VIDEO: Abu Garcia’s Rayrex range on Lake Mac

FISHING World joined Abu’s Mark Phillips and Tim Staunton onboard the Fisho Bar Crusher for a day testing Abu Garcia’s latest range of Rayrex rods on Lake Macquarie.

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  Stihl Koa 20 review
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  The problem with sharks
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  Bar Crusher 670XT Reef Raider review
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  Stabicraft 1550 Frontier review
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  Garmin unveils inReach Mini 3 & Mini 3 Plus
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  Fishing World Summer 2025 edition out now!
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  Lowrance Eagle Eye review
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  Fishing World Podcast: Zac Panaretos
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  Oceanworx Axcess 5.3 review
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  YETI Cayo backpack review
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  Podcast: Luke Pearce, NSW DPIRD
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  A History of Charles Alvey and Son book
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  Podcast: Josh Hutchins, Aussie Fly Fisher
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  Shimano Tranx 300B and TCurve review
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  Podcast: Peter Tucker – Kuri Bay, The Kimberley
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  Fishing World Winter 2025 Edition Out Now!
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  Daiwa 25 Tatula TW 150 and 200
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  On The Sauce: Live podcast from MOTackle
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  Catch & Cook Masterclass
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  PODCAST: Fishing around Canberra with Mick Fletoridis
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  AeroPress Go Plus Coffee Maker review
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  Stealth fishing
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  Fishing World Podcast: Matt Tripet – The Fly Program
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  Fishing structure
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  Boat ramp tips
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  Isuzu D-MAX review
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  Podcast: Big flathead with Patrick Linehan
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  Fishing World’s Summer-long annual out now!
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  STOV BBQ review
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  Fishing World Podcast: Zac Panaretos
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  Shimano Artiesta rod review
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  Bar Crusher 670HT review
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  Aluminium offshore boats
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  NSW Government fails to deliver recreational fishing funding 
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  Bar Crusher 535XS for sale
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  Lenco announces Pro Control trim system
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  Sea-Doo FishPro Sport review
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  Shimano Trevala B Series rods
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  Seafarer 1997 Ventura Garmin refit
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  Podcast: Jamie Crawford
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  Shimano fillet knife series review
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  New look Fishing World
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  Fishing World Podcast: Ken Smith
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  Fishing World Podcast: Greg Finney
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  Fishing 100km around Sydney
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  Yellowfin Extended Cabin range review
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  Yamaha 4.3 Litre V6 f350 review
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  Lowrance HDS PRO tips & tricks
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  Blue Mountains trout
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  Trout fishing basics
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  Shimano Ultegra XR 14000XTD review
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  School holiday fishing tips
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  Boats under 5-metres
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  Organising fishing tackle
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  Escape to the Solomon Islands
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  Fishing World’s On The Sauce podcast launched
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  Opinion: Minister’s ideological groper ban
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  NSW outlaws blue groper fishing
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  Choosing the right fishing kayak
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  Shimano Zodias Travel rod review
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  Comment: What is fish mutilation?
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  Manitou Explore 22 Switchback
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  Thermacell EX90 rechargeable Mosquito Repellent review
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  Lowrance HDS Pro review
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  Freshwater fishing basics
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  Maui Jim – The Flats review
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  How to choose fishing sunglasses
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  Buying your first boat
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  Shimano Curado 200 M review
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  Oceanworx Squadron CC 5.2 and 4.3m tiller steer
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  Fuel and food at Birkenhead Point Marina 
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  PHOTO GALLERY: A week in the Solomons
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  Penn Authority and Slammer rod review
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  Choosing a boat battery
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  Oceanworx Airier 4.8
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  The Winburndale Trout Muster
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  Fishing World June edition out now
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  YETI LoadOut GoBox 15 Gear Case
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  Seafood & Sea-Doo
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  Swiss Army Skipper Blue review
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  Flats Bastard
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  ZOLEO satellite communicator review
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  Quintrex unveils Freestyler X and Rotax outboard
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  NSW Labor announces Recreational Fishing Policy
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  Remora 490 review
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  Garmin Tread – Overland Edition review
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  Australia’s Biggest National Fishing Challenge
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  AFTA welcomes rec fishing survey
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  Fishing World March edition – out now!
