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In the days of social media and immediate responses, there are still many, many places in Western Australia where a satellite phone and the Royal Flying Doctor service are your only direct contacts with the outside world. This book is invaluable in planning your trip. In one place you can work out how much time you will need in various locations; whether to spend more time chasing barramundi in the newly stocked Lake Kununurra or to troll off one of the world's most under-recognised majestic locations at Ningaloo Reef. -
This is the ultimate guide to fishing Western Port. Every major species available in the Port—including snapper, whiting, mulloway, gummy sharks and elephant fish—go under the microscope with best baits areas, times and methods revealed. This unique tidal system is then broken down into specific areas, each one containing a detailed map and a total of over 150 of the best GPS marks you could ever hope to get your hands on. These marks describe actual fishing spots and the locations have been given up by some of the best anglers the Port has ever seen, including its charter boat brigade, which history shows tend to keep such information very close to their chests. The unwritten rules of angler secrecy have been broken and you get to share the rewards. The aim of this guide is to see you catch more fish on your next Western Port outing. No longer will you wonder if you are going to catch a fish—now you just have to think about how big it will be. FEATURES • Detailed maps of specific fishing areas • What to fish for • Where to catch fish • How to catch fish • GPS marks
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Freshwater Fishes of Australia is an invaluable reference for any angler who fishes in freshwater and is wanting to identify their catch. It contains detailed descriptions and accurate illustrations of each fish, as well as information on distribution, biology, fishing tactics and more. It also includes all the rigs and hints on how to catch them as well. Whatever fish you’re chasing you’ll find all the information you need to catch it and identify it in this comprehensive book.
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Trolling is one the most productive and challenging methods of targeting freshwater fish. Unfortunately, many anglers spend a great deal of time aimlessly dragging lures around behind their boats with little real understanding of how to best utilise their time and improve their results.
Freshwater Trolling Techniques is an ideal book for anglers that want to improve their catch rate and gain valuable information to improve their trolling techniques.
Techniques covered in this how-to book include valuable information on flat line trolling, the use of rigging and weighted lines such as lead-core line, diving planers and trolling aids. Topics covered also include planer boards, both inline and double runner boards, snap weights, trolling attractors, boat set-up, lure and colour selection, rigging lures and downrigging techniques for freshwater trolling.
If trolling for a range of freshwater fish species is your passion, then this book is for you.
About the Author
Bill Presslor is a designer, educator and journalist with nearly fifty years angling experience. Bill has written about angling extensively for several publications, including Freshwater Fishing Australia magazine. His angling experiences include fishing in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
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GEOFF WILSON'S WATERPROOF BOOK OF BASIC FISHING KNOTS
Geoff Wilson has an undeniable passion for knots and their correct tying. It is this passion that has inspired the release of his Waterproof Book of Basic Fishing Knots. In this pocket sized book, Geoff takes anglers through the precise methods and processes needed to tie the sometimes difficult knots that modern fishing lines require. To make these publications more convenient for the angler, these pocket size books are both waterproof and tear resistant - ideal for the tackle box! -
Geoff Wilson's Waterproof Book of Essential Fishing Knots is a pocket-sized guide shows you how to tie knots just like an expert. These knots are essential and at times difficult to remember. You can take this book whenever you go fishing. It fits in a tackle box, glove box, pocket - anywhere! The heavy waterproof pages with spiral binding will stay open and flat for easy reading, even under the most adverse weather conditions.
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HOW TO CATCH AUSTRALIA'S FAVOURITE FISH
How to Catch Australia’s Favourite Fish is a book designed to get anglers out on the water catching fish. It does so by covering our most popular species and detailing the tackle, techniques and skills required to catch them. Precise descriptions, diagrams and colour photos illustrating the techniques makes understanding the technical aspects easy. With the explosion in the popularity and success of using hardbodied lures and soft plastics to catch these species there has been considerable space devoted to those skills. However this has not been at the expense of the ever-successful bait fishing techniques and the basics of understanding where and how to find fish. How to Catch Australia’s Favourite Fish provides both the technical information required to turn any individual into a competent angler and the inspiration for that person to get out on the water and catch a fish or two. -
The Landbased Fishing Guide to Brisbane Area features all of the top landbased fishing locations in the region, covering rivers, estuaries, beaches, piers and jetties. Each location has a detailed guide and photos, and there's also sections on knots and rigs, bait presentation and a fish ID guide. -
The Landbased Fishing Guide to Port Phillip Bay features all of the top landbased fishing locations in the region, covering rivers, estuaries, beaches, piers and jetties. Each location has a detailed guide and photos, and there's also sections on knots and rigs, bait presentation and a fish ID guide.
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The Landbased Fishing Guide to Southern Sydney will help those anglers who do not own a boat or who cannot get out on the water with a mate to fish the areas on Botany Bay, the Georges, Woronora and the Port Hacking Rivers in Southern Sydney
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The Landbased Fishing Guide to Sydney Area features all of the top landbased fishing locations in the region, covering rivers, estuaries, beaches, piers and jetties. Each location has a detailed guide and photos, and there's also sections on knots and rigs, bait presentation and a fish ID guide.
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The Landbased Fishing Guide to Western Port features all of the top landbased fishing locations in the region, covering rivers, estuaries, beaches, piers and jetties. Each location has a detailed guide and photos, and there's also sections on knots and rigs, bait presentation and a fish ID guide.
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MINI BOOK OF FISHING KNOTS Fishing is the most popular activity in Australia with an estimated 7 million active anglers enjoying the thrill of simply catching a fish or two. Learning how to tie the correct knot to catch a fish is one of the basics to the sport. Bill Classon and Nigel Webster host the popular TV show - The Fishing Show - screening weekly on the 7 Network and in this book outline all the knots anglers will need to catch a fish. Together they have put together every knot that a budding angler is likely to need. This book caters for everyone from the beginner to an expert and has everything in it - from the basic knots through to some of the more advanced. Whether you are a first timer and a seasoned angler - There is something in it for you. Superbly illustrated by Trevor Hawkins the book - the knots are easy to follow making it so easy to master the technique to tying dependable fishing knots. Every budding angler will find something in this comprehensive book. IF YOUR KNOT HOLDS - YOU'LL CATCH THE FISH!
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AFN's New South Wales Fish ID Guide is a pocket sized waterproof fish guide that covers all the popular freshwater and saltwater fish in New South Wales. Over 70 of Australia's most popular sport fish are included in this convenient, easy to use waterproof guide.
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New Zealand is renowned for its amazing trout fishing. North Island Trout Guide is a practical guide to catching these monster fish on NZ's North Island. The world-famous Taupo and Rotorua areas are described in detail as well as many lesser known, more remote but equally rewarding back-country waters. In all, just over 60 lakes and dams and 320 streams and rivers are covered.
