Whales, Dolphins and Seals
Our last trip to Portland, at the end of the bluefin tuna season, was not profitable. But of all the boats that were out, I…
Tag: fishing
Apollo Bay
We are trying a lot of new spots this season, particularly chasing blue fin tuna. A couple of weeks ago, we tried Apollo Bay on…
Large Murray Cod
Two weeks ago, my old man caught a 106cm Murray Cod. In years past, a fish this size would not have been uncommon, and they…
Port Fairy
With the long weekend, we wanted to make sure we got back on the water and got some Southern Blue Fin tuna. We’d had a…
Sounders and GPS
Sounders Depth sounder technology has come a long way in recent years, and this will continue. There are dozens of models to choose from, and…
Sevengill Shark
I was a bit surprised when I caught a baby sevengill shark in Port Phillip Bay. The Bay is known for gummy shark, so at…
Product Review: Predator Lures
Disclosure: Predator Lures are made by my father. I’ve used them all my life, and they have caught many varieties of fish including Murray Cod,…
Macquarie Perch
Perch is a freshwater gamefish. The most common is the European Perch, or “Red Fin”. They are a medium sized fish which tend to school….
Long Weekend At A Mountain Lake
It was the Queens Birthday long weekend here recently, so we took the opportunity to go to a fairly remote mountain lake for a weekend…
Top 7 Fish Fetishes
Knowing some basic rules about fish behaviour, and what fish love, will help you to put your bait in the right place in the bay…