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  More natives released in NSW Central West
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  Fishing World launches new website
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  Suzuki announces growth strategy for FY2030
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  Bite Science Soft Plastics review
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  Win 1 of 12 Salt Attack kits
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  Australian Rod Building Challenge winners
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  Fish’n’SIP$ comp lures Queensland impoundment anglers
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  Rigged rod rule changes in NSW freshwater
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  New artificial reefs for Ballina and Coffs Harbour
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  More ways to win the Million Dollar Fish
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  YETI Yonder Bottle
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  One-stop-shop for Move Trailers
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  VIDEO: Maui Jim Sunglasses review
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  Garmin’s new ECHOMAP UHD2
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  Simrad NSX review
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  Mercury launches Avator
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  Stacer’s Crossfire Side Console
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  Move Trailer tips – Retrieving Your Trailer
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  Stacer Sea Runner
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  How to choose a freshwater boat
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  Lowrance unveils HDS PRO, ActiveTarget 2 and Active Imaging HD
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  Stacer Sea Masters
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  Raymarine wins DAME Award for YachtSense Link 4G marine router
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  Raymarine joins All 4 Adventure from Torres to Tassie
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  Yamaha commissions new Seabin on-water services boat
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  ARK Corporation wins 2022 Global Media Award at the SEMA show
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  Mercury unveils V10 350 and 400hp Verado outboards
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  Garmin receives accolades for advancing innovation and safety in the marine industry
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  Towing basics
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  November Fishing World out now!
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  Orvis Carry-It-All review
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  Raising dam wall threatens fishing habitat
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  Shimano Kidstix rods
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  Lead stuffed fish: Weighted fish scandal rocks US tournament
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  VIDEO: Tilsan TB55
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  YETI Jug review
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  Formosa 595 SRT PRO Centre Cab review
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  Halco TB55 review
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  Temo electric motor review
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  ATC Combat 100 review
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  Federal election 2022: Labor and Libs Marine Park plans
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  COMMENT: Fishy politics
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  Fishing around Sydney
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  Arvor 705 Sportsfish review
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  Penn Slammer IV review
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  Boat Restoration: 1994 Seafarer Victory
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  YETI Panga Duffel review
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  Lowrance Elite FS review
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  Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain review
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  Swiss Army Alox Pioneer X review
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  UPDATED: Can I go fishing in NSW?
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  Yamaha F90 review
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  VIDEO: Penn Slammer IV
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  Edencraft 565 review
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  Peak Chemicals Fibreglass Boat Restorer Kit review
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  GALLERY: A week in Kuri Bay
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  Abu Garcia Veritas travel rod review
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  Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform review
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  Victorinox Swibo knives review
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  Abu Revo ALX Theta review
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  2021 Isuzu D-MAX review
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  Fishing World’s new Bar Crusher
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  Berkley Gulp! Gel review
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  Penn Battle III review
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  Inox and Lanox review
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  Pac Food Micro Channel Rolls review
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  Grady White 228 Seafarer review
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  Waterways in focus: Fishing World raises awareness with July edition cover image
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  VIDEO: New Zealand’s Taupo Trout
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  Police slam travelling fishos in NSW
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  Victoria: Fishing banned – yoga allowed
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  Fishing permitted in NSW
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  Fishing World: Update from the editor
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  Fishing World “self isolation” subscription offer
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  COMMENT: Get outside and fish local
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  Abu Garcia Rayrex range review
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  Garmin’s Cruise Craft 685 EX HT
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  Mad Dog & Tohatsu 60hp four-stroke review
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  Muck Boots Chore review
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  VIDEO: Garmin Force Trolling Motor
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  Bluefin with the lot
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  Alvey Orbiter spin reel review
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  PNG black bass & bluewater adventure
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  Feldon Shelter roof-top tent review
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  How to Use an Echo Sounder/Fish Finder by John Adams
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  Haines Signature 545F review
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  Anglapro 554 Bandit Elite review
