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STICKING IT TO THE SPANISH MACKS

BEN KNAGGS believes fishing with surface stickbait lures is an extremely productive approach for finding some big spanish mackerel.

SAILFISH SET THE SCENE IN BROOME

MARK DAVIS talks to some local experts to reveal some of the secrets to get amongst the fantastic billfish action off Broome at this time of year.

RECORDS PROVE CASE FOR LUNAR LURE

DICK PASFIELD has become something of a nocturnal beast since he has discovered that fishing at night can be extremely productive, with some fish as active as him after dark.

YAK TACTICS AT THE MONTES

PAUL CARROLL created more lasting memories as he enjoyed some sensational kayak fishing at the Monte Bellos on a live-aboard charter with Blue Lighting.

CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

JOFF WESTON has a special affinity with Christmas Island. He has seen changes in the fishing over the years but it still produces dream captures.

OUTBOARD KEPT TRIM AND TERRIFIC

BARRY WISEMAN discovered that – much like our own aging bodies – your vessel’s outboard power trim/tilt can also feel the pain.

KEEPING TRACK OF PRECIOUS STOCKS

DPIRD staff explain some of the science behind their ongoing work to manage the State’s precious fish stocks – especially demersals.