Aug 26, 2014

Choosing a Rod for Your Saltwater Fishing Trip

If your idea of a good weekend is a nice saltwater fishing trip along Perth with your family and friends or just by yourself, investing in a good fishing rod and tackle will improve your overall experience. Here are some things to consider in choosing your equipment.

  • Action: This refers to how far the rod will bend when you’re catching or reeling in a fish. Knowing the action of your tackle will tell you the maximum weight of the fish the rod can reel in and how far your bait will go when you throw it in the water.

  • Power: This refers to the ability of the rod to hold the lure. Rods are classified from ultra-light to ultra-heavy. In saltwater fishing, bigger lures yield better results, so you may want to use an ultra-heavy rod.

  • Type of Fish: Decide on what type of fish you want to catch in a certain area. Determining their size range and their probable weight can be a factor in choosing the right action and power of your tackle.

  • Budget: Always consider how much you are willing to spend on your fishing tackle. There is no need to break the bank for quality fishing equipment. Affordable and quality fishing tackles are available in Perth.


Now you can fully enjoy your saltwater fishing trip with the assurance of a good fishing rod and tackle set.
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Aug 19, 2014

Always Have These Items in Your Fishing Tackle!

You may be an excellent angler or an avid outdoorsman with a knack for fishing, but you can’t hope for a huge catch without some high-quality equipment in your fishing tackle. Here is a rough list of items that you should always have whenever you’re out fishing in Australia’s lakes and rivers:

Fishing hooks are at the top, because the hooks you bring should reflect the type of fish you want to catch for the day. Generally speaking, small fish can be caught using small hooks, while large fish need large hooks. Having some extra fishing lines is also useful in case your line breaks or gets tangled during the trip.

Meanwhile, fishing lures, like spinners and spoons, are only necessary if you want to catch larger fish. Though you can always rely on the old-fashioned way of using live bait, larger fish are more likely to be lured by imitations of their favourite prey like minnows. You might also want to bring a few sinkers along so that your hook and line will sink faster once they touch the water. Technically, you only need one sinker for the duration of your trip, but it wouldn’t hurt to have few spares on hand in case you lose one.


Don’t forget to bring a pair of clippers and needle-nose pliers as well, since you’ll need them to cut the line and hook (respectively) on your fishing rod whenever the situation demands it.
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Aug 12, 2014

How to Save Money While Fishing

Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in Australia. As most anglers know, however, it’s not exactly a cheap hobby. According to statistics, recreational fishing represents a $2.2 billion industry. That’s a lot of money to spend, indeed!

Fortunately, there are certain things you can do to make this fun activity friendlier on the pocket. Below are a few of them:

Cultivate Your Own Lure
Earthworms are the classic fishing lure, but you don’t necessarily have to buy them before heading out on a fishing trip. If you have a garden, you can cultivate earthworms in your own backyard.

Explore Local Fishing Spots
One of the biggest lures of fishing is the opportunity to visit various fishing locales around the country. Like all trips, though, it will cost you money. If you’re working with a tighter budget, why not explore local fishing spots instead? Who knows, your next big catch might just be lurking at the local lake!

Buy Supplies Online
Brand-new fishing gear can be rather expensive, which is why many people buy second-hand equipment. Fortunately, there are now auction sites that specialise in listing fishing gear like reels and rods. By purchasing from these sources, you can get top-notch gear at considerably lower prices.


Hopefully, these tips will allow you to embark on your next fishing trip with a happy heart and a heavy wallet.
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Aug 5, 2014

The Fight You’ve Never Fought

You’ve probably thought about it a million, million times in the past. You already know how that moment might feel. You’ve already visualised the scene in your head so many times that you know just how it will play out. Each time, you see the prize in your possession, your tired arms burning, your legs hurting, but a smile still etched solidly across your face.

You know in your heart, though, that it’s always been more than just about that prize. It was the fight that led to it that really mattered, and it all begun on a boat slicing steadily across the open ocean, pitching sideways to and fro with the waves.

It was a fierce hiss that alerted you to the fact that the fight was on. Just like a bell at a boxing match, the moment it started, sitting around was no longer an option. It was time for action.

Quickly, you make a grab for the handle and arrest the line, and with one strong tug of the pole with your other hand, you set the hook. With that, the fish makes a sudden turn to get away—the fight is on—and for who knows how many hours, you battle away between huffs and puffs until you finally reel it in.


You’re victorious! Except it’s only in your dreams. Out there, there’s that fish waiting for you. All you need is a fishing tackle to get in the game. So, what are you waiting for?
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