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From the Editor’s Desk... It seems like it took forever, but the warm weather has finally arrived! We all know that November is likely the best month to fish in Victoria – footy is over. We’ve dusted the cobwebs off on Gone Fishing Day (which gets bigger and bigger every year) and it’s time to make hay while the sun shines. Literally. With nine events tempting keen and less regular anglers out and onto the water, VR Fish are to be commended for helping to co-ordinate the listings of these events on the www.gonefishingday. org website - as well as the organisations that conducted them. Search the #gfd18 tag to see pics from the day. The good thing about GFD is that you don’t have to be involved in an organised event to be engaged. Just grabbing your kit and getting

out on the water – alone or with friends and family – has demonstrated mental health benefits as well as re-establishing our connection with the outdoors. God knows that we need less screen time and more sunshine. In the salt, it seems like all

species are in play – snapper, whiting, gar and calamari should all be in your sights. Eildon is really emerging as the perfect mixed fishery. Golden perch really shine in November and it’s not long until Murray cod are back on the menu.

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Trout season opened with a bang back in September, with the Victorian Fisheries Authority releasing around 2000 trout averaging 4kg into the Goulburn River. These fish were released at different locations along the river and have no doubt provided anglers with plenty of entertainment throughout the spring months. However, with summer upon us it’s time to change up our tactics from when we were targeting trout in the spring. Trout are a cool water fish and with the rising water temperatures they begin to feed a little differently.

There is something about chasing trout that is totally addictive. months, especially for trout. One thing to note, when the temperatures rise you can expect all sorts of creepy crawlies out and about while

when you’re walking the edge of a riverbank. Spiders and snakes are a common sight, and the last thing you want to do is get bitten if you’re in a

Tony Blackford displaying one of the monster rainbow trout released for the trout opening back in September. Plenty of these fish are still in the Goulburn River and will be great fun to catch in the summer. TACTICS FOR SUMMER TROUT There is nothing more satisfying than fishing throughout the summer

pushing your way through the brush to polaroid a trout sitting in the shallows. It always pays to keep a close eye amongst the brush and on the ground

remote location. As a safety precaution, it does pay to carry a first aid or snakebite kit with you just in case the worst should happen.

Victorian summers can be a harsh time of year; 35°C+ temperatures can heat the water’s surface very quickly, sending trout out to find the coolest water in the river. Nevertheless, the rivers run clear, free of silt and run-off from the winter rains and snowmelt helping to provide gin clear water and allowing for some of the best visual trout fishing you can experience. When the temperatures rise, focusing on the peak bite times is paramount. Early morning on first light until around 10am and then again late in the afternoon from 5pm until dark tends to be when trout are at their most active. Early morning feeders often cruise the river in search of food, focusing their attention below the water’s surface. During the middle of the day trout often search for cooler waters to hold in,

Working the edges of the drop-offs is where you’ll often find marauding trout. riverbank watching how trout feed is a spectacular sight. For the most part, late afternoon trout are back

really keep a close eye on the water. Picking out areas where a deep pool or gutter lays along the edge of a

Rainbows can’t resist inhaling a lure in the summer months. and this is the time to be hitting the deeper pools. By late afternoon the insects are out and usually in numbers. If you have the patience, sitting on the

out searching for that easy meal sipping off the top, and this is the prime time to be tossing small surface lures. Depending on the river being fished, it pays to

shallow gravel or sand bank tends to be where you’ll find a hungry trout. A long cast ahead of the pool with the lure worked along the edge usually finds its match.

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Yakamito’s Slim Minnow 60, Megabass X-52 Acrobat, Megabass Great Hunting 45 and Zerek Stream-X are all successful lures to use. Then, during the afternoon when the insects are out, hitting the topwater can have you experience some of the most explosive and

Although hardbodies and surface lures are effective, casting a spinner can also lead to success. Twitching hardbody lures around the deeper pools in summer can easily coax a trout out from its lair. LURE OPTIONS Trout lures certainly are a dime a dozen these days, and although you might have an extensive collection of expensive hardbodies,

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There are half a million reasons why GoFish Nagambie is the talk of the Aussie fishing scene. It’s the world’s biggest and most unique fishing tournament and outdoor lifestyle festival, and it’s coming to Victoria. Boasting a guaranteed $500,000 prize pool, Aussie anglers are champing at the bit to get their hands on an entry and have their shot at taking home the big bucks. Founded by Daryl Herbert and Rod Lockwood at GTR Events, GoFish Nagambie is an event for the whole industry and fishing community. It will provide a platform for recreational anglers to gather and relax for a weekend of fishing and fun whilst creating a unique opportunity for brands, ranging from local handcrafted lure makers to industry leaders, to showcase their products. The event also strives to create an ongoing legacy. “We are passionate to use GoFish as a vehicle to endorse important environmental messages by demonstrating how the improvement of fish habitat and re-stocking can create better fishing opportunities,” Mr Lockwood said. The catch, measure and release tournament will highlight Australia’s apex predators of the rivers and lake systems, the Murray cod and golden perch. Nagambie’s pristine waterways are jam-packed with structures, snags and habitat that anglers will love fishing, from their boats, kayaks or from the bank. “With $500,000 prize pool up for grabs, and prizes to be awarded in open, cadet (teenage) and kids’ categories, we are showcasing that fishing is a sport that everyone can enjoy,” Mr Lockwood said. “The prize pool is split so that anglers of all abilities can and will go home winners. We want more people fishing, more often.” There is plenty of action happening off the water too, as the banks of Nagambie Lakes play host to the Festival Hub. “Visitors will want to come down and soak up the electric atmosphere and immerse themselves in all that it has to offer,” Mr Lockwood said. “With everything from a vibrant shopping precinct, hands-on education program and kids’ activities, local gourmet produce and cooking demonstrations, this will be a great place to unwind with good food, drinks and great entertainment going on into the night.”

GET READY TO CAST OFF, THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN IS READY TO LAUNCH Without further ado, it’s time to whip out your diaries and let the drumroll begin because the dates for the 2019 GoFish Nagambie tournament entries are here. Hot off the press we can confirm that the entries for the inaugural GoFish Nagambie tournament will be available to the general public starting from 9am on 30 November. GoFish Nagambie’s e-news subscribers who we like to bring into our inner sanctum will gain access to pre-sale entries. This will give our subscribers a 48-hour window (starting 28 November) and first access to secure entries into Australia’s most highly anticipated fishing tournament and festival on the fishing calendar. With the tournament capped and a further limit on boat numbers, accessing entries through the pre-sale could just be the key to securing the ‘golden ticket’.

Entries on sale 30th November One of Australia’s top freshwater fishers, Rhys Creed, is pumped to be involved with Go Fish Nagambie. “It’s the first competition of its kind and I’m excited to be part of such a massive event based around freshwater fish,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the community and festival component of the event, as it’s a great way to bring likeminded people together in one place to share a passion we all love. I can’t wait to see anglers put their skills to the test and try to catch the winning fish and take out the massive cash and prizes up for grabs.” Rhys added that he’s looking forward to seeing the whole fishing community come together for the very first time. “It’s a rare opportunity to see so many aspects of recreational fishing together, celebrating our great

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sport,” he said. “Everyone from experienced to novice anglers, small boutique businesses to well known brands, peak bodies and community groups will be there. It’s going to be an absolutely cracking weekend. “I believe that the Expo and night vibes and talks will really make the event. The conversations that will be passed among anglers is something I’m really looking forward to. It’s about bringing anglers to one place for them to have a good time, learn more about fishing and for them to see just how bloody good fishing Nagambie can be!” We challenge you to find a more dedicated and active member of the Aussie freshwater fishing scene than Rhys, who lives and breathes freshwater fishing. “I love it because of the unknown, the mystery,” he explained. “It’s a challenge to face every single moment that you’re out on the water, as the fish test your skills and you never stop learning.” We couldn’t let Rhys go without asking him for a hot tip to help win you a share of the $500,000 prize pool. He’s given us some advice on the best hardbody lures to use at the competition. “Small 50-80mm lures are the perfect size for those targeting golden perch, redfin or even small Murray cod [you can still win with a small cod if it is the mystery length]. My favourite is 60-70mm and they are perfect for both casting and trolling in Nagambie. “Medium 90-130mm lures will catch all sized Murray cod and even some larger and more aggressive golden perch. These lures are the perfect option for both trolling and casting as they aren’t too heavy to use on a normal baitcaster rod. I recommend casting lures in the 100-130mm range. “Lures that are 150mm+ are the biggest of the hardbodies and are built for monster fish. These lures are best trolled in deep water between 4-6m. Trolling in the deep sections of the river and river bed in the lake is the best way to find that winning Murray cod.” Entries and pre-sale registrations will be available via our website at www.gofishnagambie.com.au. Be sure to check out the GoFish Nagambie Facebook page to stay up-to-date with the latest news and give us a ‘like’ to join the community. Good luck, and we’ll see you next April!

