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Tackle tips for winter

by Ron McBain

With the trout season over, most anglers pack their gear up, leave it in the corner and look forward to the next season - in august. It is during this time (now) that it is essential to check your gear.

: Category: Tackle, Boats and other Equipment; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 5553

Tackle, Boats and other Equipment

Guided fishing can be the difference between a fishy day or a fishless day

by Michael Bok

Reading the last couple of issues of Tasmanian Fishing and Boating News made me wonder what I would do that would help me catch a Snapper.

: Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 5590

Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

Understanding tides

Taking the time to study tides, the moon and the effects that they have on fishing can have a profound effect on your fishing. Particular fish like certain tides and feed more consistently during certain phases of the moon. The following may help you to understand these foibles of the tide.

: Category: Other; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 8809

Other

Small stream, small fish, hard work and great memories

by Russell Gray

The late February weather was forecast to be warm and settled. There had been little rain for the fortnight so a trip to a trout stream seemed a good idea.

: Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 5457

Trout Fishing

Keep it small and keep it simple

Getting started with Andrew Hart

When my Natural Science teacher asked me for six sizable fish for an upcoming lesson, I replied very confidently, "No worries!" Thinking that this would be an easy task, I headed down to the Tamar to my favourite Mullet spot, where previously I'd had plenty of success.

: Category: Tackle, Boats and other Equipment; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 6399

Tackle, Boats and other Equipment

Yellowtail Kingfish - the king of the sea

by Ron McBain

As I sit here and write this article, my mind goes back to a half hour ago, when one of our customers brought into the shop to show us a truly magnificent fish - a 20 kg Yellowtail Kingfish.

: Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 9734

Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

South Esk River proves tough, yet enjoyable

by Peter Blakeley

The South Esk River is one of many contrasts, offering many challenges to the angler. Normally by this time of year I have made numerous visits to the river. This season, however, has been an exception due to the varying weather conditions.

: Category: Esk and other Northern Rivers; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 9153

Esk and other Northern Rivers

The Peninsula - an anglers delight

by Joe Thureau

The Peninsula area, often known in general terms as the Tasman Peninsula, actually comprises two separate regions - Forestier Peninsula, immediately south of the neck of land at the town of Dunalley and Tasman Peninsula, separated from the former by the narrow Eaglehawk Neck.

: Category: Saltwater and Estuary Fishing; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 11212

Saltwater and Estuary Fishing

Sea sickness and how to avoid it

by Danny Sims

A thin bead of sweat breaks out on your forehead. You start to feel hot and flushed. A sinking, churning feeling begins to take over your stomach.

: Category: Other; Published: 03 October 2008; Hits: 6288

Other

Temperature can make the difference with trout

by Tony Ritchie

Brown Trout find very comfortable temperatures between 12 and 20 Degrees Celsius and often feed best at the top end of this range for brook and rainbow trout is several degrees less. Trout can live for only limited periods in water temperature of 28 degrees.