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What it’s worth: comparing the value of squid jigs WESTERN PORT STH
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Do calamari really know what an artificial jig is worth? I think not. Can calamari tell the difference between a $2 jig and a $30 jig? I think not, so then why are squid jigs worth $20-30 all the rage? I myself am a selfconfessed squid jig addict and while jigs under $10 don’t have a place in my tackle kit, I find myself constantly wondering why on earth I have this addiction to buying expensive jigs. Is it the advertising behind the brands? Is it the attraction to the colours? Who knows; for whatever reason it is, my collection can only be
even cheap lures for that matter are made in China. For some reason we always seem to associate China with manufacturing cheap products. In fact, squid jigs are actually made right around the world in Japan, Vietnam, Korea, China, America, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Russia, Fiji and many more places. There are a lot of cheaper jigs that are made in China, but there are also plenty of Japanese quality jigs made there too. Different Chinese factories have access to high quality components, which may be manufactured in China or purchased from Japan, and build the jig in China because of the cheaper labour cost. Out of all the components purchased from
Choosing a squid jig can be a difficult task. Most jigs today all resemble the same shape style – a prawn – however it’s how they are made and what they are made from that makes the difference. all resemble the same shape style – a prawn. However, it is how they are made and what they are made from that makes the difference. For the most part, the
Some squid jig manufacturers put a lot of R&D into the cloths available as well as developing their own. This is achieved by studying squid and, more
importantly, the intricacies about them, such as how they see and how they hunt. This helps to perfect a cloth superior to rival brands. We know that squid are colour-blind and despite having retinas similar ours, they see in monochrome (black and white) as well as seeing UV or ultraviolet light and bioluminescence, which they use to hunt their prey. Shrimp, crabs, prawns and a variety of other crustaceans contain bioluminescence on and in their bodies, which makes it easier for squid to find them. With a lot of study done by squid jig manufactures, incorporating UV and other technologies into their jigs makes them more appealing to squid. Japanese company Yamashita is one such manufacturer that does this with their latest Warm Jacket cloth – the latest technology to be used. In fact, the Warm Jacket cloth is now so effective that other companies that produce
There is no substitute for quality. described as obsessive. Brands aplenty – there are thousands of squid jigs in the market place, each with their own features to differentiate between them. One common fallacy is that cheap squid jigs and
Japan, crowns and cloth are the bulk of it. Just because the packet says, ‘Made in Japan’ doesn’t always mean that it is 100% made there, and often the bulk of the product can be manufactured in China – the lure and or
packaging are assembled in the native country. Don’t be fooled by the advertising. WHAT’S IN A JIG Choosing a squid jig can be a difficult task and all in all they do the same thing. The majority of jigs today
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Shimano’s white Keimura is a proven calamari catcher but can wear quite quickly. bodies are made from polyurethane or metal depending on the jig, which is then coated with a cloth material. Bodies can vary in weight too, and different body weights allow the sink rate between models vary depending on the depth you fish. This allows jigs to have slower sink rates to maximise the water columns being fished. Jigs can also contain internal rattles to emit a type of clicking sound similar to that of a live prawn. If you fish in 2m of water, a slower sinking jig is highly recommended, and if you fish out deep with current to contend with then a faster sinking jig will get down faster to where the squid might be lurking. Cloths can also vary greatly as there are many types of cloth used and it is the cloth that catches the eye of a preying squid.
Big calamari are jig destroyers. When they are about, you need to be using jigs that withstand their ferocious attacks.
CALAMARI squid jigs are buying it from Yamashita to use on their jigs. Other cloths can also contain UV additives to make the jig more appealing to preying squid. UV is invisible to the human eye, but to a squid it lights up and attracts them. One wellknown jig cloth that has been one of the standouts in Victoria is Shimano’s Sephia jig in the white Keimura UV. To see its effects, a UV black light can be shone onto it. Squid have a heightened sense of vision, which allows them to see a higher level of UV light, hence many jig manufactures are opting to add this into the bodies and cloth of jigs.
important attribute, as many don’t last being in saltwater. Cheaper jigs, or at least those in the less than $10 range, tend to have basic crowns; these can also be found on the more expensive brands too. Some are made from ultra-light wire, which, if not cleaned or rinsed with freshwater, will rust very quickly or break off the jig when you attempt to get it back after you’ve become snagged. Ideally, crowns made
from stainless steel tend to be a little more expensive, but they last a lot longer and hold their sharp points longer. CHEAPER OPTIONS Of course, there is also a myriad of cheaper jigs on the market and some are as low as $1. There is nothing wrong with these, but they just don’t have the same quality built into them to last. For instance, you won’t find cheap jigs To page 10
Don’t go out armed with one jig – go with many. Depending on the time of day, different colours work better than others. might opt for a silver foil with a cloth containing more natural colours. Rough guides on colour selection can be found scattered throughout the internet and once you look through a few, you’ll soon discover they are all similar. This is a good thing because it will guide you on the right way to build your jig selection. Crowns are also a very
With a lot of study done by squid jig manufactures, incorporating UV and other technologies into their jigs makes them more appealing to squid.
Colour matters, so match the right colour and get the results. Overcast days tend to warrant darker coloured jigs.
Barbs or ‘crowns’ are the most important part of the jig. Cheaper jigs tend to have weaker crowns that might not retain their sharpness.
