Yamashita EGI-OH Search Shallow Review
I have been using Yamashita’s EGI-OH Search range since it first came out, and I still rate it as one of the best squid jig series ever made. That is not a throwaway line. Over the years I have used just about every squid jig worth using, and the Search range has always had a way of finding squid when
How To Dry Age Fish at Home
For years we’ve been told ‘fresh is best’. Jonah Yick explains why hanging your catch whole in a fridge for a few days delivers better flavour, texture, shelf life and presentation — and how to set it up at home.
How to cube for southern bluefin tuna
There’s something about old techniques that never really die. They just sit quietly in the background, waiting for the right moment to come back into play. Cubing for southern bluefin tuna is exactly that. It’s an approach that dates back decades, something that was almost standard practice through the 70s and 80s, before high-speed trolling and modern lure technology took
Trolling for southern bluefin tuna
Trolling lures is the most effective way to target barrel size bluefin tuna, it remains the backbone of modern game fishing — covering ground, locating active fish and consistently producing strikes when conditions align. While the concept sounds simple, consistently capturing barrels while trolling is built around understanding fish behaviour, lure presentation, spread design and boat control. Locating Southern Bluefin
Yellowfin Tuna On Top Water
Words & Images: Sam Gilchrist For generations the mighty yellowfin tuna has been revered by anglers as one of the pinnacles of saltwater sports fishing. In this article we introduce you to the new hardcore method of targeting this species by casting topwater lures at large schools of airborne fish that has changed the game forever. A crew of topwater
Offshore Soft Vibing
Words & Images: Colby Lesko Soft vibes have long since dominated deep-water scenarios when it comes to estuary and freshwater lure fishing. With soft vibes so effective in these situations it was only a matter of time until we saw tackle companies making bigger and heavier soft vibes than ever for the offshore market. Over recent years offshore soft vibing
Topwater Kingfish
Yellowtail kingfish would have to be one of the hardest-fighting fish along the east coast of Australia and they can be targeted in various ways, from as simple as slow trolling a live bait or throwing a soft plastic in the washes to my personal favourite – throwing stickbaits and poppers around for that epic topwater bite. In this article I
Mulloway On Soft Vibes
Ultimate Guide to Fishing for Mulloway: Techniques, Tides, and Technology Introduction to Mulloway FishingMulloway are highly sought-after estuary sport fish, beloved by anglers across the east coast of Australia. These versatile fish inhabit various environments including rivers, creeks, estuary systems, beaches, headlands, and offshore reefs. Whether using dead or live baits or a range of lures, mulloway fishing offers numerous
South Aus Salmon In The Surf
The Ultimate Guide to Chasing Australian Salmon Along the South Australian Coastline Introduction to Australian Salmon Fishing Every winter, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of Australian salmon along our local South Australian coastline. This signals the start of the salmon season, with the first massive schools indicating that more fish are on their way. These high-energy beaches soon come alive