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BLOGGER PROFILE : Kevin Savvas
A descendant of generations of fishermen, Kevin Savvas has 30 years experience under his belt. Initially a bait fisherman, Kev now has a passion for all manner of lures, hard or soft.



BLOG: Lake's problem weeded out

WHILE the fish seemed to adapt well to the invasive weed, many fishermen hadn't. It was downright difficult to fish the lake without getting fouled on most casts...

BLOG: The big flush

A solid Hawkesbury bream taken during a fresh flush in the river. Pic: Kevin Savvas

I THINK it's fair to say we have had some unseasonal weather recently. Obviously this has had an impact on our local fishing; some good, some bad...

BLOG: Kakadu dreaming

Northern Territory tour guide Genda Campbell with a nice Kakadu barra. Pic: Kevin Savvas

HOW often do we overlook our own backyard in favour of some far flung paradise?

BLOG: On track with GPS, finally ...

I CAN'T believe it took me so long to concede defeat and relinquish control to modern electronics...

BLOG: Keeping a bird's eye view

GOOD skippers can tell the different characteristics of birds and which birds are likely to lead them to fish.

BLOG: DIY tackle

ONE of the most exhilarating things fishos can do is get into manufacturing their own tackle...

BLOG: The common denominator

Savas Pourouti (right) with Fishing Addiction presenter Mark Berg.

I INSTANTLY recognised the chap as a lucky winner on Mark Berg's Fishing Addiction program...

BLOG: Land of the free, home of the brave

I HAD an afternoon of sheer bliss, a treat no fisherman should ever go to their grave without experiencing...

BLOG: A case of "tackle psychosis"

Pic: Scott Thomas

I NOW own more rods and reels than my wife owns high heels and handbags...

BLOG: Troppo about trolling

I CAN'T seem to escape trolling. It has become a necessary "evil" that seems to have me involved more than I would care to comment...

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BLOG: Towards breaking point

Image: Sami Omari

ARE we all brainwashed into following tried and tested methods? Sami Omari questions conventional drag settings and line stress when pushing tackle to its limit...