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I can’t believe just how quickly time flies. We are now into November, the peak month of snapper season. I guess we all better make the most of it because by the end of December the reds will begin to spawn, causing them to go off the bite in a big way. So far, the season has been nothing but excellent from my account and with reds coming in left, right and centre, it feels like you can soak a bait anywhere in the port and you’ll catch quality fish. The top end of the port has been nothing but sensational over the past few weeks and will ramp up even more this month. There are good concentrations of snapper around Joes Island, with plenty of anglers getting stuck into them. Fishing with fresh baits has been the key, especially during the last few hours of the run-out tide. Local angler John Laidley fished the Joes Island area and picked up three nice snapper ranging 4-6kg. John reported that fresh calamari was the top bait used. Other reports of snapper being caught have also been from in the Tooradin, Bouchiers and Boultins channels. Fishing these areas requires anglers to be fishing the last few hours of the tides due to the strength of the current. The reason behind fishing the last few hours of the tides is so you can get away with using 6-8oz sinkers, otherwise you could be fishing with 20oz or more just to keep your baits on the bottom. Amongst the snapper there has also been some good gummy shark captures, but most have been in the

When the water has been clear and clean, the calamari have been in very good numbers. smaller size range to 5kg. Another prime snapper location has been Long Reef, which runs from the southern side of Eagle Rock down to around Lysaghts. The area is around 17m deep and is quite

lift your confidence knowing that there are fish in the area. Just because there is a group of boats tightly packed in the one location doesn’t always mean there are a snapper there. More often than

Cross and Gentle Annie channels have been full of whiting over the past few weeks. From all reports, the top of the high tide has produced some quality fish in the high 40s, with a significant amount of fish being caught along Browns Reserve. Browns Reserve is a small bank that runs between the Tooradin Channel and Cockyanes Channel and always produces good fish. I was actually talking to an old commercial fisher recently about whiting in the top end of the port and he was telling me that he used to find that the whiting were

Flicking jigs around the weedy banks will catch the attention of a hungry calamari.

There are plenty of snapper about in the top end, you just have to fish the tides. heavy with reef structure. The current can rip through here at a rate of knots, so plan your trip according to the tide and you’ll do well. When targeting snapper, don’t just plop and drop. It is best if you use your sounder to find fish before dropping the anchor. This way you’ll

not, finding your own fish away from the crowds is a better option. Though the majority of anglers are seeking snapper at the moment, there have been a few that have already made the switch over to whiting. The Tooradin, Charring

When targeting whiting, fresh baits such as calamari strips or tentacles are dynamite.

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from easily coming off. The Tyabb and Quail banks have also been producing whiting, especially on banks either side of the Yaringa Channel. When the water has been clean, the fish have been going well. This area is also producing some monster calamari at this time of year. Fishing for them is best with a baited jig fished

always in greater numbers throughout November. For the larger whiting, fishing in the deep is where you’ll find them. Adjacent to the top end of the Middle Spit is always a productive

if using pipi or mussel. In this case, it is a good idea to use a cocktail bait and thread on a little piece of calamari. Calamari flesh is quite strong, and it will aid in preventing the pipi or mussel

back over the edge of the bank during the run-out tide. Of course, casting squid jigs works a treat as well, but it is shallow, so be weary of the jigs sink rate otherwise you could donate a few jigs to the bottom. If you are keen on calamari and whiting, the best locations of late have been in the top end of the port, however, fishing inside the Sandstone Channel and around the Submarine has also seen good numbers of both species being caught. The same goes for the other side of the Middle Spit. The Eastern Channel tends to fire up at this time of the year and while whiting are the main target, berleying also attract hordes of silver trevally and salmon. These tackle testers can be great fun, but if you’re fishing to lighter tackle they can bust rigs and tackle lines quickly. In this case, it pays to be fishing a paternoster rig tied from a minimum of 14lb fluorocarbon to prevent this from occurring. November is most certainly a big month with fishing options aplenty. Of course, I too am all about snapper and just can’t enough of them and why wouldn’t I be when they are about in plague proportions?

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NOVEMBER 2018

Go Behind the Scenery

Tasmania

Terrific times trolling in Tassie TASMANIA

Kelly Hunt

The sun has come out in amazing abundance and as predicted the fishing has come on hard. October fished well and when daylight savings came on in the first weekend everyone woke up. Yes, woke up to what a great season we had last year and what a bit of good weather and daylight

promises for this year. November is the month in Tasmania when the winter sports are finally laid to rest. The footy is long forgotten and the great race of Bathurst has been run and won. Now, it is all about that fishing. Let’s have a look at what we can get our teeth into fishing wise around this great island state of ours. First, let’s talk about what you want to target,

when and where. A lot of people will tell you it is too early for mako or it is too early for snapper. There can be some rhyme and reason to this advice, as seasons in the past shape what we have in our heads. The seasons of late have also shown us that the fish swimming around our shores have very little interest in our pre-conceived ideas. I have picked these two species to highlight as it is usually considered ‘too early’

in November to target them. However, if you have the time, enthusiasm and inclination then get out and give it a go. All you need is a weather window and a couple of mates and you are away. We will talk more about mako shark next month as people will be getting really itchy feet by then. Snapper are a different story. Snapper have been popping up everywhere and at odd times all year.

RED GOLD Snapper for me and many other anglers are like treasure. It’s awesome to have a hit that is a bit weird, and after a distinctive fight you hope it’s a snapper, but don’t dare say anything for fear of jinxing it. Then you see a flash of colour as the fish comes towards the surface, and finally you see those beautiful iridescent spots. Snapper! It is an amazing experience when it happens out of the blue, but something altogether different when you have gone to the effort to target them. I love fishing for snapper for a number of reasons. Snapper are a relatively new species to Tasmania for most fishers. They hit baits with pace, put up a good fight and they can grow to be quite large fish. The massive bonus is that they are really great to eat and yield a lot of flesh from their frames. The ones I have caught have always cooked up magnificently, and I think the key is good post-catch care and obviously not over-cooking. So what’s the best way to catch snapper in Tasmania? There are a number of ways to approach this, but the technique that yields high percentage results is the berley at anchor method. I know I go on about it all the time, but it simply works and is fun when you get it going. Like all things fishing, it is a process. You can approach fishing in an impulsive manner and yes you will get the occasional result, but your catches won’t have any rhyme or reason. Having a structured approach and a system will yield far better results, and also help you learn – and that can be taken forward for better success in the future. So you need five rods, all around the 7ft range and holding 30lb braided line on a 3000-4000 size reel. I say five because if you have two anglers in the boat and are fishing at anchor you can fish five rods with ease. If you are at anchor with little swing your lines 48

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remain trouble and tangle free. You have one out each side of the boat at 90°, and starting from the starboard side stern cast one 45° to your left, one straight out over the engine cowl and the last 45° to your right off the port stern corner. But hang on, before we get the rods out we have to set the anchor and get some berley in the water. When approaching your chosen spot do not roar up at 40 knots, come off the plane and drop the anchor. You will have to berley for two hours just to get the fish back that took off from all the noise. Sneak up to your spot slowly and drop the anchor as quietly as you possibly can. Stealth is of great importance, and even more so if your spot is in shallow water. Now it is time to get some fine berley going into the water column. I am a huge believer in having super fine berley when snapper fishing. The particles I like to put into the water are tiny, and what I want is a flume drifting to the bottom but taking ages to do so. I have the picture in my mind of smoke from a fire that has only just started. This creates a much larger area that you have covered with the scent and hopefully got the fish’s attention. In the early stages you also hope that some tiny baitfish will find the berley and start to congregate at the rear of the boat. Sometimes this attracts a mullet on the surface or some mackerel further down. This is great news, as this bait activity is excellent for snapper fishing success. In the same way that a duck hunter uses decoys, these baitfish can work in your favour and draw in the snapper looking for a feed or just wondering what the excitement is. Rigs and baits we have spoken about before. I like simple snapper catcher rigs on the two rods out at 90°. Normally I use a bit of squid strip on one set of hooks and some couta chunks on the other. The other rods run strayline rigs with varying sinker weights. These I like to bait with whole pilchards or fresh couta strips. LIVE BAIT This is my new season tip to help you catch those

Jack Guard managed to find a good snapper in the Derwent, and November is a great time to try for yourself. monster snapper – get a live bait into the mix. The fishing I have been doing at Hervey Bay in Queensland has really opened my eyes to the effectiveness of live bait. I’ve had some great days off Fraser Island and also some tough days. On those tough days live bait will always bring them undone. It also seems to be a good technique to find the bigger fish. The trick is getting live baits and keeping them alive. There are a number of aftermarket options available for live bait tanks. In a pinch a decent bucket and a scoop to refresh the water occasionally will do. The rig here is very simple, as I have explained in previous articles: braided line down to a leader of your choice. You have to use an FG knot to allow your free running ball sinker to run down to the hook and away again. This is crucial in allowing the bait with your 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook to be taken down once a fish has hit the bait. The technique here is to pin your livie with the hook carefully and then lower him down to the bottom gently. Drop the bail arm and lower the whole show by slipping line between your thumb and forefinger. You will feel the bait and sinker hit the bottom. Now, let the line continue to pull slowly from your fingertips as the baitfish swims off a little from the sinker lodged on the bottom. When you have let the fish have a metre or

so of line, clamp your fingers off and pinch the line and wait. You will feel through the braid the fish swimming and jerking about. All the while he is causing a bit of commotion and looking panicked. Hopefully this attracts a big snapper to come over and investigate. This is where it gets exciting because you’ll often feel the bait get agitated and that tells you something is about to transpire. What we want is for the baitfish to get inhaled, and line start spooling off the reel – and you wait. Yes wait, it will take a little time for the snapper to gobble down that baitfish and hopefully as you slowly bring tension up and drop the bail arm you’ll have a hook up! WHERE TO TRY Simple answer seems to be anywhere and that is very exciting. Sandy and shale sections close to where squid spawn seem to be a good start. Reef sections that have a bit of current flow on a tide change are good spots to target as well. As you can see, that’s heaps of territory so you can get busy and start planning. Stanley off the Nut and ground to the west is a good spot and is a proven snapper ground, as is the entire coast through to Wynyard. The waters off Table Cape and the reefs to the east of the Inglis River have all given up snapper on occasion. Ulverstone and the waters off Lillico Strait have the bottom you need to find. The

