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May 13, 2014 •
GUIDE •
Views: 3723
Recently we have once again been invigorated with our trout stream fishing and have been bitten by the exploring bug. There is definitely something special and exciting about heading to a new trout water, that anticipation on the drive in, the hike through dense bushland and that moment when your research and hard work pays …
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May 9, 2014 •
REPORTS •
Views: 3605
Round 3 of the VIC Bream Classic was held down at the beautiful Gippsland lakes this year. This round ended up having a format we had never seen before due to the impending high winds and bad weather. The venue of Gippsland Lakes is a huge area and has the potential for boats to travel …
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May 3, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 9781
I’ve had a real good chance to test out my Daiwa Ultra light Tournament bream Specialist TNSB 702ULFSOH and it has not disappointed It has been perfect for throwing ultra light lures and lightly weighted plastics around for bream, and with this being my favourite and most productive way of fishing for bream I have …
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April 17, 2014 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 5334
In Depth Angler bring you another video from the beautiful East gippsland. This time with a scenic video showing Darren’s 2014 resolution of using his fly rod more, especially targeting and fishing for the plentiful saltwater species of the region like bream, Flathead and Perch. Enjoy the video, give us some feedback and don’t forget …
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March 31, 2014 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 3855
In Depth Angler is proud to share our latest project with you. En Route To Adventure – Part 1 Fishing East Gippsland. The En Route to Adventure series aims to take you on a visual journey, chasing Australia’s favorite species in some of our countries most spectacular locations. We have tried to take a more …
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March 31, 2014 •
GUIDE •
Views: 9809
Gday guys, don’t forget trout closed season is fast approaching. Put these dates in your diary so you don’t forget. The closed fishing season for trout (and other salmonids) for 2014 is from midnight on Monday 9th June, to midnight on Friday 5th September 2014. The closed trout fishing season is in place to allow …
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February 25, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 22538
Spinner baits have come along way in Australia in recent years, with new companies springing up all the time, there is now a great variety of sizes and styles for us to choose from. While this vast selection is great, spinner baits have had a history of being difficult to organize & store because their …
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January 10, 2014 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 3783
In Depth Angler spent some time in spring fishing for some of Eildon’s native fish species, with Golden Perch being the main species targeted, we trolled Eildon’s expansive area looking for these great native fish. Here is the Video we created from some of these trips.
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January 1, 2014 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 22341
This is a review on the gen 2 hds 7″ touch sounder by Lowrance. We have had our hds touch for a few months now, and it has been used for quite a variety of fishing situations, from fresh to salt and anywhere in between. We thought we would do a bit of a write …
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December 28, 2013 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 7237
Carp in my opinion are a very underrated sportsfish here in Australia. We tend to dismiss them as a pest species and that is all. Yes they are a huge pest which are only getting worse in our waterways, but they really are a great light tackle sportfish who can do all the things we …
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December 10, 2013 •
DIY •
Views: 112361
Many of us carry a full arsenal of rods when we venture out for a day on the water. Having a good storage system in place, not only helps keep the them organized but also helps protect your investments from damage. When it comes to boats there is numerous options available, catering for all sorts …
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November 29, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 5064
Recently had a chance to get out into Corio Bay chasing snapper on soft plastics. With a little bit of guidance from our good friend Corey at Calm Water fishing we were able to find a few fish just before dark one evening. Fishing 5″ jerkshads rigged on 1/2 ounce jigheads we were able to …
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November 27, 2013 •
SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 4179
With the opening of Murray Cod season nearly upon us, We take a look at this iconic freshwater fish in this months Species Insight.
