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26 My Say I can’t believe how excited I am about the Egi and the Squid story by Paul Carter. This man certainly is a squid freak. A phone call that lasted some time confirmed how passionate he is about squid. And what is there not to like about squid. Well ink I suppose, but that’s it. They are relatively easy to catch; they can be found all around Tasmania’s shore – and can be shore or boat caught; available all year round; short lived and very sustainable; can be released without damage; delicious to eat; store and freeze well; easy to cook. Traditionally Tasmanians fish for squid (generally calamari) as an adjunct to something else. And whilst Goulds or arrow squid are also targeted they are more an offshore prospect. It would be a rare estuary system in Tasmania where squid were not available — and a jetty tour will tell you where to visit. Black squid ink is a dead giveaway on a jetty deck. Even when the resident angler says there’s ‘not much goin’ on here’.

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far as I know this is at a relatively low level and the quantity taken is low and sustainable. Paul Carter takes squid to a whole new level though for recreational and sport fishing and I urge you to read his article over and over. Yes I know you can catch squid easily when there are plenty around, but when they are more scarce the techniques outlined will bring you some great results. It is a scene not too disimilar to the bream specialist fishery where the range of lures and rods are extensive. However bream and slow growing and long lived. In some areas such as the Derwent River anglers are advised not to eat them due to heavy metal concentrations. I visited a couple of tackle trade shows and there is no doubt egi fishing for squid is a new growth area.

Todd likes the Black and Gold Flapper and so does this brownie from Lake King William.

I have studied it well and ordered my ‘Egi’ rod and am off squidding until the trout season starts in August. Mike Stevens

There is a small number of commercial fishers for squid, but as

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Egi and the squid Paul Carter

An unexplored Tasmanian sport fishery

What is egi? About 400 years ago a bloke in Japan was looking at squid in the harbour, while fishing, and thought there has to be a better way to catch these things. Until then the techniques were a dip net and teaser bait, cast or drag net. He studied the squid for some time and observed that the squid would prey on fish and shrimp as they slowed or stopped. After much trial and error he created an artificial bait that would suspend or sink very slowly in the water, and hopefully attract the squid to the artificial bait.

He called this artificial bait egi. At that stage it did not have barbs on the lower part of the egi and was used to excite the squid to attack and come close enough to pick up with a dip net. After much success attracting squid to the egi, but still having difficulty netting squid more thought came into the design. The first egi was constructed from Japanese maple drift wood that was already naturally buoyant with a coin inserted for weight, as fabric adhesion was not yet invented a texture was hand carved and heat was used to burn a contrasting colour, horse tail hair was also used to replicate the prawns legs in some designs, pheasant feathers were used to replicate fins of fish and to slow the decent of the egi, using fine wire a series of hooks were inserted to the back of the egi and the modern squid jig (egi) was born. In the 400 years since its creation it has had many changes as far as the materials and coatings are concerned, however, the design of the egi shape and action has remained relatively unchanged. Using an egi is called squidding, in its nation of origan Japan it is called egingu. Fishing News - Page 4

The author, Paul Carter with a good calamari. No secret as to why he wears black....

Understanding the egi The egi is relatively new to Australia when compared with our Japanese neighbours, and the correct use of the jig is even younger to Australia. Since their introduction to our domestic market there has been very little knowledge of the egi and how it works. Even as people spend a lot of money on new flash wiz bang egi, there is still little known about how they work or how to work them. We have been very fortunate that the squid that we target in Southern Australia is southern calamari (Sepioteuthis australis). They are quite naive and in such numbers that they are easy to catch, where as if we had been using them for 400 years the situation may be different. Like all animals squid learn. As part of natural selection squid understand that after a while they observe their mates being attracted to certain egi and action of egi. When this happens they are removed from the water and disappear, after a while they work out that if they go near that type of egi of that type of colour they will be given the same fate. So being able to understand the styles and colour of egi will help you to attract and catch more squid.

How is an egi designed to work? Squid do not have a lateral line like most scale and fin fish that enable them to feel prey via vibration. Squid do not make much vibration as most of their distress is displayed in patterns and formation of colour on the skin. What squid do have is excellent eye sight. They have a large eye and can see better and clearer than any mammal because of the makeup of its eye. One problem they do have though is distinguishing colour. All squid with the exception of one squid - Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) can only see in monochrome, scientists believe that because they

can see 3 of the 6 polarizing light spectrums that they distinguish colours by separating the light refraction and brightness of colours to see various shades that we cannot see, so although they are effectively colour blind they can see many more shades and tones of colour in monochrome than we can. This makes them the ideal predator as they move silently and can see both during the day and at night better than any other animal in the ocean. As squid are strictly a visual hunter they eat food that they can see but often lack the speed to chase down, so they use their stealth to stalk prey and as the prey slows or stops is when the squid pounce. This is why squid choose to prey on fish and prawns that will move fast in short bursts and then slow to regain energy. Taking this into account, the egi is designed to excite the squid to attack. Fast rapid movement followed by a sinking pause will encourage the squid to stalk the prey and then attack as the egi slowly sinks during a pause. Since its introduction to the domestic market here in Australia the most common action used is a lift fall retrieve, although this method can work well at times it lacks the one principal that the egi was designed to do, excite the squid to attack. If a squid is hungry and in hunt mode they will attack most things that come within grabbing range, however, if they are not in a hunting mode they need visual attraction to entice them to feed, also having the fast aggressive action of the egi will more likely excite and attract the attention of a squid. Its a bit like waving your hands into some ones view to attract their attention, where if you remained slow and still you may not have attracted the other persons attention. Having the egi dart left to right in very quick succession will get the squidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention, where as a slow and vertical action may not get the

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attention of a squid from a distance may mean the difference between squidding and catching.

Technique for egi There are many different ways to get your egi to work. As mentioned earlier we have used a method called lift and fall retrieve. Lift and Fall: This is simply a cast then once the egi has sunk to the bottom a 90 degree lift is employed and then we allow the jig to fall back to the ocean floor. This method is great for night time fishing where you have the opportunity to put many casts into one small area and give the egi plenty of time to sink. It is important to keep in contact with the egi by winding in slack line leaving only enough slack in the line for the egi to fall naturally, this will also give you the ability to feel any contact a squid may have with your egi. Rip and fall: Similar to the lift and fall is the rip and fall, following the same basics as above instead of a normal lift you rip the rod tip as hard and as fast as you can 90 degrees. This will do the same as the lift and retrieve but in a faster and more aggressive action, it’s an attention getter more than anything with the fall being the most important factor in the retrieve.

Calamari has come to the attention of the keen sport fisher. The range of specialist gear is extensive and will increase your catch rate. to raise up and attack the egi and probably my preferred method. It is also the way that the egi was first designed to be used and still the most common action used in Japan.

Rip and Crank: The rip and crank technique starts with a cast and again wait until the egi has hit the bottom, once egi is at rest on the ocean floor angler takes up the slack line and points rod tip towards the egi, a fast rip up 45 degrees is used to lift the egi, once the egi is off the bottom the rod tip is worked in very fast succession between the positions of 12 and 3 on a clock face two or three times, on every occasion that you lift the rod tip you wind one turn of the handle at the same time, what this does is take up approx 30 cm of line on most 2500 sized reels so on each crank of the rod tip it will dart the egi approximately 30 cm left to right. This action has a touch of the rub tummy and pat your head motion to it, it feels very unorthodox and awkward but works very well to get the squid

The Burn: At times squid will hold the bottom and it is hard to raise them up to attack an egi so a burn technique is used to simply annoy the squid into attacking for territory rather than for food, to do this you would cast past where you believe the squid to be sitting and with your rod tip pointed towards the water constantly wind and crank the tip of your rod up and down about 40 cm, this will make your egi twitch left and right subsurface. This technique is used a few times before employing one of the other methods. This can also be used when the squid have gone off the bite to bring them back on the bite. One important factor that should be taken into account with your technique is to correctly and

firmly set your barbs into a squid, we often hear that people dropped a squid as it was only hooked on one tentacle or it is only just hooked, this is because the squid has been given opportunity to let the egi go after grabbing the egi. The idea behind striking like you would any other lure is to cause the egi to turn or spin and the barbs penetrate the tentacles at the bulk of the head the most solid part of a squid or more than one tentacle as the squid embrace the egi, if the egi barbs are set close to the bulk of the head you should be able to lift a squid up by the egi with out the squid falling off. Squid attack all prey by extending both candles (longer tentacles) out and pulling the egi in towards the mouth of the squid so allowing the jig to hook naturally will in turn have them hooked by just one tentacle or by one candle if you are lucky (well set barbs in bulk of head and tentacles)

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What makes a good egi? There are various things that distinguish good egi from a bad egi, when shopping for new egi take a few of these items into account for a better success rate. Colour: Although squid can only see in monochrome, colour is an important factor when selecting egi. Taking into account the environmental factors that can contribute to a squid being able to see and recognize egi, colour selections will vary, as squid can see polarization of light that we cannot see the use of reflective foils to enhance the visibility of your jig is paramount. Different coloured foils that are built into the egi below the cloth surface will refract UV light differently during different stages of natural light as well as artificial light. When selecting natural colours understand that although squid cannot see the colour know that they can see shades better. Matching colours to the colours that will they will encounter in their own environment is important. Use the chart below as an indication of suitable foil colours for suitable conditions. Balance: A good egi should fall naturally and sit at rest on the bottom with a 45 degree angle, most modern egi are constructed using forward weight and flotation in the tail to make this occur, weight placement and shape will help keep your egi straight when falling to keep its natural appearance. The reason the flotation is built into the tail is to keep the barbs free of any possible snags on the bottom and to allow the squid to be able to pick the egi off the bottom by the barbs to assist in setting of hooks while egi is at rest. Construction: Quality egi are all finished off neat and contain stainless barbs, cloth is neat fitting and does not move, feathers are even and of the same length and the tow point should be clear of paint or glues. At times you may find an egi that appears to be of good construction but are mass produced in factories that are substandard. Often when buying new jigs it is worth buying one or two to begin with and giving them a few test swims to see how they stand up to conditions. As a rule the Japanese brands are of good quality, most of the

new technology used on egi like warm jackets or kiemura UV coatings all come from Japan. Note there are also a few unscrupulous companies that put cheap and defective jigs from china into a flashy packets with Japanese writing. This does not make them a quality egi rather leave the question what do they have to hide. So donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get caught up in a brand hype make sure that the egi you have your eye on will suit what you want to do and it will last, particularly when you see the price of some egi on the shelf. Size: For many years on the Australian market the most common sized egi marketed for the use on Calamari squid was a 2.5 sized jig, the number relates to inches rather than weight, however when compared with the world market for targeting calamari type squid the 2.5 is considered very small and in most places a size 3 is the smallest size jig built for calamari fishing. In its place of birth, the egi in sizes 2.5 and below was designed for catching Naory squid that only grow small in comparison to our local squid, Australia does not have Naory Squid so the need for 2.5 sized jigs is limited to bait collection rather than trying to catch food sized squid. My jig collection now contains mostly size 3 to 4 sized jigs. It is a rare occasion that I tie on a 2.5 sized jig unless targeting bait for other fishing styles. Remember that a squid can feed on anything that it

Facing away from you is good as squid expel their ink. can wrap its tentacles around, so a 50cm mullet is still prone to attack by small squid, it needs only be attached to the fish for a short time to take a small bite and then let go again. Keep to the rule that you can catch small squid with a big egi but there is a reduced chance of you catching a big squid with small egi, big squid would rather conserve energy waiting for a meal rather than expel lots of energy to catch a snack.

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dirty water is pretty much suspended sediment and dirt particles in the water so fluorocarbon will in fact stand out as a single clear strand in the water, some companies have combated this by making camo leaders, put simply it is a fluorocarbon with various natural colours tinting the line at various stages of the entire length. One I have been using is Sunline Shooting Camo leader and is also suitable for all lure fishing in dirty water, the only proof was in the catching and on many occasions I have caught fish in dirty water while a person standing next to me using the same lures and techniques has not been able to get a bite.

tapers to increase the speed of the tip when under load to faster than the handle so that the action imparted on the egi through the water can be done with less angler effort, most egi rods are also a little heavier than a bream style rod as the graphite construction is done with greater carbon pressure to make them a lot tougher for the aggressive action. In the early days of the egi boom in Australia I bought 4 different so called egi rods and all 4 have since broken under pressure of the action imparted by the angler, learning from this I bought a task specific rod to try and it is still going strong and has been a lot easier to use thus making my egingu experience more enjoyable than ever before.