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  Supercar fisho Chaz Mostert
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  Fishing World’s special 50th anniversary collector’s edition now on sale
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  Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray review
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  Victorinox Navy Camo Skipper review
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  Merimbula artificial reef comes alive
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  Gallery: PNG Black bass & bluewater 
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  Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters and the search for Murray cod
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  Minister Niall Blair quits
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  NSW Labor to establish Sydney Marine Park if elected
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  DESTINATION: Groote Eylandt
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  Arvor 905 Sportsfish review
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  Bar Crusher 670HT review
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  Formosa Tomahawk 740 review
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  Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener review
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  Grady White Fisherman 180 review
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  Booster Buddy review
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  Mako Eyewear GT G3H9 review
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  Fusion Ms Bb100 Black Box and Remote
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  Arvor 555 Sportsfish review
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  Tips for topwater pelagics
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  Thousands protest against marine park lock-outs
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  Nebo Redline Big Daddy flashlight review
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  Doubts raised over Sydney Marine Park submission process
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  Anti-fishing group hacks Fisho marine park poll
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  Ram launches 1500 Laramie V8
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  Political parties respond to Sydney Marine Park proposal
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  NSW Minister for Primary Industries responds to Marine Park fears
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  Anti-fishing groups push for further Sydney lock-outs
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  Marine Park lock-outs announced for Sydney
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  Top 5 lures from AFTA, 2018
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  Top 5 baitcasters: AFTA 2018
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  Hervey Bay tackle testing
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  AFTA tackle show preview
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  Nebo Lights
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  SoftGaff AccuMat and AccuLog app review (video)
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  Stacer’s Melbourne Revolution
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  FishHunter Pro castable sonar
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  Abu Garcia Veritas 3.0 and Revo ALX 2000SH combo
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  Raymarine drone integration review
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  The Southern Formula 24: an all-new Australian offshore trailer boat
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  GALLERY: Western river natives
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  Tolmay’s new Bonito 560
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  Veteran boating journalist David Lockwood dies
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  Stacer unveils its 2018 range of fishing and family-friendly alloy boats.
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  Bar Crusher’s 535XS: the ultimate all rounder?
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  Mustad Graphite tackle and travel bags review
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  Comment: Rec fishing losing public support on marine parks
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  VIDEO: Indy 500 champ’s quad Merc rigged 42ft Yellowfin
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  Mercury’s V6 3.4 Litre 175- 225hp on the water at Miami
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  Mercury unveils 3.4L V6 175-225hp four-stroke outboards
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  Comment: “Ravenous” kingfish – fact or fiction?
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  Review: Wild River Bass 3 – The Journey
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  VIDEO: Giant trevally v birds
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  REVIEWED: Yeti Coolers Tundra 50
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  VIDEO: Signature 788SF and DF350A Suzuki outboards
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  Whyte Boyz take out Gold Coast Flathead Classic
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  Gold Coast Flathead Classic kicks off this week
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  John Dunphy Artificial Reef unveiled in Sydney
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  Comment: Federal Marine Park decision at risk
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  Top 5 rods from AFTA
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  Top 5 products from the Sydney International Boat Show
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  Top 5 lures from AFTA
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  Top 4 baitcasters from AFTA
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   New gear at the 2017 AFTA tackle show
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  Opinion: Extreme environmentalists in a spin
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  Fisho’s all-round fishing weapon hits the water
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  Fishing filmmaker Ossie Emery tribute
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  3 safety items for fishing
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  ARFF hold forum on sustainable rec fishing funding
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  TESTED: Stanley Classic Insulated Beer Growler  
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  NSW Mulloway Recovery Program fails to deliver
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  REVIEW: Gerber Center-Drive multi tool
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  Six hour battle with a sword!
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  Garmin quatix 3 review
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  Evinrude G2 150hp & 60hp H.O E-TECs launched in Australia
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  5 tips to catch Australian bass
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  Yamaha unveils F25 and F90 four-strokes
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  5 ways to keep ice longer
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  TESTED: Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener Model 120 and Diamond Sharpening Steel
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  Dick Lewers tribute
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  REVIEW: Abu Garcia Revo SX and Veritas 2.0
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  Gone Fishing Day goes off!
