FISHING BLOG

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:
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pearl perch

Fishing for Pearl Perch

Pearl Perch are one of the species that I have little experience in but have always wanted to go fishing for. A deep bodied and ...
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Barra Competition Duel with son Col.

Well the barra season in Queensland has ended for another year, but not before I had a father son barra competition with my son Col. ...
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing

There’s a reason people say Hindsight is a Wonderful thing.  And not just because you can learn from your mistakes and are unlikely to repeat ...
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wallaman-falls

Wallaman Falls

Funny how some of the best tourist attractions are rarely visited by locals. Enter… Wallaman Falls! Ryan has lived in this region since BIRTH and ...
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finding new spots

Finding new fishing spots reconnaissance

Finding new fishing spots is my favourite pastime. For land-based and inshore anglers, the best time to do reconnaissance is low tide. I know that ...
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Living with Crocodiles

Living with crocodiles in Northern Australia and other places they’re found, can be dangerous. But like tigers in India and lions in Africa, we can’t ...
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I’m Hooked – Fish hook accidents

Earlier this year, after 30 years on charter I had MY FIRST EVER fish hook accident.  For those not on social media, here is a ...
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Coral Trout Underwater

Best fishing rig for coral trout

When bottom bashing over heavy structure, the best fishing rig for coral trout in my opinion is a free running rig. What fishing rig to ...
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leccy leg

Electric motor support bracket

After years watching my electric motor bash the deck when we hit chop, I’m surprised I never thought to add an electric motor support bracket. ...
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custom boat pros and cons

Custom Boat Pros and Cons

Late last year we ordered a custom built boat from BMENQ in Cairns.  We sold the good old barra boat when I retired from charters ...
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Lizard Island

Back in the days before COVID-19 we decided to go to Lizard island for a couple of weeks. The Lizard Island area of the Great ...
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What sounder should I buy?

Myth buster. Don't ask "What sounder should I buy?" Instead ask "What transducer will suit me best?" Then choose a matching unit. More hacks in ...
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