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Snatchers are magic for KGs!

13 Mar , 2018

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Snatchers are magic for KGs!

The iconic king george whiting is one of Australia’s most sought-after fish species. Sometimes KGs can be a tricky species to locate and capture, especially for shore-based anglers, and while you m...

RIBbed for fishing pleasure

27 Nov , 2015

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RIBbed for fishing pleasure

There’s not much Darryl Hitchen hasn’t tried in boat fishing, but an opportunity to test out a Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boat was a real eye-opener for the old sea dog. WHEN Scotty Coghlan rang me as...

Getting your Sealegs

27 Nov , 2015

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Getting your Sealegs

Darryl Hitchen tries out a boat you can simply drive into the water – the remarkable Stabicraft 2100 Supercab ST. I distinctly remember seeing a boat literally ‘drive’ out of the water onto dry lan...

Wildcat with bite

19 Dec , 2012

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Wildcat with bite

For the boating angler, nothing can beat taking delivery of a new vessel, particularly when it has been customised to your requirements, as BARRY WISEMAN reports on a new Westerberg 6.6m Wildcat. “...

Westerberg 7m Southerner

07 Oct , 2010

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Westerberg 7m Southerner

THE name says it all – Serious Ali. The seven-metre Southerner Cabin boat built by award-winning manufacturer Westerberg Marine, of Albany, is a no-nonsense and rugged fishing rig. Strong enough to...

Archer Plate Boats 679 Cabin

01 Jun , 2010

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Archer Plate Boats 679 Cabin

Coming out of the darkness of the world economic tunnel, Telwater has emerged from the gloominess with exciting changes for its 2010 range including this edition’s review vessel, the Archer Plate B...