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02 Feb 2024

How to catch Mangrove Jack

Here's how to catch a Mangrove Jack!

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11 Sep 2023

Welcome to Bread and Butter Fishing!

Learn the basics of fishing with OzFish

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01 Sep 2023

How to catch Australian bass

Learn how to catch one of Australia's most iconic freshwater species!

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12 Aug 2023

Fishing for Murray Cod in Winter

We’ve teamed up with Rhys Creed to give you everything you need to know about catching Murray Cod in winter.

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09 Feb 2023

How to catch Australian salmon

Here's how to catch an Aussie salmon!

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09 Feb 2023

Best Lures for Catching Australian Bass

Here's 5 lures no Aussie Bass Fisho should be without

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17 Jan 2023

Planning a barra trip

Nige Webster looks at some of the best places to catch an impoundment barra in Queensland.

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19 Oct 2022

Attaching braid to your spool

Learn how to spool up a new reel with braid. Without the braid slipping.

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27 Sep 2022

Changing a rod tip

Need a new rod tip fitted and not 100% sure how to DIY? Check out this quick and easy how to guide.

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06 Sep 2022

How to catch Squid

A ripper bait that's even better on the plate.

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25 Aug 2022

Live Baiting Snapper

Nige Webster suggests live bait is a good way to go when the bite gets tough.

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25 Aug 2022

Black bream edge fishing tactics and tips

Nige Webster shares some of the best techniques and tactics to get you amongst the bream.

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04 Aug 2022

Drift Rigging Trout

Nige Webster reflects on 20 years of trout flies, spin gear and spawn run fish, and finds that 'drift rigging' is still is as effective and engaging as it was two decades ago

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15 Jul 2022

Beginners guide to trout fishing

Lyndsay from Hipcamp takes us through her top tips for landing a trout

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25 May 2022

Lure fishing for trout in rivers and streams

There isn't a lot that beats the experience of catching trout in the skinny stuff. Learn how to improve your success trout fishing in rivers and streams with this cracker how-to guide!

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17 May 2022

How to catch Redfin Perch

Chasing redfin is sure to leave a smile on your dial.

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13 Jan 2022

Fishing the edges for Golden Perch

They look good, fight relatively hard and happen to inhabit the south-east corner of Australia which is where a big portion of us live.

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08 Jan 2022

How to catch Garfish

When it comes to bread-and-butter species it doesn't get much better than the humble garfish.

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19 Nov 2021

Effective Kayak Fishing

Justin Willmer shares some of the best kayak tips and techniques to get you amongst the fish.

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27 Oct 2021

How to catch King George Whiting

Here's how to catch King George Whiting!

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09 Sep 2021

How to Catch Trout in Victoria

We've pulled together all the information you'll need to catch your first, second, or one hundredth trout.

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28 Jul 2021

How to catch Flathead on Lures

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Flathead using lures.

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20 May 2021

Fishing the flats with soft plastics

Chasing big fish in the shallow waters of estuaries with soft plastics, is not only fun, but highly effective. Nige Webster shares his top tips for targeting bread and butter species in the shallows.

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09 Mar 2021

Fishing weedless lures

Weedless lure presentations are the key to unlocking snag-dwelling species in a range of environments. Nige Webster shares some tips for getting you into the weedless game.

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09 Mar 2021

How to fish the tides for flathead

Nige Webster explains how to fish the tides to great effect when chasing flathead.

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05 Mar 2021

DIY Flashy Gangs

Are you looking for a way to pimp up your pilchard rig for next time you are on the water?

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25 Feb 2021

Fishing crankbaits for bream

Looking for crankbaits to kickstart your deep water bream missions? Check out BCFs range here.

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30 Jan 2021

Hopping soft plastic prawns for barramundi

Nige Webster discusses the merits of understanding current shadows and using a passive lure type and flexible weight system when hitting barramundi staging locations.

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24 Dec 2020

Casting lures for pelagics

Nige Webster shares the techniques and gear required to make casting lures at pelagics a successful pursuit.

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10 Dec 2020

Mackerel trolling tips

Nige Webster shares some of the best trolling tips and techniques to get you amongst mackerel this summer.

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18 Nov 2020

How to catch shallow water snapper on lures

Chasing snapper in the shallows is not only effective but highly addictive. Nige Webster runs through what you need to know to start your shallow water snapper journey.

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14 Nov 2020

How to catch deep water snapper on lures

Here are some tried and tested tips to help you successfully catch snapper on lures in deep water.

