Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Catch and Release Canuck Style
This video just in from our Canadian correspondent. Take a look at how the canucks practice catch and release with a particular Northern Style :)
Here in Oz we've seen fish on the line taken by bigger fish, sharks and even crocks, but I've never seen a whale take a fish from a line before.
Monday, June 17, 2013
All About Bream Fishing Australia
Heaps of Australian fisherman love their Bream fishing, and it's just about the best time of the year for Bream fishing in Australia so we thought it was worth taking another look at the basics .
Back in the day, Bream fishing was all about throwing out a chunck of mullet gut or fillet out in the water but now soft plastics are the terminal tackle of choice for bream.
When selecting an outfit to chase bream make sure you go as light as possible. Graphite rods are the better choice as they are more responsive, lighter and have better control. The line rating on the rod is very important a rod between 1-4kg and around 7’ to 7’6” in length is the way to go as this will give you the distance in the cast that you need and still retain all the feel as well.
Reel choice is also very important, a reel size between 1000-3000 sizes is ample. The Shimano reels are ideal as they have a tapered spool lip this is a great aid when casting as the line feeds off the spool a lot easier giving you a longer cast.
When choosing the line for your reel, braid is the better choice as it has next to no stretch, this gives you better bite detection resulting in a better hook-up rate and more fish. The size of the braid is also very important the lighter the better, anything 4lb or under is the go. The lighter the line you use the more natural the presentation and the better it will perform.
Leader choice is vital, as any line just won’t do the job. Good quality fluorocarbon is paramount to fishing for Bream, as it is next to invisible in the water, because it does not reflect light and this is very important as Bream are a very spooky fish.
Soft plastics like the Berkley Gulp 2” shrimp, curl tail grubs, 3” minnow patterns and Berkley Powerbait 3” minnows are a good start when looking for the right lure. When selecting the jigheads to suit, the Tackle Tactics hidden weight system is the go, as the weight of the jighead is inside the lure making it look more natural. Weight selection will vary depending on where you go fishing, the current flow and the depth of the water, anything from 1/40th of an ounce to 1/16th of an ounce will do the job but the lighter you can fish the better results you will get.
When it comes to lure action you are the driver, so what you do with your rod tip will be replicated at the lure. Using the plastics a couple of quick whips of the rod tip and then letting the lure sink again works really well on the open grounds, where as if fishing around structure small little hops works better as you can keep the lure in the strike zone longer.
And if using hard bodies lures like the Sebile Crankster, Atomic Hardz, EcoGear SX40 and the Shimano Lure Project lures all work really well. These lures have their own inbuilt action, so working them is very easy, a couple of quick winds to get the lure down to the bottom and then just a slow wind keeping the lure on or near the bottom.
Bait fishing for Bream is not as simple as it used to be. Bait selection is something that should be very high on your priority list when fishing for Bream, the fresher the better and if you can get small live baits then that is better again. Baits like live prawns and hardy heads are perfect for Bream. But if you can’t get live bait then good quality frozen bait will also work.
There are a number of different rigs that you can use for Bream, the most popular being the running ball rig, but you will find a floating rig and also a paternoster will also work well in deeper water. As with any type of fishing try and limit the amount of weight that you use the lighter the better.
For all your latest Bream gear, you can't go past BCF.
Back in the day, Bream fishing was all about throwing out a chunck of mullet gut or fillet out in the water but now soft plastics are the terminal tackle of choice for bream.
When selecting an outfit to chase bream make sure you go as light as possible. Graphite rods are the better choice as they are more responsive, lighter and have better control. The line rating on the rod is very important a rod between 1-4kg and around 7’ to 7’6” in length is the way to go as this will give you the distance in the cast that you need and still retain all the feel as well.
Reel choice is also very important, a reel size between 1000-3000 sizes is ample. The Shimano reels are ideal as they have a tapered spool lip this is a great aid when casting as the line feeds off the spool a lot easier giving you a longer cast.
When choosing the line for your reel, braid is the better choice as it has next to no stretch, this gives you better bite detection resulting in a better hook-up rate and more fish. The size of the braid is also very important the lighter the better, anything 4lb or under is the go. The lighter the line you use the more natural the presentation and the better it will perform.
Leader choice is vital, as any line just won’t do the job. Good quality fluorocarbon is paramount to fishing for Bream, as it is next to invisible in the water, because it does not reflect light and this is very important as Bream are a very spooky fish.
Soft plastics like the Berkley Gulp 2” shrimp, curl tail grubs, 3” minnow patterns and Berkley Powerbait 3” minnows are a good start when looking for the right lure. When selecting the jigheads to suit, the Tackle Tactics hidden weight system is the go, as the weight of the jighead is inside the lure making it look more natural. Weight selection will vary depending on where you go fishing, the current flow and the depth of the water, anything from 1/40th of an ounce to 1/16th of an ounce will do the job but the lighter you can fish the better results you will get.
When it comes to lure action you are the driver, so what you do with your rod tip will be replicated at the lure. Using the plastics a couple of quick whips of the rod tip and then letting the lure sink again works really well on the open grounds, where as if fishing around structure small little hops works better as you can keep the lure in the strike zone longer.
