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NAFA #45

Check out the latest content-packed copy of NAFA Magazine available in Newsagents nationwide.

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The latest NAFA 45 can be purchased in newsagents nationwide.

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A two issue subscription to NAFA for only $39.95 ($37.23 plus GST & including postage within Australia). That is 25% off the normal retail price of $24.95 per issue.

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The subscription you will receive is for 2 NAFA magazines starting from NAFA 46.

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To purchase a subscription of 2 issues of NAFA via EFT or Credit Card please call 08 8983 1738.

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45 fishing
45 Outdoors

Table of Contents - NAFA Fishing Magazine

14 REEF FISHING WITH A LUXURY TWIST

AJ recounts a week aboard the luxury Port Douglas-based superyacht, Emerald Lady, cruising to Lizard Island and banging quality tropical reef fish along the way.

 

24 THINK LIKE A FISH

Trying to think more like the fish we pursue sounds like a smart strategy but, as Starlo explains, it has its challenges – at least until you distil things down to their absolute basics.

 

32 PURE DOPAMINE

Planning is the key to successful fishing trips, and good results mean legal highs for everyone involved—because the tug is the drug. John Boon explains.

 

40 THE DILLON BUSH EQUATION

Savvy anglers know spinnerbaits are complex—like an ever-changing equation, tough to master in a lifetime. Rod Mackenzie delves into their intricate appeal and challenge.

 

51 FISHING TERRITORY

Our Mega NT Fishing Section

 

52 MILLION DOLLAR FISH CELEBRATES A DECADE OF CATCHES

Season 10 of Million Dollar Fish, Australia’s richest and most thrilling fishing competition, made a massive splash with record-breaking catches and excitement across the NT’s world-renowned waterways.

 

58 SHOAL BAY’S DRY SEASON BARRA

Chris Errity reckons Shoal Bay – right on Darwin’s doorstep – needs to be considered when planning an easy barra trip.

 

66 CULVERT BARRA FISHING

Culvert fishing is a great land-based fishing option during the late wet season to early dry season. Lyndon Anlezark explains.

 

74 DUNDEE DELIGHT

Roche Reef off Dundee offers adventurous anglers high-flying Spaniards, bulldozing GTs, and prized table fish to satisfy any epicurean. Chris Errity’s guide.

 

84 TOP END BARRA SERIES – 2024

2024 was the 14th season of the Top End Barra Series. Tim Bolch compiled this report.

 

90 CRAB CLAW ISLAND – TROPICAL FISHING APPAREL SHOOT

Crab Claw Island Resort in Bynoe Harbour, south-west of Darwin, was  a perfect venue for our latest NAFA Tropical Fishing Apparel photo shoot. Pictorial feature by Alex Julius.

 

100 INDIAN OCEAN INDULGENCES

Approximately 2000km northwest of Perth, the Cocos Keeling Islands offer spectacular flats bone fishing. Feature by Dave Donald.

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108 NAFA HALL OF FAME

NAFA recognises and celebrates more past and present players who had a significant influence on the Australian recreational fishing scene.

 

110 EXTREME KAYAKING

Kim Courtenay explains how paddling a kayak across deep, oceanic waters, whilst trolling from a handline squashed between your legs, is about as extreme as it gets.

 

118 TITANS OF THE SEAS: SAWFISHES

Endangered and mysterious, the sawfish—neither shark, nor ray—has inspired myths for centuries. Dick Eussen elaborates.

 

122 FITZROY RIVER BARRA BASH

John Boon shares his highs and lows while competing in the 2024 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash.

 

124 VICTOR HARBOUR’S BLUEFIN BLAST

Only an hour south of Adelaide, Victor Harbor’s tuna fishery has turned into one of SA’s leading sportfishing destinations. Shane Murton Reports.

 

PRODUCT AWARENESS

38 MYCOOLMAN – Recreational Series Portable Fridges

39 MYCOOLMAN – 16L Ice Box

44 JM Gillies – HUK Fishing Apparel

48 JM GILLIES – Warlock Native Lolly

64 NT Powersports – The NT’s Horizon Boats and Honda Marine dealer

70 Fishing & Outdoor World

80 NT Fisheries – Golden Snapper management

83 Rod & Rifle Tackle World Katherine

88 Corroboree Park Tavern

106 Honda – Next-gen high horsepower outboards

107 Shimano – Tranx 300 B

116 Simrad – NSS 4 & Recon Saltwater Trolling Motor

117 Lowrance – CMAP REVEAL

 

130 GOOD GEAR

 

COLUMNS

12 AJ’S TAKE with Alex Julius

22 A FISHING LIFE with ‘Barra Dave’ Donald

46 FISHING OZ with Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling

Table of Contents - Flip-over NAFA Outdoors, 4x4 Travel & Hunting Magazine

6 TOYOTA’S AWESOME BIG TWO

The LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara ZX and the 2025 Tundra Limited represent the flagship vehicles across the whole Toyota range.

 

14 RIDERS ON THE STORM

Regular contributor Martin Auldist recounts an epic open-ocean voyage across the southern Pacific Ocean.

 

20 HARD HUNTS

Avoiding crocodiles, buffalo wallows and a rampaging bull, life is an adventure for Top End hunters— one that should get the heart racing... but not always. Dick Eussen explains.

 

28 OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS

 

COLUMNS

4   WILD PLACES with Dick Eussen

12 ON THE TOW with Steve “Scoop” Cooper

26 DOWN THE BARREL with Rod “Harro” Harrison

 

PRODUCT AWARENESS

13 ARB – Slimline Battery

19 CARLTON UNITED BREWERY – Great Northern Zero

27 KATHERINE ROD & RIFLE

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