This Spring has been a fun time to be out in a kayak chasing fish on surface lures. The water has warmed up early this year and bread and butter species like whiting, bream and tailor have been on the prowl. Here is a video clip of some fishing highlights over recent months:
Whiting on surface lures video
I had an enjoyable morning chasing whiting with surface lures. My fishing buddy Greg and I were on the water at first light. The tide was high and the water warm. Conditions looked good. Our favourite sandbanks were submerged and we drifted quietly over them in our kayaks. It wasn't long before we hooked a... Continue Reading →
Up the creek with a paddle
An overnight kayak camping trip exploring Berowra Creek and its many tributaries revealed a healthy population of lure crunching fish. After a few weeks planning, my fishing buddy Greg and I set off on an overnight kayak camping trip in Berowra Creek, one of the major tributaries of the mighty Hawkesbury River in NSW, Australia.... Continue Reading →
Rock fishing safety tips
Fishing off the rocks can be exciting, rewarding and action-packed. But it can also prove deadly. Follow these tips to stay safe on the rocks. I fell in love with rock fishing many moons ago. It’s an exciting and active way to fish in beautiful surroundings. But rock fishing also claims a number of lives... Continue Reading →
Top 5 tips for releasing fish
Catch and release is a common practice in Australia’s recreational fishing sector. Follow a few simple tips to maximise survival rates. The recreational anglers I have the pleasure of knowing appreciate and look after their fisheries. This includes the environment in which they fish and the species they are chasing. Many release the fish they... Continue Reading →