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What are the best saltwater fishing lures?

May 20, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad Leave a comment

When it comes to using saltwater fishing lures there is a variety of options on the market to choose from. But to say which one is the best. Just like bait fishing this will depend on the species your targeting and the location you’re fishing in. A number of different lures serve a particular purpose […]

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What’s the best bait for freshwater fishing?

May 18, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad Leave a comment

When it comes to freshwater fishing there is a variety of baits to choose from. Similar to saltwater bait fishing, the bait will be determined by the intended fish you’re targeting, location and the type of hook you’ll be using. Freshwater fishing bait will ideally be found in the location your fishing in. Natural baits […]

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Saltwater Fishing Bait Guide 101

May 14, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 5 Comments

When it comes to saltwater bait fishing it begs the question. What bait do we need to use to get the fish to bite on our line? To answer that question we have to look at a number of different factors. The type of species you’re targeting, the hook and also the location. Taking into […]

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Basic fishing knots for beginners

May 12, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 14 Comments

When it comes to tying fishing knots there is a lot of various knots to learn and tie. But in reality, you will only ever use a handful. To help you in your fishing journey I’ve complied a few knots that you will ever need.

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Top 10 – Different types of fishing hooks

May 7, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad Leave a comment

Where do you begin in selecting the right fishing hook. We go through some of the basic fishing hooks to help you understand when and what fishing hook to use in your situation.

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Different types of fishing rigs

May 5, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 23 Comments

When and what fishing rig to use while starting out? Our guide post will help you to select the right fishing rig and start from the basics.

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How to choose the right fishing line?

May 4, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 2 Comments

When it comes to fishing lines there is so much to choose from. But what are the key differences and what you should be using? In this blog post we cover the basic fishing lines and when and why to use them.

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What are the different types of fishing reels?

March 19, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 8 Comments

When it comes to fishing reels, what do you use and why do you use it? Our post gives an overview of the different types of reels and what may be better suited to your needs.

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What are the different types of fishing rods?

March 17, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 14 Comments

How do you decide what fishing rod you should use? We’ve kept it simple and have created a rundown on all the different types in every situation. In this post we cover Spinning rods, Bait-caster rods, Overhead rods, Telescopic rods and your big surf rods. What to use and where to use it.

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About Land Based Fishing

January 19, 2019June 20, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 10 Comments

Hi! Welcome to Land Based Fishing! This is a site established by yours truly Vinnie. A local Melbourne boy who loves going for a fish!     What Land Based Fishing is all about? Land based fishing is all about providing some basic knowledge to people like you and me, on how to catch a […]

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