Colours play a big part; more expensive squid jigs also have a lot more varying colours than their cheaper cousins. This is because of the science that has gone into how and what squid see and the development of colour ranges that work more effectively at different times of day. It pays to select the jig you’re going to use, combining both foil colour and cloth colour. For instance, on overcast days or at night, it is recommended you use a jig containing a red or orange foil with black or grey cloth. For a bright sunny day you
The new range of Yakamito Abyss jigs are clothless and have been proving their worth. To prevent the cloth being destroyed on jigs, you can always opt for a clothless jig. These work just as good and will last a lot longer.
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with sink rate variations, nor will you find a cloth that can withstand multiple squid strikes without
tearing apart, or even in an extensive colour range for that matter. More often than not, the crowns will deteriorate a lot faster, but
Some expensive brands have quite fine crowns. If these are not cleaned and washed with freshwater after use, the barbs become brittle and can break off.
Jigs with stainless steel crowns will stand the test of time. Although the cloth might tear from vicious attacks, you’ll get more longevity from a jig like this.
You can always tell a successful jig by its cloth damage, so it always pays to have a few of your favourite colours at hand.
they still count for hundreds of calamari caught. Cheaper jigs still have their place and do catch a lot of squid, however depending on the waterway you fish you might want to opt for something a little more expensive to counteract the area and the time of day. I’m not saying that you should only ever buy cheap jig or expensive jigs; rather, look into the jigs you intend to purchase more and buy the jigs that are applicable to the area and time of day that you fish. Doing this will have you buying a wider range of jigs and each one will be bought to fit a purpose.
Calamari are vicious critters and destroy jigs to no end. From tearing cloth to ripping off crowns, it’s hard to find a jig that will stand up to them. Although the cloth may tear, stainless steel crowns do last longer than those glued in with graphite shafts.
Damage to a jig’s cloth depends on where the calamari gets hooked but you can’t always rely on hooking them in the head where damage won’t occur.
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Just ten hour’s sea travel from Melbourne, via the Spirit of Tasmania, the Apple Isle is a must-do fishing adventure for the keen freshwater angler.
quality Tassie trout. MIENA HQ The town of Miena is around 1030m above sea level, and situated on the island’s Central Plateau. Nights can be cold, even in summer, but the crisp, clean environment has a lot going for it. On our latest expedition,
There’s an adjoining small goods store and fuel outlet, and a camping area next to the store as well. The lake is within easy walking distance of the hotel complex and has large sections open to angling all year round. This lake is huge, at 17,610ha when full, and is virtually an inland sea
You can see a very small part of the huge Great Lake in the background of the hotel. for trout fishing were virtually boundless. We took our portable boat along and used it from time to time, but we mostly fished land-based. There are so many great opportunities to try your skill from the shore, and trust me on this
The southern canal leading from Bronte Lagoon is a favourite for shore-based fly anglers. That’s not to say there isn’t also great saltwater angling as well. Tassie bream are brutes, the trevally are titanic and the salmon are superb, but it’s the trout that I really enjoy. The Kampe fishing team have made the journey quite a few times, driving down from Queensland before moving up onto the
– those trout demand skill to catch! They’re not like river fish, where a moving fly hardly gets more than a glance before being scoffed. Tasmanian still water trout take a good hard look at your offerings. If things are not quite right, they
we based our fishing at the Great Lake Hotel in Miena. We departed the Spirit at Devonport, stocked up on tucker in Deloraine and an hour later we were moving into a comfortable fisher’s cabin at the hotel. There are several of these cabins, all set up with comfortable beds, lovely warm bedding and power on hand. The kitchen and bathroom
David Falconer netting a trout from the Great Lake.
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facilities are shared, and the piping hot showers were greatly appreciated, as were the clean kitchen facilities. There’s also a great fireplace within the adjoining TV room. On a cold night it’s great to really stoke it up! The Great Lake Hotel has some very pleasant dining facilities (venison pie is always a favourite), and the fantastic view of the lake from the outside veranda is a highlight of any visit.
holding huge stocks of large brown and rainbow trout. There are ample boat ramps, but shore-based fishing is a sure thing as well. SOME LOGISTICS Miena, arguably the main centre on the Great Western Tiers, is around two hour’s travel from either Devonport, where the Spirit berths, or from the Hobart International Airport. There is also an airport at Launceston in the northern part of the state, not far from Devonport. Whether you’re going to Miena from Devonport or Launceston, it’s handy to stop at the town of Deloraine to get some groceries from the local Woolworths, which is open until late. From our base at Miena, the opportunities
won’t bite. THE GREAT LAKE As mentioned, the Great Lake is just a couple of hundred yards from its namesake hotel. This ultraclean body of water fishes well of an early morning and evening, and many anglers make the effort to cast a fly or spinner at these magic times of day. Hatching caddis and rising trout are the norm on sunset, and the next 2kg fish to be taken off the shore in that lake certainly won’t be the last. Along with spinning, bait fishing is also permitted in Great Lake. LITTLE PINE LAGOON Moving further afield there’s Little Pine Lagoon, just 8km west of Miena, which is famous for its easy shore-based fishing. This lake, with its magnificent weed beds, is shallow and has easily-waded edges. When a dun hatch is occurring the rising brown trout are a sight to see. Catching them is not always easy, as it can be hard to tempt them to take a fly when the water is covered
The author shows off a Lake Botsford trout. Botsford is one of the premier sight fishing lagoons within the Western Lakes system.