Reels: When looking at reels to egingu with the best and most useful size is a 2500 or a 3000 sized reel, a 3000 sized reel is most often a 2500 reel with a bigger spool diameter, commonly found with a number change at the end of the number.

Line: Egi line is a PE (polyethylene) line that is simply light braided jigging line, it is round so it comes off the spool better and goes onto the spool better and is generally a lot finer in diameter than most other PE lines. Recommended line sizes for egingu are PE 0.6 to PE1 but most commonly PE1. Some specialist lines will be built with 4 strands of PE rather than 8 strands to make the line lighter and cause less belly in line while casting, this is great if you are fishing in areas where you know your line will not suffer any abrasion as it is still as strong in a straight line but is less hardy against rubbing on edged surfaces. Some may look at the size of the line and ask why is the line class so heavy? Once you start to use some of the more aggressive techniques on your retrieve and you start busting off $35 egis then you will soon start fishing bit heavier. Leader: Egi leader is pretty much fluorocarbon leader in 10lb to 14lb, the one noticeable difference in some egi leader is the tint of the line, some have been tinted with a pink tone as squid can see polarisation of light pinks and reds are the first colour spectrums to disappear below the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface. Fluorocarbon lines as a rule share the same light refracting properties as water so in clean water you should be fine with clear fluorocarbon. However,

I use Daiwa 2506 or 2508 reels. The number change indicates spool depth, with spool depth change comes drag change, a Daiwa 2506 only has 3kg of drag, when using aggressive action I fish with the full 3kg of drag to keep the egi working without pulling line, the finesse drags in these reels works better with short even bursts of drag rather than long erratic bursts like you may get from snapper or bass. The shallow spool also makes spooling the reel easier as you do not have heaps of mono line underneath for the PE to bite into so the line comes off much better and lays smoother on the spool. They use 2500 sized reels as they are commonly all of the same retrieve ratio and take up good amounts of line without sacrificing weight. This makes taking up slack line and using aggressive actions like rip and crank easier, taking up slack line without moving the rod is important so the egi can fall naturally without hindrance, using smaller reels means more turns of the handle and more difficult to catch up on slack line when using some techniques.

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Scents and sprays: Unlike scale and skin fish squid do not breath by passing water through a gill system, although they do have a singular gill located inside the mantle. Most oxygen is absorbed directly through the skin as the squids blood passes very close to the outer membrane of the flesh, up to 80% of the squids required oxygen is absorbed in this way, this is why squid die quickly if they cannot get fresh recirculated water. Squid ink contains melanin that blocks the pores that sit below the outer membrane reducing the ability of squid to take in oxygen from water.

Squid sizes: As squid only spawn once or twice in their life in Australia we don’t always have big squid, because the life cycle is approximately one year. In summer we normally find smaller squid after they have hatched in spring while the bigger broad stock breed during winter and early spring. What we do get is a good mix of sizes throughout the year because of the two spawn cycles.

Squid do have scent pits that sit below the eye cavity but as they do not filter water through this gland they are not effective unless the scent is directly placed onto the pits, squid do have ability to taste though, like a human tongue they have glands very similar to taste buds on their candles (longer tentacles). Squid do extend these candles close to a potential food source to check its taste or safe eating properties, this is why many people use scents on egi so that if a squid does extend its candles to taste an egi it is more likely to return to grab the egi in a full embrace.

Southern calamari squid will spawn when the water temperature reaches 15 degrees, because of our temperate climate our water temperature has more gradual increase and decrease so in the changing of the season’s our water holds 15 degrees for longer periods twice a year rather than an extreme up and down like some locations around the world. In Japan they only get one spawn from the changes in season from spring into winter and then not another spawn again for 12 months so we are fortunate to have a better average size of squid throughout the year. Squid Facts: Squid are the largest biomass of all marine species in the ocean with Cephlapods making up 60% of the oceans marine biomass. Australia has the highest concentration of squid on our coast than anywhere else in the world. The brain of a squid is donut shaped and its oesophagus passes directly through the brain, as the squid evolved over time they developed a beak

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so that they eat without passing items that are too big to pass through the brain. Squid can use pigments built into the outer membrane of the skin that allow them to hide from predators and prey alike and communicate with other squid to warn of threat or danger, they also use this pigment to as part of a long courting synchronised dance ritual that they do when selecting an appropriate mate to spawn with. A female squid may spawn with many partners to increase the chance of successful insemination. Squid numbers: As there are good populations of squid in Australia we do not have immediate concerns for the healthy numbers, however, because they only spawn once to twice in a 12 month period it would not take long to reduce spawn stock to unproductive levels. Remember when eging that yes our squid population is large and healthy, but also remember that it will not take too long to change that. I hope that this information helps with your understanding of all thing egi and squid, I have been very fortunate to be able to attend some modules of marine biology courses through Melbourne University and the Melbourne Aquarium and to be able to fish with some of the greatest egi anglers and lure designers in the world. It is only fair that this info be shared with all to better ourselves and the sport, like everything, if we always do what we have always done we will always get what we have always got.

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Salt and Pepper Squid Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4 minutes Ingredients (serves 4 entree) • 3 (about 600g) large cleaned squid hoods • 1L (4 cups) vegetable oil • 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp ground white pepper • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice • 1/2 tsp chilli powder • Lemon wedges and soy sauce with sliced fresh red chilli, to serve

Method 1. Use a sharp knife to cut through 1 side of each squid hood lengthways. Open out flat with inside surface facing up and score surface diagonally. Cut into 3.5cm squares and pat dry with paper towel. 2. Heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat until it reaches 190°C on a confectionary/oil thermometer. (Or, add a 5cm cube of bread to the oil - it should turn light golden in 10 seconds.) 3. Meanwhile, combine the flour, salt, pepper, Chinese five-spice and chilli in a medium bowl. Add the squid and toss gently to coat. 4. Remove half of the squid from the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Add to the oil and cook, turning with a slotted metal spoon, for 2 minutes or until the squid just turns golden and curls. Use the slotted spoon to transfer the squid to a large plate lined with paper towel to drain. Reheat the oil in the wok to 190°C. Repeat with the remaining squid. 5. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges and chilli soy sauce.

Calamari Nutrition Calamari is a cephalopod related to the octopus, which ranges in size from 1 inch to 80 feet in length. A common preparation and serving method is breaded and fried squid rings. Soaking them in milk prior to breading is said to tenderise the meat. Calamari provides a variety of nutrients that provide health benefits. Calories The calorie content of an 80 gram serving of squid is relatively low -- 78 calories for uncooked and 149 calories for breaded and fried calamari. The unbreaded preparation style is appropriate for serving as a salad with olive oil and lemon juice or in a fish soup, such as a French bouillabaisse. An 80 gram serving of a fish fillet often provides approximately 150 calories, which twice the amount of unbreaded squid. Protein The protein content in a 80 gram serving of calamari is 13.2 g unbreaded, and 15.3 g breaded and fried, which is equivalent to the amount in an equivalently portioned white fish fillet. Obtaining an adequate level of dietary protein is important. It repairs tissue in the human body and also provides sustained energy, rather than increasing blood glucose unhealthily, as simple carbohydrates often do.

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Monitoring your consumption of cholesterol can help prevent the buildup of plaque in your arteries, which can impede blood flow, leading to heart attack and stroke. A serving of calamari provides 198 mg of cholesterol per 80 gram serving, which is more than the amount of cholesterol most foods provide. Your total dietary intake of cholesterol should be no more than 300 mg daily, notes MayoClinic.com. Calamari provides two-thirds this amount.

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Garfishing bait and fly

ish list, bucket list, call it what you will, I think most of us have one. They seem to come about from conversations with other anglers about different places they have fished, things we have seen on TV or articles we have read in publications such as this one. Some of far-flung places and exotic species but others a little less expensive. This is certainly the case with me; some things just stick in my mind. An article I read many years ago by a well-known fishing journalist whose face adorns many soft plastic packets was fishing for garfish on fly. This undertaking was purely about familiarisation with his fly rod, before he went on a trip to New Zealand. It started out with some burley on the water to attract garfish in an estuary close his home and culminated in him standing up to his crown jewels, in his underwear, with two garfish stuffed down the back of his jocks and a fly hook firmly stuck in his finger. It was more than just the humour of the article that stuck with me and with my interest piqued, I told myself I’d have a crack at garfish on fly one day but I’d give the fish down the back of the jocks a miss! Fifteen years later Jamie Henderson asked me if I would like to spend the afternoon on George’s Bay chasing garfish. “Here is a chance to tick one off the bucket list” I thought and eagerly accepted. When I arrived at Akaroa Beach Jamie had already launched the boat and was ready to go. I grabbed my gear, jumped in and we slowly motored a few hundred metres across the channel to the calmer shore opposite stock yard flats. After a torrential downpour in the morning the afternoon had calmed off and come out quite nice, consequently we had the place to ourselves. The tide was starting to run in as we arrived, so we dropped anchor about 30 metres back from the channel edge in about two metres of water. A combination of seagrass and sand is best. The anchor rope was kept as short as possible to prevent the boat from swinging too much. If the boat does swing a lot it tends to spread the burley out too much. It is much easier if you can keep the fish concentrated, close to the back of the boat. On windy days a second anchor to prevent excessive swinging is a big help.

For burley Jamie was using a pre-packaged breadcrumb type burley that came impregnated with aniseed. To this he added a small amount of tuna oil. He placed it all in a slotted burley bucket, one that you can adjust the flow rate with a simple twist; he also added a large snapper sinker before replacing the lid. This was tied on about a metre of rope and the sinker helped to keep the burley bucket about mid- water, directly below the back of the boat. It seems best to just put out a very small amount in a continuous trail rather than a lot It is important to keep the which can be carried burley under the surface. away with the current Otherwise you will attract and hold the fish too birds not fish. far away from the boat or over feed the fish. The fish will respond to many different types of burley quite well, from old fish frames, to fish-based cat foods, bread, cooked rice, breadcrumbs, fish or chicken pellets or the pre-packaged we were using. The tuna oil serves two purposes, the first obviously is to set up a nice slick on the surface to entice the fish but it also helps the burley sink as it breaks the surface tension on the water. Something you must try to avoid is having burley floating on the surface because if you attract birds to the trail it can hamper your fishing efforts greatly as the birds will scare the garfish away. If after 15 or 20 minutes garfish don’t arrive in the burley trail it may be a good idea to move to another location and try again. Jamie rigged a small soft tipped bait rod with a pencil float, about 50cm above a number 10 long shank hook. He baited this with a very small amount of squid just in the bend

of the hook. He prefers long shank hooks as it’s easier to unhook the garfish but also to prevent bite-off from leather jackets and toad fish. The pencil float makes it easier to identify a take, some people prefer to fish without a float and just watch the bait drift back from the boat. A pair of polarised sunglasses can help in this endeavour. I rigged my 000 fly rod with a leader tapered down to two pound, a large, non-descript palmered dry fly with one pound tippet tied into the bend of the hook and a red grub pattern tied on a number 16 buzzer hook suspended under the dry. The idea was to be as sporting as possible hence the one pound tippet and light rod. The slight movement of the boat in the water was enough to disperse the burley behind the boat in a nice slick. Within five minutes we started to see the fish dimple the water in the trail with their tiny billfish beaks breaking the surface. After fifteen minutes the school had grown to several hundred very eager fish. They were also accompanied by a large school of small mullet which tended to hang around very close to the burly bucket. My fishing companion was the first to be rigged up and flicked out his cast just half a dozen metres behind the boat. His unweighted bait slowly drifted down through the school and the garfish began to attack it with gusto. The fish tended

