Bought a new fishing reel or line but don’t where to begin when it comes to spooling fishing line onto your reel? Not to worry, over the weekend I got my hands on a brand new spin fishing rod and reel combo to use for our bait fishing. Well, I thought why not write a […]
Author: Vinnie Prasad

How to gut and clean a fish in 5 easy steps
Gutting and cleaning a fish doesn’t have to be a daunting task especially for beginners who have just started fishing. Today store-bought fish is so easily accessible, that we’ve never been given the chance to learn how to properly gut and clean a fish for eating. But if we’re out fishing and get our hands […]

How to repair a broken fishing rod tip in 5 steps
There is nothing worse than breaking a fishing rod tip while out on a fishing session, which leaves your fishing rod unusable for the remainder of the day. But not to worry, this can be quite easily fixed in most circumstances. If a clean break occurs towards the end of the tip or if you […]

How to catch saltwater bait fish?
Live baiting is one of the many popular ways of fishing for bigger predatory fish offshore as well as inshore. Using live baits can also be super effective as this tempts most predator fish. Especially when it comes to game fishing. Catching a bucket filled with saltwater bait fish early hours in the morning can […]

How to clean Prawns in 3 easy steps
Cooking and eating freshly caught prawns in spicy garlic butter is one of the best eats I love and enjoy. But most people are put off from using fresh prawns as they simply don’t know how to clean them. To be honest, it’s one of the most simple kinds of seafood to clean and can […]

How to store fishing tackle?
Fishing tackle can at times get quite expensive and the cost can build up the more you get into the hobby. To be honest, I think all anglers have been guilty of purchasing one too many. But let’s face it we need them all! When targeting various fish we require a different setup, hook and […]

How to cast a fishing rod in 5 steps
When it comes to casting a fishing rod most beginners overthink the process. But honestly, I think casting a fishing rod can be done in a simple five-step process. If done correctly and repetitively over time casting we’ll become second nature. This process we’ll help lay down the foundation before using advanced techniques required for […]

Preparing squid bait the simple way
Baiting with squid can be the most effective when it comes to targeting various species. Snapper and King George Whiting are few of the many species that take squid without hesitating. Though preparing squid before a fishing trip shouldn’t be a hard task. I’ve created a simple step by step process on how to prepare […]

Where to get a fishing license in Victoria Australia
Before deciding to go fishing in either freshwater or saltwater systems a fishing license is required in a majority of cases. In Victoria Australia, a fishing license is quite cheap and can be bought without having to sit a test. A fishing license can be bought from VFA (Victorian Fisheries Authority) online for your convenience. […]

Fishing tackle for beginners 101
When it comes to fishing we all have to start from somewhere. At the beginning for me especially, I didn’t quite know what basic fishing tackle I needed that could catch a fish. The only way I learnt was to copy what my dad or brother was using and learn from them. So I thought, […]