by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles
The knot that dare not speak its name — at least not when the missus and kids are around — is naturally Justin Duggan’s favourite. There are a many game-changing moments in fishing. In the modern era, graphite rods have revolutionised casting and sensitivity. Braided...
by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles, How to
The leader man must grab the trace. Will the fish come in easy or go ballistic? You can never tell. Lord of the lures Peter Pakula details the dos and don’ts of tracing. The angler and skipper have done their job by getting the leader within reach of the crew. Now for...
by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles
Sailfish Catamarans are in birthday mode, celebrating 25 years of building the aluminium twin-hull champions that do the business for Aussie sportsfishers, divers and pleasure boaties. To mark that quarter century, and more than 440 vessels through the door, Sailfish...
by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles
US MANUFACTURER PURSUIT BOATS INVADES THE SOUTH PACIFIC. Anyone with a bit of salt water in their blood knows that Pursuit Boats turn out some of the classiest luxury fishing vessels currently making a splash. Based in Fort Pierce, Florida, Pursuit’s award-winning...
by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles, How to
The dreaded trailer failure can mess up your fishing trip and-much, much worse- your boat. Yet such a devastating towing trauma can be prevented with just a little forethought. Roll with me on this one… ROLLIN’ BY THE RIVER It’s a dark, moonless night and you’re...
by The Captain | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles, Rations and rum
Fishing is damn thirsty work. Slaving away in the sun, hauling massive sea creatures over the side, surrounded by salt water. By the time you winch that boat back up the ramp you’re parched as, bro. Fluids must be maintained. It’s time to have a beer or two. Whether...
by The Captain | Sep 10, 2018 | Articles
Staying sharp on the boat and in the galley means any seadog worth his (or her) salt should pack a practical blade There’s no argument that lifejackets save lives. But who’s heard an Old Salt’s advice that a sharp knife is a sailor’s best friend? Captain Blackbeard...
by The Captain | Sep 10, 2018 | Articles, How to
You need a new boat more than world peace — but not at the cost of war breaking out on the domestic front. Never fear the Captain is here… ATTENTION DADS: So you want a new 20ft (6m) fishing rig, but the missus says no. There are only two options: a. Divorce, or...
by The Captain | Sep 10, 2018 | Articles, The craftsman
The Captain gets an invite into the Cootacraft factory in Mallacoota, Victoria. It comes directly from the owner/builder known as Mark ” The mad Russian”. He’s also a hunter and expert marksman. What could possibly go wrong? The name Cootacraft...
by The Captain | Sep 10, 2018 | Adventures, Articles, Captain's ships
Chasing black marlin off the coast of Fraser Island on his trusty Yamaha Waverunner by day and night dodging dingoes and marauding mozzies by night, Ben Bylett discovered the blokes from Fishski Australia were even crazier fishos than him. When I tell people I fish...
by The Captain | Sep 10, 2018 | Adventures, Articles
Joshua Hutchins and his crew of mad anglers fly fish for Bonefish, GT’s and Triggerfish on the Pacific atoll of CXI- Christmas Island, Kiritimati When our eclectic group arrived in Fiji — ANZAC anglers converging from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and...
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