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to be quite small so Jamie missed the first few takes before he hooked his first fish. Giving the fish a little bit more time with the bait before he struck seemed to do the job. The fish jumped, splashed and barrel rolled as Jamie brought it to the boat, lifting it aboard. After unhooking the garfish he gave it a quick measure and found that it was just over 30cm. We both decided this would be a good cut-off size, with any fish smaller than that going back, the little ones being just too hard to clean. With his bait still intact Jamie flicked out another cast into the ever increasing school. With my fly rod rigged up I stripped line on the deck and rolled out a short cast to the leading edge of the feeding fish. My point fly, a little red worm pattern, slowly began to sink down amongst the garfish. With anticipation growing, I watched the fly as one after another garfish approached it and turned away refusing to take my small red offering. However some of the fish closer to the surface were taking an interest in my dry fly but given that it was a fully palmered size 12 dry, some of the smaller fish were having trouble getting it in their mouth. It was quite comical to see them nibbling away at the fly as they pushed it round the surface in front of them. After a couple of false strikes I finally managed to hook my first garfish on the fly. After a very short but tentative fight I brought the fish to hand and unhooked it. With the garfish being less than 30 cm I released it and rolled out another cast. After several fish ignored both flies I gave a short strip so that I could lift the fly line and flies off the water and put the flies back down in amongst the largest school of fish. As I started to strip the line a couple of fish charged and one fish took the small red worm pattern. I landed the fish, unhooked and slipped it into the ice slurry in the esky as this one was large enough to keep. With another cast into the school, the point fly again sank down amongst the fish with the usual lack of interest but as soon as I gave it a slow strip the fly was once again attacked. On this occasion I failed to hook the fish. After a few more attempts I decided to change the point fly over for a tan coloured one, a pattern tied on the same size hook as the red one. The garfish seemed to take this far more readily as it was a closer match to the colour of the burley that the fish were feeding on. After a fish took either of the two flies I found it was better to give them a second or two to turn away and actually partially swallow the fly before I struck. Lifting the rod too soon seemed to come up with nothing on most occasions. With my drag set to its lowest setting to protect my light tippet, I found that some of the bigger fish were putting on quite a performance, at times taking quite a bit of line. I did find however that after catching three or four fish on the fly I would have to cut the fly off and re-tie as the garfish have quite abrasive mouths and would eventually chafe the line until it broke. I learnt this lesson after decorating my first garfish, probably not something that would happen very often. Suffice to say that over the next couple of hours Jamie and I had a ball. We generally kept about every second fish that was slightly larger than 30 cm but we didn’t catch any over 35cm. In general the larger fish tend to turn up during mid to late winter and can be as big as 50cm and 500g in weight. It eventually came to the point where the school of fish were only one or two metres behind the back

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Great fun on a light flyrod. of the boat and were extremely aggressive, attacking anything that hit the water. With a sporadic by-catch of small mullet just to keep things interesting, it was quite a fun way to spend the afternoon while acquiring a good feed for the evening meal After an hour or so the small mullet swimming around the burley bucket and feeding heavily were accompanied by several large specimens around the two pound mark. The thought of catching a mullet of this size on my tiny fly rod seemed like a good, fun proposition but try as I might I could not get the larger mullet to take the fly. Perhaps the fly was not a close enough representation of the burley they were feeding on. On my next outing I think I will take some cooked rice and add this to the burley mix as imitating a grain of rice with a fly would be very easy. I was so wound up in trying to get a larger mullet to take the fly, I failed to notice how late in the day it was. It was only after a few blunt hints that I noticed my fishing companion had packed his rods up, cleaned up the bait and was ready to go home. Jamie had done everything he could bar put on his PJ’s and wind up the alarm clock! Garfish can be caught anywhere around our coasts but are more easily targeted in our estuaries from late autumn through until mid September. As well as being targeted using bait and fly tackle they can also be taken on light bream gear using 2 inch, light coloured, grub style soft plastics fished on light jig heads. Although it is easier to target the fish from a boat there are land-based options available. Any jetties, piers or rocky points that provide good access to seagrass beds over shallow water would be a good option. An offshore breeze from these locations can assist to carry your burley trail out from shore and bring the fish to you. Catching garfish on a beautiful calm sunny winter’s day is a fantastic introduction to fishing for children or someone new to angling. The whole process can be kept quite civilised with a thermos of your favourite hot beverage, a comfy seat, a warm coat and tune the radio to the football. Tackle can be kept as simple as a light hand line, a cork and some small hooks. With the chance to exchange half a loaf of stale bread for a feed of garfish for the whole family, it seems like a good deal to me. Simon-peter Hedditch

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Winter trout

Bailey Zanetto with a Great Lake Winter rainbow.

Tasmanian Stings (my favourites) and Wigstons Tassie Devils in black n gold, red n gold or yellow and black colours will see success. Hard body lures in the Yep Yellow Peril and Rainbow ripper models fished slowly towards or around shoreline near the Great Lake dam wall will also give excellent results, especially in a moderate westerly or Northwesterly wind. Other anglers tend to take a more laid back approach to their fishing in winter, preferring to fish bait off the shorelines within walking distance of a warming fire.

Todd Lambert

The ‘off-season’ fix - IF you need one ..

he 29th April 2012 saw the closure of most of our Tasmanian brown trout waters. It is a time that, in a strange sort of way, many freshwater anglers look forward to after a long and “hopefully” rewarding summer.

I don’t know if that theory is correct as I am in no way an expert on these things, but I did see many young fish around the 1.5 to 2 pound mark whilst spawning at Liawenee, they looked fit and strong so perhaps that rational is on the money.

On a personal basis, come this time of year, it is enough for me to tie up a few flies or perhaps to read a good fishing book, allowing myself to get caught up in the romance of it all — whilst in comfort of a warm home

By all accounts, due to the abundance of rainfall that we have witnessed, the spawning season came very early this year.

In my view, it is a time for reflection on the season past, and a time of anticipation looking forward. After all, that first weekend in August, (when it starts all over again), is only a couple of months away. For other anglers, they simply don’t stop, they love their fishing and if a water is declared open, they will fish it, and why not? The fish are there, they are usually aggressive and keen to restore condition after a rigorous spawning campaign. If you are out there having a go, a very large fish could well be your reward. In this article, the editor (Mike Stevens) has asked me to write on a couple of waters that I know well and that are available to be fished all year round for those brave enough to face the elements during these colder months. Whilst there are many other waters that remain open, such as Craigbourne Dam, Lake Barrington, Lake Pedder and Meadowbank, I will focus on the three I know best.

Great Lake. It would be fair to say that the size and condition of Great Lake fish disappointed this season and this water seems to be going through some sort of cyclical change. The general consensus is that it has many old fish that are currently being pushed off its fertile weed beds by the younger cohorts and that is why we are seeing a lot more fish in poor condition coming to the net.

Wattle grubs and especially worms fished in murky water near run offs will frequently surprise with big bags of fish often the end result for those daring to brave the elements.

By the time you read this, most of the browns will have made their way back out of the feeder streams and into the lake proper, of course the rainbows will still be spawning for a while yet. Soft plastics such as the Tassie Yep Flappers and Berkley T-tails will produce excellent results amongst the trees, especially whilst fishing from a boat, another method is to wade the Great Lakes edges. Areas such as Swan Bay are great for someone fishing off the shore, but due to its rugged terrain, many a lure is lost as anglers cast out into it depths and get snagged in the deeper water before the lure can be fully retrieved. A much better method is to wade out into the water to a level you feel comfortable with and cast horizontally along the shoreline, you will find there are as many fish feeding along the edges in a couple of feet of water as there are anywhere else, the trout are often in very close chasing galaxias and foraging for protein rich worms. By adopting this approach, if you get snagged, you only have to walk along and unhook your lure from between your feet. This technique saves you plenty of fishing time, (not having to re-tie lures), and also a fair amount of money by not having to replace them! For the trollers, the use of a couple of colours of lead line along with quality cobra wobblers such as

Rug up for Winter fishing. Please be aware, that although Great Lake is open to all year round fishing, there are areas such as Canal Bay that are closed and it would pay the visiting angler to fully familiarise themselves in regards to the “go and no go areas” of this lake. A simple referral to your pocket fishing code that you should have received with your licence purchase is all that is required before heading off, or a healthy fine “as well as fish” may be on offer. As for fly fishing, anything in the Woolly bugger patterns that remotely resembles a small bait fish or large terrestrial should suffice; my favourites are claret with an orange tail or the “Shrek Fly”. The use of bead heads or sinking lines (depending on water depth you are fishing) will also dictate towards your success.

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For some reason, the return catch rate from anglers doesn’t seem to reflect that effort though.

It is also worth remembering that nothing moves fast at this time of year so slow retrieves are often the best approach.

Back to the Atlantics, soft plastics in the Squidgy Killer red tomato, Gulp pumpkinseed, Gulp nuclear chicken colours or any big brightly coloured lure will attract attention from these oversized leviathans.

Huntsman Situated a couple of klms past the township of Meander, the Huntsman Lake began filling in March 2008 for use as an irrigation facility for farmers. Although initially stocked with 1000 Great Lake Spawners and the following year, again, with another 300 brown trout, it relies on the numerous spawning streams that run into it for its major recruitment. As with most new storage impoundments, hopes were high amongst the fishing fraternity that fish stocks would grow substantially in size whilst water inundated newly flooded ground and the fish gorged themselves. So far at least, this has failed to eventuate and overpopulation seems to be keeping the size range on average at between 500 to 800grams. That being said, a few big browns in excess of 2 kgs seem to get caught from time to time. The lake is well suited to trolling, spinning and soft plastics, whilst bait fishing is prohibited. Fly fishers walking the edges, especially on the western side of the lake will often see tails in the shallows as fish come in extremely close looking for worms and terrestrials.

As for fly fishing, blind fly-fishing with traditional wets and brightly coloured woolly bugger type flies will work and a due to Brushy Lagoons reasonably shallow depth, you can get away with using a floating line only.

Jacob Lambert with a stocked Atlantic salmon. Brown and rainbow trout are present in this water also, but for some reason, they seem to be becoming less and less frequently caught here. The Inland Fisheries have stocked Liawenee spawners into it in the past, (2009) and plenty of fingerlings, in fact, a quick look at the IFS data base dating back 5 years, will show an extraordinary amount of fish being placed here.

If you want to fish water in winter along with the very real prospect of hooking onto something big, this would be your best bet., but a word of warning, bring a big landing net! So there you have it, a quick overview on three of the fisheries still available should you wish to brave the elements and head out over the winter period. Remember to rug up warm and good luck! Todd Lambert.

Fishing is only permitted from 1 hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset and an automatic boom gate enforces those regulations. For a family fishery, this water has plenty to offer in the winter months, with toilets, BBQ area’s and scenery second to none, especially when the surrounding mountains (Western tiers) are covered in snow. I won’t go into specifics as to what lures work best here as it doesn’t seem to matter if the fish are “having a go”. Black and gold along with green and gold colours are a popular choice here though. It is managed predominately as a brown trout fishery.

Brushy Lagoon Brushy Lagoon is managed as a put and take fishery, with stockings largely dependent upon availability from hatchery stock. The latest stocking into this water was on the 14th May 2012 where 200 Atlantic salmon averaging 6.5kg in weight were released. With a daily bag limit of 5 fish per person per day (with only two allowed to be kept over 600 mm in length), it is unlikely that these fish will get caught out any time soon. Recent reports are that very few are getting landed as they are not really interested in feeding that much at the moment. I spoke to a couple of Inland Fisheries Officers at the recent Liawenee Open weekend, and they told me that they probably won’t feed regularly until at least the second or third week after release. With all legal angling methods allowed, the dam wall offers the best chance for land based anglers to try their luck as the salmon seem to congregate in that area and can often be seen swimming back and forth along it. Wattle grubs under a float, soft plastics and spinning gear all produce results, but a boat is definitely an advantage.

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There are two informal ramps at Brushy that cater for boats, but I wouldn’t recommend launching anything much bigger than 14 ft in length from them. This lagoon also hosts a large population of redfin perch that can be a nuisance, but that being said, some of these fish also reach in excess of three pounds in weight here, making them a welcome by -catch at times.

