Category: Gear, Tackle, Knots

Stick baits and jigs are one of my favorite forms of lure fishing. Because with stick baits you can manipulate the retrieve, the depth and ...

There are so many fishing hook types and designs on the market, so knowing which one to use can be daunting. Getting this right will ...

When bottom bashing over heavy structure, the best fishing rig for coral trout in my opinion is a free running rig. What fishing rig to ...

Today I’m going to cover an often overlooked aspect to your fishing, namely rod and reel cleaning and maintenance. As a charter boat skipper for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learning how to tie a paternoster rig (dropper or snapper rig) is great for rock walls or areas you get snagged often. Getting snagged is ...

Learning to splice dacron is a skill most regularly used by big game anglers but it can also be used to make a safety lanyard ...

Here’s possibly the best garfish rig for trolling up mackerel and other toothy sportsfish.  While jigs and metal slices are great for mackerel when they’re ...