They are not all 10lb. This fish is super pretty and released to grow bigger. coast line is littered with reef sections that have sand and shale all the way through to the Tamar River. The area off Devonport has great starting grounds to the west towards the Bluff and Don Heads. Devonport is also the launch area for Wrights Island. Wrights Island is the general term for the low lying rocky escarpments that are known as Egg and Wrights Island. The snapper ground here is quickly becoming a tiny version of Port Phillip Bay. Boats are starting to head out on the ground to the west and seaward side of Egg Island and sounding the area. This is a systematic approach to locating a spot where you have caught snapper before, and slowly traversing trying to pick them up again on the sounder. Once located you can head up-drift, lower the anchor and swing back on the fish, maximizing your chances of boating them. The east coast has many varied locations to have a try. St Helens gives up snapper each year in the bay and out to sea. Ansons Bay and the area seaward to the north have some fabulous fishing areas to find snapper and

are always worth at least one trip a year. Schouten Island and the crags and drop-offs scream snapper and there have been some good-sized specimens come off these rocks over the last few seasons. Down south is not to be left out either; they too have plenty of sand and shale areas leading into healthy reef systems holding squid and small baitfish. It makes for a fabulous habitat for schools of snapper to move in and around, bullying bait and eating when it suits them. The lower parts of the channel from Bruny Island and across to the Iron Pot have given up snapper quite regularly, and often outside predicted timeframes. The same can be said for the ground in and around Betsy Island. So, as you can see we are spoilt for choice and there is an area somewhere in Tasmania waiting for you to have a go. Get organised and grab some mates and get the job done. November is the time to get your snapper on. October was good but it should really fire this month.

Jonah taking down blue grenadier four at a time.

Go Behind the Scenery THE KAY GEE DUBYA The King George whiting are a much talked about species at this time of year. There are a number of areas around the state that seem to get all the chat: Montague in the northwest, the mouth of the Tamar River around Kelso and Georges Bay on the east coast. We have missed a couple of places that have been growing as King George hot spots and we can fill in the gaps. Wynyard is also a good spot to try in the northwest area. Not so far to travel

along the coast and it has some exceptional areas in between the sand bookended with the weed bed fingers. In the north the Port Sorrel area has been fishing well. This area fishes well out the front north of the Carbuncle and also in the river itself. The river has many areas of interest and the tide on the shallow weed areas can provide some great fishing. I also heard as you head east that Ansons Bay has always been good for a few decent sized King George whiting.

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This is of no surprise as it’s a great fishery for most other species as well. The best method for setting up to catch these fish is at anchor. The process to catch King George whiting is very similar to setting up for snapper, except that everything is a little lighter. Rods are lighter at 2-4kg, but of similar length at 7ft. The actions of whiting rods in the past were slow with soft nibble tips. There is a growing trend when fishing circle hooks for these fish sitting in rod racks to be of a faster action in the tip. You can choose a nice 7’-7’6” rod

Bryce Purton with a stonking Tassie King George whiting.

Jarvis Wall with a very tasty looking King George whiting. SQUID ARE BACK BABY This month we see November open the entire state for squid fishing and it is a month where there are plenty about. The fishing was strong around the state and there were a few squid about in September before the closing of the entire Bass Strait region and the upper southeast coast waters. Bass Strait is open again, but be mindful that the east coast does not open again until 14 November. This includes upper southeast coast waters. Now we can go at the squid hard and get a few good feeds. These cephalopods are a favourite of mine at this time of year.

When targeting squid search for good weed beds. If you are really serious and want to get a good idea of what the bottom looks like and find the right seagrass, here is a tip: get an old bigger squid jig in a size 4 and tie it on straight to a heavy braid or heavy leader. What you are going to do is send it down and snag the bottom so you don’t want it busting off. When you hook the bottom, break it away and wind it up. When it gets to the top, grab it and inspect the weed on the hook pins. If it is brown and orangey in colour it’s not the right weed. What you are looking

for is a bright green slender shaped weed that looks like a thin ribbon. Once you find some of that, mark it on your sounder and get some jigs out. Sunset and sunrise provide the best fishing for squid as this is their most common feeding time. You can literally have a go for squid anywhere you pull up and decide to fish. Even when not targeting squid you can cast a squid jig out the back and prospect for a squid. You never know where they will turn up. Remember that the jig is out there as you continue to fish for other species. If you forget about it, 20m of braid is going to get around your prop.

a lot of the ocean area with your lures. A reel to around the 5000 size will have 20lb braid coiling off nicely for long casts. Lures can be bigger metal slices or soft plastics on a heavier jighead. The Berkley Nemesis with its super fine tail is deadly on salmon. You can slow roll it and it works beautifully on the drop. You can also give it some speed and get it moving fast without issue.

Ulverstone can be a good spot spinning for salmon on the west and east breakwaters. I find half tide incoming is best, and the start of the run-out. The blue seawater filling the river will slow the river’s natural outgoing current and the salmon will be looking to feed. A longer rod of 2m or more is best with lighter braid or mono to 10kg. This will allow you to cast a long way, but also be in the game should something better grab your slice or soft plastic. Covering

AUSTRALIAN SALMON The humble yet very popular Australian salmon will be found off the shores and in rivers around Tasmania in November. You don’t always have to be in a boat to find salmon and there are plenty of points and river mouths to try your luck from the stones. Landbased, you are going to need a longer rod for getting a good long cast; 8ft and even 9ft rods will have you covering

that will do your trout, squid and whiting work. The reels can also be used for all three species of sizes 2000 through to 3500 spooled in 12lb braid. The modern trend is to use Owner Mutu circles in no. 6 size and fish out of rod holders. The rig that has been bringing the bigger sized King George undone is tied very simply. The braid runs down to a leader knot or you can attach your leader with a double uni if you like. You then tie a

small dropper loop just after that and you use this to place your sinker and it is easy to adjust the weight given your depth and tide. Leave about 1m or slightly more and then tie on your circle hook with your favoured knot of choice. This rig allows the sinker to go down and sit on the bottom. The bait then lays out along the seabed in the current and wafts tantalisingly. There is less tension on the bait and it all looks very natural and free. The bait is of course

the mashed squid strip. You don’t have to mash it too hard, just a little to soften up along the little strip, and don’t do the section you attach to the hook. Whiting on soft plastics are also becoming more and more prevalent, and the plastics with a wormlike profile and a finesse tail seem to do well. Top water fishing for whiting in the shallows is a new passion for some and while I have never had a go myself, I could see the attraction.

Bryce Purton knows that Georges Bay is the place to be in November. some ground with your lure is the key, and starting up against the bank and working around at 20° increments until you are up against the other shore. Varying your rod tip height will allow you to work the deeper water when down low and avoid snags when working shallower water. Change your retrieve speed from time to time and vary between a slow roll wobble and a quicker fleeing bait speed. Surf fishing for these speedy and powerful fish is

good to go anywhere you can get a line in. There are some real monsters to be had down the west coast, and casting from rocky points into the white water and just beyond can lead to a great day’s fishing. Just make sure with all rock fishing on coasts that get a lot of swell that you are very careful and never turn your back to the ocean. A magnificent spot for this is Sinking Rock near Marrawah and the rocky point right where you park,

if you find Periwinkle Beach Road and park at the spot at the very end. There is a rocky outcrop there that can be worth a look in the right sea conditions. If you are feeling fit you can head along to the end of the beach to the right and head north. This short walk along the beach and over the top of some low level scrub will have you at Sinking Rock. It’s a small ledge that juts out a little and you can fire casts off in all directions looking for some big Australian salmon. NOVEMBER 2018

DIY Lure Making: Hardbody jig clip Crabapillar FMG

Michael Thompson

For decades fishos have searched for that fair dinkum fishing lure hidden in every beer can. Many have tried, some have come close, but now we can say it has been found – Crabapillar! Crabapillar is a new and

innovative lure that can easily be made from a beer can. The commercially available hard and soft body lures are typically constructed from moulded plastic or timber. However, the hardbody jig clips are made from aluminium so they have all the strength and flexibility you would expect of a space age metal alloy added with the lightness and physical

characteristics of paper. The size and weight is up to your jig choice, from incredibly small to extra large, from feather light surface fishing, to heavy surf beach fishing. The big surprise is in how simple they are to make. It only takes a few minutes and they can target bream on rock walls, or whiting and flathead on the sand flats. All it takes is to cut

a piece out of a can and shape it into a 3 dimensional creature using the following method. In fact it’s so easy to make, I won’t put an age limit on it – we’ll just say that if you’re old enough to be competent with scissors, a kebab skewer, a hammer and nail and you should have no problem making one of these amazing lures. The lure designs have

undergone rigorous fieldtesting in some of the most arduous conditions Australia can offer, from the windswept beaches of Victoria to the crocodile-infested waters of the Territory. The more stressed and dinged they get the more realistic they look. FISHING WITH CRABAPILLAR The Crabapillar works

best with a 1/8oz jig and light rig of 30cm 4-6lb test fluorocarbon leader line and a good 9ft estuary rod with a light workable tip. It is ideal for gently hopping near some rock or reef when timed with the wave or current action. Tight little twitches of about 4-6cm, making full use of the rod tip action, will mimic the natural bait that often get washed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Beer can, Scissors, kebab skewer, small hammer and nail, texture, wire, two beads for eyes and jig of size and weight of your choice. Optional materials are: O ring, fingernail polish and fishing lure holographic decal for dressing up. Start by cutting out the body of a beer can. Lay it out flat, use the top of the can, trace a 5.5cm diameter circle and cut it out. This is known as the blank.