in the natural insects. We always try though. That’s the fun of it! WESTERN LAKES The Western Lakes are within the 140,000ha Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area. This true wilderness area is devoid of human habitation, but you can still access many of the lakes and tarns (a tarn is a small mountain lake) by car, or by walking from a designated parking spot. Liawenee, ten minutes north of Miena, is the entry point for road travel into these famous lakes, with their clear waters and wily trout. The
fly. Spin fishing is popular in lakes Ada and Augusta, as these are much larger bodies of water. Note that these lakes and their surrounds are environmentally sensitive and it’s essential to stay on marked tracks and leave no trace of a visit. PENSTOCK AND OTHER NEARBY LAKES Penstock Lagoon, Bronte Lagoon, Arthurs and Woods lakes are also all within an hour’s drive (or less) from Miena. Penstock and Bronte offer very good shore fishing thanks to easy vehicular access and angler-friendly
this statuary organisation within Tasmania does a very active part in maintaining the fishery for optimum results and also provides up to date information and guidelines for visiting anglers. Visiting any tackle outlet or sports store will see the angler come away with a handbook or pamphlet setting out essential information in regard to a local or individual fishery, rules and regulations concerning the respective fishery as well as seasons. For instance, the Western Lakes sheet sets out over 30 waters for the angler to try, with fish species and
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A view within one of the deluxe rooms at the Great Lake Hotel. general rule is the further the walk, the better the fishing, for obvious reasons. The lakes are little more than tarns in some instances, yet they can hold incredibly large trout. Many of these wilderness lakes are shallow, have great weed beds to support insect life, and are easily fished from the shore, where sight fishing to moving fish is a definite highlight. A number of lakes hold trophy-size fish, and these particular waterways are subject to restrictions – they are catch and release only, and you can only fish
shores. Penstock Lagoon in particular is a favourite bank angling destination for the fly angler. It’s only around a half hour’s drive from Miena and has a rock wall at either end. Bronte Lagoon has easily accessed shores on all sides, with both the northern and southern canals to spot fish from. The eastern shore is also very popular, as many trees overlook the water and fish feed freely on insects hitting the drink. TASMANIAN INLAND FISHERIES In contrast to many of the mainland fishery bodies,
applicable bag and size limits well-documented. Other waters are similarly documented and it’s easy, when moving about the island, to collect a treasure trove of useful information for present and future visits. THE OVERVIEW Accommodation will be as good as ever with the deluxe rooms also on hand. As this is a very popular venue during winter, it might pay to book prior to looking at the airfares. The phone number for the Great Lake Hotel is (03) 6259 8163.
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DIY lure making: Glidin’ Doc BRISBANE
Greg Vinall support@makewoodenlures.com
Welcome to our fifth lure making project of the series! This month I’ve got a cool little glider for you. Depending on who you talk to, this style of lure might also be called a sinking stickbait, jerkbait, wobbler or twitchbait. No matter what you choose to call it, the Glidin’ Doc will add a whole new dimension to your hardbody lure fishing. Gliders are an oftenoverlooked style of hardbody lure, but they can be very effective if fished properly. Even better, gliders are reasonably straightforward to make. There’s no diving
lip to cut or fit, just get the body shape right and weight it correctly. A coat of paint and some hooks – and voila! FISHING WITH THE GLIDIN’ DOC Gliders have a lot in common with stickbaits, the main difference being that they work below the water surface while stickbaits work on top. Both styles have very little action if you simply crank them back at constant speed. Gliders that are designed to be worked fast tend to be heavily weighted, but the Glidin’ Doc is not one of them! This is a finesse lure, designed to sink very slowly. It’s best fished with twitches and pauses, a walkthe-dog style retrieve or other slow and erratic movements.
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Allow plenty of slack line between twitches and you should get an erratic side-toside action. It’s perfect for imitating foraging baitfish that are unaware of an imminent ambush, or an injured baitfish that’s easy pickings. Bream, bass, ‘toga, flathead, trout and sooties are all fair game! Work it alongside fallen timber, through standing timber or around weedbeds for the best results. Balsa is a natural material that can vary in density, and no two handmade lures are the same, so you might find that your lures vary in their sink rates. No problem! By switching between lightweight and heavy-duty hooks and rings you can adjust the sink rate, or use
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the small stick-on weights you’ll find in good tackle shops to adjust the sink rate to suit your needs. Glidin’ Doc can be fished on whatever bream, bass or trout gear you might own. As for stickbaits, a rod that’s a little soft in the tip will get more action from your lures. It just seems to soften the twitches and smooth the lure movement. I prefer a braided line with a fluorocarbon leader for fishing the Glidin’ Doc. The lure is often worked slowly, so the low visibility of fluorocarbon is an advantage, because fish have plenty of time to inspect it. MAKING THE GLIDIN’ DOC All the lures in this series have been pretty simple, but this one is about as easy as they come. The usual tools
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Tools Utility knife, battery drill and bits, hacksaw, pliers. Materials • 12.5mm x 75mm balsa plank • 1-1.2mm stainless steel wire • 120 and 240 grit sand paper • 240 grit wet sanding paper • Epoxy adhesive (with syringes and mixing sticks) • Ball sinkers (size 000) • Methylated Spirit • Holoscale foil (optional) • 3D eyes (optional) and materials apply: balsa for the lure body, a little stainless steel wire, some size 000 ball sinkers and a good epoxy adhesive like 24hr Araldite are all you’ll need. Add some paint and clear coat to tart the lure up, of course. PAINTING AND CLEAR COATING For something different, I wrapped this lure with a thin holographic material I’ve developed for lure makers, called Holoscale. This self-
adhesive film stretches over the lure and can be painted and clear-coated to give exceptional flash and brilliance that attracts fish from miles away. You can get some Holoscale for your own lures at my website makewoodenlures. com/product/holoscalemirroscale/. Of course, you don’t have to give your lure the holographic treatment. It can be painted in the same ways as our previous projects.
