Well it was back to work today which was a very rude shock after five days of action packed relaxing. As is the norm after returning from a long weekend at the coast filled with early starts, late nights and a few too many old fashioned’s I’m a little flat, mostly exhausted and questioning whether I could possibly be hungover…
Month: April 2011
When conditions get tough, the tough go back to bed
It’s been an absolute pleasure to fish with fellow author’s of this site over the years, but it’s time to spill the beans – even they have their precious moments! February to April are meant to be some of the hottest fishing months in NSW south coast eastuaries. The sun is warm, the air is warm and the water warms…
Reflections on lure fishing, a philosophical guide for beginners
Lure fishing can be tough, especially when you are starting out. I remember my first forays into lure fishing as a kid, which were often hard work. It took many many years to finally be able to catch fish on lures consistently. What had got me hooked on it and what made me persist through all those learning years was…
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Beach spinning for salmon
Watching the first sliver of morning sun filter through the low orange clouds, I cast the lure into the gently crashing surf. Letting the lure sink for a second and clicking the bail arm over, I began the retrieve with a sense of calm anticipation. After a few winds of the reel, the lure was back near the surface and…
Barra lessons in the top end
Only a fisherman knows the feeling. That next fish keeps the addiction alive and we’ll do anything to outsmart a brain the size of a pea. In my case the fish usually win! As a recent arrival to the Territory I’ve been blown away by the amount of fishing options on offer up here. It’s possible to chase Billfish in…
Fishing in south-west Western Australia
Recently I was lucky enough to score a work trip to a conference in Perth. It didn’t take much convincing for my manager to agree to me spending a few extra days after the conference looking around the countryside. Coincidentally, good mate Grazza Fifield was also in WA for another conference. Such good luck could only mean one thing: watch…