Norfolk 2 - The Jig Never Sleeps
Back to Norfolk Island first week of December with some serious fishing planned. Once again tour guide Jay Barker – who I can’t recommend too highly – had put together a great schedule. But as always, it all depended on…
Backyard Bassing
I’ve been out chasing bass four times in the last ten days. Can’t recommend the experience too highly because it ticks so many boxes: local spots – meaning quick to get to, meaning you have time for a quick session after work – now that daylight saving has arrived
Chasing Kingfish Off Sydney
From a few years ago but only discovered last month. Keen Sydney fisho and expert photographer James Ibrahim recorded his impressions of a typical day offshore. No hype, no BS, and so good that I’ve left it exactly as he wrote it. Just added links to the tackle he mentions, in the story. Hoping you enjoy it, Andy
Pacific Jewel Part 2 - Norfolk Island Inshore Fishing
The plan was to try some micro jigging over the inshore reefs. Have become a bit obsessed with this type of fishing since a red hot afternoon at Long Reef, back in late 2016. You never know what you’re going to hook up next.
Pacific Jewel Fishing Norfolk Island Part 1
When old friend and crew member Jay Barker invited me to go fishing on Norfolk Island, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. He's started a new adventure tourism business over there. We went out catching Kingfish, Snapper, Trevally, Bar Cod and more. Check this out:
Your One Stop Kingfish Shop
It was a spur of the moment decision to chuck a slow jigging rod I bought from Andrew at the Downrigger shop into the kit for the recent Kingie trip. How was I supposed to know that it would be an epic Samson trip with 2+ fish a drift and that that rod would save me from newbie jigging hell?
Game Fishing with Bent Butt Rods: Marlin, Tuna & Sharks
Real-world game fishing with bent butt rods, including mako and thresher sharks, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi and striped marlin caught on Downrigger Shop outfits.
Increase Your Odds, With Rod Pods
How to catch carp with a rod pod: We’ve had shocking weather here in Sydney for the last month. But rather than sit at home cursing the wind, I’ve been out there chasing carp. I'll also show you where to catch them.
Mechanical Jigging for Kingfish: Technique & Tips
Learn mechanical jigging for kingfish with practical techniques, sounder and jig-weight advice, plus Twelve Mile Reef coordinates and a real Sydney fishing session.
Rods Racked And Ready To Rock
Introducing our new car and boat rod holder. Sure, you’ve seen various models before. But I’m guessing most of those required drilling into the car roof lining? Or in some other way, marking the car interior. Not ours. We use powerful suction caps to hold the rod rack in place.
Drummer and Blackfish, the Easy Way
Too windy to get offshore? Or just want a relaxing easy place to get good fish? We'll Show you where to fish and what to bring for Blackfish, Drummer and Groper.
40g Jig Fishing in Sydney: Kingfish, Bait & Pelagics
See how a 40 g jig can catch bait, squid, kingfish and pelagics, with Centurion Wreck coordinates and practical Sydney micro-jigging tips.