by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | All Stories, The craftsman
“Tubbs 1 is a tribute to the craftsmen of the time” 60 years ago, most Australian boats were built of bond-wood, just like this gorgeous old Whittley 5.4, called Tubbs 1. The lines are stunning and the timberwork is soft and warm. As we discovered, it’s also...
by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | Adventures, All Stories, Captain's ships
Harry Foullas spent seven years rebuilding a 1977 Haines Formula 233. He gave up several times, but now he’s finished, he’ll never sell her. The Captain knows this because we offered the neighbour’s house for it. THE CAPTAIN: WOW, WHAT A REBUILD. WHY A...
by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | All Stories, Captain's ships
The 233 Formula is a blue-water brumby with panache. The Captain takes a ride in the hull that has become a cult hero on the fishing grounds. There is no boat more majestic than a Formula 233 thundering to the fishing grounds. Behind the wall of white water...
by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | All Stories, The craftsman
The Mad Hueys have a cult-like following with a massive social media audience, their own beer label and burgeoning clothing range. The Gold Coast madmen’s stunts include jumping in shark-infested water with birdcages on their heads and drinking beer underwater....
by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | All Stories, How to
There’s plenty of fishing tribes out there. The Captain has even dipped in and out of a few. Do they remind you of anyone? THE TRADIE The Tradie never buys new boats, all because he can make his 37-year-old Haines go faster than a 300hp jet boat with...
by The Captain | Mar 18, 2016 | All Stories, How to
Casting a light-spinning outfit might seem simple, but here are a few easy-to-master tips from Justin Duggan that will improve your distance and accuracy. Hand the average person a spinning outfit and they usually have a vague idea of what to do with it. Hell, they...
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