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Weipa Lessons Matt Byrne

- learned in Tasmania

here is no doubt that in this great sport of fishing, we are always learning. The more we read, the more fishing we do and the more we learn as fishers on our home waters, the more we seem to fuel a desire to broaden our fishing horizons and target different fish in new locations. What we often forget though, is that many of the basic principles of fishing we have learned here in Tasmania, apply wherever you go and should not be overlooked or forgotten. The above fact was brought home to me yet again in late September 2011, when along with keen fishers Andrew and Greg we headed north to fish the warm waters of one of the most talked about sport fishing locations in Australia, Weipa. We had arranged prior, to catch up with one of Andrew’s old footy mates Steve (who we had fished with before when he lived in Darwin) who is a former Tasmanian, top allround bloke and gun fisherman who now lives in Weipa and basically fishes on his days off! The plan was set that Steve would very kindly lend us his boat and set us off to find our own way for a couple of days and then once off work, Steve would guide us for our remaining 3 days to his prime fishing locations - Some of these being 100km away by boat. So there we were, three Tasmanian’s left to our own devices in search of fish on day 1. We spent a lot of our time initially fishing the inshore waters and casting lures in and around some of the rock bommies where we caught Small Spotted and Spanish Mackerel, Trevally and Cod but where were the larger pelagic species that we had come for? Here we later learned back at the boat ramp (or should I say remembered) the golden rule about the influence of water temperature on bait availability and of course in turn the big predatory fish we had come for. Quite simply, this was no different to early on in the Tuna season in Tasmania where finding

The author with a longtail tuna. those higher water temperatures and temperature changes is the absolute key to finding the bait and in turn the larger predatory fish. As we were to find out into day 2, the warm water temperature changes in Weipa at the time were to be found not only about 9 mile out from the harbour but about the same distance down the coast. Location is all important in fishing and clearly the difference between fishing success or not, even in a fish rich environment like Weipa.

Lesson 1 Talk to the locals, find out what the water temperatures are doing and where the bait is concentrated and head straight there. If you don’t have this info at hand, spend time on the water searching as it is well worth it once you find the right water temperatures and the bait. Day 2 for us probably stands out as one of the most remarkable days on the water as armed with our newfound knowledge of where the action was, we managed to find our way into a few large pelagics like Longtail Tuna, hook into some rather large Spanish Mackerel and even had a Sailfish playing with a lure that Andrew was cast and retrieving out the back of the boat….an amazing sight to see and one which will live with us forever. This day again didn’t go without us learning (and remembering) yet another golden rule when playing and landing big fish. In short, we lost big fish due to failing to take the time sufficiently playing them out and taking the required patience. Simply no different to landing that large Tasmanian Western Lakes

Brown Trout on a light leader and size 16 dry fly, where that fly can easily pull or that leader can break at the last second if that fish hasn’t been properly played out. As we all know from experience, it is not a great feeling losing a big fish but it will often happen at the latter stage of the fight when we have fallen into the trap of thinking the job is done!

Lesson 2 Take your time with landing big fish, have patience, play them out and take all day if you have to. Big fish opportunities don’t come along every day, regardless of what waters or species you target. Now would be a timely opportunity to talk about tackle and how our gear handled the task thus far. As we had all done a lot of fishing (including for larger saltwater species in Tasmania and on the mainland) and respected the value of using good gear, we always knew we had the gear up for the task at hand. We were equipped with strong Shimano and Shakespeare Ugly Stik 5 – 8 kg 6ft spinning rods and these did the job perfectly on all the species we encountered and importantly gave us a lot of control over the larger fish. Similarly, we used Shimano, Diawa and Penn Spinfisher spinning reels in the 5000 – 6000 size range and these reels and their drags performed effortlessly under the immense pressure they were placed under by the saltwater speedsters of Weipa. At the business end of the tackle, quality braid was always a priority and when using the FINS brand in 30 – 50lb test in conjunction with a 60lb

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As far as lures go, we used a range of lures depending on the type of application but found that HALCO laser pro’s did exceptionally well as a high speed trolling lure, while 60 – 80 gram silver slices were as usual hard to beat when casting into actively feeding fish like Tuna and Mackerel. As always, soft plastics have their place and these were used to good effect jigging over some of the rougher bottom, when those areas were located on the sounder. Whatever you use, you need sharp, strong hooks and this is something you do get when you purchase Australian made lures.

imagine. What was important though, was lure size due to the smallish size of the bait and clearly any lures too big would indeed get ignored time and time again. Again, this very issue of ‘matching the hatch’ is something which we regularly encounter in Tasmania across multiple species (but namely Tuna and Trout) where fish become fixated on a certain food item. It does serve as a very good reminder that your lure must represent the size and shape of the bait or food item of your target fish.

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clear game leader, we had no worries whatsoever and did not attribute any lost fish to the braid or leader we had used. We had used FINS before and simply stuck to what we knew was a good product here. Without doubt the best purchase I made before the trip was in obtaining some extra short Shogun 80lb wire traces with extra strong clips and there is no doubt (that when you are fishing an area where everything has teeth) that we would have lost a lot of lures and fish without them.

Indifferent to Tasmanian fishing conditions, use the absolute best quality tackle that you can afford. You can be sure to expect that the fish of a lifetime will find a weakness in just about every part of your tackle if given the chance, so keep this in mind when making your next purchases. Day 3 and with Steve on board asking us ‘what the hell had we been doing wrong’ and where’s all the fish?’, we knew that he wasn’t taking any prisoners on the fishing front and was keen to up the ante on us Tasmanian’s bringing fish aboard. Straight out of Weipa harbour and straight down the coast 50km we went where Steve put us onto literally acres of bait balls and mass feeding frenzies, with Longtail Tuna and Spanish Mackerel literally going ballistic everywhere. To be honest, it didn’t matter whether you trolled or spun into the frenzies as we all caught more fish than you cared to

Definitely a two part lesson this one. The first one being that experienced local fishers are invaluable, take the time to talk to them, listen and learn from them. The other part of lesson 4 is ‘Match the Hatch’ by quickly establishing what the fish are feeding on and select your lure accordingly. Day 4 and a change of scenery and style of fishing as we found our way up one of Steve’s favourite Creeks. Simply navigating our way up the Creek took considerable work due to the shallowness of the sand bar at the creek mouth but again we were with a very experienced hand. As we entered the creek, Steve noticed that the tide was in fact incoming and due to this being a prime tidal movement for Barramundi, the decision was made to commence trolling some shallow bibbed lures hard in along the edges of the creek bank. Things started off slow, but as the tide started to

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High speed Spanish mackerel. move faster then the Barramundi and Queenfish also responded with action aplenty and it was all excitement aboard as Greg landed his first ever Barramundi, a great experience for any fisher and one which he will never forget. Any shallow diving lure in blue colouration did the most damage, with all other colours going unnoticed by the fish, which again showed the need for regular lure changes. Later that day, Steve caught us some fresh ‘livies’ or livebait and suggested that floating these live or as a fresh strip bait near the mouth of the creek was the most productive way to use the rest of the evening. Right he was, the Queenfish particularly were straight onto a fresh bait almost as quick as it hit the water and we had a great time catching these hard fighting specimens. The use of fresh bait is not something that us Tasmanians do enough of, but I reflect on a lot of my earlier times bait fishing for Bream in our coastal rivers where fishing with freshly caught shrimp or prettyfish would resoundingly outfish any of the many frozen bait varieties that we so often use as a quick and easy option.

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Lesson 5 Fresh or live bait catch fish and will outfish those old frozen pieces of bait you caught last year and dragged out of the freezer. Take some time to gather some fresh bait, and improve your catch rate. Day 5 and our trip was fast coming to an end. We had all caught a range of species but decided as it was the last day to hit up some of the GPS marks that Steve had acquired on previous trips, in search of some tasty reef fish. We searched several of these GPS marks on the way back to Wiepa and dropped down large strip baits on running ball sinkers or large soft plastics to the 15-20 metre mark. These baits and lures were hit by massive Fingermark Bream (or Golden Snapper) that fight hard and dirty, as well as other bottom dwellers such as Red and Spangled Emperor. All great eating reef fish and highly enjoyable and action packed fishing. As great a fishery as Wiepa is, catching quality reef fish is all about location and the time spent by Steve on previous trips in finding those areas across a vast ocean enabled us to experience and enjoy the success we did. Indifferent to finding those Striped Trumpeter hotspots in Tasmania, it takes time on the water and use of available technology to ensure that you put your baits firmly on those spots time and time again for best results. Move sometimes a short distance off the mark and you are in unfruitful fishing territory, such is the nature of this style of fishing.

Lesson 6 Fishing technology is your friend, namely the use of a GPS and sounder. Use these tools to find likely looking fish holding locations and mark location of fish captures. Over time you will reduce your time spent searching and spend more time catching your target fish by fishing the known fish holding areas. The plan for those last few miles back into Weipa harbour was to again throw out some large bibbed 2.5 – 3m diving lures in the hope of hooking some really large hard fighting Spanish Mackerel.

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The author with a monster fingermark bream. Essentially targeting a few trophy fish to finish the trip off. To say we were lucky is an understatement as in minutes of locking the rods in the rod holders, we had drags screaming and soon boated two very large Spanish Mackerel. With the adrenaline still working overtime, we trolled on and again the drag screamed out on the Penn Spinfisher singalling another very large fish. This was not to be a Spanish Mackerel but a very large toothy Barracuda just to add another species to our list and mark the end of one of the most rewarding and exciting fishing trips any of us had ever experienced. We live in a great place being Tasmania and our fishing options are diverse. If you are fortunate enough to head to Wiepa in search of what this area

has to offer in the way of its fishing , don’t be fooled in thinking that you can’t apply your Tasmanian fishing experience here and leave rewarded for doing so. As you have read, the basic fishing principles are the same as Tasmania – the difference is that you just add warm weather, big hard fighting fish and plenty of them, which is why a trip to Weipa is a must do for any keen sports fisher.

Lesson 7 Do yourself a favour — experience Weipa fishing at least once in your lifetime. Everything you read is true and you won’t regret it one bit! Matt Byrne

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ver early winter I spent some time on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast. With all that water beckoning me of course one would have to go fishing. Flathead would be the target but then I guess anything that may swim past get something thrown at them. Certainly there was a lot of salmon around, but the majority of schools I saw were too far away to cast to.

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flash back firmly. With the wet fingers squeeze the head together very firmly. Every few minutes give the head another squeeze. This will give the fly a really nice shape. While the fly is still damp press the eyes on.

Thread – Danville’s flat waxed nylon in white Body – nil Underwing – UV pearl sparkle flash Overwing – light olive sparkle flash Eyes – large silver and black stick on eyes

I didn’t want to get into the saltwater with waders on as there are lots of people walking the beaches and you can imagine their reaction seeing this girl wading. So back to where to fish, if fishing from the shore? Personally a rocky point where the sand comes quite close and there is a nice depth of water is my choice. The flatties love to bury themselves in the sand in wait for their prey to come along.

Method Take thread and wind on a small distance behind the hook eye. Now put a nice dob of glue as this will keep everything together. Cut a small clump of UV pearl sparkle flash place in over the hook eye so all the strands of flash are forward with only short ends tied in behind the eye. Now tie the same amount of olive the same way. Tie the flash in very firmly bringing the thread forward finishing the tightly behind the eye. Place another dob of glue and let it soak into the thread and sparkle flash.

A fast sinking line is my choice as with a good tide the water will come in rather quickly and a slow sinker can end up washed in at your feet. Let the line sink to the bottom then retrieve with a jerk then stop action. This will make the fly puff the sand up. The flathead just love it. A small bait fish fly pattern most will work. My preference is a fly in a green or olive over white with distinctive eyes.

Whip finish with the thread and cut away. Now pull all the sparkle flash back over the body and hold there. Wet your hand free fingers and place a nice big drop of glue on each side of the head of the fly and pull sparkle

With a pair of scissors shape the tail end of the fly. Note: the reason for using a larger heavier hook than is probably required is when the hook hits the sand it tends to puff the sand better and will be more noticeable to the fish. Moving onto something very serious, this is not only in the highlands but around the state’s waterways in general. Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish and more of the damn stuff. Really, come on people. It’s a never ending clean up. There are people who really don’t realise what a wonderful place we have here in Tasmania. It’s not only rubbish thrown out of vehicles, it’s the cans, chip, lollie, biscuit and many more wrappers which are washed up on the shores of the waterways. These mostly come from the boating people. Is it too much trouble to take a rubbish bag and take the rubbish home? I know what most are thinking, it is only a minority. Get your act together. This is why much of our pristine places are being shut up. Fishing lines are a huge problem. Everybody has snags I know, but when the water goes down please remove it as it is very dangerous to the wildlife.