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Mark a line down the centre of the blank and use your side profile template to mark the locations of the hardware. Carefully drill a 2mm hole into the blank for each of the hook hangers and for the tow point. Use a 5mm drill bit to make a hole for the belly weights. You can use a couple of small sinkers rather than one larger one. It’s important for these lures to stay horizontal while they’re sinking, which is more easily achieved if the weight is spread along the underside a little.
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The Glidin’ Doc has reasonably flat sides, so the shaping process is similar to the Flat Doc from last month. You can skip drawing a centre line on the sides if you like, and simply draw a line a few millimetres in from the edge, all the way around.
Use a sharp knife to slice away the timber between the carving guidelines. Chip away with light cuts until you’ve rounded off the edge to get a pleasing body shape. A few minutes with some sandpaper will refine the shape and remove the lumps and bumps left by the knife.
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• For extra information and video tutorials please go to Greg’s website MakeWoodenLures.com/Fishing-Monthly/ and complete the free registration. To check out Greg’s other work visit crazylureart. com and his Facebook page Wooden Lure Making.
489 CROSSFIRE
• INCREASED STABILITY • SOFTER RIDE • DRIER RIDE • MORE SPACE The 489 Crossfire is the most versatile boat yet designed for 80% fishing and 20% fun meaning the entire family will be happy out on the water. The Crossfire comes in multiple configurations with a side console as standard but can be fitted with a second twin console.
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Formosa 550 Tomahawk Offshore with 140hp Suzuki
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It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of reviewing one of Formosa’s Tomahawk craft, but as is always the case with renewing acquaintances with old friends, it was again an enjoyable experience. The Formosa’s eye catching good looks, courtesy of a decent lift in the forward sheer line plus a rakish swept back stern area leading to the engine pod with it’s boarding ladder and side rails, were still as attractive as ever. Proud as punch on a
tandem Redco Sportsman trailer, the 550 Tomahawk Offshore was certainly a larger rig than I’d previously enjoyed. For a 550 it was a very big boat in every sense of the word! Which, of course, is great for offshore fishing, or any sort of fishing, for that matter. With boats, more for the money is the way to go. To me, it’s pretty obvious that the new Formosa Tomahawk V2 hull has moved the Formosa line right up to the minute. A sharper 18° deadrise hull has been combined to outer reversed chines for enhanced overall ride and stability. Increased floor rigidity sees an underfloor construction
that locks stringers and multi cells directly to bottom sheets. The 550 featured Marine 5083 high tensile 4mm alloy sides and bottom, although Formosa craft over 6.2m in length have 5mm bottom sheets as a bonus. The O ff s h o r e Tomahawk’s self-draining decks range from 4.8-7.4m in size, so there’s certainly a wide range to chose from. The diversity also extends to design, with side and centre consoles sharing kudos along with centre and half cab rigs, plus a runabout and bow rider to round off the Aussie made line up. GENUINE OFFSHORE RIG The six-person 550
Main: Sitting easily at rest the Formosa 550 Tomahawk Offshore is a mighty handsome craft. Note the many features easily visible in this image, like the the sensibly-sized console, boarding gate in the transom and big bait station astern. Above: With a bit of pace on it’s easy to see how freely the Tomahawk runs. Note the big bait station at the transom, a handy bit of kit. 96
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Tomahawk came equipped with numerous features to qualify it as a genuine offshore craft. Metre high sides linked to a beam of 2.45m ensured huge amounts of work room for five or six to fish in comfort. A 500mm high raised deck up front complimented the big cockpit aft, with both areas being carpeted for comfort and stability. Under floor storage bins up front were designed to cater for tackle, clothing, PFDs and safety gear, while a large plumbed fish box aft was for the day’s catch. Seating was for five in the test rig, with three floor spigots aft, two more ahead of the console with its Suzuki digital multi-function gauge and switch panel handy to the skipper. A Garmin echo map 955V sounder plotter was console flush mounted above the rig’s five-spoke sports wheel, and while a slightly larger sounder unit might also fit there, a big 16” job would require a RAM bracket to set it up. I found the standard console, as fitted, was obviously designed to maximise the fishing area, yet was large enough to fulfil its role as a central helming station. Note that an upgrade to a larger console is on Formosa’ option lists. Aft within the cockpit area side pockets offered storage of items around a metre in length, the pockets being broken into paired segments. This did surprise me, as most craft of this size offer full length side storage compartments in work areas. I did note that Formosa advertise customisation of their craft and extra long
fishing rod lockers are on the list of options, so no doubt a potential owner wanting larger side pockets could discuss the matter prior to construction. That small matter aside, there was no complaint about the usefulness of the transom area, with its large bait station, cutting boards, rod holders and a live bait
from wave action around the Jumpinpin Bar area were hardly felt and the hull exhibited a refreshing lack of noise upon wave impact. Formosa have certainly ticked some boxes, with the design and set up of their new V2 hull, which certainly provides a lot of sea keeping and ride confidence for an owner wanting to use the craft
SPECIFICATIONS Length.........................................................5.7m Beam.........................................................2.45m Hull weight............................................... 760kg Deadrise.....................................................18.5° Engines.......................................... 115 to 150hp Engine fitted..................................... 140 Suzuki Fuel capacity.............................................. 150L Persons............................................................6 Towing.......................4x4 or large family wagon well. At a sensible height for easy use, the bait station was equipped with a hinged lid, a neat and quite user-friendly arrangement. 140 SUZUKI DID THE JOB Engines for the solidlybuilt Tomahawk were rated from 115-150hp, and with a 140 Suzuki on the pod, the rig ran very sweetly indeed. Is more power necessary? Only if four or more would be aboard most times. The craft, two up, planed at 3000rpm at 18.4km/h, 4000rpm saw 36.2km/h on the Garmin 95sv, 5000rpm a speed of 49.6km/h and a quick burst to 6000rpm saw 67.3km/h. Doubtlessly with the Suzuki 140 fully run in, 70km/h and beyond would be the hammer down pace. Just like the last Tomahawk, I drove the ride was quite good. Bumps and thumps
for serious fishing pursuits. OVERVIEW As an offshore fishing rig, the big Formosa 550 Tomahawk makes a lot of sense. About the only change I’d envisage would be to request one section side pockets. I liked the flexible seating layout, the huge amounts of internal freeboard, the vast work areas all around the craft, and last but not least, the great ride and easy handling of the rig mated to inherent stability. As tested, the craft would come home for $61,950. A 115 Suzuki on the transom would see a base rig come home for around $51,920. The reviewed Formosa was provided by Australian Marine Centre at Springwood. You can get in contact with them at (07) 3808 7333 or by emailing sales@amcboats.com.au. You can also visit www. formosamarineboats.com.au.
