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LifestyleMercedes-Benz VansGame fishing, CairnsA fishing-holiday guide just wouldn’t be completewithout including marlin. Considered one of theultimate catches for sports and game fishermanalike, a decent-sized specimen is sure to test eventhe most experienced angler. Like many otherspecies, there are loads of marlin hotspots dottedaround the coastline. Cairns, though, in particular,is considered ‘the’ place for game fishing.The area also boasts a diverse range of gamefish,VisitincludingDaimler TrucksPacific sailfish,Adelaideyellowfinfor atuna,Spanish full range mackerel of Mercedes-Benz and wahoo, Vans. each offeringa unique challenge to ‘land’ in their ownright. Catching these species is often seasondependant,with winter offering near-perfectconditions to catch black marlin, Pacific sailfishand Spanish mackerel. For more informationvisit www.australiangamefishing.comFresh-water fishing, Central TablelandsIf you fancy a weekend of fly fishing, NewSouth Wales’ Central Tablelands, near the townof Orange, is a Mecca, of sorts for still-waterfishing. The region has numerous, well-stockeddams – namely Lake Oberon, Lake Lyell andLake Wallace to name a few – and has been oneof the go-to place for fish such as trout for morethan 60 years.Here, you’ll find perfect fishing conditions forpretty much all-year-round. Winter, though, isdefinitely the time of the year to organise atrip. The area is also stunning, which, outsideof fishing, makes it an idyllic holiday getaway.With a plethora of fishing-geared businesseson hand in the region, you’re spoilt for choice,whether you have your own fishing gear, wantto arrange a tour or simply need advice.The lure of fishingTake some time out to enjoy one Australia’s favourite pastimesEveryone’s a lover of fishing at heart. Maybeit’s the excuse of planning a weekend away,or holiday, or taking the opportunity to bask inone of Australia’s favourite leisurely pastimesand – for the more serious fisherman – sports.Thankfully, Australia’s very well versed forfishing. Our diverse landscape means there isa near-endless selection of fishing spots across17 Love Your Work March|2012the country, catering for all types of fishing.And with a growing sustainable fishing culturethat encourages the concept of ‘catch-andrelease’,the sport looks to be assured for manyfuture generations to come.Here, we’ve assembled four destinations tosample the very best of what Australia has tooffer in terms of landing the big one, so to speak.Barramundi fishing, Top EndIf you’ve ever tasted barramundi, you’llunderstand why they’re one of the most soughtafterfish to catch among diehard anglers.While there are many place to snare yourself a‘barra’, the Top End is undoubtedly the spiritualhome for the prized species.A stone’s throw from Darwin, the Daly Riverhas a long-standing reputation as being one ofthe better spots for landing yourself a decentsizebarramundi. To organise a chartered touror day trip, visit www.dalyriverbarra.com.aufor more information.In-shore fishing, NSW North CoastStill in NSW, the seaside town of Evans Head onthe state’s North Coast is renowned for beach anddeep-sea fishing. With the latter in mind, it’s alsoone of the closest points to where the ContinentalShelf hugs the Eastern Seaboard, which meansthere’s a diverse range of sea-based fish to snare.Snapper, jewfish (mulloway) and bream arethe order of the day if you’re fishing onthe beach or close to shore, while there’san abundance of pearl perch and the like ifyou’re heading out on a boat or charter. Visitwww.evansheadfishingcharters.com.auLove Your Work March|2012 18