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 →
Kayak fishing for estuary perch
Spring has arrived and with the weather warming up it was time to dust off the kayak and chase one of my favourite fish, the estuary perch. Estuary perch live in the brackish waters of rivers and coastal lakes on Australia's south-east coast. They're aggressive lure taking predators and a whole lot of fun to... 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 →