Even at launch the Formosa 550 Tomahawk Offshore is an impressive sight. Note the easy release Tow Catch on the winch post, this handy bit of kit provides instant (one person ) release of the boat with the skipper aboard.
A very useful bait station, complete with a livewell, was one of the user-friendly features of the Tomahawk.
The 550 Tomahawk’s flexible seating set up means that more work room for anglers is as easy as moving a seat to a chosen area, or leaving it back at base for the day.
Centre consoles vary in size as much as the craft they are fitted to; the Tomahawk’s was obviously designed to optimize fishing room but still do the job.
Variable seating is just one of the really handy features about this craft.
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Pioneer Cape Island 186 with Mercury 115hp
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Main: Andrew and the team at Melbourne Marine Centre have put a lot of effort into the fitout of the Cape Island 186. They have ensured the additional items complement the fishing nature of the boat. Above: The Pioneer’s hull provided fantastic ride and handling. space under the front casting deck, even larger storage under the main seat and great access via the transom to store batteries and other items out of harm’s way. It would be remiss of me not to mention the livewell or fish swimming pool located at the rear of the boat. The few fish we put into it were very comfortable with their time in it and were seriously alive when we went to let them go. As far as fishing space goes, there is not a level surface on this boat that cannot be fished from in comfort (depending on conditions of course). Two anglers can easily fish from the front casting deck or the rear deck and the freeboard in the cockpit is high enough so that if you were locked into something bigger, you could brace yourself against it. Andrew from Melbourne Marine spent much of his time walking around the gunnels casting with no problems at all. The stability at rest of the Cape Island is excellent. It’s always nice when all spaces in a boat are used effectively. The seat in front of the console doubles up as an esky and the seating for the driver and passengers is comfortable and can be made
more so if you keep the back rest in place. Put simply, the Cape Island is great, whether you are driving it or fishing from it. RIDE AND PERFORMANCE The Pioneer Cape Island 186 is not a light boat and in particular it has quite a bit of weight at the rear of it. Weight in itself has its benefits and its issues. Hull weight helps cut through chop and swell and provides a soft ride as well as increasing stability at rest. Too much weight or weight that is not even can affect motor performance and steering the craft. The boat tested had trim tabs to assist with the additional weight at the rear of it. Small adjustments to them push the nose of the boat down and the performance improvement is plainly noticeable when you are in the boat. When you got the motor trim and the trim tabs settings correct, the Cape Island was an absolute rocket. It handled beautifully and was incredibly quiet on the water. At one point on the test day, when we were travelling between fishing spots, I was replacing my leader using a FG knot. A testament to how well the Pioneer rode, the
knot was tied and new lure attached, all while we were on the plane. You have got to be happy with that! MERCURY 115HP PRO XS The Cape Island is rated to a 150hp motor and I was certainly interested to see how the Mercury 115hp Pro XS would perform on it. In two words, “extremely well”. In my mind the 115hp Pro XS was hardly a compromise. It provided a good hole shot (5.2 seconds) and got the boat to a very respectable 65km/h top speed. The key economy range was between 3500-4000 revs, where motor used a little over 15.5L of fuel per hour. I expected the boat to feel underpowered, but that certainly wasn’t the case. If anything, the 115hp Mercury was the perfect balance for the boat. MACKAY MULTIROLLERED DUAL AXLE TRAILER The pioneer was matched with a Mackay duel axle multirollered trailer. The multi roller system allows the boat to be easily launched and retrieved. Ideally you would do this with two people (Andrew and Jamie made it look very easy), however, the drive on drive off nature of the roller system
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means that it can be done by a single person if need be. The duel axle system also spreads the load of the trailer, which makes for easier towing. OVERALL My first experience of a Pioneer boat has been a positive one. There are a few standout things for me: Everything has a place or a place to go. There is plenty of storage, which means in my case I can take even more fishing gear. Fishing from it is an absolute pleasure. We had a full afternoon casting
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Pro XS on the back of it. I am usually a supporter of running the maximum horsepower on any boat, but after being in the Pioneer, it was treat to find out how well it performed, which gives you the flexibility to add the electronics that Melbourne Marine had on the test boat. As tested the Pioneer Cape Island 186 will set you back about $73,000, with a starting price in the low 60s with a smaller motor. To find out more about the Cape Island and the other boats in
PERFORMANCE RPM........... Speed.(km/h). Economy.(km/L) Idle.(700) ...................... 3 ..........................1.5 1000 .............................. 5 ..........................2.5 2000.............................10 ..........................6.0 3000.............................18 ........................ 12.3 4000......................... 40.7 ........................ 16.3 5000............................ 51 ........................26.7 WOT.(6200) ................. 65 ........................44.0 lures and no matter where you were in the boat you had the ability to cast where you wanted. The additional stealth that the MotorGuide electric motor provides makes it a must have on the Cape Island. I was impressed by how well it pushed quite a large boat around and how nimble it was around the structure where we did the test. Last but certainly not least, how well it performed with the Mercury 115hp
the Pioneer range, you can contact Melbourne Marine Centre on (03) 9703 2003 or go to their website www. melbournemarine.com.au • Quoted performance figures have been supplied by the writer in good faith. Performance of individual boat/motor/trailer packages may differ due to variations in engine installations, propellers, hull configurations, options, hull loading and trailer specifications.