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Kayak Competitions Michal Rybka

A basic introduction

ayak fishing is without a doubt one of the fastest growing sports out there today. I am sure that most Tasmanian anglers would have encountered a person fishing from a kayak at some stage in their fishing adventures. For me, it has been a lot of fun over the last few years. I have found kayak fishing to be both a rewarding and, sometimes, challenging activity. Up until recently, I have been quite happy to use my kayak just for personal fishing; however, in the search for another challenge, I began looking into kayak-fishing tournaments. Although these types of fishing competitions are relatively new, they are taking Australia, and the world, by storm. They are based on the original fishing tournaments but without the need for an expensive tournament boat!

you are certainly more than welcome to ‘upgrade’ your ‘bag’ by replacing the smaller fish with bigger specimens.

In the USA, the target species for such tournaments is usually bass. In Australia, kayakfishing tournaments are predominantly centred on bream fishing. Bream fight hard and can be tricky to catch on artificial lures. This makes them the perfect species for competitive fishing.

You then need to make sure that all fish remain alive in order to weigh them in at the checkpoint. After weigh-in, these fish are released back into the water. Upon release, the fish must swim away. If they do not, they may not count towards your total weight. You may even be penalised.

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Prizes are awarded from first place down, often right through to 10th place. Finally, the entire competition is timed and the time will vary depending on which event you enter. To be eligible for the weigh in, you must be back at the checkpoint before the official finish time. This is certainly something to be very mindful of given the fact that you don’t have a motor to power you back! A key-tag is issued to each entrant. The key-tags are used to keep track of competitors. On returning to the checkpoint for ‘weigh-in’, your key-tag is placed on a board so that the organisers know that you have made it back.

Important Equipment – Live Bait Well Since this is an introduction to kayak-fishing tournaments, I will not go into detail on rods and tackle; however, I will mention the need for a live bait well to be fitted to your kayak. These usually need to have a capacity of at least 25 litres. You can buy a purpose-built unit or you can make one yourself. An old esky can easily be converted into a live bait well by adding a battery-powered aerator (available at most tackle shops). Another option is to use an esky and a hand bailer (large cup or container) - just scoop out some of the water every 20 or 30 minutes and replace it with fresh water. The fish will be more than happy with this arrangement and your live bait well will comply with ABT rules.

The ABT Kayak Series The ABT (Australian Bream Tournaments) Kayak Series would probably be the main competition run nationally. It is sponsored by Hobie and there are 13 rounds conducted across every state in Australia, including Tasmania. To take part in this competition, you have to become a member of the ABT. This costs $50 per year and you can easily download an application form from their website at www.bream. com.au. You will then have to pay an extra fee for entering each round in question. This fee is usually $50 for a one-day event or $100 for a two-day event. You will be competing against kayak anglers from all over Australia. Competitors need to finish in the top three in any of the rounds in order to secure a place in the grand final. The grand final competition is usually held on the mainland. Competitors who are lucky enough to gain a place in the grand final are provided with Hobie ‘Pro Angler’ kayaks (complete with live bait well) to compete on, all free of charge!

Hobies dominate the competition scene, but you can compete successfully in other kayaks.

Competition Rules The ABT competitions have strict rules and guidelines to adhere to: • One and two day events which are enter-on-theday. • Competitors must be ABT members. • After registration and before the start, competitors’ kayaks will be checked for empty livewells, safety gear and issued a key tag. • Competitors must ensure that they have a minimum livewell capacity of 25 litres.

at the rate of 50g per minute (or part thereof) late and disqualification of the bag for returns over 15 minutes late. • All rules are applied as interpreted by the Tournament Director, and the Director’s decision is final. • Sit on and sit-in kayaks are allowed. Self-draining kayaks are recommended. • No combustion, sail or electric propulsion allowed. • Canoes are not allowed.

• After the pre-start briefing, there will be a shotgun start. • All competitors must make their way to their desired spots by pedal or paddle-power. • Competitors must have their key tags on the board by the nominated finish time. Failure to do so will result in time penalties

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Shimano Baitrunner OC Autumn 2012 is about to become an important date in the historic calendar of Australian Anglers because the latest release in Shimano’s Baitrunner range is set to be one of the most exciting releases in years. The Baitrunner OC or Oceania, has been specifically designed for Australia and Australian species, which means that anglers in Australia can look forward to a strong reliable product. The Baitrunner has deep roots in the Australian fishing scene, having been first conceptualised right here on Australian shores. This latest release still comprises a lot of the features that have made the Baitrunner a house hold name in this country, but it also comprises advanced technologies that are going to take this iconic range of reels well into the future. The series comes in a 4000, a 6000, an 8000 and a larger 12000 size and all feature the

original Baitrunner system. This new range now come with a replaceable spool clicker, Vari-speed oscillation to make sure that you get a perfect line lay with Power Pro and other braided lines and also feature Propulsion Line management to give you that extra distance while casting. The handles have been upgraded from the B series, while maintenance on the reels has been made a lot easier, with the inclusion of an easy access oil maintenance port. All of the models feature three double sided, shielded, stainless steel bearings and an anti-reverse bearing.

Nitro - Sniper LIGHT SURF / ROCK NEW 3PC RRP$399.95 The new Sniper 3pc was designed due to customer feedback based on the length of the 2 pc model not suiting those anglers with small sedan cars. We at Nitro take our customers feedback seriously and therefore designed a new blank in 3pc configuration for those smaller sedans. Now measuring 1120mm in broken down length versus the 2pc length of 1655mm you can store this popular rod in the car boot.

For too long the focus within the Australian surf and rock market has been on big clunky rods with heavy lines designed to cast monster sinkers to anchor your bait in the current; not One major change for the legion of the much fun in that. Not so the NITRO Sniper, original B series fans is the BAITRUNNER a light and snappy caster designed for six to LEVER actually moves toward the body of the 12lb line this rod is aimed at those of us that reel when you wind the handle and engage the love the surf and rock environment and want drag and gearing system. This new upgraded to enjoy the species that abound there. An IM8 modern series of BAITRUNNER OC REELS graphite blank fitted with FUJI Alconite guides, is going to show anglers why the Shimano makes for one of the lightest, user friendly Baitrunners are “THE” benchmark in this surf rods you’ll ever feel. At ten and a half feet category. long this three piece rod is easy to transport. From bream, luderick, whiting, flathead and salmon right through to tailor and dart, why not start enjoying your surf and rock fishing. Light enough to hold all day, even for female, junior and elderly Self S anglers, the Sniper allows you to be more ervici n g mobile on the beach, walking from gutter Guide t o to gutter prospecting as you go until you the Storm rider r find feeding fish. Fishing with light bait and ange on ou a small sinker or even a tiny metal casting r web s i lure, this rod will totally change the way t e . Save $ you view fishing from ocean rocks and $$ beaches………enjoy

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Based on the success of the Viper 7’ 6-8kg, customer feedback initiated our design team into action for a new model in the Nitro Tournament range. The Vipers taper design was perfect but being 6-8kg was an over kill on inshore species like snapper etc on soft plastics. We therefore designed the 7’ Baby Viper – Custom Plastic 3-6kg with casting weight 9-40g. This rods fast taper allows every twitch and flick to be transferred directly to your sub surface lure when using modern day non stretch braided lines. Extensive testing was done in the battle fields of South Australia’s snapper capital of Arno Bay with Gawaine Blake from Big Time Fishing Charters using and sharing the Baby Viper prototype with clients over the 2 week period. Feedback was extremely encouraging with all customers asking when they would be available to the public. Utilising our Class A High Impact defence grade graphite and FUJI Alconite guides these rods will fill a hole in our range to suit the plastics fanatics.

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7’ – CUSTOM PLASTIC 2pc 3-6KG CW: 1/3oz-1 1/3oz (940g) RRP $329.95

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Nitro Rockstar 10’ – LAND BASED SPIN 2pc 10-20KG CW: 2-4OZ (57-114g) RRP$399.95 The ROCKSTAR has been developed to cater for those anglers that seek the challenges of landing game species from rock platforms around Australia’s coast lines. This fishing rod is designed

It all started 20 years ago… Back in the early 1990’s, Neil Surtees wanted a boat tough enough for fishing off of New Zealand’s Whakatane Coast. The trouble was, he couldn’t find anything quite up to the task. Not to be deterred, Neil set about designing and building his very own boat. His thinking was pretty simple really. To create a boat that outperformed anything else on the market. And that meant coming up with a few clever design features that had never been used before. To start with, he wanted a boat that would cut through rough water without the usual pounding you get in an aluminium hull. To achieve this, Neil’s boat had a deeper V hull than other boats. The resulting ride, through even the choppiest seas, was super smooth and comfortable. Because the design featured a deeper V hull, the next challenge was to make this non-pounding hull stable when the boat was at rest. Luckily Neil had another clever design up his sleeve. He created what is now called Surtees Stabilising Ballast Technology. As the boat comes to a rest, a ballast tank along the keel fills up and makes the boat incredibly steady. Then when you move off, the tank automatically empties in less than five seconds. The Stabilising Ballast Technology also works brilliantly in rough conditions. The shut off gate can be sealed to keep water in the ballast tank, making the boat heavier to give you a much smoother non-pounding ride with extra stability. Driven by Neil’s desire for an ultra tough boat, Surtees boats have one of the toughest hull designs in the world. They are non-flexing and made using only the highest marine grade alloy. The design features six welded under floor stringers and a fully welded deck that runs the length of the hull, creating what is now called the Surtees Ultra Strengthened Deck System. Surtees boats also feature two large air chambers to provide extra flotation. The air chambers fun the length of the hull and are pressure tested to make certain they are 100% airtight for maximum safety. Almost 20 years on, that original boat of Neil’s has led to an impressive range of Surtees fishing machines – from the 4.85 Workmate, right up to the 7.3 Sportfisher. Now, over 400 boats a year are built for the Australian and New Zealand waters and every boat comes with Neil’s inventive design features. .... continued from previous page

for casting large metal lures on high speed thread line reels loaded with braided fishing line ranging from 10 thru 20kg range. Designed utilising our Class A High Impact defence grade graphite. Components feature FUJI Alconite guides and reel seat. This fishing rod oozes quality and durability for the harsh environments of land based angling. The rear grip is full length EVA to protect the blank from those times the rod butt is wedged between cracks when re-rigging etc. Casting metals at bonito, long tail tuna, spanish mackerel, kingfish etc will be a pleasure for those long sessions of casting due to the rods weight being only 445grams. When the fatigue of casting metals sets in, do not hesitate in attaching a balloon and life bait while having a break, the ROCKSTAR just loves being on the platforms regardless of its use. Please ensure safety is your number one priority and always wear a life jacket or at the least have a life saving ring for those freak waves which often catch land based anglers off guard.

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Small innovation offers huge versatility Bar Crusher’s Bar Flap™ increases the versatility of the company’s exclusive Quickflow™ water ballast system. Used in conjunction with Quickflow, Bar Flap has been designed to hold-in water to give the boat more weight, as well as to stop water from entering the water ballast cavity so the boat will have less draft.

very lightly loaded.”

Bar Crusher director Peter Cleland said Bar Flap was available as an option on all water-ballasted hulls.

In heavy seas, allowing the cavity to take on some water and then closing the Bar Flap would prevent the ballast from being jettisoned as the boat moves forward, providing extra hull weight.

“Quickflow is one of the innovative design features that defined Bar Crusher from the beginning… a cavity that runs the length of the keel fills with water when the boat is stationary, lowering the chines into the water for greater stability, then quickly drains as the boat moves forward to allow it to leap onto the plane,” Mr Cleland said. “Bar Flap, although not essential, is a feature that may be useful for boaters who have shallow draft applications or who sometimes run

If fishing very shallow water, keeping the Bar Flap closed would prevent the water ballast cavity from flooding, allowing the boat to float a little higher in the water.

Customers are encouraged to speak with their local Bar Crusher dealer to decide if this feature is suited to their specific applications. Further information: Bar Crusher Boats – (03) 9792 2999 or visit: barcrusher.com.au or Coastal Marine.

