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Best mono to mono fishing knot

April 4, 2019 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

Updated 21 June 2024 When it comes to the best mono to mono fishing knot, there are a few to consider. But my favourite is ...

Water in your outboard motor can be costly

March 20, 2019 Boating tips Miscellaneous Fishing

Last month I ended up with some water in my outboard motor. It was a costly exercise as the fuel system had to be stripped ...

Finding red emperor and nannygai using down imaging fish finder

February 21, 2019 Finding Wonky Holes Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.)

Finding red emperor and scarlet sea perch (nannygai) in a big ocean can be a challenge. Red emperor, scarlet sea perch (along with coral trout) ...

Sounder Skills 2 – How to use a fish finder

February 7, 2019 A bit of everything Sounders / Fish Finders

Our newest online fishing course on how to use your fish finder: Sounder Skills 2 will be available from 11th February 2019. Sounder Skills 2 ...

Funny fishing memes

January 24, 2019 A bit of everything RMF News

With the advent of social media, funny fishing memes have come into their own and provide a huge source of entertainment and laughter for us ...

Best time of year for barramundi fishing

January 10, 2019 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

I wish I got a dollar every time someone asks, What is the best time of year for barramundi fishing?” Mostly from people who want ...

Anchoring on a Fingermark school accidentally

December 12, 2018 Fingermark or Golden Snapper Nearshore Islands/Bays/Headlands (Snapper, Jewfish, Fingermark, Dhufish)

While the wife planned a no fishing boat trip, I accidentally anchored on a Fingermark school. And all hell broke loose as I jigged up ...

Barramundi fishing closure

November 27, 2018 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

The east coast Barramundi fishing closure TIMES HAVE CHANGED! The NEW closed season runs from midnight to midnight – e.g. from 12.01 am on the ...

How to tie a paternoster rig and tips to avoid snags.

November 15, 2018 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

Learning how to tie a paternoster rig (dropper or snapper rig) is great for rock walls or areas you get snagged often. Getting snagged is ...

Rock walls for barra

October 31, 2018 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

When fishing rock walls for barra, we recently decided to try a technique that works a treat on charter. We decided to use the “uninterested ...

Good news for Ross River Dam

October 17, 2018 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

Ross River Dam has been in the sights of the Townsville Barramundi Restocking Group for quite a few years and they recently came one step ...

How to splice dacron

October 4, 2018 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

Learning to splice dacron is a skill most regularly used by big game anglers but it can also be used to make a safety lanyard ...

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