Any keen bay, estuary or lake fisho would love to have the Pioneer Cape Island 186 parked in their driveway.
The author was impressed by the console layout. There was plenty of room for the Garmin sounder and all the various switches and gauges. Top: The main seat had a removable backrest. It provided that little bit more comfort for the driver and passenger on long trips or in rougher weather. Above: The Pioneer had some serious storage, with one of the larger storage areas in the driver seat.
Trim tabs were fitted to the boat to maximise performance. They assisted with pushing the bow of the boat down, negating the weight at the rear of the vessel.
Although not the maximum horsepower for the boat, the Mercury 115hp Pro XS outboard was a great match for it. It provided excellent performance (see fact box) and plenty of power.
Top: The rear cast deck was a great size and had storage and a live well in it. Above: There is a serious live well in the Cape Island. It’s more like a fish swimming pool.
Top: Each gunnel had a rod locker in it that holds 4-6 outfits. Above: The forward casting deck had some serious storage under it. There is plenty of room for all that extra gear anglers need to take with them each trip.
Top: You can fish from all the flat surfaces on the Cape Island. Andrew spent most of his time standing on the gunwales and fishing. The stability at rest was excellent. Above: A seat in front of the console not only provided extra seating while under way, but doubled up as an esky.
Top: Boats like this are all about fishing space. There is plenty of it in the Cape Island including the deck the cameraman is standing on to take this picture. Above: The stealth the 80lb MotorGuide Xi5 provides makes it must have in the author’s mind.
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single-axle trailer, this rig is just as manoeuvrable off the water as it is on the water and you can jack-knife it into a tight parking or storage space if needed. This may include a garage. For more information, you can visit www.horizonboats. com.au and make sure you like Horizon Boats on Facebook.
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to run around on a glassed-out weekend offshore. The other thing that turns heads about Horizon boats is the price. With packages starting from under $40,000 (the rig as tested was under $45,000), it’s a great stepping stone for anglers upgrading from their first tinnie. You get shade, offshore capability and
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team wanted to deliver. What the hull has also delivered is a rig that’s east to anchor, with a split-access to the anchor well. With the added Bimini top and bait board, it was obvious that this boat had been set up with the keen snapper angler in mind. Loading and unloading is easy with the transom door to the starboard side of the outboard. Powered by the new Yamaha F90 4-stroke outboard, the rig was economical, delivering 3km/L burned at a comfortable cruising speed of 3500rpm and 34km/h. With an 80L fuel tank, this gives a theoretical range of around 24km. Plenty enough
the ability to spend a family day on the water with ease. Often, buyers will overlook the practicalities of trailering. Supplied on a
You can also contact Chelsea Yamaha on (03) 9772 1212 and check out www. chelseayamaha.com.au for more information.
With the transom bait station, the SunRunner is set up for bait or lure fishing. That’s the Gold Coast in the background.
The 90hp Yamaha delivered excellent economy, with 3km/L at 3500rpm.
The dash of the 2018 model is improved. There are plenty of places to hang on and access to the anchor well is easy. You can also flush mount large electronics.
Designed with the serious angler in mind, there’s plenty of rod storage in the rocket launcher and shade for when you’re traveling.
The SunRunner will turn heads at the boat ramp and on the water.
The fully flat floor and rail system makes storage simple.
Check out the large kill-box under the cockpit floor. It keeps things neat when the mackerel are running.
Cradled on a single-axle trailer, the rig is manoeuvrable off the water as well as on. It helps with tight storage spots.
Boarding is easy with the fold down ladder and the slip-in transom door.
The rear lounge can fold away after you’ve finished travelling to your fishing spot.
The anchor well is simple and easily accessible through the split section for’ard.