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10 Oct 2020

Fish handling practices

Here are a few handy tips & tricks for releasing your catch in the best possible condition.

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13 May 2020

Floatlining Rig

Floatlining is one of the simplest methods of bait fishing. It's also deadly on a wide variety of species, from demersals like snapper to marauding pelagics.

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13 May 2020

Livebaiting for Pelagics

Fishing with live baits is deadly on a range of species with the pelagic family particularly fond of a free swimming bait or two.

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01 May 2020

How to cast a Baitcaster

Baitcasters can be tough to master, but once you learn the basics, you're good to go!

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01 May 2020

How to cast a Spin Reel

Sammy runs us through some expert tips to help you make the perfect cast!

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29 Apr 2020

Bread & Butter Fishing

Sammy takes us back to where it all began, 'back to the basics'. Chasing bread and butter species such as Bream, Whiting & Flathead using the old faithful bait fishing techniques . Check it out!

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29 Apr 2020

How to catch Bream with Bait

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Bream using bait.

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29 Apr 2020

How to catch Flathead with Bait

Check out this quick guide on how to best catch Flathead using bait.

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22 Apr 2020

Perks of fishing with an Alvey system

Our mates at Alvey run you through the perks of fishing with an Alvey system.

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22 Apr 2020

Beach Fishing. Where to & Casting

Learn from our mates from Alvey on where to fish and casting on the beach.

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07 Apr 2020

Rigging Weedless Plastics

Our good mate Lelia is back with another cracker 'How to' video. Rigging a weedless soft plastic can be a bit tricky. Leila shows us just how it's done! Check it out.

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22 Oct 2019

Bite Trace

Learn how to rig a bite trace to ward off all those toothy critters

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22 Oct 2019

Casting a Prawn Net

Catching a feed of prawns with a net is not only super-efficient, but damn rewarding, particularly when you land the net right in the sweet spot.

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06 Aug 2019

Rigging a Ganged Pilchard

Fishing pilchards on a set of gang hooks not only ensures maximum hook up but perfect presentation too.

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06 Aug 2019

Beach Pilchard Rig

Pilchards are without doubt one of the most highly sought after baitfish going 'round. Seriously, almost everything eats them.

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06 Aug 2019

Bimini Twist Knot

The bimini twist is used to create a strong loop that can be employed as a double-line leader to which another leader can be attached via a loop-to-loop connection.

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05 Aug 2019

AG Chain Knot

Not as publicised as many of the other terminal fishing knots, the AG Chain is a sport fisher's secret weapon.

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17 Jul 2019

FG Knot

The FG knot has seriously taken the sport fishing world by storm and much of that comes down to its strength and slim profile.

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12 Jul 2019

Murray Cod Tactics

Sammy runs us through all the gear and lures needed to chase the iconic Murray Cod

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10 Jul 2019

Fast Jigging Tutorial

Fast jigging can take a little time to master, but once you get the hang of it, it's a seriously deadly technique on a wide-range of offshore species.

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10 Jul 2019

Filleting Snapper

Snapper can be tricky customers to fillet and many a botch job has been observed on a boat ramp cleaning table. It isn't a task worth fearing though, as it isn't as hard as you think.

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04 Jul 2019

Cleaning Squid

Knowing how to correctly clean a squid in preparation for cooking is an essential skill for every seafood lover to know. It's a very simple process that transforms a whole, intact squid into a ready to cook squid tube. From there, the possibilities are endless, calamari, salt and pepper squid,

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04 Jul 2019

Dispatching & Bleeding Fish

Some people fish for pleasure. Others fish to eat. A lot of anglers fish for both. Regardless of your motivations for fishing, you should treat your catch with the respect it deserves.

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03 Jul 2019

Hook Sharpening 101

Whether your hook points have become blunt overtime or you're finding they aren't as sharp as you'd like straight out of the packet, there's a trick or two to getting them razor sharp.

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03 Jul 2019

Catch & Cook Prawns

Sammy shows us how to take your prawns from the cast net to the cooktop.

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04 Jun 2019

Throw a cast Net

An essential part of a Fishos know-how is mastering the cast net throw.

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10 Jan 2019

How to Catch Mackerel

Want to get your arms streched by a monster Mackerel? Check out this video for all the expert tips from Nige Webster

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08 Jan 2018

How to use Burley

When there's burley in the water, the fish aren't far away...