Use a 3mm kebab skewer and bend the blank in half. This bend will create the ‘spine’ and provide the rigidity in the blank to maintain strength and integrity.

Using that measurement, in this case 27mm, mark the points where you will clip your jig in the centre. 54

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Measure the jig from the tie eye to about 10mm from the end of the hook. Ensure the choice of jig suits the 5.5cm blank. Larger jigs will need larger blanks.

Use the hammer and nail to gently tap through the material, but not too much.

off the rocks and suspended into the water column where opportunist predators are waiting. Drifting over the sand flats on the change of the tide has its own rewards because of the realistic resemblance to the creatures that live there, the legs scraping on the bottom make a racket. Use it in the manner you would use any jig is a good place to start –

the book is still being written on these fantastic new DIY beer can lures. I’ve had some success with jigging over the top of a solitary weed patch on the high tide for trevally. And remember you don’t have to limit yourself, you can experiment using larger, heavier jigs and DIY jig clips in deeper water. BEER CAN INGENUITY The aluminium alloy from

a beer can is strong, malleable and corrosion-resistant. The density of the material allows you to cut so fine that it takes almost no effort to make little legs or antennas, and even better, feathers which should pique the interest fly fishos. With a little direction from www.milkshakesuds.com and some practice you’ll be making all sorts of different lures for fresh and saltwater.

Draw an 8 pointed star/compass on the blank, making sure 2 points run up and down the spine getting the 2 jig clip holes inside the star/compass shape.

String a piece of wire through 2 beads and thread through the holes you just poked and twist.

DRESSING UP YOUR CRABAPILLAR There are a few ways to dress up your new creation. The easiest is to just pick a beer can already painted in your preferred colours. However, when this is not enough, holographic decal adheres to the aluminium very well and then a coat of clear acrylic nail polish to seal. You can also paint with nail polish, which

works very well. I rummage through the bargain bins, and I find some really cool colours. Wire and beads are a must for the eyes. It really set these lures off and it’s just so easy to do. Use a little bit larger than usual eyes and don’t tighten the wire too much and the realism is undeniable. Good luck on making your DIY Hardbody Jig Clip Crabapillar.

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For more information go to www.milkshakesuds.com for extra tips and other beer can lure designs.

Once finished, cut out the star shape. You should start to have the beginning shape of the Crabapillar.

Take your hammer and nail, 5mm back from the tie eye hole on the blank, and tap a hole evenly on either side of the spine.

Slip through the jig hook on the tail of your blank and swing the other end around poking the tie eye up and through. You should hear a little click. If not, you may have poked the hole to big, so try again.

Using the scissors cut up the star points into bendable little crab legs. Don’t forget to do the nose and tail for antennae and a stinger.

And there you have it – you’re ready to take it out on the water! Use some holographic decal or nail polish to dress it up or just go plain. Sling a treble or assist hook underneath to increase your chances. NOVEMBER 2018

WHAT’S NEW FISHING SAMAKI BIG GRIP DIGITAL SCALE

NEW SUGAPEN COLOURS

The Samaki Big Grip Digital Scale has so many features that it’s hard to name them all. For starters, the ergonomic big grip handle is ideal for weighing big fish, with the scale catering up to 50kg or 100lb. It’s very comfortable to hold in the hand while you ready your catch for the weighing process. The casing is completely waterproof and holds a 100cm measuring tape for you to document your catch with ease. The Samaki Big Grip Digital Scale also has a backlit LED screen to give you readings in low light environments, plus a built-in thermometer in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. For more information and stockists just visit the Samaki website, or you can follow them on Instagram (@samakifishing) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/samakifishing). www.samaki.com.au

The Sugapen is one of the most popular surface lures on the market today, and it comes in sizes that cater for both estuary and offshore fishing. Now the range has recently been expanded to include sizes from 58mm through to 120mm, which gives the lure enormous versatility. Bassday has also expanded the colour range, and now two new variations have been added. The current Sugapen colours remain, with the two completely new Australia-only additions being a red tiger-striped clear and gold tiger-striped clear with a pink head. For more information on this and other new releases from Bassday, visit their website or look them up on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BassdayAus. www.bassday.com.au

SUFIX 131 G-CORE

HALCO MAX 220

The new Sufix 131 G-CORE is a 12-carrier braided line with an additional GORE Performance Fiber.These 13 fibres combine to guarantee a strong construction with no weak points, delivering reliability during casting, strikes and fighting action. The single strand of GORE Performance Fiber is surrounded by 12 precision braided HMPE fibres, and this results in a super-round line that is smoother, quieter and casts more accurately and further than other lines. Sufix 131’s non-hollow construction does not absorb water, thus preventing the line from getting heavier and reducing casting distance. Its solid structure also avoids conventional braid flattening, while the Gore centre fibre also protects the line from internal fraying. This new line is currently available in 4lb to 50lb in 150 yard neon chartreuse spools, and 10lb to 100lb in 300 yard neon chartreuse. Keep an eye out for it in leading tackle stores. www.rapala.com.au/sufix

DAIWA HRF SONIC SPEED 9.1R-TW

Dressed in red and ready to tear up the water, Daiwa releases its fastest HRF baitcaster ever, the HRF Sonic Speed 9.1R-TW. The super car of the HRF line-up features the designs, strength and performance that has made the HRF famous, with the revolutionary T-Wing System (TWS), Hyper Digigear, Super Metal body, Magforce Z, Magseal, Speed Shaft and corrosion resistant ball bearings (CRBB) combining to make this reel a must-have for saltwater baitcaster fans. Stopping power is at your fingertips with Daiwa’s UTD, giving you the muscle to stop fish in their tracks, while a 100mm swept handle and large EVA knobs offer added comfort and ultimate handle control. Loaded with features and with a spec sheet to impress, the new super-charged HRF Sonic Speed 9.1R-TW is a baitcaster that’s designed to amaze its users and is impossible to forget. www.daiwafishing.com.au 56

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If you love the sound of a reel screaming in agony as line pours off the spool, then Halco Tackle has developed the perfect lure for you in the Max 220. Halco has developed an ultra tough, sinking, bibless minnow that will get the attention of any XOS Wahoo and Mackerel, huge Tuna and other massive predators that lurk out in the deep blue. Capable of being trolled at very high speed (up to 20kt) like its smaller brothers, the lure features heavily reinforced side walls to resist punctures by the toothy brigade and able to withstand the incredible crushing pressure inflicted by the jaws of its intended victims. Halco rounded out the package by included their legendary ultra tough 7xx fish rings and Mustad 9/0 inline singles for great hook sets and the ultimate in holding potential. The lure is 220mm long, weighs 175g, and is designed for heavy trolling and jigging applications. If you are into fishing for the brutes of the ocean, look for the all new Max 220 at all good tackle outlets. www.halcotackle.com

BLACK MAGIC PINK 6 SHOCK LEADER Pink leader has been popular for some time, given that it is seen as less visible in certain water conditions. Although fluorocarbon options are common, Black Magic’s Pink Shock Leader is produced as a copolymer trace. This provides great value for money but still gives robust performance under stress. It retains the high performance in abrasion resistance and knot strength seen in Black Magic tough and supple trace. It’s coloured pink to provide less visibility, particularly when water conditions are a little murkier, and provides a more affordable option to anglers than fluorocarbon. Current breaking strains are 20lb, 40lb, 60lb, 80lb and 100lb. www.blackmagictackle.com

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING DAIWA ELIMINATOR

Stunning in looks and flawless in design and performance, the new Eliminator delivers anglers one of their newest and most durable and reliable light to offshore tackle reels for some time. Designed to excel and built to perform, the Eliminator integrates many of Daiwa’s most innovative designs and technologies including Real Four, Digigear and Air Rotor, and blends them with proven designs and features to create a reel that has few peers. It features Daiwa’s famous ABS spool design, with the reverse taper spool enabling greater line control and increased casting distance. Daiwa’s ATD gives the Eliminator fingertip drag control and unrelenting stopping power. The Eliminator will never see you under gunned in the heat of battle. Dark in looks yet bright and bold in design and performance, the new Eliminator spin reel opens the door to a new age in light and offshore tackle durability and reliability. www.daiwafishing.com.au

