Author: Ryan Moody

Since 2013 we’ve created hundreds of informative fishing blogs using Ryan’s thirty years of guiding experience. From knots to fish finders, from travel adventures to fishing tips, refine your search by:

FUEL IS UP! 8 Ways to REDUCE Boat Fuel Consumption

April 23, 2026 Boating tips

Fuel prices have been all over the place lately and if you’ve been filling up your boat, you’ve definitely felt it! In reality, fuel has ...

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Fishing Rules in QLD: How Much Can We Really Trust the Data?

April 16, 2026 RMF News

Fishing rules in QLD (things like bag limits, size limits and seasonal closures) do not just appear out of nowhere. They are usually based on ...

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How to Hook Live Bait (The Right Way for Every Species)

April 2, 2026 Live Bait

One of the most common mistakes I see is anglers hooking live bait in the wrong spot and wondering why it doesn’t get eaten. The ...

7 Offshore Fishing Tips Most Anglers Haven’t Figured Out

February 26, 2026 Offshore fishing tips

When you’re fishing offshore for demersals like big red emperor, large-mouth nannygai or other bottom-dwellers, sooner or later you meet the taxman .🦈 Your only ...

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What Is Slow Pitch Jigging? (And How It Really Works!)

December 18, 2025 Offshore fishing tips

If you fish offshore long enough, you start noticing a pattern that catches a lot of anglers out. You’ll mark fish clearly on the sounder, ...

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RMF Best Blogs Compilation

May 21, 2025 RMF News

Life’s busy. Between work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to forget that fishing is supposed to be fun — not another thing ...

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3 Hacks to Improve Your Paternoster Rig Setup

April 24, 2025 Gear, Tackle, Knots

The paternoster rig setup is a go-to rig for many anglers, perfect for suspending bait off the bottom and presenting it naturally in deep water. ...

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How to Tie a Uni Knot: A Must-Know Fishing Knot for Every Angler

April 17, 2025 Gear, Tackle, Knots

If you’ve spent any time fishing, you know that a strong, reliable knot can make the difference between landing your dream catch and watching it ...

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Stick Bait Lures Explained: The 3 Types & When to Use Each

April 10, 2025 Gear, Tackle, Knots

A stick bait lure is like a tool – each one is made for a specific job. You wouldn’t use a hammer to screw in ...

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Strongest Blood Knot for Fishing: The Double Reversed Locked Blood Knot

February 6, 2025 Gear, Tackle, Knots

When it comes to blood knots used for fishing tackle, knowing which knot to use can make all the difference between landing a big one ...

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Garmin GT51 Transducer Review: Why We Swear By It

December 29, 2024 Sounders / Fish Finders

If you’re anything like us, you love finding new spots in deep waters e.g. Wonky Holes (underwater springs). That’s why we’re here to talk about ...

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Finding Fish Using Side Image vs 2D

December 19, 2024 Sounders / Fish Finders

As a former fishing guide, when it comes to finding fish, my secret isn’t luck—it’s about understanding how to use a sounder/fish finder effectively. One ...