Kevin Savvas_blog

BLOGGER PROFILE : Kevin Savvas
A descendant of generations of fishermen, Kevin Savvas has 30 years experience under his belt. Initially a bait fisherman, Kev now has a passion for all manner of lures, hard or soft.



BLOG: Are Fishing "Gadgets" Counter-productive?

DO you think the modern day reliance on fishing "gadgets" is a good or a bad thing?

BLOG: Pelagics - pest or prize?

OVER the past few months Sydney waterways have been hit by a plague of pelagics gorging on the surface most mornings...

BLOG: DIY barra

In three days we caught well over 70 barra, which was a pleasant surprise...

BLOG: Top 5 holiday fishing tips

Here are 5 tips to make your holiday with your family and friends not only adventurous but productive on the fishing front as well...

BLOG: Has our marine industry heard of customer service?

Over the past few months, for one reason or another, I've had dealings with businesses in the marine industry...

BLOG: DIY adventures

My next adventure is in January in the NT and I have been scoping out this trip for three months...

BLOG: The minimal approach

I had an opportunity the other day to hit the banks of a tiny little creek in the Hawkesbury system...

BLOG: The weakest link

The adage "you're only as strong as your weakest link" is probably more relevant in fishing than most other sports...

BLOG: Hot rod appeal

I've built up a few rods over the years and I can attest to the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment they provide...

BLOG: Fishing forums - being In the know

Fishing, like many other sports, now has participants who like to communicate about their chosen passion on the internet...

latest comments

4:51PM "Great to see Fisheries out there doing a great job, just wish they would be a bit more media savy and use it t..."
wayne on NSW DPI Fisheries officers sei...
10:23AM "give the mongrels a ban from being within fishable water for tenyears as well as massive fines community servi..."
bushtucker on NSW DPI Fisheries officer...
5:25PM "Many thanks for publishing John's articles both in the mag and the website. I always look forward to any of Jo..."
Bob Wilcke on How to Cast a Centrepin
12:08PM "For how much longer do we have to read of these totally inadequate fines for illegal fishing. How do governmen..."
Tim Robinson on NSW DPI Fisheries offic...
11:56AM "She's smoking!"
Tim on She fishes - why don't you?

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BLOG: Towards breaking point

Image: Sami Omari

ARE we all brainwashed into following tried and tested methods? Sami Omari questions conventional drag settings and line stress when pushing tackle to its limit...