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WILSON PLATINUM FISHING CHAIR

The new Wilson Platinum Fishing Chair is rated to 150kg and built with a wider base to ensure anyone can comfortably sit in it. This folding chair also has some clever additions for anglers. For starters there is a rod holder that can be easily attached to the left hand side of the chair on the legs, setting your rod at an easy angle. If you plan on getting up from your chair, the designers have included a peg for the leg to ensure the chair is secured to the ground, and a massive strike won’t tip the chair over. There is also a drink holder and a lined cooler bag in the arms, and a small bottle opener attached to the arm on a lanyard. On the right arm there is also a mobile phone holder pouch, to ensure your phone doesn’t get damaged when the action heats up. The comfy and strong Platinum Fishing Chair is available now in your choice of blue or purple. www.wilsonfishing.com

MAPSO SAJA #3

Mapso lures in recent years have become the go-to lures for the serious trout angler. Mapso is the Lukris house brand, which is known for their innovative ability and superior quality, and they offer 100% perfect spinning action every time. Lukris have been responsible for producing some of the world’s best known and most trusted brands. Now Lukris have released a couple of new colours in their popular Saja range of spinners in all four sizes. They have also released a larger Size 3 model that is 60mm long, weighs 7g and comes in twin packs. These will certainly be great for anglers wanting a bigger spinner for lake shore fishing, and anglers wanting a heavier lure for further casting distance. The new Size 3 size will also be suitable for a number of other species, including yellowbelly,

silver perch and bass. It is available in all 14 colours. To find out more visit the Juro Oz Pro Tackle website, or for the latest news and catch photos check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JuroOzProTackle. www.jurofishing.com

MARIA RERISE

Maria have an extensive range of floating and sinking stickbaits, but the new Rerise adds another dimension to the line-up. This new concept lure measures 130mm long, weighs 70g and can search deep areas normal minnows can’t reach. It sinks at one second per metre, allowing the angler to fish any level of the water column with the appeal of a tuned Japanese stickbait. The heavy weight enables lets you drop the lure to the bottom, and the swimming action imitates a wound baitfish, resulting in explosive strikes. Fitted with Owner ST-66 trebles and a strong wire through construction, the Rerise is ready to battle any pelagic you can target. It is available now in eight colours. www.ejtodd.com.au

HOBIE PET PFD

Why leave your pet at home while you enjoy a day on the water? You can now take your fur friend with you safely and in Hobie style, with the Hobie Pet PFD. Features include added flotation as a swim assist, grab handles, adjustable fit, leash attachment, side pockets, grab handles and soft foam undercarriage support. Happy days for furry friends! The Hobie Pet PFD is available in the following sizing: XS (12lb, 8’-12’ collar, 13’17’ body girth); S (12lb-24lb, 10’-14’ collar, 15’-21’ body girth); M (24lb-60lb, 13’-19’ collar, 18’-30’ body girth); L (60lb-90lb, 18’26’ collar, 24’-36’ body girth); XL (90lb-120lb, 22’-30’ collar, 30’-42’ body girth). Price: SRP $59 www.hobie.com

SHIMANO CATANA FD

The Catana has been revamped for 2018 and is perfect for anglers who are looking for a high quality reel at a reasonable cost. There are four reels in the re-launched Catana range, from 1000-4000 size, with the C2500, 3000, and 4000 HG having high retrieve ratios from 5.8-6.2:1 thanks to the presence of zinc DC gears. Perfect for freshwater, estuary and light offshore applications, the larger reels are capable of producing up to 8.5kg of drag power, so for relatively small reels this new range really packs a punch! The AR-C spool lip design increases casting distance, controls the development of wind knots, and creates less slap on the stripping guide. What more could you want from a spinning reel? They come with two SUS ball bearings, plus one roller bearing, so it’s smooth sailing all the way with these value packed reels. www.shimanofish.com.au

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WHAT’S NEW FISHING ZEREK TANGO SHAD 13 1M DIVER The Zerek 50mm Tango Shad 1m diver comes in floating only, and is ideal for all manner of estuary and freshwater fishing situations. There are 10 colours in the range, covering both natural and attractor patterns, including UV colours for maximum attraction. The 50mm Floating Tango Shad 1m diver has been an amazing success story in testing on a host of estuary and freshwater species. From flathead to bream and trout to redfin, this floating lure tested incredibly with some amazing captures. Attractor colours for dirty water, natural colours for clear water and UV colours to take advantage of the latest theories on fish’s vision see these lures cover every conceivable situation in terms of water conditions. To see the full range of colours, as well as other models in the Tango Shad series, visit the Wilson Fishing website. www.wilsonfishing.com

OKUMA KOMODO SS

The Okuma Komodo SS features stainless steel main gear, pinion gear and drive shafts, along with a multi-disc, high output Carbonite drag system, giving it a level of power and durability that is the best in its class. Drag output levels include 11kg maximum drag on the 350 size and 14kg maximum drag on the larger 450 size. The high quality build includes ALC: rigid diecast frame and sideplates with CRC (Corrosion-Resistant Coating process) and A6061-T6 machined aluminium anodized spool. A micro-click drag star allows precise drag settings, and Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings and 6-pin Velocity Control casting system allow long, smooth casts. The 350 size is fitted with 6HPB+1RB SS bearings, while the 450 size boasts 7HPB+1RB. Other features include a synchronized levelwind, optimized for braid; zirconium line guide inserts for use with braid; dual antireverse and an on/off clicker. This big fish stopper is available in a 350 and 450 size in both a left and right hand model and a 350 size in a Power Handle version. A Power Handle is also available separately for the 450 size. Price: SRP $379-$399 www.okuma.com.au

OKUMA CERROS SPIN PODS

Designed in Australia to suit Australian species and techniques, the Cerros family of spin rods from Okuma are built on quality 30T Toray carbon blanks and are finished with SeaGuide Hero Hi-Grade 316 stainless steel, anti-tangle guides and Fuji reel seats. There are five 7’ models in the range, L, ML, M, H and XH, covering everything from bream and bass to snapper, barra and pelagic species. Cerros rods feature a stylish design, classic two-tone anodized metal components and crisp actions, and they are also excellent value for money. This new rod range is perfect for those anglers wanting to get into lure fishing, and are also deadly in the hands of experienced lure fishers. A selection of Cerros baitcast models are also available. For more information on the Cerros range and on other new releases, visit the Okuma website or like them on Facebook 58

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The Wildfish Smoker dust and chips are perfect for hot smoking fish, poultry and other meats. They are the perfect addition to the Wildfish range of smokers. There are five flavours available: apple, hickory, peach, sheoak and wine. The wine flavour comes in a 200g bag of wood chips. All the other flavours are sawdust, and are available in 500g bags. The Wildfish Smoker cooker is constructed from long life stainless steel. It contains two smoking racks, a stainless steel drip tray and is supported on an elevated stand which houses two spirit burners for even cooking. Wildfish products are distributed by JM Gillies. For more information on the smokers and other products in the Wildfish range, visit the JM Gillies website. You can also find them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/jm.gillies) and Instagram (@jm.gillies) www.jmgillies.com.au

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New for 2018 is the Berkley Gulp Twin Tail. The Twin Tail has more moves than a bowl of worms! A minnow profile with a set of twin tails that flutter and swim at any speed. Based on the crazy legs jerkshad, the designers have downsized this deadly concept to bite-sized 3” and 4” models. With 400X more scent dispersion that a plastic bait the Twin Tail is packed with Gulp scent to trigger more strikes. These new soft baits are currently available in either colours, including both natural and hivis variations, so you can match the hatch and the conditions. For more information, or to find your nearest stockiest, head over to the Berkley Australia website. For all the latest news, catch photos, videos, tips and tricks, check them out on Facebook at www.facebook. com/BerkleyFishingANZ. berkley-fishing.com.au

STRIKE PRO GUPPIE 18 NEW COLOURS Strike Pro has released two new colours in its popular Guppie swimbait lures and spare tails. There are three crltails and one Paddletail in five colours to match the Guppie lures. The TrueGlide Guppie has been the gold standard for handmade wood glide baits throughout Europe and the USA The paint schemes incorporate using paint or glitter on the inside shell of the bait, in addition to painting the outside shell, layering paint between topcoats for a 3-D effect. It also prolongs the colour of the bait fish after fish. Strike Pro has even replicated the 3-D eyes that TrueGlide are famous for. The Guppies body profile allows the lure to produce an amazing body roll and it slides from side to side in outstanding fashion. The Guppie also features an innovative cork screw at the tail of the bait allowing the angler to fish with either a curtail or paddletail soft plastic tail, creating the ultimate swim bait! The Guppie is a very effective lure that is deadly on barramundi, mulloway, murray cod and pelagic species. www.jurofishing.com

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Field-testing Daiwa J-Braid Grand: it’s a J-Braid Grand life! Last year I was lucky enough to be sent a Daiwa Tatula baitcasting rod and reel combo to have a play with, and inside the box was a spool of the original J-Braid x4 line to fill it with. For a 4-ply braid which was certainly at the lower end of retail pricing in tackle stores, I was very impressed. Some 18 months later I’m still using that same spool of line. I have had some torrid battles with threadfin salmon that have put me in and around any number of artificial and natural structures, but the braid has held up beautifully. With that in mind, you can understand my excitement in June this year when we opened an AusPost express bag with four

TESTED

I normally leave the spooling up to the tackle store I buy line from, because they’ve usually got a machine and it’s faster, packs it on tighter and leaves me more time to spend far too much on lures. However, spooling the two reels myself actually gave me a really nice feel of the lines before I’d even wet them. The first thing I noticed from both weight classes was that the new J-Braid Grand is a much smoother profile than both the original 4-ply and 8-ply versions, and also very soft and supple. It had little to no memory coming off the spool, and didn’t lose colour as it ran through my fingers that were keeping tension as it filled the reels. If you’ve ever done this job you’ll know you can end up looking

Squid have great eyes but the 10lb J-Thread Fluorocarbon did the trick and was near impossible for this tiger to see.

