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
East Coast Snapper
Now we’re in the cooler months of the year, it’s time to dust off the snapper gear and go chase some big winter reds in the shallows. The east coast of Australia is famous for its great snapper fishing all year round, but leading into winter is when the east coast current pushes out to sea, forcing the temperatures down.
How To Catch School Bluefin Tuna
If someone had said to you 15 years ago that you would be able to catch loads of southern bluefin tuna during summer, you’d have thought they were crazy. These days, however, the run of summer tuna along the Victorian coastline is nothing short of amazing, and every year it just gets better and better. When it started years back,