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40 The Changing Face of Tournaments
John Mondora reveals modern fi shing tournaments are more about what’s best for the fi shery, rather than the greatest weight of dead fi sh on the scales.
44 Nimble and Quick!
Long-time mangrove jack afi cionado, Dave Donald, takes a detailed look at jacks and how to catch them.
48 Kangaroo Island Options
Shane Murton points out there are so many great fi shing options at Kangaroo Island it’s diffi cult to decide where to fi sh next!
54 Wild Water Payara
Col Roberts chases this tough sportfi sh in the extreme and often dangerous conditions of Brazil’s Urariquera River.
86 Spawners Fiction with Steve Starling.
96 Islands In The Sun
The spectacular Whitsundays was the venue for our annual NAFA Good Gear Model pictorial.
109 Catching the Cover Shot
Dick Eussen was lucky enough to get a guernsey on the NAFA 2005 Good Gear model shoot… and quickly discovered the world of modelling and photography was a lot of hard work!
166 Catching The Big Barra Fantasy re-enactment at Lake Proserpine.
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173 Sussing Out Sooties
Although sooty grunter are enthusiastic when it comes to smacking lures and fl ies, Ken Stien says a fl exible approach may occasionally be required to maintain the catch rate.
196 The Lure of the Cod
Steve Cooper delves into the Australian folklore surrounding one of the country’s top angling targets — the Murray cod.
201 FSI — Fishing For Clues
Lyn Bain says a little FSI — Fish Stomach Investigation — can provide valuable clues to solving many angling mysteries.
204 Moon Barra Fiction with Phill Heitmann.
234 The Japanese Love Their Fishing!.jpg)
Japanese anglers are extremely keen anglers and many are travelling the world to satisfy their piscatorial passion. Dave Donald has enjoyed their company for years.
237 Memories Fiction with Jackson Baraz.
242 Trout in the Drought
Despite low and erratic rainfall, Ben Knaggs reveals a viable trout fi shery within 15 minutes’ drive of Adelaide’s CBD.
266 Southern River Encounter Fiction with Peter G. Hill.
325 Fiske Adventure
Kim Bain visits the home of Mustad fi sh hooks in Norway and fi shes several different Nordic environments.
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330 Tackle + Location = Unbelievable!
Shimano’s 2004 tackle show at the Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge was an event to remember.
383 The Magic Of Bendoroda
AJ returns to Bendoroda to battle big, boisterous black bass at this sportfi shing frontier.
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P112 - Major Feature - NAFA On Fishing The Queensland Coast
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P395 - Major Feature - NAFA On The NT
P207 - NAFA On The West
P20 - NAFA On Flathead
P273 - NAFA On Boats With Warren Steptoe
P245 - NAFA On Fly
P179 - NAFA On Bait
P463 - NAFA On What To Wear
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