Here you'll find loads of practical fishing tips on rigs, techniques, knots, tackle and more.

27 May 2011

Once a bread & butter mainstay, bream are now a top level sportfish. BUSHY outlines a few cutting edge tips to help you maximise success on these popular yet finicky fish.

27 May 2011

If you're serious about catching billfish, having an experienced driver manning the helm will maximise your chances. David Green reports.

27 May 2011

ONE of the most popular lure families is that which we generally call “bibbed minnows”. These lures are also known as “crankbaits” in the US and come within a broader group of lures known as “hard bodies”. Bibbed minnows can be made of either timber or plastic. They can be hollow or solid and come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, but are all governed by some common physical characteristics.

27 May 2011

IF full-on surface explosions involving crazed mackerel snapping at a lure as you frantically wind as fast as you can gets your blood racing...

27 May 2011

Innovative Swedish technology can save you from flat battery issues while out on the water. Jim Harnwell reports.

27 May 2011

Mackerel look great, fight hard and taste fantastic. What’s the downside? Those razor sharp teeth! DAVID GREEN outlines some wire wisdom to help keep you connected...

27 May 2011

THE ease of tying of this connection makes it an ideal mainline to leader knot...

27 May 2011

Following last month's essential rod building tools column, MARK FISHER tackles the subject of rod building terminology.

27 May 2011

You don't need to be a champion fly caster to enjoy the unique pleasures associated with waving the long wand around. SHANE MENSFORTH reports.

27 May 2011

Hooking and fighting a fish is only part of the overall fishing equation. You also need to land it. SAMI OMARI details the various options you can use to claim your trophy.