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Fishing features
BLUEWATERBOATS & SPORTSFISHINGISSUE 130(APRIL/MAY 2018)
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TRAILERBOAT BLUES
Surviving the blitzing initial run of a blue marlin presents a formidable
challenge, but Ben Knaggs explains why open trailerboats offer a substantial
advantage for fighting them. He also details where Australian anglers can catch
them from small trailerboats, plus the tackle, techniques and strategies required.A DAY TO REMEMBER
A world record swordfish
You never know what’s going to jump on when you put a bait in the water,
and sometimes the result can be quite startling. Such was the case when Nicky
Sinden set out off New Zealand to record a TV show about tagging swordfish.DIETS OF PELAGIC PREDATORS- What’s on the menu?
A scientific study has examined 3500 stomachs from 10 species of pelagic
predators to determine how much food each eats per day, how fast they digest
their food, and the important role each species plays in the marine ecosystem.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Trish’s marathon blue
When BlueWater’s Trish Simpson joined Capt Marlin Parker for a day fishing
off Kona, Hawaii, little did she suspect that she was in for the battle of her life
with a potential heavy-tackle world record blue marlin.7
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SMOKE & MIRRORS
JB Lures – ‘XL Willy Willy’
Suitable for heavy-tackle only,
this serious-sized lure gives the
impression of a small tuna freaking
out on the surface – an irresistible
temptation for a big blue marlin.IMPROVING A
GOLD STANDARD
The development of Penn’s
International VI-series reels
They may look similar, but these
all-new lever-drag gamefishing reels
are a major leap forward.BLACK AND BLUE MARLIN
IN AUSTRALIA’S ETBF
Managing gamefish to ensure their
abundance is an important role
for AFMA, which is why they have
stopped commercial fishers from
harvesting blue and black marlin.TACKLE INSIGHT
Reel Crankie – the
swordfisherman’s saviour
This neat device saves a lot of time
and sweat when you need to retrieve
and check your swordfish bait from
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