Not bad for your first thready. The 30lb J-Braid Grand and J-Thread Leader combo held up well in some very tight country. spools of the new Japanese made Daiwa J-Braid Grand in multi-colour, and an equal amount of J-Thread fluorocarbon leader. I took two spools of braid – 10lb and 30lb – and two spools of leader to match, and headed home to fill some reels and plan my testing missions. The 30lb went on an old Luvias DA Custom 3000 (yes, the one with the tribal tattoos on the side), and the 10lb was wound onto my Emeraldas MX 2508. The heavier set-up would come with me when chasing threadfin on the Brisbane River, and the lighter pairing would be on hand for any estuary fishing that was on the cards.

like you’ve had a fight with a packet of Sharpies. Once both reels were full to capacity it was time to tie a couple of FG knots and a rod length or so of the J-Thread fluorocarbon leader. The bride and I were lucky enough to have a babysitter that night, so we went out for a kid-free dinner and then hit the river for some thready action. The braid cast both light and heavy lures very well, with no signs of wind knots or colour fading, and it wasn’t long before the first of five nice fish were hooked and trying their best to rub through the J-Braid and J-Thread on some pylons.

Having used the old J-Braid for a long time (and enjoyed it) meant it was easy for the author to see just how superior this new version is.

The line held up incredibly well on both wooden and metal structures. The fluorocarbon was scuffed and tattered by the end of the night, but didn’t even look like breaking or rubbing through. I am a notoriously terrible knot tier, but I managed to re-tie new leaders with ease, even with a heavier line class than I normally use. With the heavier combo proving itself so well, I was pretty pumped to get out and try the 10lb versions as soon as possible. Over the last few months they’ve been put to the test on bream, bass and squid. With this set-up the lures I’ve used and the situations I’ve used them has been a lot more varied than with the 30lb combo so while the strength and durability has certainly still been tested, it’s more about performance when casting lures for long periods of time in both fresh and saltwater arenas with topwater, diving and sinking hardbodied

lures, squid jigs and soft plastics. In every situation it has performed like a braid and leader combo that you’d expect to pay twice as much for. Cast after cast it peeled off the reel with no memory, no wind knots and once I was connected to a fish or squid, performed very well under stress. J-Braid Grand is available in both multicolour and island blue in weights from 6lb through to 80lb in 150 yard and 300yd spools with RRP’s starting from only $39.99. J-Thread fluorocarbon leader comes in spools of 100m for the 4lb to 20lb classes and 50m spools for 30lb to 80lb and RRPs from $22.99. If you’re after a high quality Japanese designed and manufactured braided line or fluorocarbon leader without breaking the bank, I would highly recommend asking your local tackle store for J-Braid Grand and J-Thread. - Rupe

Another victim of the J-Thread leader. Even on a bright sunny day the line was undetectable.

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Whittley, “ but this 25 is a very popular rig for both anglers and families. “Also, it’s the deepest-vee 25 footer in its class. The low centre of gravity from the sterndrive offsets the high weight of the glass hard top, and gives this hull a great ride when the water is rough.” Not that we could assess that on the test day at Queenscliff; it was the kind of glassed-out day where every hull rides as smooth as a hovercraft. What we could test, though, was performance. This rig jumps out of the hole and onto the plane, but what about the most economical speed? As it happened, 3500rpm delivered 35km/h at 25L per hour, equating to 1.4km/L. Handy indeed for a 25 footer. Put the hammers down and you’ll reach 64km/h at 6450rpm, but your efficiency will

PERFORMANCE RPM......Speed.(km/h). Economy.(km/L) 650 ........................ 5.3 ....................... 2.1 1000 .........................8 ....................... 1.9 2000.................... 13.7 ....................... 1.3 3000....................... 24 ....................... 1.0 3500 ....................... 35 ....................... 1.4 4000....................... 41 ....................... 1.2 5000....................... 55 ....................... 1.1 5650 ....................... 64 ....................... 0.9 88

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Every time I get into a boat that’s powered by a 240hp Volvo Duoprop, it brings a smile to my face. Plenty of power from the V6 block is readily translated to the water through the six blades of the counter-rotating propellers, and the result is super mid-range torque and a fun boat to drive. Most recently I test drove a Whittley SL25HT, so named because it’s in the Sea Legend range (SL) with a hard top (HT). While I was throwing it into turns and checking out the hole shot, I had to remind myself that it was a 25ft boat. Whittleys are built in Melbourne, and we have tested plenty of them over the years, from their diminutive CW1650 through to the trailerable 28ft cruisers. This rig sits at the upper end of the Whittley range, but in the middle of the SL sizes.

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wide in the morning and then in the estuary later on in this boat,” Whittley said. “That’s what it’s designed to do.” Indeed, if you’re

“There’s a 20 and 22SL under it, and a 26 and 28SL above it,” said Whittley

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test boat with all of its options checked out at a tad under $160,000. For more information visit www. whittleymarinegroup.com.

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Main: Whittley’s Hard Top 25-footer in the Sea Legend range totes a sterndrive, which is why the model is called the SL25HTSD. It has plenty of torque when you put the hammers down. Above: The rear duckboard is a spacious casting platform. There’s plenty of potential here to cover it in squid ink. plummet, yielding 900m per litre of fuel burned. The hard top itself is very handy, with twin layered glass with magnificent visibility to nearly every quarter. The air flow is good for more humid climates, with sliding side windows and a sliding, lockable cabin door in the bulkhead to help secure your gear while you’re docked or travelling. The routed SeaDek inside is virtually mandatory nowadays for a boat of this class, and Whittley does it well. The rig can’t escape its cruiser heritage either, with a sink and sliding fridge cleverly inbuilt. The transom duckboard adds family flexibility to the unit, with easy access

for kids or other swimmers on either side. “And there are no problems fishing out

Length.overall ............................................7.7m Length.on.trailer .....................................8.45m Height.on.trailer ........................................3.3m Beam........................................................2.49m Transom.deadrise ....................................... 23° Fuel ............................................................240L Water............................................................20L Dry.tow.weight ............................................2.8t Max.hp .........................................................300 Capacity ............................................ 8 persons looking for a versatile boat that’s half fishing and half cruiser, the SL25HT is well worth adding to the list. This model is priced from the mid-$130,000s, and the

au, or like Whittley on Facebook for their latest updates. You can also scan the QR code hereby to see this boat in action on the test day.

The SL25HT has been designed from the hull up to accommodate the hard top. Just dropping a heavy top that high can be problematic on some hulls.

The 25 carries its 23° of transom deadrise well – probably due to the low centre of gravity afforded by the sterndrive installation.

The stern duckboard is suitable for fishing, swimming or BBQing.

Advances in synthetic decking mean that now you can expect quality, durable, washable decking in a boat like this. Whittley do theirs well.

Supplied on a duel axle trailer, the SL25HT is not only impressive on the water, but great to tow as well.

Yep, that’s a TV up front near the access hatch. The SL25HT features a quite luxurious cabin that will keep the family happy.

The grab bar that runs lengthways along the hard top is a neat and practical idea.

At Fishing Monthly we love a good flushmounted sounder fit-out. The SL25’s dash holds a large display with ease. Big tick for the waterproof switch panels, too.

The all-round visibility of the windscreens is impressive.

See the slide-out drawer under the seat base? That’s a fridge.

Underfloor wet storage for swimming gear or fish is incredibly practical.

A dozen livies will survive in here… until you send them to their doom.