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21 21
1.24 0.53 0.53 1.39 1.39 0.62 0.62 1.34 1.34 0.50 0.50 1.45 1.45 0.52 0.52 1.44 1.44 0.47 0.47 1.50 1.50 0.42 0.42 1.53 1.53 0.46 0.46 1.54 1.54 0.33 0.33 1.59 1.59 0.46 0.46
33
44 55
66
Local Time APRIL APRIL Time m
m 1.47 1.47 0.49 0.49 1.50 1.50 0.49 0.49 1.52 1.52 0.39 0.39 1.59 1.59 0.48 0.48 1.55 1.55 0.31 0.31 1.66 1.66 0.48 0.48 1.56 1.56 0.26 0.26 1.68 1.68 0.49 0.49 1.55 1.55 0.25 0.25 1.67 1.67 0.52 0.52 1.52 1.52 0.26 0.26 1.64 1.64 0.55 0.55
m Time m 0540 0.59 0540 1219 0.59 1.42 1807 1.42 0.66 MO1219 MO 1807 0.66
16 16
0030 1.43 17 0030 0624 1.43 0.47 17TU0624 1311 0.47 1.54
TU 1311 1854 1.54 0.63 1854 0.63 0115 1.48 0115 0705 1.48 0.37 1358 0.37 1.65 WE0705 WE 1358 1937 1.65 0.60 1937 0.60 0157 1.52 0157 0746 1.52 0.29 1443 0.29 1.72 TH0746 TH 1443 2019 1.72 0.58 2019 0.58 0238 1.54 0238 0829 1.54 0.23 0829 1526 0.23 1.75 FR1526 FR 2100 1.75 0.58 2100 0.58 0317 1.54 0317 1.54 0912 0.21 0912 0.21 1609 1.74 SA 1609 SA 2143 1.74 0.58 2143 0.58
18 18
19 19
20 20 21 21
0437 7 0437 1033 7 1033 WE 1714
0411 1.48 1.48 0359 1.53 1.53 0407 1.55 1.55 70411 220359 22 0407 1015 0.29 0.29 22 0956 0.22 0.22 0959 0.27 0.27 7 22 1015 0956 0959 SA 1701 1.59 SU 1653 1.70 TH 1640 1.63
0513 8 0513 1113 1113 TH 1756
1.56 1.56 0.22 0.22 1.56 1756 1.56 TH 2322 0.47 0.47 2322
0443 1.54 1.54 0445 1.44 1.44 0441 1.50 1.50 23 0443 80445 230441 1037 0.22 0.22 1049 0.33 0.33 23 1040 0.26 0.26 8 1037 1049 1040 FR 1721 1.63 SU 1736 1.53 MO 1739 1.63
0546 9 0546 1149 1149 FR 1837
0519 1.52 1.52 0521 1.38 1.38 0528 1.45 1.45 24 0519 90521 240528 1116 0.21 0.21 1124 0.38 0.38 24 1126 0.33 0.33 9 1116 1124 1126 SA 1804 1.60 MO 1814 1.46 TU 1830 1.56
0104 0036 0606 0104 0.60 0.60 0036 0006 0.41 0.41 0606 1.53 1.53 10 0735 0655 1159 10 100006 25 0735 1.39 1.39 25 0658 0658 0655 1.56 1.56 25 1159 0.36 0.36 10 1340 0.34 1257 1248 0.33 1831 1.39
0620 10 0620 1225 1225 1917
0600 1.32 1.32 0623 1.40 1.40 0558 1.49 1.49 100600 250623 25 0558 1200 0.45 0.45 25 1215 0.42 0.42 1157 0.22 0.22 10 1200 1215 1157 1857 1.40 1930 1.49 1851 1.55
0121 0147 0.68 0.68 0121 0050 0.52 0.52 0005 0.50 0.50 11 110050 11 0147 260005 0737 0816 0642 0816 1.31 1.31 26 0744 0744 0737 1.48 1.48 26 0642 1.49 1.49 11 1333 0.35 1423 0.38 1344 1236 0.32
0036 11 0036 0656 0656
0026 0.73 0.73 0051 0.67 0.67 0022 0.59 0.59 110026 260051 26 0022 0645 1.26 1.26 26 0732 1.35 1.35 0640 1.44 1.44 11 0645 0732 0640
0134 0.62 0.62 0237 0.76 0.76 0213 0049 0.58 0.58 0213 120134 270049 12 0237 12 0820 1.39 1.39 27 0904 1.24 1.24 27 0841 0841 0722 1.44 1.44 12 0820 0904 0722 1420 0.37 1515 0.43 1441 1317 0.30
0115 12 0115 0734 0734
0112 0.77 0.77 0200 0.67 0.67 0107 0.65 0.65 27 0107 120112 270200 0741 0857 0730 0741 1.22 1.22 27 0857 1.34 1.34 0730 1.39 1.39 12
0224 0.72 0.72 0337 0.82 0.82 0318 0138 0.66 0.66 0318 13 0337 130224 280138 13 0907 1.32 1.32 28 1001 1.19 1.19 28 0953 0953 0809 1.39 1.39 13 1001 0907 0809 1513 0.40 1618 0.45 1553 1406 0.28
0159 13 0159 0819 0819 1422
0208 0319 0208 0.79 0.79 0319 0.63 0.63 0159 0.70 0.70 28 0159 13 28 0849 1015 0830 0849 1.19 1.19 28 1015 1.38 1.38 0830 1.33 1.33 13 1423 0.65 1543 0.67 1423 0.39
0452 0.84 0.84 0322 0.80 0.80 0234 0.74 0.74 14 0452 140322 290234 1107 1.17 1.17 0959 1.26 1.26 29 0904 1.34 1.34 14 14 1107 0959 0904 WE 1730 0.45 SU 1611 0.41 MO 1504 0.27
WE 1730 0.45
0250 14 0250 0915 0915 WE 1516
