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Fishing tips for Giant Trevally (GT)
When somebody says they just want to go fishing and get punished by something big and strong, the one fish that pops into my head ...
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Catching big barramundi in Queensland
Ryan Moody has been catching big barramundi in Queensland for over 30 years and has caught over 2000 saltwater barra longer than metre! That’s well ...
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Catching mackerel using metal slices
Mackerel are a premium fighting fish for recreational anglers and can be caught easily fishing with metal slices. Most Mackerel species are top grade food ...
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Best fishing lures to take travelling
A question I am often asked is how to select the best fishing lures to take travelling. In order to address the question, I enlisted ...
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Crimping barbed hooks
I am often asked if I crimp my barbs and/or use barbless hooks when fishing for tropical speedsters like barramundi and it’s certainly a topic ...
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How to avoid Ciguatera poisoning
Guest fishing writer Nick Philippa shares his research on ciguatera poisoning and interviews Ryan Moody who had a bout of it back in 1997. For ...
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Catching Big Barramundi #13
Catching our 2000th big metre plus barramundi is becoming a bit like climbing Everest haha. The steepest part is at the TOP! Still we have ...
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Custom made fishing lures | Dave Killalea
Master fishing lure craftsman Dave Killalea’s favourite pastime is designing and creating custom made fishing lures for a particular purpose. And I’m not talking about ...
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Routine outboard engine maintenance | Greasing engine steering glands
An outboard engine can give you years of reliable use if given some occasional TLC. Even if you get your outboard regularly serviced by a ...
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Spinning Reel Basics
Spinning reels are a great way to catch fish, however they do twist up your line if used incorrectly. And while most people assume they ...
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Trichodesmium blooms are often confused with coral spawn.
Seasoned anglers at one stage or other, will probably have encountered a grey, red, or brown slick on the ocean surface, usually assumed to be ...
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How to fillet fish | King Threadfin Salmon
After barra, King Threadfin Salmon Polydactylus sheridani are perhaps the most highly prized tropical estuarine sportsfish in Australia. Anglers having accomplished a metre plus barra, often ...
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