WE hear a lot about “all-rounders” – the boat that does everything – from fresh to offshore and everything in between. All-rounder boats are great – I own one myself – but if your fishing is more specialised, then I suggest looking at a more specialised boat. If you’re an offshore fisho, you’ll buy a large trailer boat with enough space and safety to go offshore, catch fish and return you and your crew safely. At the opposite extreme, there are specialised freshwater boats and over the next few pages let’s examine boat choice and what options and accessories you should buy if you’re a dedicated freshwater fisho.
BUMPER SEASON
The East Coast of Australia has received a record amount of rain over the past few years. For the most part, it has been fantastic for the quality of freshwater fishing. The season ahead is shaping up as one
