July 2008 - Issue 83

• Editorial

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6 Inside Information

This month we’re revealing four sets of numbers for four fantastic marks just outside Cork harbour in southern Irelend.

20 Aye Aye Skipper

Steve Porter, skipper of True Blue in Poole, gives away his top secrets for catching turbot.

34 The Secret Angler

Jim O’Donnell dons his balaclava and stows away on a Weymouth charter boat to kick off this new series. Each month he’ll be turning up uninvited to join a day’s charter somewhere in the UK.

50 Cuban Dreams

Phill Williams tells it like it is when he jets off to Cuba for a family holiday. Although the fishing is superb, you won’t believe how hard it is to try and book yourself out on a boat!

56 Tope Handling – A Code Of Best Practice

With the recent law passed that makes Tope a catch and release species only, this list of dos and don’ts for targeting tope has been drawn up.

66 Kayak Hounds

Simon Everett heads out in his kayak in search of some rod-bending smoothhound action.

72 Hook It Then Cook It

BFM editor Dave Barham heads to Dartmouth for the opening of the Seahorse restaurant, owned by one of the UK’s best fish chefs - Mitch Tonks.

14 Newsdesk

The latest news, views and gossip from the world of boat fishing.

16 Steve’s Angle

BFM’s resident political pundit Steve Copollo airs his opinions this month on the RSA response and bass nursery areas.

26 Subscriptions

Never miss out on your favourite fishing magazine by taking out a subscription and having it delivered to your door!

28 Back To Basics

Part three of Simon Everett’s informative guide to basic navigation skills with chart and compass. This month he explains how to read a chart correctly.

42 Boat Test

We put the new 15ft Kruger Delta open boat through its paces.

48 2008 National Boat Fishing League

Make sure you get your club involved in this year’s events – you could be in with a chance of winning a complete rig worth over £15,000!

62 Fish In Focus

This month we explore the wonderful world of our most prized and most exploited fish – the mackerel.

76 Off The Shelf

The latest electronics and tackle put under the spotlight – just for you.

78 Top Shelf

Des Westmore gives his views on a whole host of new angling products.

82 Jim Whippy’s Competition Scene

The ‘Whipster’ reports on the wonderful world of match fishing and reveals what’s coming up in this year’s essential match calendar.

84 What’s Been Caught

Yet more big fish reports with some huge turbot and plaice putting in a very welcome appearance.

96 Next Issue

Don’t miss the August issue of BFM featuring expert advice on boating double figure smoothhounds and huge bass – on sale Thursday 17th July.

98 Match Dates And Tides

Plan your fishing month with the help of our match calendar and tide table.