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Next-Generation Revo Spin Reel

With almost a century of fishing expertise in it, Revo technology includes innovative design, precision engineering, AMG gearing, superior drag performance, advanced materials and a first-class line-management system. Visit the Australian Revo microsite at worldclass.abugarcia.com/au to learn more about the award-winning Revo design. Revo’s next-generation technology is explained in detail with exploded 360-degree diagrams.

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Good Fishing on the Gold Coast

These fish can be a bit tedious to clean but are beautiful eating – almost as nice as whiting. The recent summer whiting season in the Nerang River was a bit different to seasons past, with a lot less rain than normal seeing the moon phases influencing the numbers and quality of fish more than usual. Good numbers of excellent-quality whiting …

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Awesome Land-Based Pelagic Action

At the time of writing only a couple of longtail tuna have been hooked and every fish to date has been taken by bloody big sharks. Ashby angler Ted McLean hooked a big longtail well over 20kg on a live gar only to be left with the head after just one bite. Naturally, with the number of big pelagics patrolling …

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Zerek Dry Fit Longsleeve Jerseys

Designed to keep you cool and comfortable during fishing, the Zerek Dry Fit Jerseys have been released in black and white colours with the distinctive Bluewater Craft logo. The Dry Fit material actively moves sweat away from the body to a separate fabric layer where it can evaporate away leaving you feeling dry at all times while fishing and the …

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Sunshine Coast Kayaking and Fishing

MY name is Jack O’Brien and I am a young and passionate angler based on the Sunshine Coast. I love spending time on the water, exploring and taking on new adventures. When it gets to the weekend I spend most of my time kayaking in coastal waterways including canals and rivers. Fishing from a kayak is not only fun, it also gives …

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Westin Platypus 100mm DR

THE Westin Platypus DR is the latest recruit to the Westin stables. It is 100mm long, weighs 16g and crash dives to 4m on a constant retrieve, but on a twitch and pause retrieve the Platypus DR will float in the zone longer to trigger those aggressive strikes. The Platypus DR has a built-in long-cast system that allows anglers to …

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Hunting Chicks are Hot

crawl over the dirt to get closer because I guessed 30m was my maximum distance for a decent kill shot. As I raised my head I saw movement and suddenly realised there were three goats. I couldn’t get any closer and decided to slowly stand up while the goats were looking away. An arrow was already ‘loaded’ in my bow and the only …

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Boat-based camping around Cape York

Swamp sedges and often pandanus trees signal water above or below ground, and small waterholes perched in the dunes are relatively common along many parts of eastern Cape York. In other places, underground water is signposted by damp ground and/or green patches of grass, and simply accessed by digging a hole. Use a metal mug, flattish rock or shell to …

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Bass Fishing Tips from a Professional

They are the paddle-tail soft plastic, metal blade and the old-time favourite, the spinnerbait. The soft plastic is my favourite lure presentation because of its versatility. Its natural subtle action allows it to be fished year round, whether to an edge or down deep on both active and inactive fish. Fishing a plastic to an edge is most effective in clear water …

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TT DemonZ Jig Heads

Featuring the Australian Fishing Trade Association award-winning HeadlockZ grub keeper, TT Lures DemonZ jig heads are premium-quality hand-painted jig heads with realistic 3D eyes built on Gamakatsu black nickel chemically sharpened heavy wire hooks. The colour range has been customised by the Tackle Tactics Pro Team to match popular soft plastic colours and common baitfish species that inhabit our fresh …

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