Boat safety for new boaties
Buying a boat is an exciting step in your angling journey, but safety should be a priority from the beginning to ensure you don’t end up on the news for...
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Why use an Alvey?Why use an Alvey?
The name Alvey is legendary in the Australian tackle scene. Known for their reliability and built-to-last design, they cemented themselves as a mainstay in the Australian anglers’ tackle box over...
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Rigging plastics weedlessRigging plastics weedless
Soft plastics have really made themselves at home in the Australian marketplace over the last few decades, and their development has come along in leaps and bounds. By far one...
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Catching live baits offshoreCatching live baits offshore
Whether you’re chasing tasty reef fish, toothy pelagics or trolling for marlin, many offshore trips begin with the obligatory trip to the ‘bait grounds’, wherever they may be in your...
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The benefits of downriggingThe benefits of downrigging
Downrigging seems to be one of those old school techniques that’s been forgotten about, but has its uses from small freshwater targets such as Australian bass and trout, all the...
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Run-off barramundiRun-off barramundi
The run-off. It’s something most northern anglers fantacise about when they’re meant to be doing something else. It’s a time when other things such as the lawn and social commitments...
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Making sense of scentsMaking sense of scents
When we fish with lures, we try to give ourselves any little edge we can, however many people choose to neglect the use of scents. To many, using scents is...
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Retro-fitting hooksRetro-fitting hooks
Lures usually come with hooks that are suited to their intended target species, however, given that anglers like to think outside of the box, lures will often be used on...
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Mono vs braidMono vs braid
Since the advent of braid about 25 years ago, the great debate about whether braid or monofilament is better has raged on. Hard-headed traditionalists often bemoan braids for its tendency...
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Baitcast vs SpinBaitcast vs Spin
Many anglers often have a preference for using a baitcast or spin set up when they’re fishing, however it’s worth noting that while it’s okay to have a preference, these...
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Surf fishing tipsSurf fishing tips
Fishing for sand, summer or yellowfin whiting from the surf is a great way to enjoy trips to the beach while also gathering a feed to take home. Being a...
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Ocean rock fishing safetyOcean rock fishing safety
All over Australia, fishing off ocean rocks is a popular pastime, and offers anglers without a boat to access species usually reserved for those with boats or kayaks. It also...
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Collecting freshwater shrimp for baitCollecting freshwater shrimp for bait
In the freshwater, there are few better baits than the humble shrimp. Everything from spangled perch to Murray cod will have a go at a shrimp, and with certain species,...
