10 Oct , 2026
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A bunch of keen kayak anglers made the most of the rare experience of fishing the Monte Bellos with Blue Lightning Charters last month. There were nine kayakers on the trip, which I had planned to ...
04 Oct , 2026
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The outstanding quality and professionalism of the West Australian recreational boat building industry deserves spades of accolades, none more than the crew behind the recently launched Ascent Axe ...
26 Sep , 2026
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I’ve written about live sonar technology in this column before, but until recently had never experienced it for myself. It has become a valuable tool for many barramundi anglers, in particular, as ...
20 Sep , 2026
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Located within minutes of the Nerang River that leads to the main waterways of Queensland’s Gold Coast, Makocraft Australia is celebrating its 20th anniversary. BARRY WISEMAN checks out their lates...
12 Sep , 2026
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My recent trip to Queensland chasing the elusive metre barra offered yet another insight into the value of bite times like those found in the legendary Angler’s Almanac. While fishing with two of t...
06 Sep , 2026
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The brand Kingcraft is synonymous with recreational boating in WA, making its presence widely visible on the water about 40 years ago. As BARRY WISEMAN discovered, this iconic hull is now back in p...
01 Sep , 2026
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It was the end of an era in Perth fishing tackle retail when Compleat Angler Nedlands owner Brian Marshall retired a couple of weeks ago. Brian and long-time business partner Gary Shugg sold the bu...
29 Aug , 2026
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Good news for metro anglers, with the popular Ammo Jetty at Woodman Point set to be replaced by a new and improved platform by next summer. The old jetty has long been a favourite for hordes of Per...
23 Aug , 2026
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The annual Perth Boat Show returns again next month. Showcasing everything boating related and including plenty of gear of interest to fishers, the show is once again being held at the Perth Conven...
23 Aug , 2026
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Not all centre consoles are built the same. One of those right up there is New Zealand’s McLay 601 Fortress, as BARRY WISEMAN discovered. REGISTERING a top speed of just over 45 knots, this spaciou...
