OUR bumper December ‘Summer-Long’ edition has landed! Over 200 pages featuring some of Australia’s best fishing and boating writers to help you cut through the clutter! From understanding the mulloway on soft vibe phenomenon to cracking big Murray cod on swimbaits or even learning about catching the once mythical East Coast swordfish – we’ve got Australian sport fishing covered!
1. COVER STORY: Good Vibes!
Targeting mulloway on vibes has proven itself as a deadly technique, as Kevin explains.
2. FRESHWATER: Chasing Giants
Want to catch your first metre-plus Murray cod? We show you how, using the latest in swimbaits and topwater lures.
3. FRESHWATER: Glenbawn Vampires
Fishing vampire hours and beefing up your tackle is a great method for tangling with some bruiser bass at this popular NSW impoundment.
4. GAME FISHING: Sword Fight
East Coast swordfish are no longer a mythical creature thanks to a band of skilledd fishos cracking the code and establishing an exciting new fishery.
5. ESTUARY: Holiday Fishing With Kids
With so many available species and fun fish to catch, summer is a fantastic time to take the kids fishing.
6. ESTUARY: Big City Crocs
Travelling long distances to target big flatties is no longer necessary for urban dwellers living in Sydney.
7. GEAR: The Black Bass Test
PNG black bass are the ultimate critics of inferior fishing tackle. Find out what gear passes the test.
8. GAME FISHING: Harness The Power
Catching big game fish requires a different approach and more often than not a harness set-up is needed.
9. DESTINATIONS: Port Macquarie
Only four hours from Sydney on the NSW Mid-North Coast is the township of Port Macquarie and the productive Hastings River.
10. DESTINATIONS: Urban Perth, WA
Perth is often overlooked in favour of WA’s more exotic destinations, however, West Coast urban fishing is thriving!
11. DESTINATIONS: Montebello Islands, WA
The Montebello Islands off the coast of WA is the ultimate playground for a memorable fishing adventure.
12. DESTINATIONS: BC, Canada
Jamie visits British Columbia for the World Recreational Fishing Conference, and to sample the local fishing options.
13. EXPLAINED: Carp Control Plan
The national coordinator of the National Carp Control Plan, details the research behind the carp herpes virus.
14. BOAT FISHING: Review: Bar Crusher 535XS
Could Fisho’s latest project boat, the Bar Crusher 535XS, be the ultimate all-rounder?
15. BOAT FISHING: Review: Grady White 376 Canyon
The US-built centre console has serious bluewater fishing potential.
16. BOAT FISHING: Review: McLay 441 Fortress
New Zealand-based McLay Boats unveils its 441 Fortress, a tough little open boat perfect for those fishing inshore waters who appreciate quality.
17. BOAT FISHING: Check Your Temp
Fully understanding sea surface temperature chats is an essential skill for the keen game fisher.
18. OFF-ROAD: The Road to Kakadu
“Big E” heads off on a memorable road trip to the fish-rich billabongs of Kakadu.
19. BOAT FISHING: Review: Noble 580 Centre Cab
A sharp deadrise and centre-cab configuration makes the Noble 580 Centre Cab a handy boat for the offshore trailer boat fishos.
