The classic fishing story is, of course, the one where the angler stretches out both arms and says “it was THIS big!” In 2014, it is typically followed by a digital photo presented on a phone. Tales about the ‘one that got away’ can be equally dramatic, although they rarely have photos to accompany them. While disappointing, losing a big…
Category: Estuary
Weekend report
I wrote a post a few weeks ago about my growing fishing itch that needed to be scratched. Well, I have to admit that I didn’t end up fishing that weekend…moving house and other life-related admin got the better of me, and needless to say, I have been pining for some fishing. Graz and I headed down to Wallaga Lake…
To barb or not to barb – that is the question?
Will barbless hooks catch you more fish? Or more big fish? Until recently I’ve never given much thought to the barb on the hook of jig heads and lures. I figured that if they come with a barb out of the packet that must be a good thing, endorsed by the lure manufacturers right? Now, I’m starting to think twice.…
Flooding rain brings crocodiles to the surface and sends bream down deep
Flooding rain brings crocodiles to the surface and sends bream down deep During the autumn months the South Coast of NSW has been drenched. In March alone, Batemans Bay received 160mm, Merimbula 175mm, Ulladulla 223mm, and Jervis Bay a whopping 376mm of rain. These volumes of freshwater flowing into your favourite fishing spot will certainly affect how and where you…
The Southern Australia mixed dozen challenge
Spoilt for choice How many amazing fishing options do you have within 2 or 3 hours drive from your front doorstep? Can you count them? Could you fish them all in a weekend? With the exception of Dan in the top end, the rest of us at Flick and Fly call south east Australia home. From here we can fish…
Big fish in skinny water – NSW south coast fishing report
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Hobie kayak review: Part 2 – it’s not all beer and skittles
In Part 1 of the fishing kayak review, I focused on the Hobie range, in particular the Revolution model. I discussed the joys of kayak fishing; the serenity, unique access to shallow water, the stealth and the ease of storage and transport. I tried to include some nice scenery shots and a few fish as well. In order to present…
Fishing estuaries more effectively: lighten up
Part 1: tides Part 2: structure When fishing an estuary what would you think about 6lb leader? Light? Heavy? All rounder? Well, obviously it depends on what you are fishing for. For average flathead its probably a pretty good choice. Flatheads abrasive little teeth can go through lighter leaders pretty quickly. If you are chasing bigger models you may even…
Fishing estuaries more effectively: structure
Part one of our estuary series, which focusses on tides is here. Rubble flats, weedbeds, sandflats, reef, bommies, dropoffs, pylons and other artificial structures, mored boats, ledges, edges, rockwalls, undercut banks and snags. All estuary structures that will hold and attract fish. As we covered in the last post that touched on tides and tidal movement, water movement will have…
Fishing estuaries more effectively: tides
The principle is simple and the same around the globe. On beaches, rivers, estuaries and oceans. Find the bait/food and you will find the fish. In all those environments, structure plays and important role in helping you the angler achieve that. Be it a pinnacle that catches the current and concentrates baitfish, a rock bar, a snag that provides cover…
A few weeks in Eden and a few fish… Holiday recap.
I spent a lot of time in Eden over the holidays. First for Christmas and then for my cousins wedding. It was a pretty perfect holiday, spent balancing family time, girlfriend time, friends time, drinking by the pool time and fishing time. Fishing on family holidays is always a bit of a balancing act, so a lot of my fishing…
All I want for Christmas is a Hobie – Kayak review
The rise of the Hobie kayak Hobie kayaks, and to a lesser extent other brands of kayaks, are turning up everywhere. Sure there are still heaps of motor boats on the water, the quintessential Aussie Tinnie, but the rise of the fishing kayak is unmistakable. I would have expected to notice a few more shortly after buying a Hobie Revolution…