Catch black bream, the little brawlers of the estuary system
Bream bite well, fight well and taste good…that’s a winning combination and it’s proven by the numbers of anglers who chase them all year round! Some years ago anglers found that bream will chase lures and this sparked a whole movement of angler who targeted them. It got so popular that fishing tournaments started […]
How to catch fish in clear water and dirty water
The way you fish clear water has to be totally different to fishing coloured water. Coloured water is just water carrying a bit of dirt silt or stain ..and fish react differently depending on water clarity for a few simple reasons and you need to use a few different methods. If you have […]
Catch Redfin, easy to catch and delicious to eat
The Redfin or English perch is an introduced species that has easily adapted to conditions in Victoria. It’s had an impact on our native species but is no where as bad as the European Carp….cos it don’t muddy the waters and it tastes real good! Redfin were some of the first fish I […]
Catch garfish, underrated but great fun
Tackle up right for garfish and you’ll set yourself up for an exciting fishing session hooking these great little delicacies. I know very experienced, big fish, anglers who always have a float rod ready on their boats so they can target the “gars”. Many anglers ignore garfish ‘cos they don’t think they offer much […]
Portable fish finders – do they help you catch fish?
Slowly but surely technology is replacing steam craft and fishing technique. Pretty soon all you’ll have to do is take a bag of gadgets to your favourite fishing spot, set em up, and let them do all the work of catching fish…..while you sit in the sun and sip on a cool drink. ….well, […]
When is the best time to go fishing
You can choose the best time if the day, week and month to go fishing by just making a few simple checks…and it can make the difference between plenty of Action or nothing at all. Most beginner anglers, and some seasoned “veterans” go fishing when they feel like it or have a few hours […]
Can you eat carp? You won’t believe the answer!
An Italian friend of mine, Nick, went back to Italy a while ago to visit family. His family lives in the south and they celebrated one night by going to one of the best restaurants in the area. Nick loves pasta but the waiter recommended the chef’s new specialty ” pesce del cielo” – the […]
Catch fish in deep water…you won’t believe what people will do
Fishing gear and techniques are improving every year as people learn more about fish and what makes them tick. Technology gives you high performance gear and a truckload of new lures, artificial baits and rigs that need instruction manuals to use… ….and then there’s those cunning people that just go a bit ridiculous on […]
How to guarantee catching a fish
You’re on holiday, near a river or lake and want to make sure you get a few fish…. …how do you guarantee you catch one? Most anglers will tell you there’s no guarantees in fishing…and they’d be right! So what’s the next best thing? It’s called pre-baiting! Pre-baiting is letting the […]
How to fish – find them first.
When you visit a fishing spot for the first time it can be a real challenge working out where to put you’re bait. Most beginners cast out into the middle of the water and hope the fish are there…and often they’re not. Why? Because fish always have a reason for being where they […]