Category: A bit of everything

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:

Choosing the right propeller for your boat

June 13, 2019 A bit of everything Boating tips

Choosing the right propeller for your boat can be a bit hit and miss. Considerations include boat design, weight distribution, running characteristics (RPM) and how ...

Understand fish movements with Garmin Livescope

May 30, 2019 A bit of everything Sounders / Fish Finders

Understanding fish behaviour is no longer such a challenge with the new Garmin Livescope. After getting the unit several months ago, I was finally able ...

Rod tip repair with Mason

May 2, 2019 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

A couple of days ago I met 7 year old Mason at the dawn service and noticed his rod tip was in need of a ...

Running rigs: how to tie plus when and where to use one!

April 18, 2019 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

Today I’m going to talk about the humble old running rig. But before you switch off and think “I know how to tie that”; using this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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Why you should make the effort to tag and release fish

September 6, 2018 A bit of everything RMF News

Barra Basics student Ben ‘Westo’ Weston shares how and why he started to tag and release fish, how you can get into it too, and ...

3 tips for fishing with jig heads and soft plastics

August 23, 2018 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

Fishing with jig heads and soft plastics is an extremely effective way to catch big fish consistently. I have been fishing with jig heads for ...

Setting up your tackle box

July 26, 2018 A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots

In this video blog we’re looking at setting up your tackle box for fishing in small boats to make sure you have all the essentials ...