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Author: Vinnie Prasad

ZMAN Soft Plastic lure review

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 6 Comments

The Lure: ZMAN Soft Plastic lures Available size and range: ZMAN soft plastics come in an endless amount of shapes and sizes from lifelike crustaceans, baitfish, and topwater lures in shapes of frogs. Depending on the lure they can range from 2.5 inches right up to 10-inch lures for deep water fishing. My rating: 5/5 […]

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How to make Panko pan fried fish fillets

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 9 Comments

Panko breadcrumbed fish fillets are one of the easiest recipes to make and can be served with a side of salad and Kewpie mayonnaise for a good feed. Approximately, preparation and cooking time of 15 minutes if we’re not taking gutting and cleaning of the fish into consideration. In this post today I’ll be using […]

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Port Melbourne Webb Trail Fishing report Melbourne Cup Weekend

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 4 Comments

Melbourne cup weekend has finally arrived and I was eager to go out and catch some big reds down at Port Melbourne Webb Trail. Well, we were hopeful as a couple of days ago a few mates we’re reeling them in during dusk and overnight on Pilchard. So we thought we’ll take our chances and […]

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Crispy fried calamari served with smashed avocado

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 10 Comments

Nothing beats freshly caught squid fried to a crispy brown outer layer and served on a bed of smashed avocado. This is my take on Jamie Olivers recipe from his 5 ingredients cookbook. If you guys are looking for a conveniently delicious meal to prepare and make then have an attempt at this recipe. Approximately […]

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How to make salmon fish cakes? – Flavors of Asia

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 4 Comments

When it comes to Salmon fishcakes I’ve come to love cooking them and of course eating them. Salmon fish cakes aren’t the most difficult meal to make and with the help of Jamie Olivers – 5 ingredients cookbook makes it that much easier to prepare. With the use of five simple ingredients I’ve put his […]

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Halco Twisty Metal Lure Review

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 2 Comments

The lure: Halco Twisty Metal Lure Available Weights: Commonly 70g, 55g, 40g, and 5g Available Colours: Original Chrome and Gold My Rating: 5/5 Type of fishing: Halco Twisty is such a versatile lure that casts an absolute mile when it comes to surf fishing and imitating baitfish while on the retrieval. Being a versatile lure […]

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What is sashimi-grade fish?

September 23, 2019November 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 15 Comments

The term Sashimi-grade fish is referred to a handful of selected seafood that can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Sashimi, Sushi, Ceviche and Crudo are all common practices of preparing and eating raw fish. However, very different from one another. Eating raw fish is often overlooked or not even considered in most parts of […]

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What is fishing Burley?

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 10 Comments

Preparing good burley prior to a fishing trip can make for a very productive and effective session of fishing. Essentially fishing burley is the release of small amounts of fish food into a waterway. This is used to attract fish into your location, hold them there and most importantly trigger a feeding frenzy while you […]

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Jamie Oliver 5 ingredients recipes – Book Review

September 11, 2019September 17, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 6 Comments

The Book: 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver My Rating: 4.7/5 Synopsis: As the name of the book suggests, with the use of only 5 key ingredients, Jamie Oliver helps you whip up a quick meal for the family. Short and simple recipes that are easy to follow and prepare from […]

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Thai Influenced crispy red snapper

Pan-fried crispy red snapper recipe – Thai influenced

September 10, 2019September 17, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 6 Comments

Today I’m going to show you guys how to make pan-fried crispy red snapper. We’ve kept it super simple with only 5 main ingredients and a total cooking time of approximately 20 mins. The recipe below only serves 1 person but if you wish to serve more, simply double the ingredients accordingly. Our version of […]

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