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Delivery Day: Preparing for our Boat Adventure

April 15, 2021 Boating tips

This week we had a delivery day from Garmin preparing for our boat adventure. Because as some of you may know we are planning some big

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Fishing Cairns

January 28, 2021 Finding Wonky Holes

In late 2020, we moved north and I started fishing Cairns and finding new spots. Our first trip we headed south, and found some good

Hinchinbrook Island Circumnavigation

January 7, 2021 Travelling Australia

Hinchinbrook Island can be described as Jurassic Park meets Blue Lagoon. It is a prominent feature of the seascape off Cardwell and to say it

Finding new ground

December 2, 2020 Sounders / Fish Finders

Finding new ground is the best way to guarantee a good days fishing. Much to the annoyance of my wife and kids, I’m always doing

Living with Crocodiles

July 16, 2020 Travelling Australia

Living with crocodiles in Northern Australia and other places they’re found, can be dangerous. But like tigers in India and lions in Africa, we can’t

Custom Boat Pros and Cons

April 23, 2020 Boating tips

Late last year we ordered a custom built boat from BMENQ in Cairns. We sold the good old barra boat when I retired from charters

What sounder should I buy?

February 13, 2020 Sounders / Fish Finders

Myth buster. Don't ask "What sounder should I buy?" Instead ask "What transducer will suit me best?" Then choose a matching unit. More hacks in

Storms at sea in small boats – real life stories

January 16, 2020 Offshore fishing tips

Last week on our return to Cairns from holidays, we were caught unawares by an electrical storm at sea. One minute it was just wind

Choosing the right propeller for your boat

June 13, 2019 Boating tips

Choosing the right propeller for your boat can be a bit hit and miss. Considerations include boat design, weight distribution, running characteristics (RPM) and how

Understand fish movements with Garmin Livescope

May 30, 2019 Sounders / Fish Finders

Understanding fish behaviour is no longer such a challenge with the new Garmin Livescope. After getting the unit several months ago, I was finally able

Water in your outboard motor can be costly

March 20, 2019 Boating tips

Last month I ended up with some water in my outboard motor. It was a costly exercise as the fuel system had to be stripped

Boat handling tips for a smoother ride in rough weather

June 27, 2018 Boating tips

Getting a smoother ride in rough weather can be as simple as changing your angle of travel. When I’m out and about on the water,

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