A very popular tropical species which are abundant during the warmer months of the year. These crabs are often found distributed throughout the Indian and pacific ocean. Along the north and eastern parts of Australia, east coast of Africa and southern Japan. Identified by there dark blue/purple carapace (upper body) and a white underbelly. These […]
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How to catch Murray River Crayfish?
Murray river crayfish found in Victoria and New South Wales are also often referred to as Murray Spiny freshwater crayfish, prickle backs, spinies, and freshwater lobsters. These freshwater crays are identified by a thick outer exoskeleton, spikes throughout it’s back and tail, dark in appearance, and equipped with large white claws. Anglers who’ve eaten Murray […]
How to catch Yabbies?
Australian freshwater crayfish often referred to as Yabbies are found in various freshwater systems throughout Australia. Lakes, Rivers, creeks, and especially private dams house these guys. In Victoria and New South Wales, Yabbies are more common in comparison to other states. Leading towards the end of the year as the weather warms up, Yabbies can […]
How to catch Sand Crabs?
Sand crabs at times can be considered a pest as they’re known to take baits from fishing lines. Well for others and including my self are considered one of the best tasting kinds of seafood. For me, nothing beats a nice and spicy crab curry cooked well with plenty of flavour. Sand Crabs also aren’t […]
How to catch a Chinook Salmon?
Chinook Salmon also referred to as King Salmon, Spring Salmon and Tyee are considered some of the best and highly prized freshwater species throughout the world. Identified by their largemouth, thick silvery body with a lightly spotted back and large almost square caudal fin. These guys are mostly known for their sporting capabilities but can […]
How to catch a Brown Trout?
Brown Trout is a medium-sized freshwater species that is well known for its sporting capabilities. Often identified by their largemouth that houses a set of sharp teeth, brown to silverish tan in colour and small to medium size black and red spots throughout its body. Brown Trout native to Europe and Western Asia was first […]
How to fish for Rainbow Trout?
Rainbow Trout, a quality freshwater species that was first introduced into Australian waters in the 1860s and 1890s. Native to North America, Europe, and Northern Asia are now found in known freshwater lakes, rivers and streams all over Victoria. Since first introduced, Rainbow Trout have become a popular species amongst anglers. Not only they are […]
How to catch Prawns?
Fresh Prawns are considered some of the best eating and can be prepared in a variety of different ways. For me, nothing beats freshly caught prawns straight to the table simmered in a nice and spicy curry. Prawns aren’t the most expensive seafood but catching Prawns is well worth the time and money. However, they […]
How to catch a Carp?
European carp or commonly known as carp are an introduced species in Victorian waters. Since first being introduced in 1859 have now become a noxious species and pest. Despite the bad reputation, Carp, however, do make great sporting fish and some may find them to taste quite pleasant. Originally distributed throughout Europe and Asia, Carp […]
How to catch a Cuttlefish?
Cuttlefish are some of the most fascinating sea creatures I’ve ever encountered and considered some of the most intelligent. Their camouflage capabilities are second to none. Chromatophores located within their skin allows them to perfectly blend into any background. These guys are similarly caught with the same tactics as squid and often are a bycatch. […]