0319 0433 0319 0.77 0.77 0433 0.55 0.55 0304 0.72 0.72 29 0304 1007 1125 0950 14 29 1007 1.22 1.22 29 1125 1.46 1.46 0950 1.30 1.30 14 SA 1537 0.69 SU 1701 0.69 TH 1536 0.46
0432 0.84 0.84 0042 1.32 1.32 0343 0.80 0.80 15 0042 150432 300343 1055 1.22 1.22 30 0611 0.81 0.81 1012 1.31 1.31 15 15 0611 1055 1012 MO 1714 0.41 TH 1212 1.19 TU 1615 0.27
0357 15 0357 1025 1025 TH 1627
0440 0535 0440 0.69 0.69 0428 0.69 0.69 0535 0.46 0.46 30 0428 1118 1116 1228 15 30 1118 1.30 1.30 30 1116 1.32 1.32 15 1228 1.56 1.56 SU 1702 0.69 MO 1806 0.68 FR 1703 0.50
1646 1.51 SU2236 2236 0.22 0.22
1626 1.40 MO2214 2214 0.34 0.34
1820 1.49 WE 2345 2345 0.42 0.42
1734 TH 2314 2314
0459 0542 0531 1.69 1.69 0459 1.59 1.59 0622 1.54 1.54 0542 880531 88 0622 1115 1051 1222 23 1115 0.35 0.35 23 1051 0.44 0.44 1222 0.26 0.26 23 1138 1138 MO 1740 1.48 TU 1705 1.40 TH 1911 1.43 FR 1817 MO 1740 1.48 2322 2322 0.31 0.31
TU 1705 1.40 2247 2247 0.38 0.38
TH 1911 1.43
FR 1817 2354 2354
0532 0618 0532 1.57 1.57 0025 0.51 0.51 0618 0614 1.63 1.63 99 0025 990614 1124 1202 0659 24 1124 0.40 0.40 0659 1.47 1.47 24 1216 1216 1202 0.33 0.33 24 TU 1837 1.43 WE 1746 1.40 FR 1300 0.29 SA 1905 TU 1837 1.43
WE 1746 1.40 2325 2325 0.43 0.43
WE WE 1248 0.33 TH TH 1831 1.39 1938 1938 1.38 1.38
TH TH 1333 0.35 FR FR 1236 0.32 2039 1923 2039 1.34 1.34 1923 1.38 1.38
FR1420 0.37 SA1317 0.30 FR SA 2138 1.32 1.32 2022 1.37 1.37 2138 2022
SA1513 0.40 SU SU1406 0.28 SA 2237 1.31 1.31 2130 1.37 1.37 2237 2130
SU 1611 0.41 MO 1504 0.27 2336 1.34 1.34 2244 1.39 1.39 2336 2244
MO 1714 0.41
TU 1615 0.27 2357 1.44 1.44 2357 0502 0.79 0.79 0502 1130 1.32 1.32 1130 1735 0.24 0.24 WE 1735 WE
31 31
FR 1300 0.29 2000 2000 1.38 1.38
SA SA 1340 0.34 2052 2052 1.32 1.32
SU SU 1423 0.38 2146 2146 1.29 1.29
MO 1515 0.43 MO 2245 1.27 1.27 2245
TU 1618 0.45 TU 2345 1.28 1.28 2345
TH 1212 1.19 1834 0.43 0.43 1834
1.49 1.49 0.24 0.24 1.47 SA 1905 1.47
0.57 1.44 SU SU 1257 0.24 2000 2000 1.43
0.65 1.39 MO MO 1344 0.26 2104 2104 1.39 0.72 1.33 TU 1441 0.29 TU 2217 1.37 2217
0.76 1.30 WE 1553 0.33 WE 2331 1.39 2331
1.60 1.60 0.23 0.23 1.60 1714 1.60 WE 2245 0.41 2245 0.41
1.51 1.51 0.25 0.25 1.50 1837 1.50 FR 2359 0.53 0.53 2359 1.45 1.45 0.29 0.29 1.44 SA 1917 1.44
0.59 0.59 1.38 1.38 1300 0.34 0.34 SU 1300 2000 1.37 1.37 2000
0.66 0.66 1.31 1.31 1339 0.40 0.40 MO 1339 2048 2048 1.32 1.32 0.73 0.73 1.24 1.24 0.46 TU 1422 0.46 2144 2144 1.27 1.27
0.79 0.79 1.19 1.19 0.51 WE 1516 0.51 2245 2245 1.26 1.26 0.82 0.82 1.16 1.16 0.55 TH 1627 0.55 2348 2348 1.28 1.28
1.63 TH 1640 2220 0.47 0.47 2220
FR 1721 1.63 2300 0.50 0.50 2300
SA 1804 1.60 2341 0.54 0.54 2341
SU 1851 1.55 SU
1240 0.25 0.25 MO 1240 MO 1943 1.49 1.49 1943
1327 0.31 0.31 TU TU 1327 2045 2045 1.43 1.43
WE WE 1423 0.39 2155 2155 1.39 1.39
TH 1536 0.46 2305 2305 1.38 1.38
FR 1703 0.50
1.59 SU 1653 1.70 SA 1701 2232 0.58 0.58 2226 0.60 0.60 2226 2232
SU 1736 1.53 MO 1739 1.63 2309 0.63 0.63 2310 0.62 0.62 2309 2310
MO 1814 1.46 2346 0.68 0.68 2346
TU1857 1.40 TU
1238 0.51 0.51 WE1238 WE 1947 1.34 1.34 1947
1325 0.59 0.59 TH TH1325 2045 2045 1.31 1.31
FR FR 1423 0.65 2148 2148 1.30 1.30
SA 1537 0.69 2248 2248 1.33 1.33
SU 1702 0.69 2343 2343 1.37 1.37
TU 1830 1.56 2358 0.65 0.65 2358
WE1930 1.49 WE
1312 0.52 0.52 TH1312 TH 2033 1.44 1.44 2033
1421 0.61 0.61 FR FR1421 2137 2137 1.42 1.42
SA SA 1543 0.67 2239 2239 1.43 1.43
SU 1701 0.69 2335 2335 1.45 1.45
MO 1806 0.68
0011 1.42 1.42 31 0011 0551 0551 0.61 0.61 1231 1.40 SA 1231 1.40 SA 1823 1823 0.50 0.50
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