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  Wind no match for biggest ever Flattie Classic
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  Fishing Journeys EP 13 – Central Coast kings and deepwater reef fishing
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  Fusion unveils Stereo Active for kayaks and tinnies
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  Fishing Journeys – Episode 11 – NutterJuck Lures profile
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  Top 5 boats from the Sydney Boat Show
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  REVIEW: Platypus P8 Braid
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  Report: Evinrude expands G2 outboard range
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  REVIEW: Giesser filleting knives
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  Comment: I fish and I vote
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  Evinrude unveils 150, 175 and 200hp G2 outboards
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  Nautilus Insurance offers storm damage assistance
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  COMMENT: Sydney Marine Park polls apart
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  Stacer crosses over
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  REVIEW: Brooker 535C XTD
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  REVIEW: Lowrance HDS Gen3
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  Telwater appointed as Evinrude Australia distributor
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  Pint-sized Crusher!
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  AFMA accused of whale shark cover up
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  Yellowfin revamps plate boat line-up
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  The Green Machine
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  Turning Pro
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  Are you game?
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  Hobie Tandem Pro Angler 17T
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  The magic metre flathead (video)
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  Profile: Fishing cricketer Gary Putland
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  Flyfishing for American redfish (video)
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  Big tuna caught on Hervey Bay flats
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  Milking a stonefish (video)
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  Queensland net free zones to go ahead
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  How to set up a GoPro on your kayak (video)
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  GALLERY: North Coast bass
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  Lee Rayner’s new Evolution and Mercury package (video)
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  Record numbers compete in Gold Coast Flathead Classic
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  Victorian forums to grow fishing
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  Garmin wins big at NMEA Awards
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  Research finds black bass move between rivers
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  Fisho’s fresh new website!
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  NSW trout season opens this weekend
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  GME releases bluetooth enabled AM/FM marine radio
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  St George Sportfishing Club to the rescue
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  Suzuki Marine’s new digital gauge
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  Top Ender 510 gets a revamp
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  Lee Rayner “stoked” with his Mercs
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  E-TEC Gen 2 officially launched in Australia
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  Quintrex reveals new Explorer
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  Reviewed: Tonic Neon polarised sunglasses
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  Reviewed: How to Use an Echo Sounder/Fish Finder
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  DVD Review: The Next Level
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  Savage gets a good wrap
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  Report: Tackle testing on the Reef
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  TESTED: Columbia Omni-Heat Reflective jacket
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  Tested: The Original Canopy Chair
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  GTs wreak havoc at electronics showcase
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  Quintrex unveils new Trident Hard Tops
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  BOAT REVIEW: Morning Star M460 Angler
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  AL-KO launches IQ7 trailer braking system
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  Reviewed: Yellowfin 6400 Synergy
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  Reviewed: Baysport 585 Sports
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  Tested: Solio Bolt solar charger
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  Tested: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa Convertible pants
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  Report: Stacer’s latest Assault on the water
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  Report: The Challenge Of The Flats
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  Yamaha unveils new lightweight 115 & 175hp outboards
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  Stacer reveals plate boat range
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  Fishing with Brett Lee
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  Bassing with the baby
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  INTERVIEW: River Monster’s Jeremy Wade
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  Yellowfin takes Top End focus
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  Tested: Kase Grasper Lip Gripper
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  Review: Silver screen fly fishing
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  TESTED: Coleman CHT 10 headlamp
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  Blade hull adds edge to 2013 Quintrex range
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  Profile: Brad Sloane – The fishing chef
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  Savage launches ‘glass fishing range
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  Suzuki launches DF140A
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  Quintrex renews fishing boat focus
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  Suzuki unveils fuel injected portables
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  Fishing show host killed in plane crash
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  Raymarine unveils CHIRP sonar
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  Premier backs down on NSW ethanol mandate
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  Sydney fishing – Surf’s up!
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  TESTED: Flying Fisherman St Croix sunglasses
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  Lowrance launches Elite 4 & Mark 4 sounder/GPS
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  Honda unveils BF250
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  AFTA 2011 Show wrap
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  TESTED: Fishpond Trailhead gear bag
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  Simrad releases NSS Sports Series
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  REPORT: Wild times in PNG
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  Exclusive debut for Ford Ranger
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  Book Review: A Few Great Flies and How to Fish Them – by Peter Morse
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  Electric E-TECs on the way
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  On the Spot
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  PROFILE: Stu’s Fly Shop, South Island NZ
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  South Island sojourn
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  Stripers in the Big Apple
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  Tackling Oklahoma bass
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  Nats to block Garrett on Coral Sea
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  Going to casting school
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  Film buffs rise to the occasion
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  Navico releases broadband radar