Carve up the waves in the Savage 435 Karva Access to inshore estuaries and shallow lakes is a breeze with the 435 Karva, one of the new additions to the Savage 2012 range. Many of Savage’s models now come with thicker plate top and bottom sides as compared to the previous pressed sides and the Karva is no exception, featuring 2mm plate sides for a sleeker, stylish appearance. Weighing in at 190kg the Karva can easily be towed behind the family car or manoeuvred on or off the sandbank with relative ease and reboarding is no longer an effort with the transom step and rail included as standard. With a 1.87 metre beam, Savage have remodelled their transom designs making the 435 Karva and other models wider and deeper for better stability and safer for fishermen when casting. Backed by a 40HP engine and with plenty of seating, the Karva has more than enough grunt to transport four people to their favourite on water destination says National Account Manager Cameron Wood.

Introducing the new Savage 525 Safari Bring a whole new level to outdoor adventure this weekend in the Savage 525 Safari, another new addition to the 2012 Open Boats range. Along with the other new models, the 525 Safari now features plate sides with 4mm bottom sides and 2mm topsides coming standard on this model. Also featuring the newly designed Ultra Lift Hull, the Safari can be the complete fishing package or a family friendly dinghy and includes a host of optional extras. The new Safari features bench seat flotation and front and rear bench seat with the capacity to seat six people comfortably. With its 340kg hull, the 525 Safari is perfectly suited to a 75HP engine and a 50 litre fuel tank can be included as an optional extra. The carpeted floor provides extra stability underfoot and also protects eyes from the harsh glare of the sun on bare aluminium. Fishing News - Page 26

A deep freeboard and 2.09 metre beam make this model one of the largest and durable open boats in Savage’s range whilst still maintaining an affordable price point. National Account Manager Cameron Wood says the 525 Safari is another great inclusion to the new Savage line up for 2012 and will make a popular dinghy for the family. “You can enjoy the weekends in the Safari and head off on a leisurely fishing trip or explore the waterways with plenty of room for friends and family,” Cameron said. “With masses of internal space you can easily store all the gear you need for a day of adventure and still have enough room to reel in that big catch.” Featuring a solid design, the Savage 525 Safari will be tough enough to face any adventure and is backed a three year warranty. Visit the Savage website www. savageboats.com.au or Deegan Marine to see more of the 525 Safari and all the other models in the range.

“You’ll be carving up the waves in this new model and with the carpeted

low floor to prevent glare and bench seat flotation you’ll be doing it in comfort and safety too,” Cameron said. Optional extras include a painted hull in a vast array of combinations, two rod holders and bimini and envelope to protect from the sometimes unpredictable elements. The Savage Karva also features a roto-moulded anchor well, extruded side decks, a side pocket for extra storage space and two bow and two transom handles for passenger stability. The 435 Karva is a great entry level model perfect for those looking at getting into the boating and fishing lifestyle and is an affordable package for the budget conscious. For more information on the Savage 435 Karva or any boat in the Savage range please visit the Savage website www.savageboats.com.au or Deegan Marine.

Mercury Precision Lubricants. Ideal for your engine. Mercury Marine has created its own range of specialised oils and lubricants, which are now available exclusively through authorised Mercury dealerships across Australia and New Zealand. Boating is not often thought of as a harsh environment. But marine engines are routinely used for extended periods at wide-open throttle (up to 6400rpm) in saltwater and full UV sunlight. They are then stored during the off season - in some cases without any use. To deal with all that, Mercury oils and lubricants are specifically formulated for the unique needs of marine engines and rigorously tested to meet our high standards.

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So, you can get the most out of your engine while having total peace of mind that your engine is being protected. “That’s exactly what you should expect from the only marine engine manufacturer 100% focused on the marine industry for over 70 continuous years,” said Paul McLean, Mercury Marine’s Aftermarket and Accessories Director. “No matter which outboard or sterndrive you have, the reality is it’s a high performance engine and therefore needs specialised lubricants,” Paul said. continued next page.....

The 450 Hornet Trophy comes standard with large front and rear casting platforms, plenty of storage space, rod holders, Mark 5x Fishfinder and a 60L plumbed live well. The alloy side sports console has been redesigned to give a more modern and slimline appearance, creating greater cockpit space and fishing access around the boat. Quintrex National Account Manager Jason Boal comments that this boat has what it takes to entice any fisherman whether beginner or pro.

With an extensive list of options available you can transform your 450 Hornet Trophy into a customised fishing machine including rod locker, bow mount thruster plate, dual battery set up and bimini and envelope. All models in the Quintrex range are available in as a Quintrex Instant Boating Package which will get you out on the water in no time. For more information on the 450 Hornet Trophy or any of the other boats in the Quintrex range visit the website: www.quintrex. com.au or Lewis Marine

“Our Hornet range is the top of the ‘most wanted list’ for anglers Australia-wide because of the renowned ride of the Eclipse V-Flared Hull”

450 Hornet Trophy, engineered for fishing Quintrex’s new edition 450 Hornet Trophy is engineered for fishing, with its Eclipse V-Flared hull and M4 Transom. The Eclipse V-Flared Hull has a fine leading edge which carves through the water with the lift only seen in that of a performance hull. It’s not just what’s below the waterline that’s impressive, the 450 Hornet Trophy is also; packed with fishing features. The 450 Hornet Trophy features a universal casting platform, with optional interchangeable storage bins, tackle or unitlity tray or a sectioned live bait tank. You can also easily add aftermarket options such as eskys or and ingle fridge. Backed by a77L fuel tank and a 70HP rating this boat has more than enough gumption to keep you out on the water until you land that perfect catch. .....continued from previous page

“There are lots of so-called marine oils on the market, but Mercury Precision Lubricants are blended specifically for the marine market. Our entire focus is the marine industry– so these are the lubricants you can trust. “They will protect your engine and ensure the best performance.” The full range of Mercury Precision Lubricants covers 11 specific categories: routinely • OptiMax / DFI • Premium Plus 2-Cycle • Premium 2-Cycle

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• Sterndrive and Inboard 4-Cycle • Performance 4 Stroke Oil • Synthetic Blend 4 Stroke Outboard Oil • Verado 4 Stroke • Fully Synthetic 4 Cycle MerCruiser Engine Oil • Heavy Duty Diesel • Premium Gear Lube • High Performance Gear Lube Mercury Precision Lubricants are only available through authorised Mercury dealers.

With a Quintrex Millennium Hull, the ride is always smooth. Choppy becomes calm. How do we do it? By stretch-forming aluminium we create a variable dead rise hull with a deep V design that slices through water. It’s an award winning process unique to Quintrex Withoffers a Quintrex Millennium Hull, the ride is aluminium always smooth. Choppy calm. How do we it?easy By stretch-forming that the softest, quietest, driest riding hull your hardbecomes earned money can buy! It’sdothe way to enjoy thealuminium water… we create a variable dead rise hull with a deep V design that slices through water. It’s an award winning process unique to Quintrex that offers the softest, quietest, driest riding aluminium hull your hard earned money can buy! It’s the easy way to enjoy the water…

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Seajay Ranger A tough no nonsense rig The Ranger is the first model in our Pro Series range of boats which has been developed to suit the fisher person requiring a no nonsense rig that doesn’t need to be treated with cotton gloves. The first stand out feature in these robust models are the 3mm slab sides providing strength and durability; perfect for pushing your way through mangroves when crabbing. The standard carpeted timber floor has been done away with and replaced with a fully welded checkerplate floor. One advantage of this is that it creates an easy to clean deck area as mud and debris doesn’t get caught in carpet. Another major benefit is that the fully welded floor helps tie the bottom and side sheets together creating a sub structure that would rival the structural strength of a plate aluminium Boat. The Ranger model is currently available in a 4.4m and 4.7m configuration and both come with a front casting platform with two hatch openings, a

starboard side pocket, bow rails that split on the port side to allow an extended electric motor plate to be fitted, a bow sprit & roller with a bollard for a tie off point, 5 x seat socket positions with 2 x full upholstered folding seats and a console box. The Console box is a new feature in our line-up of boating options that has an array of different functions. Fitted within reaching distance of the driver’s seat, the console box conveniently houses your personal items such as your keys, sunglasses, wallets, practically any small item that would usually jingle around in your pockets. It also creates the perfect platform to mount a sounder or switch panel for your electrical pre rigging. The design of the console box also allows for a radio to be fitted if needed. A rear casting platform with two hatch openings (for extra storage) and a splashwell comes as a standard feature on the 4.7 Ranger while the 4.4 Ranger is fitted with a splashwell only. A reverse chine hull with 3mm thickness has been developed for the first time in the 4.4 Ranger aiding in greater performance and stability while the 4.7 Ranger has been fitted with 4mm plate bottoms with a reverse chine and capped keel. The Sea Jay Pro Series range can be found on website at http://www. seajayboats.com.au/ranger or details from Coastal Marine.

Grey Imports a False Trap 2012 Melbourne Boat Show to feature Australian compliant product Boating offers a unique outdoor activity that provides families and friends with a certain level of relaxation as well as adventure, adrenaline sports and competition. Australia is uniquely blessed with the climate and waterways that make boating accessible to all, and our waters still contain some of the best fishing in the world. In fact, it is estimated that over 3 million people per year are involved with recreational fishing alone, a considerably higher proportion of the national population than in many comparable countries. One of the more important topics being addressed by the industry at the moment is that of ‘grey imports and the relationship to boater safety and compliance. Anyone wanting to find out more about this issue, as well as the future of the fishing industry will want to attend Australia’s next big public expo on the calendar for the year, the 2012 Melbourne Boat Show being held July 5-9, 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition centre. All of the marine dealers and brokers in attendance at the Show are authorised to sell specific product brands in Australia, all of which must comply with Australian standards. Product which is sold through non-authorised channels is known as a ‘grey or parallel import’. According to Boating Industry Association of Victoria’s Clyde Batty, grey (or parallel) imports may seem very cheap on the surface, however, it is a risky investment in the longer term both financially and in terms of safety. continued next page........

Check out the NEW RANGER from Seajay Designed to handle all the ‘Tuff Stuff’. Well suited for the diehard recreational or commercial fisherman. • Available as 4.4 metre with 3 mm bottom and 4.7 metre with 4 mm bottom - both with reverse chine. • Capped keel standard on 4.7, optional on 4.4. • Checkerplate floor. • Self draining deck • Much more - ask us for details. View these boats and more at Cnr Fairlands Dr & Bass Hwy, Somerset

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Quintrex 610 SPIRIT can cater for a big crowd

“Aside from being used for family cruising, this model can be optioned up with a live bait tank and extra road holders to become a mean offshore fishing machine.”

Whether it’s taking the family for a day out or going on an overnight stake out for the perfect catch, the 610 Spirit is ready for adventure.

“With a 120lt fuel tank and the option for a bunk infill cushion there is no reason you can’t make your fishing trip into an overnight adventure” he says.

This comfortable model is perfect for an entertaining time out on the water with family and friends. The re-released 610 Spirit features the newly released Millennium Blade Hull, which has been implemented on all Quintrex boats above 6 meters.

The 610 also features hydraulic steering, telescopic rear ladder, pole mount insert and Mark 5X Fish finder.

The Millennium Blade has been created to improve the ride of the larger models in the Quintrex range to emulate that of the smaller models. The blade hull featured on all models above 6 meters has an increased dead rise and a sharper, more relaxed bow entry for impressive performance.

The 610 Spirit also features all new internals; the new design is modern and slimline with moulded panels from soft touch finish

The 2011 Sprit range also has a new cabin shape with modern features and a taller and longer cabin with walk through access to the anchor well, cabin windows and new rocket launcher.

Quintrex National Account Manager Jason Boal says the 610 Spirit is a great model for those catering for a big crowd, seating up to 8.

The 610 Spirit like all the models in the Quintrex range comes as an ‘Instant Boating Package’ complete with boat, motor and trailer. For more information on the 610 Spirit or any of the other boats in the Quintrex range please visit the website www.quintrex.com.au

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“By importing a boat, PWC or engine into Australia, the buyer is taking on a number of additional liabilities. They become personally responsible for all the compliance issues associated with the product and in the event of a failure - be it safety or related to build standards or emissions – they will be the one bearing sole liability for compliance,” he said. “The best way to avoid this situation is to buy from a reputable dealer. A number of dealers will, as always, be showcasing new product all of which feature the latest in technological advancements and are fully compliant with Australian standards. Bar Crusher’s innovative Bar Tab™ trim tab system has been specifically designed for its award winning range of Australianmade, plate aluminium boats. Performing the same function as other trim tabs, the significance of the Bar Tab system is in its registered-design hinge mechanism which uses an electric actuator, doing away with the old-fashioned hydraulic system and alleviating problems caused by leaking hydraulic pumps and hoses. The trim tabs are constructed from super-strong 6mm anodised plate aluminium. A concept that came out of Bar Crusher’s R&D department, the anodised aluminium construction eliminates the problem of stainless steel trim tabs causing corrosion and paint disturbance – a common occurrence when stainless steel plates are fitted to aluminium boats.

