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Gone are the days when you and a few fisho mates would head out on a fishing trip lugging 10kg bags of ice around just to keep the bait, beers and barra cool.

These days portable freezers are all the go, especially on weekends away. There’s no bashing ice into smithereens, no soupy water and fish-gut mix to navigate at the end of the day, and you can be certain your catch is kept at the perfect temperature.

Isn’t it time you got on board and treated yourself to an Engel fridge/freezer?

Built by Japanese company Sawafuji Electric from the toughest components, Engels use the legendary Sawafuji swing motor with only one moving part that self-lubricates. This gives them unreel bragging rights.

Engels don’t need much energy to work, with power consumption around 40 per cent less than a traditional compressor. The quality insulation guarantees a worry-free experience on the road or in a boat and they work at up to a 30-degree angle without losing efficiency.

If you thought the Engel was a fairly new invention. Think again. These guys have had a license to chill since 1962.

Treat yourself to an Engel today, and when you lure in that elusive barra on your next Territory fishing trip you can keep it in the conditions such a trophy deserves.

To find your nearest Engel dealer and more information on the entire Engel range, including premium iceboxes and accessories, visit www.engelaustralia.com.au

Get out there and get lost with Engel.

World-class barra fishing is why fishos from all over Australia are lured to the Territory time and time again to drop a line.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned angler, trying your hand at catching a Northern Territory barra could be the fintastic experience you’ve been searching for.

Not only does the strong fighting spirit and aerial acrobatics of barra mean they’re a highly desired sport fish, they’re also delicious to eat, which makes that day of barra fishing that extra bit rewarding.

The friendly fishing team at Anaconda Darwin have some reely good tips when it comes to suggesting top fisho spots and hidden barra gems.

From where and when to fish, to the best way to handle a barra, plus top techniques to use, the Anaconda NT Barra Fishing Guide will have you hooked.

Our mates at Anaconda can equip you with the best gear for seasonal Top End conditions. They’re also big believers in sustainable fishing and advocate humane catch and release practices.

Click here to read the fishing guide and make sure you join the Anaconda Adventure Club. It’s free! You can also check out any deals from Darwin Anaconda here.

Shimano Ambassador and model Bridget Rootsey has been causing ripples in the local angling world with her winning streak at reeling in barra and billfish.

Bridget puts her fish-whispering ways (she won Champion Angler at the annual NT Billfish Classic in October 2020) down to wearing her lucky Shimano cap, and occasionally her Akubra hat – if there’s no breeze on the water.

“I love my Shimano cap,” said Bridget, who’s been fishing since she was a kid.

The former Barooga resident took to the world stage in 2016 as one of six New South Wales finalists in the Miss World Australia competition.

These days she’s swapped catwalks for boat ramps and is happy spending weekends fishing well-known waterways like the Adelaide River and Daly River with her partner, Kurt Williamson.

Her most memorable barra catch came last year when she lured in a monster measuring a whopping 112cm while fishing the Roper River in the Katherine region.

“It was 4.30am and I wasn’t properly awake,” Bridget said. “I couldn’t see much as it was still dark when I felt something big tug at the fizzer lure. I was praying it wasn’t a croc.

“This barra was a real fighter and I wasn’t ready for the size of her, but I kept my cool and reeled her in. As soon as I have a hit I’m onto it.”

Bridget practices catch and release, knows her bag limits and always lets the big girls go. Like Shimano, she is an advocate of ensuring safe, sustainable, accessible and enjoyable fishing for the Territory community.

Head to www.shimanofish.com.au for all their latest products and articles, from fish preparation and catch care to guides on the best rods and reels.

From where to hook the best barra, locations for a scenic beer or hidden coastal campsites, there’s a new map for adventurous fishos who want to make their next trip reely memorable.

If you’re looking for inspiration to explore the best fishing spots in the Northern Territory, our partners Great Northern Brewing Co have developed an interactive map as part of the Great Return campaign where you can choose your next adventure and plot your itinerary.

The map of top spots for fishing, camping and off-road experiences around Australia includes top tips from road-trippers who have explored locations, including Shady Camp and the Tiwi Islands. These are two of the five regions in Territory waterways where tagged MDF barra have been released.

Along with photos, the Great Return map also has links to local tourism websites about sites and activities on offer in regional communities.

You can even add your favourite spot and send a free personalised postcard to family or friends to inspire planning for their next fishing trip.

Throughout December, fishos will get 20 per cent off all apparel on the Great Northern merchandise store. Add what you like to the cart, type in the code MDF20 and bag your discount now.

Visit the merchandise store at greatnorthern.com.au/collections/all and see the planning map at map.thegreatreturn.com.au.