And if using hard bodies lures like the Sebile Crankster, Atomic Hardz, EcoGear SX40 and the Shimano Lure Project lures all work really well. These lures have their own inbuilt action, so working them is very easy, a couple of quick winds to get the lure down to the bottom and then just a slow wind keeping the lure on or near the bottom.
Bait fishing for Bream is not as simple as it used to be. Bait selection is something that should be very high on your priority list when fishing for Bream, the fresher the better and if you can get small live baits then that is better again. Baits like live prawns and hardy heads are perfect for Bream. But if you can’t get live bait then good quality frozen bait will also work.
There are a number of different rigs that you can use for Bream, the most popular being the running ball rig, but you will find a floating rig and also a paternoster will also work well in deeper water. As with any type of fishing try and limit the amount of weight that you use the lighter the better.
For all your latest Bream gear, you can't go past BCF.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Honda Australia Outboard Motors on Sale - Honda Boat Show Special
Honda Australia has announced that its is offering a sea of savings on its Honda marine outboard engines this boat show season. It's also offering 5.99 per cent finance cross the entire range. This offer is available from Honda Marine dealers right around Australia during the boat show season.
Honda Australia marine manager Robert Johnson said recently that the boat show season was prime time to encourage more people to get into boating.
"For those new to boating, as well as experienced boaters, this season's savings and the low comparison interest rate bring premium Honda outboards within easy reach of more people," Mr Johnson said.
"With exclusive Honda technologies such as BLAST delivering powerful hole-shot performance, ECOmo lean burn fuel control system contributing to excellent fuel economy, and VTEC delivering incredible top-end speed, Honda owners know they have the edge out on the water.
"Exceptional performance, combined with unequalled reliability and backed by a five-year warranty, ensures every Honda outboard delivers value that far exceeds its price tag."
From lightweight portable outboards for tenders and canoes, mid-range outboards for tinnies and smaller fibreglass boats right up to high-horsepower engines for ski/wake and offshore fishing boats, Honda's technologically-advanced engine range covers the full spectrum.
Available only to retail customers, full terms and conditions are available at Honda Marine dealerships.
Visit www.honda.com.au to locate your nearest Honda Marine dealer.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Limited Edition State of Origin Lures from Rapala
Show support for your State of Origin team with this novelty size 75cm Rapala Original lure, in state team colours and also support the great work by the Men Of League Foundation. Built to scale, this collectable lure comes fitted with treble hooks, a swimming lip and is packed in a genuine, oversized Rapala lure box.
ALL proceeds of this auction will be donated to the Men Of League Foundation which supports members of the rugby league community who have fallen on hard times. The charity's vision was to build a Foundation that provides practical assistance with everything from medical operations, rehabilitation and nursing equipment to welfare support, grants and scholarships.
Learn more about the Men Of League Foundation from www.menofleague.com.
For your chance to own these extremely limited edition, autographed State Of Origin Giant Rapala Lures, visit here and place your bid.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
How to Deep Water Jig
Deep Water jigging of the Australian coast can be very rewarding, but it's hard work and if you're not doing it quite right, you can spend all day with not much to show for it.
Take a look at this great Australian deep water jigging video from BCF for a few tips and tricks.
Take a look at this great Australian deep water jigging video from BCF for a few tips and tricks.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Trolling Cod Fishing Video
Take a look at this great clip of Rod Mackenzie as he goes on search for a big Cod within the Murray river for Shimano. Rod shows how simple trolling can a make a big difference when fishing Murray cod.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Cooking Barra Fillets Made Easy
We're always looking for easy great tasting fish recipes, and here is another great Aussie fish recipe from Annette Sym's "Symply Too Good To Be True" series. Annette's been kind enough to let us reproduce some of these great Australian fish recipes from book 6 - she's even given us copies of her cookbook to give away, so read on to find out how you could win one of these great books.
BARRAMUNDI
1 teaspoon crushed ginger (in jar)
1 teaspoon crushed garlic (in jar)
4 x 125g boneless barramundi fillets
cooking spray
DRESSING
⅓ cup 97% fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Pad Thai paste
½ teaspoon red curry paste
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
BURGER
4 x 50g multigrain bread rolls
4 cups mixed salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber etc)
80g sliced avocado (optional)
SERVES: 4
To cook fish: Rub ginger and garlic over top side of fish fillets. Spray over top of fillets with cooking spray then place coated side down into a non-stick frypan that has been generously coated with cooking spray. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Spray fish with cooking spray before turning to cook other side for a further 3-4 minutes. If fish fillets are thick they may require further time to cook. To know when fish is cooked through, check if the inside of the fish is white. If you see pink, this means the fish is not cooked through.
To make dressing: In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, Pad Thai Paste, red curry paste and lemon juice.
To assemble burger: Cut bread rolls in half and place under griller until toasted and browned. Place salad on base of buns then top with fish. Pour a quarter of dressing over the top of each piece of fish. Divide avocado into 4 servings and place on each piece of fish then place remaining bread lid on top.
Variation:
Omit avocado to lower fat count by 4.5g. Replace fish with 4 x 100g slices firm tofu or 4 x 100g of skinless chicken breast.
Not suitable to be frozen.
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