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Tasmanians should note that local dealers offer great deals, backup, warranty and service that is not readily accessed for boats bought elsewhere. So check your local dealer before commiting to anything. For information and tickets, please visit: www.biavic.com.au. Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St, South Wharf. Thursday & Saturday 5 & 7 July 10.00 am – 8.00 pm Friday 6 July 10.00 am – 9.00 pm Sunday & Monday 8 July 10.00 am – 7.00 pm

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Channel Marine Services Lot 10 Gemalla Road, Margate Phone: 03 6267 1456

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Stacer 649 Ocean Ranger

tabs, rocket launcher with 5 rod holders, burley bucket, hydraulic steering, transom door, rear ladder, outrigger mounting plates, twin battery set-up and a 160lt underfloor fuel tank.

Specifically designed for the serious offshore fisherman, The 649 Ocean Ranger is the first plate offshore fishing boat released by Stacer. The Ocean Ranger rides on Stacer’s signature Evo Advance Hull, but with a new twist.

Released at the 2012 Media Day the 649 Ocean Ranger wowed the Media and has received outstanding reviews.

The R&D team at Stacer have increased the dead rise on this model from the standard 13 degrees to a sharper 19 degree angle specifically for offshore conditions. Maintaining spray deflectors and downturned chines, The 649 Ocean Ranger presents the same smooth, stable, dry ride as any other model featuring the Evo Advance Hull.

Maynes Marine expect one in stock mid June.

However the 19 degree dead rise creates a sharper bow entry and a deeper V in the hull, increasing comfort for a smoother ride in harsh offshore conditions. Fitted with a 150hp Etec and a 15 inch Rebel prop, the 649 Ocean Ranger provided a top speed of 41 MPH at 5500 RPM… not bad considering the maximum rating for this boat is 175hp. The 649 Ocean Ranger is made from heavy duty 5mm plate aluminium and features a welded sub frame rib structure with a scupper self-draining tread plate floor.

The 649 Ocean Ranger has been designed for harsh offshore conditions whilst keeping riding comfort and stability in mind. The 649 Ocean Ranger has a long list of inclusions making it great value for money. Standard features include a 135lt plumbed kill tank, 65lt plumbed live bait tank, alloy cutting board with 5 rod holders, Volvo Penta drop-down trim

With such a well set up package all you’ll need is some electronics and your fishing gear and you’re off. For more information on the 649 Ocean Ranger please visit the Stacer website www.stacer.com.au All Stacer models are available as part of a ‘Ready2Go’ package complete with boat motor and trailer and backed by a 3 year warranty for peace of mind.

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Since 1933 Maynes have been servicing Tasmania and in 1967 6 Effingham St opened a section for outboards. Moonah Mayne began to focus on boating and over many years Maynes Marine has grown into one of the most established names in Tasmania. In January 2011 the business was purchased by Reg Turner from David Mayne and in August 2011 moved from the New Town site to The Archer 58c is 5.8 metre with a beam of 2.4 metres and a hull undercover premises at 6 Effingham depth of 1.2 metres. It has 5 mm bottom sheets and 4 mm sides. Hull St, Moonah. weight is 860 kg and rated at 150 HP and has a self draining deck. Choose from the best brands A fine entry and 20 degree deadrise gives a soft ride into head seas. available including: The cabin has two substantial bunks, plenty of storage and heaps of Honda 4 Stroke Outboards: space for instruments at the helm. Evinrude 2 Stroke Outboards: There is heaps of fishing room and a folding rocket launcher. A 135 litre kill tank is complemented by a 65 litre plumbed bait tank. There Stacer Aluminium Boats: are six rod holders at the rear including four in the well thought out bait Archer Alloy Plate Boats: board area. A fold down transom door is a useful addition. A great boat Ocean Master Fibreglass Boats: for Tasmania. $49,990 incl. 150hp Mercury 2 stroke, drive away. Tournament Fibreglass Boats: Seadoo Jetskis and Sport Boats: Parsun Outboards: Zodiac Inflatable Boats: Island Marine Inflatable Boats: Fishing and Boating Accessories: Spare Parts and Service for most major brands.

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Lewis Marine 15’ Caribbean Sandpiper, 50hp Honda & trailer Was $7,900 Now $5,500 15’ Dehaviland, 25hp Yamaha & trailer Was $5,700 Now $ 15’ Midnight Runabout, 85hp Yamaha & trailer Was $9,500 Now $6,700 15’ Midnight Runabout, 60hp Mariner & trailer Was $9,500 Now $6,500 14’ Savage Kestrel R/about, 40hp Evin & trailer Was $6,900 Now $5,500 14’ Savage Envoy, F60hp Yam & trailer Was $10,900 Now $9,000 5.5m Savage Mako, 115hp Johnson & trailer Was $28,500 Now $23,500 4m Savage Kestrel, 25hp John & trailer Was $7,500 Now $5,900 3.9m SeaJay, 18hp Tohatsu & trailer Was $8,800 Now $5,800 Skicraft Senator [ ski boat ] Was $34,900 Now $29,900 5.85 Sportscraft, 115hp Johnson & trailer Was $32,900 Now $29,900 3.95 Stacer Proline Angler, 25hp Yam 4 stroke Was $13,900 Now $11,900 4.29 Stacer, 30hp Mercury & trailer Was $8,900 Now $7,900 4m Stessl Runabout, 40hp Yam & trailer Was $6,900 Now $5,500 1900 Whittley Clearwater, F150hp Yam & trailer Was $57,900 Now $49,900

Stacer’s 539 Ocean Runner is perfect for a weekend out on the water whether it be fishing, cruising, camping or water sports.

Pride Montego, 130hp Yamaha & trailer Was $24,900 Now $19,900

This cabin boat seats 6 comfortably with level floatation, so there is more than enough room for the whole family and gear. This model features the EVO Advance Hull, with a new transom to maximise space, a sharper bow design and a deep V for improved performance and a stable ride.

6 Effingham St, Moonah

Built with 2.5mm top sides and 4mm bottom sides so it’s strong enough to withstand any conditions. With a 115 HP rating, this boat is perfect for offshore fishing. $39248 incl. 75hp 2 stroke, drive away.

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How fish are hooked Ideally, you hook fish in the mouth – this is called shallow hooking. Shallow hooking also includes the cheek and jaw. Deep hooking refers to a fish that has swallowed the hook or is hooked through the gills or deep in the throat.

Keeping the line tight, pull the de-hooker hand away from the line hand until the line is horizontal. Flip body

the de-hooker hand away from your in a clockwise direction to detach the hook.

When do I use it? A good rule of thumb is: use a dehooker if you can see the hook. If can’t see the hook, cut the as close to the hook as without removing the water.

RECREATIONAL SEA FISHERIES NEWS

Some

you line possible fish from the

de-hookers are designed to remove swallowed hooks, so you may want to carry this type.

Why de-hook fish? Better post-release survival for fish if they are returned to the water quickly. De-hooking prevents fishers handling fish and protects the fish’s slime coating. Fewer injuries to fishers. Easy hook removal.

Using a De-hooker The Rolling Method Run the de-hooker down the line until it engages the hook. Keeping the line tight, lift the de-hooker hand while lowering the line hand, keeping the fish in the middle.

De-Hooked On Fishing At Agfest The theme at the Recreational Fisheries display at AgFest this year was “De-hook your fish”. Recent surveys indicated that Tasmanian recreational fishers release around 745 000 flathead each year which is 41% of the 1.8 million flathead caught. If these flathead are de-hooked and handled correctly, the majority will survive to breed and be fished as part of the legal size fish population.

You may have to shake the de-hooker to get the hook to detach. The Flip Method Run the de-hooker down the line until it engages the hook.

Fish Handling Do’s and Don’ts Use barbless or circle hooks whenever possible to minimise hook damage to fish. If the hook is swallowed, cut the line. Don’t handle fish using pliers. If you damage the fish’s scales or protective slime coating, the chance of infection and disease is increased. If you must handle the fish use a wet cloth and don’t place them on hot or rough surfaces. Don’t bring fish into the boat where possible but release them over the side or while still in the water. Try to minimise the time out of the water.

Fishcare volunteers and Wild Fisheries staff conducted de-hooking demonstrations for interested AgFest patrons, some of whom confessed that although they fish regularly, they didn’t own a de-hooker or know how to use one. Specially produced de-hookers were given out to enthusiastic participants in our de-hooking and filleting demonstrations. The idea of the branded de-hookers is to encourage fishers to adopt practices that will increase fish survival. Using certain hooks, attending lines and de-hooking fish is a good start.

Return the fish to the water quickly and gently in the area it was caught. Don’t throw it back. You may need to help the fish recover by ‘swimming’ it so it obtains a good supply of oxygen. Hold it upright in the water and gently wave it left and right until it is ready to swim away. Support the weight of large fish under the belly don’t hold them by the jaw or gills. If a landing net is required, use fish-friendly landing nets with soft knot-free mesh to reduce harm to a fish’s scales, eyes and fins.

DE-HOOKING BASICS The following information is reproduced from our pamphlet: “How to Use a Fish De-Hooker”.

To download the de-hooking pamphlet, go to www.fishing.tas.gov.au, then follow the prompts to Recreational Fishing then Responsible Fishing.

What is a de-hooker? De-hookers remove a hook cleanly from a fish so fishers don’t need to handle them.

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Inland Fisheries News Winter Fishing Winter is traditionally a quite time for trout fishing, particularly in the highlands, with most waters closed from early May to the end of July. For many anglers, it’s a time to reflect on the season gone and prepare for the one ahead, which starts in early August. For others, the fishing never ceases and there are a string of winter waters that offer the keen angler a fabulous opportunity to catch bags of fish. Waters which are open all year round include Brushy Lagoon, Lake Barrington, Huntsman Lake, Craigbourne Dam, Great Lake, Lake Burbury and Lake Pedder, along with the estuarine sections of four rivers, being the River Leven (downstream of Allison Bridge at Golf Club Road), River Derwent (downstream of Bridgewater Bridge), River Tamar (downstream of the South Esk and North Esk road bridges) and Huon River (downstream of Huonville Bridge). These waters have been selected for an all year open season on the basis of the characteristics of the fishery and for their regional location. This means that anglers throughout the State are provided with access to all year fishing opportunities. Of the still waters, Brushy Lagoon, Lake Barrington and Craigbourne Dam have been made even more popular winter haunts with the periodic stocking of adult domestic fish, often trophy size Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout, donated by the State’s commercial hatchery industry. The opening of the estuarine sections of the Leven, Derwent, Tamar and Huon rivers also provides locals with excellent fishing options all year round.

New Season Licence Changes

Stocking Report The Stocking Table below provides an update on stockings since the last issue from the end of March through to mid May. The IFS has continued stocking ‘wild stock’ brown and rainbow trout fry grown to five and ten grams, and fingerling at 20-30 g from the hatchery. This includes a vital boost to the Break O’Day River fishery of 10,000 brown trout fingerling at 30 g; the continued development of the Great Lake wild rainbow fishery with 30,000 rainbow fry and fingerling; and a supplementary stocking of Dee Lagoon with 5,000 rainbow fingerling trout grown from wild stock to 20 g in the New Norfolk hatchery. There were also adult transfers of wild brown trout from Liawenee to a string of waters in the near Western Lakes area. The Table also demonstrates the support provided to the IFS by the commercial industry with the supply of domestic rainbow and Atlantic salmon by Petuna Aquaculture and trophy size Atlantic salmon from Tassal. Apart from the fishery restricted to disabled anglers at Risdon Brook Dam in the South, the rest of the fish benefited anglers in the North of the State. In particular, anglers fishing Lake Barrington benefited from a nice boost to this winter fishery in early May with a new batch of Atlantic salmon donated by Tassal. The average size of the 530 fish stocked was approximately 2.5 kg with some between 5 and 8 kg. Brushy Lagoon also received Atlantic salmon courtesy of Petuna Aquaculture with 200 stocked at between 5 and 8 kg. A reminder to anglers that in both these waters there is a bag limit of 5 fish in total with no more than 2 fish over 600 mm in length.

