Here you'll find loads of practical fishing tips on rigs, techniques, knots, tackle and more.


If Trout Could Talk...

Like most forms of active sportfishing, success when casting lures at river trout will come if you look outside the circle. By ADAM ROYTER.

How to Cast a Centrepin

Luderick specialist JOHN NEWBERY details how to cast a centrepin reel. Learn to cast these cool old-school reels via our step-by-step photos and a how-to vid on the Fisho website. Pictures AND ONLINE VIDEO by SCOTT THOMAS.

Gear & Rigs for the Beach

Selecting user-friendly gear and tackle, and using the right rigs and terminals, will definitely increase your beach fishing success.

Magic Rocks

Twenty years back DARRIN CLARK found a rock ledge that would change his life. Over the past two decades he’s witnessed some amazing fishing and pioneered interesting and productive techniques for catching bream and jewies.

Size Matters - Bushy on Lures

If you want big fish, then it makes sense to use big lures. Right? Well, not necessarily ...

Lure Rigging for Lunkers

If you want to land serious fish, then you need to tie serious knots. Inferior connections and rigs just won’t cut it!

The Art of Trolling

Take the time to set up an efficient spread and you’ll definitely catch more fish.

Back to basics: Spin Out!

Spinnerbaits are doubtless one of the weirdest but most effective lures available. DALE JOHNSON details how using spinnerbaits saved the day during a recent bass trip and also describes how these lures work and why they are so effective.

Search for Perch

Some fish just inspire obsession. For BRETT GEDDES, the maddeningly addictive estuary perch is a species that has led him on a long path of discovery, frustration, joy and pure fishin’ fun!

Trolling for Trout

When it comes to trout, trolling as many lures as possible will get you the fish. The trick is doing this while avoiding nasty tangles!

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