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April/May 2008

Hard yakkin’
By Chris Jones
Kayak fishing is booming around the world and Chris braves the men in grey overcoats to put his Hobie to good use around Exmouth.

Metro Salmon Insights
By Mark Davis
Finding salmon in the metro area can be frustrating, but Mark has put plenty of time into cracking the code and offers up his secrets for success.

Broome Light
By Nick Reygaert
Nick turns his hand to the light tackle options around Broome and finds plenty of willing takers.

Secret Barramundi Business
By Dick Pasfield
He’s one of the most experienced barramundi fishermen in WA, but Dick is still learning and has recently developed some new tricks for an old foe.

Cracker-Jack Abrolhos
By Darryl Hitchen
Darryl experiences a live-aboard charter at the Abrolhos and discovers why the area is renowned as one of WA’s best fishing spots.

Harbour Delights
By Chris Stannage
The Travelling Angler takes in Sydney as Chris details the surprising variety
of fishing options available in the harbour city.

Editorial
Fishing is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get, as Harro’s wahoo proved

Shore Angles
Gary gives a test run to three of the newest, and best, beach rods on the market

Tackle And Tactics
Hal examines the complicated world of outriggers and offers some simple advice

Back Lash
Demersal management is starting to get interesting and there are some huge decisions pending

Offroad Angler
It’s the perfect time of year to hit the south coast and Bomma looks at his favourite 4WD destinations

Boating Angler
Darryl looks at the lessons learned, some painfully, in buying a second-hand boat

Camping Angler
Ever wanted to watch the cricket while waiting for your balloon to go off at Steep Point

Fish Tales
Kletch dives into Dampier Harbour to examine the effects and benefits of artificial reefs

Junior Angler
Blue swimmers or blue mannas, whatever you call them, Ando reckons catching crabs is simple fun

What’s Cooking
Don keeps it simple with steamed seafood

Last Cast
The unspoiled beauty of the Kimberley is under threat from heavy industry and Bluey’s fired up

Ross Cusack’s Undercurrents

Feature Species (Tarwhine)

Nautical News