03 Nov , 2023
One cool Cat
Most would agree you can never have enough room on any boat, particularly those under five metres in length that are ideal for long-distance towing. BARRY WISEMAN looks at what the Kingfisher 450 M...
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21 Oct , 2023
Built for Leisure
Whether it’s a fully kitted out fishing rig or a DIY project you’re wanting to complete at your own pace, the LeisureCraft 6.0m Camo could be for you, reports BARRY WISEMAN. For only $24,000 you ge...
21 Oct , 2023
A Revival to savour
There’s your production boat and then there’s your production boat with that special something, as BARRY WISEMAN reports after checking out the Revival 640HT Offshore from Midway Marine. Mangles Ba...
21 Oct , 2023
King Power
New to Australia from across the ditch, what you see in a New Zealand-built Kingfisher Minicat is what you get, as BARRY WISEMAN reports after testing out the 570 Powercat Centre Console.As with mo...
05 May , 2023
A one-man business born out of making gear for his mates
The recent lifting of the demersal ban was welcomed by small business owners in the tackle industry like Paul Thompson. The man behind the ever-expanding Snapbait range of tackle and fishing produc...
05 May , 2023
Good fishing on all the FADs in the water off the WA coast
There are more FADs in the water off the WA coast than ever before and the good news is they are really starting to fire. Although the Perth Game Fishing Club ones off Perth went in at the usual ti...
05 May , 2023
The drastic cut
Recreational fishing charter operators believe they are doomed under new management guidelines around key demersal species such as dhufish and pink snapper. There was high tension at a meeting betw...
05 May , 2023
Gamex 2023 - The iconic fishing tournament
ONE lucky team walked away with a new boat after competing in Gamex last week. The iconic fishing tournament run by the Exmouth Game Fishing Club this year offered over $150,000 in prizes, includin...
05 May , 2023
Westerberg hire won’t break bank
While rising fuel costs might make you think twice about heading off on that long-awaited fishing trip, Albany boat builder Westerberg has come up with a solution, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. IT’S be...
05 May , 2023
Ideal western Warrior
What’s lightweight, extra tough and a breeze to handle? Throw in a soft ride and the odd tropical thunderstorm and if you’re keen, you can carry a soldering iron in your boot too. BARRY WISEMAN tak...