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When conditions allow, some cracking bream can be taken on soft plastics from the ocean rocks. This lovely fish was taken among broken rock and sand from a normally wild, wavewashed ledge in northern NSW. Photograph: Andrew Mayo.
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Rough weather can wreak havoc with the best laid fishing plans. Having alternative options is vital to staying in the game. 15
This swivel, split ring set-up allows for the strongest connection between leader and lure that still enables quick and easy lure changes.
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Words And Photos By Jamie Robley
Kayak anglers can do very well on Lake Macquarie. Apart from the main body of the giant lake, secluded bays, backwaters and creeks are plentiful. 55
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY DAVID GRANVILLE
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The All 4 Adventure rigs are pretty much the ultimate touring machines. Heavily modified 200 Series LandCruisers with a big boat on the back and a tinnie on the roof‌ It doesn’t get much better.
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Jo works a likely snag. They nearly all hold cod, but attracting and catching the fish can be another matter!
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Words and Photos by James Ibrahim
The horizon of the glass-calm sea was indiscernible in the haze – until a sailfish erupted out of the water.
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