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Salt spray on sunglasses is the bane of every small boat angler.

As a professional fishing guide for 30 years, I have had to remove salt spray from sunglasses maybe 30 times a day. Modern fishing shirts ...
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Choose the right sinker size

You’ll catch more fish if you choose the right sinker size. If you fish too heavy, fish will feel the weight and drop the bait ...
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Making timber lures that work

It’s one thing making timber lures, quite another to make ones that catch big fish.  No-one knows this better than master lure craftsman Dave Killalea ...
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Deep drop fishing

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but I learned something new deep drop fishing for Flame Tail snapper and other monsters ...
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Choosing the right propeller for your boat

Choosing the right propeller for your boat can be a bit hit and miss.  Considerations include boat design, weight distribution, running characteristics (RPM) and how ...
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Understand fish movements with Garmin Livescope

Understanding fish behaviour is no longer such a challenge with the new Garmin Livescope. After getting the unit several months ago, I was finally able ...
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Fishing Darwin for the million dollar fish in a chopper!

Come with us and experience the trip of a lifetime as we go fishing in Darwin for the million dollar fish. But let’s face it… ...
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Rod tip repair with Mason

A couple of days ago I met 7 year old Mason at the dawn service and noticed his rod tip was in need of a ...
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Running rigs: how to tie plus when and where to use one!

Today I’m going to talk about the humble old running rig. But before you switch off and think “I know how to tie that”; using this ...
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Best mono to mono fishing knot

Updated 21 June 2024 When it comes to the best mono to mono fishing knot, there are a few to consider. But my favourite is ...
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Water in your outboard motor can be costly

Last month I ended up with some water in my outboard motor.  It was a costly exercise as the fuel system had to be stripped ...
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Finding red emperor and nannygai using down imaging fish finder

Finding red emperor and scarlet sea perch (nannygai) in a big ocean can be a challenge.  Red emperor, scarlet sea perch (along with coral trout) ...
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