Exploring the Hawkesbury River by canoe gives you access to remote stretches of water full of wildlife. Tidal flows in the upper reaches are extreme which made progress challenging in parts but well worth it! Hope you enjoy the video. https://youtu.be/fLeZJo9cXJM
Why there’s more to fishing than fishing
Fishing is a great leveler. It humbles the investment banker just as easily as the construction worker. It sure has humbled me. Yet rather than coming home with my tail between my legs after a fishless day, I return with a spring in my step. It’s a conundrum I’ve been puzzling over for a while... Continue Reading →
Lure fishing for whiting
In my neck of the woods, late October signals the start of the religious season for whiting. It is when they start looking up to the heavens, pondering the eternal questions of life. Whether they find salvation is anyone’s guess. All I know for sure is with their eyes upturned, they begin to notice my... Continue Reading →
First bass on fly
I left my bass spinning outfit at home this morning. All I took was a 6 weight fly rod. A brave move given my track record of trying to catch something, anything, on a fly from my kayak. But every angler has their day. Late spring is a wonderful time of year in Australia. Even more... Continue Reading →
The dawn of another surface fishing season
In my quiet corner of the world the fish are becoming more aggressive. They are hungry. And they are starting to look at the surface for food. My surface lure season has begun. I began my fishing trip using soft plastics. Working the deeper bends of the river and casting amongst the weed beds. I don't find... Continue Reading →