Combining stainless rocket launchers with deck lighting is neat. NOVEMBER 2018

Victorian Tide Times

2018 2018

JANUARY Time Time mSEPTEMBER 0416 1046 MO 1645 SA

1 1 2 0022 0534 2

TU 1157 SU 1757

3 0124 0645 3

WE 1304 MO 1902

4 0220 0746 4

TH 1405 TU 2001 0313 0842 FR 1500 WE 2056

Time 0.81 0332 1.32 0916 0.26 1547 2141 1.51 0412 0.79 0954 1.35 1621 0.20 2215 1.61 0454 0.73 1032 1.40 1656 0.14 2252 1.69 0540 0.64 1113 1.46 1733 0.10 2331 1.74 0631 0.55 1156 1.50 1817 0.11

POINT LONSDALE – VICTORIA 3 q Australian Made Boat & Trailer POINT LONSDALE – 144° VICTORIA LAT 38° 18’ LONG 37’ LATHeights 38° 18’ of High LONG 144° 37’ Times and and Low Waters q Local Time 3 Full Camper Covers Times and Heights of High and Low Waters MARCH FEBRUARY 3 OCTOBER NOVEMBER Time Time m Time mq Time m

m Time m 0033 1.38 05450436 0.831.63 11521001 1.220.49 1813 0.381.55 SU 1627 2228 0.26 0123 1.43 06490520 0.791.56 12461041 1.240.55 MO 1703 1904 0.341.48 2307 0.31 0206 1.48 07420604 0.721.48 13361119 1.270.61 TU 1742 1949 0.311.41 2345 0.37 0244 1.53 08250650 0.661.41 14221200 1.310.68 WE 1822 2030 0.301.33

Time m 0102 1.52 0356 1.63 0621 0.72 09371.37 0.52 TH 1246 15550.20 1.50 1849 MO 2148 0.24 0201 1.59 04370.62 1.60 0730 10161.44 0.56 FR 1352 16320.18 1.46 TU 1952 2228 0.25 0255 1.65 05220.50 1.55 0830 10571.50 0.60 SA 1451 17130.18 1.42 WE 2046 2310 0.27 0343 1.69 06120.40 1.49 0923 11401.54 0.65 SU 1546 18000.21 1.37 TH 2137 2357 0.32 0318 1.57 0427 1.69 07100.32 1.42 09050026 0.590.43 1013 12291.55 0.69 15050741 1.351.34 MO 1639 18580.27 1.33 TH 1244 FR 2107 0.300.74 2223 1911 1.27 0352 1.59 0508 1.66 0112 0.49 0051 0.39 0942 0.54 1059 0.27 0836 1.29 0818 1.37 15451335 1.380.80 TU 1730 1.53 1329 0.71 FR SA 2141 0.31 2305 2008 1.21 20130.34 1.29

Time 0131 0545 0715 1115 FR 1311 1729 TU1927 2330 0213 0621 0802 1152 SA 1402 1806 WE2011

16 16

17 17

18 18

0250 1.50 0008 0.56 0.37 18 180843 0700 1.37 1.44 SU 1448

1.54 0.52 WE 1.55 0.35

1.53 0.57 TH 1.51 0.33

SA 1319 1942 1955 0230 0138 0815 1445 SU 0855 SU 1421 2036 2118 0317 0245 0906 1001 MO 1538 MO 1539 2123 2243 0400 0406 0952 1104 1628 TU 1658 TU 2206 2355

04260208 1.600.55 0545 03001.61 0.4522 0508 0316 1.56 0.65 22 22 10170935 0.491.27 7 7 1142 10300.25 1.37 221102 1033 0.29 1.25 1734 1.51 1626 1.40 1820 1.49 TH WE

0437 7 0529 1033 7 1203 WE 1714

19 19

1.75 0016 0.33 6 0401 0934 0.47 21 21 6 0732 1.42

21 21

8 8

0.63 0.36 1.29 1.54 0.44 0.48 1.37 1.43 0.68 0.36 1.23 1.57 0.51 0.41 1.31 1.47 0.72 0.37 1.18 1.57 0.58 0.34 1.27 1.50 0.74 0.40 1.16

1.50 0.64 FR 1.46 0.32

1230 TH2048 1846 0326 0045 0919 0745 MO 1531 1311 FR2124 1933 0400 0127 0954 0835 TU 1613 1359 SA2159 2031 0434 0215 1028 0933 1653 WE 1457 SU2236 2143

20 20

7 7

0138 0043 3 3 0715 1345 SA 0751

1.52 SA 1554 TH 1245 2147 0.15 1911 0447 0109 1.73 1026 0842 0.40 1.51 SU 1646 1344 FR 0.22 2236 2017 0531 0215 1.69 1115 0956 0.35 MO 1740 1500 SA 1.48 2322 2140 0.31

Time 0440 0608 1118 1718 TH 1143 TH 1759 2354 0038 0656 0604 1237 FR 1228 FR 1851 1838

16 16

1.53 0.48 TU 1.57 0.38

20 20

5 5

m 1.38 1.60 0.73 0.54 1.23 1.42 0.39 0.30 1.44 1.52 0.65 0.59 1.30 1.36 0.37

1.46 0.70 SA 1.42

SU 0.76 1.37

0.35 1.40 MO 0.80 1.34

0.83 1547 0.69 MO 1612 SA 1443 SU 2314 2214 0.341.19 2345 2116 22410.42 1.32 2259 04590321 1.590.58 0622 1.54 0542 0425 0.49 0438 10511034 0.441.28 1222 1138 11360.26 1.39 1131 1705 1.400.80 THMO 1911 17131.43 0.60 FR 1733 SU 1607 TU1817 22472228 0.381.21 2354

23 23

0.38 1.41 TU 0.80 1.34

23 23

0.72 0.45 1.20 1.53 0.68 0.26 1.27 1.50 0.64 0.50

1.570.58 1.63 0.39 05320441 0025 0618 0338 0007 1.49 1.28 00000.51 1.40 24 24 9 0614 11241129 0.401.32 9 9 1202 0.33 1.45 0659 1216 24 9 1104 0602 0.24 0.67 05491.47 0.4924 TU 1837 1.43 WE 1746 1.40 FR 1300 0.29 SA 1905 1.47 SU 1623 0.73 MO 1721 0.72 0.431.27 2301 1.39 23252331

TU 1236 1.44 2000 18241.38 0.48

WE 1223 1.31 1830 0.54

44 55 66

WE 1803 2245

Local Time APRIL DECEMBER Time Time m

Toughened Glass Windscreen Time m 0540 3 16 1 16 q Pressurized Shower & Sink 0629 1219 1.49 1 16 1219 16 0.55 MO 1807 1837 1.26 3 q Full Length Bunks & Chemical Toilet 0030 2 17 17 0015 0.51 3 0624 q17 Fresh Water Cooled 2 Volvo Engine 17 0706 1.43 TU 1311 1257 1854 0.54 3 Premium Cabin Headlining 1928 1.23 q 0115 0057 0705 0.60 3 18 18 3 q18 Fusion Stereo & 3Garmin VHF 18 0748 1.38 WE 1358 1338 1937 0.52 2030 1.23 3 q Garmin GPS/FF 0157 0145 0746 0.69 4 19 19 4 19 0835 1.33 319 q Privacy Cabin Divider TH 1443 1425 2019 0.50

m Time m m Time m 0521 0.80 0109 1.47 0.75 0622 1.49 06440559 1.57 0.49 1.60 1139 1.18 1.30 1204 12211238 0.49 1.50 0.57 17500.60 0.55 0.34 FR SU 1.37 0.49 1.40 FR 1816 1.28 SA 18481828 SU 0.27 0101 1.52 1.44 0045 1.32 0010 00330654 0.39 0.39 1.52 0.67 06380.44 0.72 0701 07341335 1.50 1.59 0.58 1.36 SA 12461.43 1.24 MO 0.48 0.48 1.35 MO 0.33 SA 1244 18570.62 0.53 SU 13151919 1902 1.23 1959 1.33 0146 1.55 1.51 0132 1.39 01270740 0.51 0.31 0047 0.36 0.55 07300.52 0.62 0830 1.43 1.66 0745 1.45 1.45 SU 13431.37 1.34 TU 1426 0.47 0.48 0.60 TU 0.31 SU 1326 19450.64 0.50 MO 14152004 1.30 2121 1.32 1958 1.19 0227 1.56 1.57 0215 1.45 02280822 0.62 0.26 0131 0.45 0.43 08100.60 0.52 09291511 1.38 1.68 0834 1.39 1.53 MO 14311.32 1.44 WE 0.44 0.49 0.60 WE 0.30 MO 1415 20250.64 0.47 TU 15222045 2106 1.18 1.29 2235 1.36 0303 1.55 1.61 0253 1.50 0225 03380901 0.71 0.25 0.55 0.33 08460.69 0.42 0930 10281550 1.35 1.67 1.36 1.59 TU 15161.28 1.53 TH 0.39 0.52 0.56 TH 0.32 TU 1513 21030.62 0.46 WE 16322121 2222 1.21 2342 1.43 1.33 0337 1.52 1.62 0330 1.54 0456 0.75 0330 0.76 0.62 0939 0.26 0.26 0922 0.33 1127 1.34 1027 1.27 1.37 1627 1.64 1.61 WE 1559 1.59 FR 1735 0.34 FR 1620 0.56 0.48 WE 2157 0.55 0.36 21411.30 0.46 TH 2332 1.43 1.60 04070.78 1.55 0451 0.63 00430411 1.52 1.48 0.23 09591.28 0.27 1125 1.39 06091015 0.74 0.29 1701 1.60 TH 16400.47 1.63 SA 1726 0.38 1222 1.35 1.59 SA 0.41 TH 2220 0.47 FR 18302232 0.28 0.58

