 TH 1627 0.55 1908 2348 0.73 1.28

0.70 SU 1217 2220 1.53 0.47 1902

MO 1304 0.79 2300 1.46 0.50 1949

TU 1359 0.87 2341 1.39 0.54 2039

SU 1502 0.92 WE 2133 1.35

1240 0.93 0.25 MO TH 1614 1943 1.33 1.49 2230

1327 0.90 0.31 FR TU 1720 2326 2045 1.33 1.43

SA 1423 0.39 WE 2155 1.39

TH 1536 0.46 1904 2305 0.79 1.38

FR 1703 0.50 1946 0.73

TU 1845 2232

22 22

WE 1306 0.82 2309 1.42 0.63 1935

TH 1407 0.88 2346 1.39 0.68 2037

TU1521 0.89 FR 2150 1.39

TH 1417 0.87 2310 1.27 0.62 2050

FR 1530 0.89 2358 1.25 0.65 2152

WE1646 0.86 SA 2255 1.26

1238 0.84 0.51 SU 1312 0.80 0.52 WE1639 TH1751 SA 1947 1.42 1.34 2033 1.29 1.44 2309 2353

1325 0.74 0.59 MO 1421 0.72 0.61 SU TH1750 FR1842 2045 1.31 2137 1.42

MO FR 1423 0.65 1853 2148 0.63 1.30

SA 1537 0.69 1949 2248 0.51 1.33

SU 1702 0.69 2042 2343 0.42 1.37

0011 1.42 1.42 31 0147 0751 0551 0.42 0.61 1439 1.63 TU 1231 1.40 SA 2025 1823 0.67 0.50

CopyrightCommonwealth Commonwealth of of Australia Australia 2016, 2016, Bureau Bureau of of Meteorology Meteorology Copyright Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide Timesare areininlocal localstandard standardtime time (UTC (UTC +10:00) +10:00) or or daylight daylight savings savings time Times time (UTC (UTC +11:00) +11:00) when whenin ineffect effect New Moon First Quarter Moon Phase Symbols Full Moon New Moon First Quarter Moon Phase Symbols Full Moon

TU SA 1543 0.67 1923 2239 0.63 1.43

SU 1701 0.69 2000 2335 0.55 1.45

MO 1806 0.68 2033 0.49

31 0253 0841

1.51 0.46 FR 1515 1.59 2107 0.43

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