Trout Weekend, Liawenee 2012 The annual Trout Weekend at Liawenee was as popular as ever this year, with over 4,000 people braving the brisk highland weather over the two days to enjoy a range of unique attractions that make this event a must-see on the Tasmanian angling calendar.

Some of the most popular attractions over the weekend included a helicopter ride, which took paying customers for a flight above Great Lake providing a birds-eye view of Liawenee Canal. Two buses ran continuously providing a free tour along the Canal to Great Lake to view the bottom fish trap, where the trout are first captured for stripping. Also free and very popular was the kid’s trout fishing ponds run by Fishcare volunteers. Over a hundred children lined up over the weekend for a session of

The event is centred on the IFS’s harvesting of eggs from hundreds of wild brown trout on their annual spawning run from Great Lake in the Liawenee Canal. The eggs are grown into fry and fingerling, and used to restock and supplement trout fisheries throughout the State. This activity that has been going on for nearly 150 years, since trout

This year the process for issuing full season angling licence renewals and new licences will change for the better! These changes will satisfy angler’s wishes to hold a durable plastic licence card and will make it Water easier to renew or purchase online. Break O Day River This is the first year that renewals Great Lake will be issued by email to those Great Lake anglers who have already supplied an email address. For those who Leven River haven’t and wish to do so, simply Great Lake go online at www.ifs.tas.gov.au Lake Lauriston and update your details, providing your email address or email IFS. Risdon Brook Dam Website@ifs.tas.gov.au before the Carter Lakes end of June. Rocky Lagoon Once you have paid for a new full season licence or your renewal, Second Lagoon a full season licence - as a plastic Camerons Lagoon card - will be issued within 14 days Bruisers Lagoon of the receipt of that information. Please allow some additional time Lake Lynch for transfer of data when paying Lake Duncan through a licence agent. The receipt issued at the time of purchase will Lake Paget be an interim licence until the card is Dee Lagoon received. Lake Barrington All freshwater angling licences Lake Barrington can be purchased via the Inland Fisheries Services website, which Four Springs Lake has been upgraded with a new look and feel. The website at www.ifs.tas. Bradys Lake gov.au is your one-stop-shop for all fishing and licensing information. If you wish to speak to the IFS, please call (03) 6261 8050 or 1300 INFISH during business hours.

were first introduced to Tasmania in 1864. The legacy is Tasmania’s world renowned wild trout fishery and the Trout Weekend provides an opportunity for anglers, fishery managers, the industry and the highland community to celebrate and showcase it. Having started from humble beginnings in the early ‘70s, the weekend has become a tradition for anglers and their families, extending to the wider community and tourists. It is an important event for the Central Highlands, promoting the local economy and generating income for small business during the off season.

Date

Species

Stock

No.

Origin

Type

Wt (g)

29-Mar-12

brown trout

Wild

10,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

05-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Wild

20,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

06-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Wild

10,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

10-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Wild

5,000

New Norfolk

Triploid

24-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Wild

5,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

17-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Domestic

1,200

Petuna Aquaculture

Diploid

300

25-Apr-12

rainbow trout

Domestic

440

Petuna Aquaculture

Triploid

300

01-May-12

brown trout

Wild

350

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

01-May-12

brown trout

Wild

100

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

01-May-12

brown trout

Wild

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

01-May-12

brown trout

Wild

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

01-May-12

brown trout

Wild

100

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

02-May-12

brown trout

Wild

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

02-May-12

brown trout

Wild

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

08-May-12

brown trout

Wild

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

08-May-12

rainbow trout

Wild

5,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

09-May-12

Atlantic salmon

Domestic

450

Tassal Russell Falls

Diploid

2500

09-May-12

Atlantic salmon

Domestic

Tassal Russell Falls

Diploid

6500

10-May-12

rainbow trout

Wild

10,000

New Norfolk

Triploid

11-May-12

brown trout

Wild

300

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

Dee Lagoon

15-May-12

rainbow trout

Wild

5,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

Dee Lagoon

15-May-12

rainbow trout

Wild

5,000

New Norfolk

Diploid

Bradys Lake

15-May-12

brown trout

Wild

120

Liawenee

Diploid

1000

Brushy Lagoon

14-May-12

Atlantic salmon

Domestic

200

Petuna Aquaculture

Diploid

6500

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recent incident concerning the latter which lead to the obstruction of a launching facility, which has prompted this reminder.

fishing at one of the two ponds stocked with healthy rainbow trout. Each child was provided with a rod, lures and one-on-one tutoring from a Fishcare Volunteer, and there were many kids who were successful, taking their catch – already cleaned – home for dinner.

Preventing other boating anglers from using a boat ramp at a public inland water is not only disrespectful of others, it is prohibited by law and may cost the perpetrator more than a social rebuff by fellow anglers. Under Section 140 of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, a person must not place or leave unattended anything that obstructs or is likely to obstruct a public boat launching ramp adjacent to any inland waters; or the access to or from a public boat launching ramp adjacent to any inland waters. The penalty for doing so, may result in a fine of up to $650.

The weekend event is important for the IFS in terms of stakeholder relations. Besides explaining the trout stripping activity, IFS staff host a range of informative displays and live freshwater fish aquaria, and are available to chat to anglers about fishery management issues. It’s also an invaluable opportunity for building relationships with the fishing tackle industry, angling clubs and the highland community who get behind the event each year. It is the support of these people that make the weekend so successful. The staff and management of the IFS would like to thank all the stall holders, participants and volunteers who attended this year’s event and hope to see you all again next year.

While the regulations for speeding in boats are governed by Marine and Safety Tasmania, the IFS is often involved in issuing infringement notices and warnings. Inland waters where a speed limit of 5 knots has been designated include: Four Springs Lake Professor and Director, John Purser, was secured to provide an independent review and comment of the Program over the course of the workshop.

Four Springs Jetty Upgrade Members of the Westbury Fishing Club spent the weekend of 12-13 May working on the original jetty at Four Springs Lake boat ramp. The club received a grant from the Meander Valley Council to upgrade and refurbish the jetty to make it suitable as a fishing platform that can be used by anglers with a disability. The project has been supported by the IFS. Work included removing the old decking material and handrail, installing a number of new handrail posts, fitting a new deck and constructing new handrails with openings for anglers in wheelchairs and junior anglers. The project will be enhanced with the installation of a picnic table and improvements to the access path before the opening of the 2012-13 trout fishing season. The upgrade compliments the extension to the boat ramp and the construction of a new landing for boating anglers on the southern side of the ramp, which were completed by Marine and Safety Tasmania in 2011.

Day one involved presentations from staff on key aspects of the Program to the Caring for Our Country stakeholder group. This group has representatives from the commercial eel fishery, Clyde River Irrigators, Anglers Alliance, property owners from Interlaken Estate and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy as well as representatives from the Federal Government. Dr Scott Hardie presented his past 10 years of work on the threatened Golden galaxias and this showed that there is now a good understanding of the environmental requirements that are required to protect this species. The presentations were aimed to give the stakeholders an understanding of how the Carp Management Program was progressing while providing a springboard for the team to build an operational plan on day two. The second day proved very worthwhile and allowed the team, with the valuable assistance of John Purser, to look into the data and investigate opportunities to assist in the eradication of carp from Lake Sorell and develop this into an operational plan for the coming year. The results and findings from the workshop were presented to Minister Brian Green during a session at the end of the workshop and it was great for the team to see the support and eagerness from the Minister in achieving a complete eradication of carp from Tasmania.

Carp Workshop in May The Carp Management Program held its annual two day workshop on 10-11 May to look at the past years work and undertake planning for the coming year. Australian Maritime College Associate

Little Pine Lagoon Huntsman Lake Mossy Marsh Pump Pond Shannon Lagoon Lake Barrington (within 60 metres of the southern extremity of the launching ramp at Kentish Park) Bradys Lake Lake Binney Tungatinah Lagoon Canals between lakes Bradys and Binney, and Lake Binney and Tungatinah Lagoon River Derwent (from the New Norfolk Bridge downstream approximately 900 metres) South Esk River (in sections north of the Perth Bridge and below the convergence of the Macquarie River). Boat speed is also restricted to a maximum of 5 knots when within 60 metres of the shoreline or any other boat, and within 120 metres of a person swimming, diving or wading in the water. Fishing from a boat within 100 m of an angler fishing from the shore or wading, is prohibited under Inland Fisheries regulations unless the boat is securely moored.

Blocking or obstructing boat ramps is illegal such as shown here at Woods Lake.

Inland Fisheries Boating Rules and Responsibilities On the whole, freshwater anglers in Tasmania are a well behaved and considerate lot, understanding that fishing is about fun and camaraderie as well as the sport of catching fish. Most boating anglers respect the rights of other anglers and freshwater recreational users, and also understand the potential impact of boating on the freshwater environment and adhere to safety regulations and speed restrictions. Occasionally however, there are reports of irresponsible boating such as speeding and thoughtless car parking at boat ramps. It is a

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Penstock Lagoon

To help protect the fishery, the IFS advises boaters not to speed in shallow water and risk damage to the substrate, including soft sediment, fragile plants and weed beds. A general tip is to check your wash and ‘if it’s white, it’s all right – if it’s brown, slow down’. This advice goes further to using an appropriate size of boat and motor for the water; using electric motors only in shallow lakes and weedy margins of lakes; and using 4 stroke or low emission 2 stroke motors to reduce the amount of petrochemicals released into the environment.

It is envisaged that the fishing jetty will be used by anglers with a disability, juniors and families seeking easy access to the water and will provide increased amenity for visitors to the popular Four Springs reserve. The Westbury Fishing Club is to be congratulated for their efforts in the upgrading of the jetty the result of which is a very worthwhile enhancement to fishing opportunities for anglers with a disability in the Meander Valley region.

Arthurs Lake (Cowpaddock Bay north of the transmission lines) Note: Some signage on this was incorrect.

Tasmanian waters have a numbers of areas with designated 5 knot zones such as Cowpaddock Bay, Arthurs Lake.

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Experience: You Advertise here for $77. Contact Mike Stevens 0418 129949 obviously need strong paddling skills including a reliable brace and Eskimo roll, and a good handle on how sea conditions are influenced by the wind, tides and currents. Offshore from the Tasman Peninsula is not a place for novice kayakers. OKUMA TITUS GOLD 15S $330.00 Safety gear: A 20S $350.00 marine VHF radio is especially handy, and I routinely car r y an EPIRB, flares, whistle, SHIMANO TLD50 FULL ROLLER 24KG ROD paddle float, strobe light $575.00 (for my own epileptic marine disco), map, compass and a GPS. I barely ever use them, but its comforting to know they are all there. Fishing gear: A handline is much cheaper SHIMANO TYRONU S 50 than a rod and reel and ROLLER TIP 37KG ROD seems to work fine for $779.95 this type of game fishing A dream fulfilled and thankful to be on hard ground again. BULK MONO LINE providing you have a PRICE PER METRE Handline trolling for bluefin from a kayak is not easy, but is way to securely attach it, 10KG $0.04 achievable as the author shows. 15KG $0.06 and plenty of line (I use 24KG $0.08 Endurance: You might need to stockpile some patience, about 300m of 37 kilo mono). Don’t forget your gloves. Include 37KG $0.10 a couple of lures that swim well at kayaking speeds, ideally fitted since the reality is you’ll be slow and with only one lure out STORMY SEAS YES!! WE CAN with long heavy mono traces. A gaff, knife and club to pacify your chances are low compared to other boats. But when MARINA WET SPOOL YOUR the fish are all potentially useful. You’ll need plenty of water your time finally arrives.... its hard to imagine any other WEATHER SET REELS FOR YOU fishing experience coming close. Best of luck out there. and high energy food to keep paddling for hours. $39.90 Bluefin tuna from a kayak, it is indeed possible. JACKET & PANTS Nick Gust AAA Rating

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Issue 98 June - July 2012

Squid

Tasmania’s year round hero

Garﬁshing

Bait and ﬂy

Trout

Winter trouting

Weipa

Lessons learned in Tasmania

Boats

Heaps on new – used boats too

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Paul Carter is a squid freak - his knowledge is shared on page 4

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