NAFA Magazine - Contents
National Australian Fishing Annual #23
| 10 | AJ’S TAKE | |
| 12 | THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IS CATCHING! | A do-it-yourself boating/camping trip at one of so many delightful locations along Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef is a recipe for catching fish, just as long as you go about it the right way. Dave Rae explains. |
| 18 | KAYAK ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST AQUARIUM… MEXICO’S SEA OF CORTEZ. | The Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, is a unique corner of the Pacific Ocean. David Randle narrowly avoids getting eaten out of his kayak. |
| 26 | ALL HAIL THE RED EMPEROR | For the offshore angler in North Queensland, there is one species that really gets the ol’ ticker thumping: the thuggish, yet majestic, red emperor. Catching tips from Lee Brake. |
| 33 | ENCOUNTERS WITH SHARKS | “The old Hawaiian Kings preferred to use human bait for sharks. It was cheaper than pigs and just as acceptable…” Steve Cooper’s shark essay. |
| 38 | SURVEYS ON THE BAY | Monster tides sweeping in over the mangrove-lined flats, hard paddling to get there then stealth trolling to achieve success, and every now and then encountering a freakish glimpse of Mother Nature at work…that’s kayak fishing Broome style. By Kim Courtenay |
| 44 | JURASSIC PARK | NZ’s Whangaroa on the rugged east coast above the Bay of Islands turns on the scenery and the fishing. John Cahill lets us in at Jurassic Park |
| 50 | WATERFALL FISHING | Although the wild and beautiful Kimberley coastline is not exactly Australia’s best-kept secret, Dick Eussen is a regular visitor to the region, and braved cyclonic winds and record floods to capture the magic of waterfall fishing. |
| 58 | BLACK MAGIC | Each September to December, the biggest black marlin in the world congregate off North Queensland along the Great Barrier Reef to spawn. Spectacular images from Kerry Dalling Fallon |
| 69 | FISHING TERRITORY | |
| 70 | “KLASH” ON THE SOUTH! | Held on the iconic South Alligator River in the World Heritage Kakadu National Park, The Aurora Kakadu Klash is one of the Territory’s great barra tournaments. By Alex Julius. |
| 84 | LESSONS ON THE BLUE…DARWIN’S OFFSHORE OPTIONS | There are bluewater options aplenty around the Darwin area…but tides, weather, seasonal variations and access all need to be taken into consideration when fishing these pristine waters. Chris Errity explains |
| 94 | BARRA IN A NUTSHELL… HOW TO FIGHT AND WIN! | Top NT barra guide, Jason Bettles, encapsulates the essence of barra fishing, with some clear pointers on staying connected to this greatest of Australian sportfish. |
| 98 | REEFIES ON SOFT PLASTICS… HOW TO CATCH THOSE TROPICAL | TASTIES!The Top End’s predominately shallow waters, abundance of hardly-touched reefs and a Who’s Who of spectacular bottom-dwelling table fish all lend themselves to the art fishing soft plastics across the bottom out on the blue. Shaun Taylor gives the lowdown |
| 107 | HIT & RUN | Darwin is the only capital city in Australia where a hook-up to a barra or other quality table fish is available only 30 minutes from anywhere in the CBD. Mario Faggion explains his hit-and-run tactics |
| 117 | THE MIGHTY VIC | The Victoria River is the Northern Territory’s biggest river. Like much of the Top End, this is definitely barra country, and it’s also a perfect location for our regular NAFA Good Gear Model Shoot. Pictorial Feature By Alex Julius |
| 128 | A TIME FOR TIMOR | Starlo and Jo visit the young island nation of Timor-Leste and discover what might just be one of the angling world’s best-kept secrets, not to mention potentially the next “big thing” in tourism destinations. |
| 140 | FLY FISHING’S SIX-PACK | Peter Morse nominates his personal six-pack of favourite fly-fishing species and the rationale behind his selection. |
| 147 | THE TACKLE BOX - | A fictional piece by Jackson Baraz |
| 150 | TYING THE KNOT... FISHING’S CRITICAL CONNECTIONS | Good knot tying is one of fishing’s most basic yet vitally-important skills. In this must-read technical piece, Starlo lays down the crucial ground rules for secure knot tying, before going on to detail six time-proven connections, all beautifully illustrated by Jo Starling. |
| 160 | HALF-TIDE ROCKS! | Phil Atkinson revisits the Brisbane Water’s hotspots of his childhood and finds that the fishing doesn’t disappoint! |
| 164 | GEORGE KOOSACHE & THE Y ROD | Sol Bannura on an old friend plus his experiences with the creation and testing of a unique spin-stick design. This one will have you in stitches. |
| 168 | DEEP JIGGING CORAL TROUT | Jarrod Day delves into the techniques for deep jigging great big coral trout out on the Great Barrier Reef. |
| 171 | BEACHCOMBER’S GUIDE TO FISHING FITNESS | With an ever-distending belly and a frothy long neck always at hand, Beachcomber outlines his carefully-researched program for achieving fishing fitness. |
| 176 | GOOD GEAR | |
| 180 | BOATING | |
| 180 | A GREY MATTER | You may think you’re saving money by buying your boat and or motor online from the USA or elsewhere – in other words, a GREY IMPORT – but there are horror stories out there. Sage advice from Warren Steptoe |
| 188 | STACER 2012 – ANOTHER STEP FORWARD | Stacer’s Evo Advance hull design delivers exceptional boat-riding comfort, and the 2012 range now incorporates some smart fine tuning throughout the range. By Warren Steptoe |
| 198 | HORIZON 580 CENTRE-CAB SPORTFISHER | If you’re after a functional offshore Sportfisher that doubles as a coastal runner for overnight forays to remote barra waters, and you like the idea of an inboard/outboard turbo diesel that won’t break the bank at the bowser, you might like to check out the slick Horizon 5.8m Sportfisher. By Alex Julius |
| 1 | NAFA'S OUTDOORS 4WD & CAMPING | Flip-over magazine |
| 4 | WILD PLACES | |
| 6 | SURVIVE THE WILDERNESS… | The good oil on what emergency gear you need to survive |
| 13 | ON THE HUNT WITH YAMAHA’S GRIZZLY 700 ATV | |
| 16 | CHARGE INTO IT WITH YAMAHA’S RHINO 700 SSV | |
| 18 | CAMPING’S RAISON D’ÊTRE… | A bush camp has its own character |
| 22 | ARB’S ENGINEERED RECOVERY POINTS FOR 4WDS | |
| 24 | TALES FROM THE VIC HIGHWAY…KATHERINE TO | WA…This guide might just influence which way you travel for your next angling adventure |
| 32 | HUNTING HOGS – TOP TIPS FOR RESULTS | |
| 36 | CAN-AM OUTLANDER 1000 XT – NEW AND UNLEASHED | |
| 38 | THE MAN WHO ATE THE LIME GREEN TORANA… | A short story by Dorian Mode |
| 40 | BLACK WIDOW…UNLOCKING THE POWER OF GOOD STORAGE | |
| 42 | DISCOVER THE STUART HIGHWAY… | If you’re not in a hurry, there’s much to discover along The Track. |