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October 23, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 11786
We spent a lot of time in spring and early summer last year chasing natives on lures, focusing much of our attention at Lake Eildon 2hrs drive from Melbourne. It was my first proper attempt at targeting the Yellowbelly and Murray Cod that have predominantly been stocked into the Lake. Through spring our primary target …
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October 22, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 4980
Its that time of the year when the water starts to warm up, the weather gets nicer and the fish that are either not around in winter, have a closed season or are harder to catch over winter come back on the bite. We had a bit of a lull over winter fishing for some …
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October 10, 2013 •
GUIDE, SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 3106
With reports of large schools of snapper having entered both Port Phillip and Westernport bays, and ready to fire any day now, there is one species of fish which is on the mind of many this time of year. Here is some Snapper fishing information in a neat little infograph. We present the second installment …
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October 3, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 9590
During late autumn and winter we did quite a bit of fishing in Port phillip Bay, mainly concentrating our efforts on the verges and its main tributaries the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers. At times the rivers were too dirty to fish so we concentrated on the numerous marina’s, rockwalls and jetty’s which can be found …
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September 14, 2013 •
GUIDE, SPECIES INSIGHT •
Views: 5006
For many spring not only brings longer and warmer days but also the opportunity to target species that have been “shutdown” for the winter months. With this in mind we take a look an iconic freshwater species in the first of our Species Insights – The Golden Perch.
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August 9, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 4580
Made the most of the break in the weather and headed across to the South West lakes for a solo trip. First stop was Lake Tooliorook, managed one nice fish early but as the sun rose the lake glassed off and the wind died down. Bright sunny skies and little surface disturbance made fishing the …
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July 5, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 10024
With a forecast of overcast conditions, light winds, a high barometer coupled with the bonus of having Monday off work, Nathan Grass and myself made the decision to head South-West in search of our spotted freshwater friends, trout. We arrived at the Lake Purrumbete Caravan park late Friday night, we unpacked, rigged a few rods …
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June 23, 2013 •
GUIDE •
Views: 4947
Wished your photos could look more like the ones in the magazines? Like the models in your girlfriends fashion magazine, most of the photos that make it into the our fishing publications get some sort of tweaking and altering to bring out the best in the shot before they are published. You don’t need years …
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June 8, 2013 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 6198
A video we shot while down exploring the beautiful waterways of Mallacoota. This place is a lure fishermans paradise, with so many great spots and species to target, including my favourite, Bream. On this particular trip we found the best way to catch these wiley fish was to fish the deeper water with vibes. Check …
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May 29, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 26818
We took off for a few days recently down to the majestic Glenelg river at Nelson on the VIC /SA border. The plan was to spend the few days doing a bit of fishing and also exploring the area and its numerous tourist attractions, like the princess Margaret caves, blue lake and the beautiful coastline. …
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May 23, 2013 •
DIY •
Views: 51971
Unfortunately for us the Quintrex Hornet trophy we purchased did not have a locking rod locker or somewhere for us to store our fishing rods while traveling and or parked in public. Quintrex do a factory fishing rod locker as an option so i knew they had the room to have one installed, and I …
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May 17, 2013 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 8541
A fishing trip up to Lake Eildon in May 2013 had us trolling this amazing lake for Brown trout. We filmed the trip and are able to show you how we go about catching some the of the lakes nice Brown trout. Subscribe for more videos. For more tips, reviews and reports Subscribe here.
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May 16, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 18899
Mothers Day, whilst most were out doing the “right” thing, having lunch and gifting yet another cook book or bunch of flowers, this year I was lucky enough to get a free pass, as my mother was pre-occupied with a craft market for the day. All that was required was a text and promise of …
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May 16, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 8045
This time of the year produces some great lure fishing opportunities in Port Phillip Bay, with heaps of Australian Salmon, pinkie snapper and bream available to target. We headed out onto the bay for a lure fishing session and to check out a few new spots, but unfortunately ended up with a windy morning which …
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May 2, 2013 •
REPORTS •
Views: 6609
After a not so successful Anzac Day trip to Bemm River in 2012, where we got flooded off the water, this year we made the decision (after weeks of deliberating) to head to Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains of Southern NSW. Most commonly known for its towering snow capped peaks, alpine resorts and wild …
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May 1, 2013 •
GUIDE, TECHNIQUES •
Views: 92617
1. Keep the lure on or close to the bottom while fishing This is the most important tip I can offer for flathead fishing. Flathead sit hidden in the sand and the mud on the bottom waiting to ambush passing prey, if your lure is not within a metre of the bottom, then flathead are …
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April 23, 2013 •
IDEAS •
Views: 79935
Not everyone can afford a GPS chartplotter for their fishing boat, and sometimes a sounder and a good old fashioned map is enough to get people by when fishing new or old water, but with the new age of smartphones we can now turn our iPhones into a nice little GPS chartplotter to have in …
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