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Scotto's Cure

Buying a boat usually involves an element of compromise - not so in the case of this flash sportfishing rig, reports to its owner Scott Mitchell.

Centre of Attention

SCOTT THOMAS checks out the latest addition from NZ-based Stabicraft – the 1720 Matt Watson Signature centre console.

Style & Substance

A road trip from Sydney to Coffs Harbour with the Fishing World Bar Crusher 620C in tow provided a great introduction to the Land Rover Discovery 4 TD V6 SE.

One Crazy Fast Bream Boat!

Do you really need to travel at 100kph to catch a bream? Jim Harnwell finds out.

Centre of Attention

At last year’s Club E-TEC, an event that brings together BRP’s dealer network and the boating media, several newly released boat models were on hand for show and test drive purposes.

R Rated

One of Australia’s best known fishing boat builders has pulled one out of the box with its latest serious offshore model. Jim Harnwell reports.

The Plan B Boat

Fishing World writer Michael Guest is no stranger to plate boat ownership. His latest version of a familiar brand looks to have all his fishing options covered. Mick Fletoridis reports.

The Return of the 'Fin

Plate alloy boats have long enjoyed a loyal following from serious fishos who demand solidly constructed rigs that can take the knocks. Kris Sweres reports on some recent re-admissions to the platie ranks. 

Gaining an Edge

The Edgewater 188 offers a dedicated fishing platform packed with plenty of features for the serious fisho. SCOTT THOMAS reports. 

First Time in the Sea Jay

This flash new sportfishing rig is sure to open up new fishing opportunities for a variety of popular targets including bream, bass, jewfish and trout, writes JIM HARNWELL.

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