2139 1.25 0238 0243 0829 0.77 0928 1526 1.29 FR 1520 2100 0.46 2249 1.32 0317 0352 0.83 0912 1026 1.28 SA 1609 1623 0.39 2356 2143 1.42

m 0.59 1.42 0.66 1.43 0.47 1.54 0.63 1.48 0.37 1.65 0.60 1.52 0.29 1.72 0.58

20 20

1.54 0.23 1.75 0.58

21 21

1.54 0.21 1.74 0.58

22 22

0509 0.84 22 22 1129 0956 1.29 SU 1653

0359 1.53 0.22 1728 0.31 1.70 2226 0.60

0513 1.54 1.56 04431.42 1.54 01370445 1.60 1.44 0057 0441 1.52 8 0059 230033 8 1049 23 1113 0.62 0.2223 10370.76 0.22 8 0708 8 23 0.71 0.33 0638 0609 0621 1040 0.81 TH 1756 1.56 FR 1721 1.63 SU 1736 1.53 MO 1739

1.50 0.26 1.63 1313 1.37 1257 1.42 1220 1.32 1231 1.32 SA TH FR SU 2322 0.28 0.47 23000.36 0.50 19172309 0.24 0.63 1829 2310 1857 1819 0.23 0.62 05191.54 1.52 0546 1.63 1.51 02250521 1.65 1.38 0151 0528 1.62 240126 9 1124 24 9 0154 11160.72 0.21 9 0755 1149 0.59 0.2524 9 24 0.66 0.38 0732 0705 0719 1126 0.74 FR 1837 1.50 SA 1804 1.60 MO 1814 1.46 TU 1830

1.45 0.33 1.56 1359 1.38 1345 1.45 1313 1.36 1330 1.37 SU FR SA MO 23410.26 0.54 2359 0.22 0.53 20012346 0.22 0.68 1924 2358 1944 1906 0.16 0.65

0104 0036 0.41 0.37 06060543 1.530.55 0620 1.70 1.45 05581.65 1.49 03060600 1.68 1.32 0242 0623 1.70 0500 01070.60 1.51 0103 0.57 1.39 10 0243 25 10 0006 25 25 250215 0735 0658 0655 1.56 1.52 11591215 0.361.3810 1225 0.56 0.2925 11570.67 0.221010 10 25 10 25 0818 0751 08371200 0.63 0.45 0811 1215 0.66 1205 06561.39 0.4725 0659 1.44 0.64 10 1340 0.34 1257 0.24 1857 1.40 1930 1248 0.33 1831 1.39 1917 1.44 1851 1.55 WE

TH TU 1812 0.62 SAWE 1330 1.50 SU MO 1737 0.61 TH 1310 1.37 2052 2000 1938 1.38 19201.32 0.35 1910 1.43 0.43

SA 1429 1.47 SA 2026 0.19

1401 1.41 SU SU 1951 0.19

1.39 TU MO 1440 2042 0.22

1.40 0.42 WE 1.43 1.49 TU 1425 2016 0.12

0.52 1.48 00050026 0036 1.73 0.59 0.501.36 00221.72 0.59 03430026 1.67 0.73 0330 0051 02060.68 1.61 1.74 0152 0.65 1.51 11 0050 26 26 11 0327 260300 26 26 110147 11 0012 260121 0737 1.48 0.35 0816 0744 0656 0.55 1.3826 06420630 1.490.5211 06400.62 1.441111 09160645 0.59 1.26 07501.31 0.4526 0859 0835 0900 0732 0.58 0608 0742 1.39 0.60 11 1333 0.35 1423 0.38 1344 0.26 1300 0.34 1238 0.51 1312 1236 0.32 1240 0.25 TH

FR WE 1255 1.43 SU TH 1417 1.54 MO TU 1300 1.58 FR 1353 1.42 2039 1839 1.34 0.48 19231851 1.380.52 2146 2104 20091.29 0.26 1947 1.39 0.33

0.67 1.35 1519 1.39 WE 1516 1447 1.45 SU 1509 1.47 MO TH 1.47 0.52 MO TU WE SU 2000 0.19 1.37 19430.14 1.49 21211947 0.24 1.34 2107 2033 2106 2036 0.11 1.44

0405 0345 04160112 1.65 0.77 0416 0200 1.74 02590.76 1.69 0236 0.72 1.61 0.62 1.58 00490114 0.581.45 0115 1.72 0.66 01071.76 0.65 27 27 12 0114 27 120237 270213 12 0134 12 27 27 0937 0918 09540741 0.57 1.22 0948 0857 0.51 08371.24 0.4527 0820 1.33 0.57 12 0704 0820 1.39 0.34 0734 0.54 1.3127 0904 0841 07220709 1.440.5012 07300.58 1.391212 1545 1.45 1532 1.47 1558 1.38 1606 1.49 1500 1.56 1434 1.46 1347 1.63 1332 1.48

1515 0.43 TU 0.30 SA1441 0.29 WE 0.37 TH MO FR FR 1420 SA 1317 20531.27 0.20 2025 1.37 0.25 2138 1932 1.32 0.36 20221927 1.370.43 2245 2217

0.67 1.34 MO TH FR 1421 0.61 MO 1339 0.40 TUTU 1327 0.31 WE TH 1325 0.59 2145 2122 21582045 0.27 1.31 2158 2137 0.15 1.42 2048 0.21 1.32 20450.13 1.43

04480208 1.62 0.79 0501 0319 0440 0429 1.72 03450.82 1.72 0319 0.76 1.68 0.72 1.65 01380156 0.661.53 0159 1.68 0.73 01591.75 0.70 130337 28 28 13 0210 28 280318 13 0224 28 13 28 10310849 0.56 1.19 1014 1002 1036 1015 0.45 09191.19 0.4628 0900 1.30 0.55 13 0754 1001 0953 0907 1.32 0.35 08090745 1.390.4813 0819 0.54 1.2428 08300.54 1.331313 1635 1.36 1622 1.42 1616 1.47 1656 1.48 1540 1.55 1515 1.48 1431 1.65 1408 1.52

1618 0.45 WE 0.28 SU1553 0.33 TH 0.40 SU 1406 FR TU SA SA 1513 21351.28 0.18 2103 1.39 0.20 2345 2331 2237 2020 1.31 0.28 21302000 1.370.35

0.63 1.38 TU FR SA 1543 0.67 TU 1422 0.46 WE WE 1423 0.39 TH FR 1423 0.65 22332148 0.32 1.30 2246 2239 2222 2208 0.21 1.43 2144 0.25 1.27 21550.15 1.39

04290.84 1.71 0400 0.80 1.68 02340237 0.741.60 14 0301 29 140452 09591.17 0.48 29 0939 0839 14 0322 29 1107 0959 1.26 0.39 09040821 1.340.4814 SU 1616 1.52 MO 1554 FR 1512 1.64 SA 1444 1.53

05210319 1.58 0.77 0545 0433 0514 0513 1.67 0250 1.62 0.79 03041.70 0.72 14 29 29 11071007 0.55 1.22 1051 1046 1126 1125 0.40 14 29 0915 0.55 1.1929 09500.52 1.301414 FR 1713 1.33 SA 1749 1.46 WE 1659 1.38 TH 1702 1.45

05081.32 1.66 0442 0.84 1.67 03430316 0.801.63 150042 15 0350 30 10370.81 0.51 30 1019 0921 15 0432 30 0611 1055 1.22 0.43 10120859 1.310.4915 MO 1652 1.48 TU 1633 SA 1550 1.60 SU 1519 1.52

0547 0557 05540440 1.54 0.69 0629 0535 1.61 0357 1.56 0.82 04281.64 0.69 15 30 30 1128 1132 11431118 0.55 1.30 1215 1228 0.36 15 30 1025 0.57 1.1630 11160.50 1.321515 TH 1736 1.34 FR 1752 1.41 SA 1753 1.30 SU 1849 1.41

WE 1730 0.45 SU 1611 0.41 MO 1504 0.27 2215 0.20 2336 2105 1.34 0.24 22442034 1.390.30

TH 1212 1.19 MO 1714 0.41 TU 1615 0.27 22530.43 0.24 2147 0.23 23572111 1834 1.440.26

31 0502 1130

0.79 1.32 WE 1735 0.24

1.72 0.53 1.48 2144 0.17

1.71 0.54 1.47 2225 0.18

31 0524 1100

1.67 0.55 WE 1715 1.44 2308 0.21

WE 1516 0.51 2259 2245 0.31 1.26

TH 1627 0.55 2334 2348 0.37 1.28

TH 1536 0.46 2255 23050.21 1.38

FR 1703 0.50 2344 0.29

31 0011 0551

1.42 0.61 SA 1231 1.40 1823 0.50

0.55 1.46 SA 1537 0.69 SU 1701 0.69 23072248 0.37 1.33 2335 2335 0.30 1.45

SU 1702 0.69 23402343 0.44 1.37

0.46 1.56 MO 1806 0.68

31 0024 0714

0.41 1.54 MO 1306 0.35 1959 1.38

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MAKING MEMORIES SINCE 1953 *Manufacturers Recommended Retail Price (MRRP). MRRP is a from price, with all standard inclusions and includes GST. Excludes freight charges, pre-delivery charges, safety equipment and registrations. Boats shown are for demonstration purposes only and may show equipment that is not standard. Contact your local Whittley dealer or log onto the website for more information, www.whittley.com.au. NOVEMBER 2018

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