Tackle News

In the past year I’ve probably released 90 – 95% of fish caught - mainly because we live in a small unit with a small fridge - and an even smaller freezer. But being close to the water means that, if I catch something…

Out Saturday on the big beautiful Black Rat and after seven weeks away it was great to be back:

Back to Jindabyne on Sunday night and the fishing forecast looked pretty good:

Top blokes Chris Cooke and Ed Symonds bought a Quintrex 490 recently which I’ve named the Disco Biscuit. They generously invited me out for a run a couple of weeks ago. They’re fairly new to fishing and had mostly light…

I’ve had a battered little kayak for 25 years. Mostly used for bass fishing on tiny impoundments, like Lake Parramatta. When we moved near the Harbour I gave it a try on the saltwater but it was downright dangerous…

Down to Jindabyne last weekend with the child bride. Both deer and trout in my sights. Good mate Andrew W arranged the trip – mainly, to test out his amazing new jetski. Whatever you think of these things – and a lot of…

Down to Roseville boat ramp in Sydney last Friday meeting friends Chris and Ed. Two top blokes building an empire, buying and selling prestige cars. Always interested in fishing and got a good deal on a Quintrex 490. The…

Up to Port Stevens last week for the 2022 Interclub gamefishing tournament. Very grateful to be invited to fish aboard the beautiful Black Rat. Needless to say, the ride up was a rough one:

Upbeat email from Gold Coast mackerel master Dan Wrigley received this week:

Down to Victoria last weekend with top bloke and good friend Mike Fitzgerald. Mission - to pick up his new Quintrex 420 from Leigh Marine in Wodonga:

Out from Broken Bay on Sunday morning in James’ beautiful Black Rat. The morning kicked off with a promising sign – a full arc rainbow, as we headed east from Barrenjoey Head:

Delighted to be invited by skipper/owner James Taylor for a run on his beautiful ‘Black Rat’, this week: