Tag: Safety

Storms at sea in small boats – real life stories

January 16, 2020 Offshore fishing tips

Last week on our return to Cairns from holidays, we were caught unawares by an electrical storm at sea. One minute it was just wind ...

Boat handling tips for a smoother ride in rough weather

June 27, 2018 Boating tips

Getting a smoother ride in rough weather can be as simple as changing your angle of travel. When I’m out and about on the water, ...

How to sharpen a fish filleting knife

March 10, 2018 Gear, Tackle, Knots

No one knows how to sharpen a knife better than a butcher. Today we talk to Callan from Cardwell Butchery about how to sharpen a ...

Handy wheel bearing tool

February 5, 2018 Boating tips

Regular trailer maintenance is a must if you want to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road with a breakdown. Launch and boat ...

Survival at Sea

December 26, 2016 Offshore fishing tips

It pays to get your life raft serviced! After purchasing a pre-loved game boat, we discovered the life raft had not been serviced for 8 ...

Catching mackerel using metal slices

August 9, 2016 Gear, Tackle, Knots

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 ...

Crimping barbed hooks

June 9, 2016 Gear, Tackle, Knots

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 ...

How to avoid Ciguatera poisoning

May 24, 2016 Offshore fishing tips

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 ...

Coast Guard SafeTrx app keeps you safe on the water

September 30, 2015 Offshore fishing tips

For those not keen on using a marine radio, and maybe don’t even have one, SafeTrx app for smartphones is a neat new way of ...

Safe and accurate way of casting a lure with a spinning reel

September 16, 2015 Gear, Tackle, Knots

Casting a lure with a spinning reel in a boat full of other lure casters can be a dangerous occupation. Over the years I’ve noticed ...

How to build a fibreglass boat deck that doesn’t get hot

February 13, 2015 Boating tips

Every few years I refit my boat, building in a custom non-slip fibreglass floor that doesn’t get hot. The main advantage of course is that ...

Boating safety offences you should be aware of.

December 11, 2014 Boating tips

Holiday time is almost here and you can be sure boating and fisheries will be out on the water doing their stuff. I was having ...

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