How To

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.

How To

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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22 Oct 2019

Bite Trace

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

How To

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.

How To

19 Oct 2022

Attaching braid to your spool

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

How To

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!

How To

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.

How To

03 Jul 2019

Catch & Cook Prawns

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

How To

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.

How To

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,

How To

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.

How To

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?

How To

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.

How To

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.

How To

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.

How To

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.

How To

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.

How To

04 Jun 2019

Throw a cast Net

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

How To

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

How To

08 Jan 2018

How to use Burley

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

How To

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.

How To

12 Jul 2019

Murray Cod Tactics

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

How To

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.

How To

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.

How To

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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