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. […]
Category: Saltwater Fish
How to catch a Squid?
Squidding can be some of the most fun saltwater species to catch but not only that but also eat! From my favorite stuffed calamari to the basic calamari rings. So, today we’re going to talk about how to catch a squid from land-based fishing. In particular, the species of Squid I’ll refer to in this […]
How to catch a Barracouta?
Barracouta, a long slender scaly predatory fish often distinguished by their razor-sharp front teeth, steely blue and silver main body, black dorsal and pectoral fins. These guys are often found swimming in schools around coastal waters, shallow reefs, headlands, and bays preying on baitfish or scavenging for food. Barracouta is also referred to as Couta, […]
How to catch a Flounder?
Flounder is a peculiar looking fish that is quite easily distinguished by their features. A round-bodied fish, light brown in colour and dark brown blotches throughout its body. Flounder use these features to help itself camouflage around sandy, weedy, and rocky bottoms. Similar to Flathead, Flounder have both their eyes located on top of their […]
How to catch a King George Whiting?
King George Whiting (KGW) is a good quality eating fish and best caught during the months of summer and autumn but can be caught year round. Being a bottom dweller fish are often spotted around sandy bottoms and reefs. KGW is a long slender fish, silvery bronze in appearance with noticeable brown spots along the […]
How to catch a Garfish?
Garfish is a popular saltwater species caught throughout Port Phillip Bay within the summer months. A very easy targeted fish for any land-based angler as they can be caught from piers and wharves. Often distinguished by their small yet long slender body and a protruding lower jaw which forms a spear. This species of fish […]
How to catch a Snapper?
Snapper, one of my all-time favorite fish to catch. A great table fish and some of the tastiest. Not only that, Snapper is a great sporting fish for any level fishing enthusiast. During the spring racing carnival season, these guys really fire up due to their migration and spawning patterns. Often you’ll get the larger […]
How to catch a Flathead?
Flathead is some of the best quality eating fish found in waterways of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Often referred to as Flatties, frogs, and lizards due to its appearance. These guys can grow up to 120 cm and weigh up to an enormous 13 kg. Generally, females grow much faster in comparison to […]
How to catch a Bream?
When it comes to bream fishing these guys are some of the easiest fish to tackle. Any amateur level fishermen or fisherwomen should have a go at bream fishing. Often Black Bream will have an olive/silver body and brown to black fins. Great looking fish and are similar to Silver Bream, Pink Snapper and Yellowfin […]
How to catch Australian Salmon?
Australian Salmon are some of the best sporting fish for any land-based angler. Torpedo-shaped and powerful chunky body make these great little fighters worthwhile to catch despite their taste. When it comes to targeting Australian Salmon often they are best fished from surf beaches. As schools of Salmon are often seen chasing down baitfish closer […]