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Practical fishing how-to guides — knots, tides, rigs. Each one written for real conditions, not a tackle catalogue. Free to read, no account needed.
Knots
Uni knot
A reliable single-hook knot that works on mono, fluorocarbon, and braid. Tied correctly, it retains around 90% of line strength.
FG knot
The strongest braid-to-leader connection in saltwater fishing. Slim enough to pass through rod guides under load. Worth the practi…
Palomar knot
The strongest knot for attaching a hook, lure, or swivel to a single line. Five steps, 30 seconds. Retains close to 100% of line s…
General
Field guides
Beginner fishing setup for Sydney — what to buy under $150
A no-nonsense beginner fishing setup for Sydney under $150 — the rod class, reel size, line and tackle that cover 90% of estuary species, in two budget paths.
Bream on soft plastics — the retrieve that actually works
The retrieve, jighead weight, and hookset timing that turn soft plastics into a working bream system. First-hand field guide for Sydney estuary anglers.
Your first fishing session in Sydney — a 60-minute plan
A 60-minute plan for your first fishing session in Sydney — three beginner-proof spots, the one rig and knot you need, tide timing, and what a bite feels like.
Handle and dispatch flathead the right way
A first-hand field guide to dispatching, bleeding, and icing flathead — iki jime placement, slurry recipe, and how to keep sand out of the flesh on the beach.
How to read fishing conditions without juggling 6 apps
A field guide to BOM, Willy Weather, Seabreeze, tides, moon and SST — what each source really tells you, the blind spots, and the two or three that combine.