02 Sep 2010

Fishing plastics for snapper has boomed in popularity over the past five years.

22 Jul 2010

ANGLING has evolved a long way since the 1960s, although not in the biological science sphere of Charles Darwin. A mighty long cast, and a serious leap of faith, would be required to link angling’s evolution to Darwinism.

21 Jul 2010

As promised, here’s an expert explanation of the politics and science being used in the marine parks debate.

21 Jul 2010

Trout trolling can be a bit like rocket science with downriggers, side planers and lead lines, but BUSHY likes to keep it simple. If you know how, it is possible to succeed with some old fashioned flat line trolling.

21 Jul 2010

The resurgence of southern bluefin tuna has given SA-based fishos a chance at champagne sportfishing. JAMIE CRAWFORD explains how to get amongst it this season.

21 Jul 2010

Jigging plastics for jewies is a proven way to connect with these great estuary sportfish. But as KEVIN SAVVAS explains, there are more refined rigs to explore that may well boost your catch rate.

21 Jul 2010

I DOUBT there’s a more famous knot than the Albright Special. Named after its inventor, the pioneering Florida Keys fly fishing guide Jimmie Albright, the knot has been used for over half a century by anglers focused on the pursuit of big fish on light line.

21 Jul 2010

Sometimes a spur-of-the-moment trip pays off big time. DAVID GREEN experienced one of these all-too-rare events and caught some spectacular Murray cod in the process.

13 Jul 2010

A CONNECTION that has enjoyed a revival in popularity in recent years has been the Cat’s Paw.

13 Jul 2010

Catching whiting on poppers has been well documented but these scrappy estuary sportfish can also be targeted on other lures as well. BY RODERICK WALMSLEY.