Field Notes

A practical guide to catching wild trout in small streams, covering where to fish, how to read the water, upstream presentation, lure selection, simple gear, and the value of covering ground on foot.

A practical guide to catching native fish from the bank, covering small streams, rivers, impoundments, lure choice, bank fishing tactics, and the gear needed to stay mobile and fish effectively.

Land-based estuary lure fishing is one of the most effective and rewarding ways to target species like flathead, bream and whiting. This guide covers where to fish, how tides and light affect the b...

Soft vibe lures have revolutionised flathead fishing in Australia, especially for anglers targeting dusky flathead in estuaries, rivers and coastal lakes. Once considered primarily a bait species, ...

Sand whiting are now a prime target on surface lures over estuary sand flats in warm months, from shore or kayak. Because prawns are key prey, they’ll confidently hit poppers, stickbaits and bent m...

Redfin perch are common across southern Australia and are a great species for learning lure fishing. While most are small, some Victorian lakes have boom years where 40 to 50cm fish become a realis...