How to Spool a Spin Reel with Braid Properly
HOW TO SPOOL A SPIN REEL PROPERLY Al walks you through a step-by-step guide on how he spools his Vanford 2500 with a few tweaks and 1%s that make a big difference.
Setting the right amount of Drag Pressure on your Reel
SETTING THE RIGHT TENSION ON YOUR DRAG Many members have asked how to set the tension properly on your reel. In this video, we walk through different reels and scenarios and the tension we use as a guide to set the perfect amount of resistance to maximise catches and not… Read More
Buy the Right Rod and Reel Combo Every Time
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROD & REEL COMBO EVERY TIME Al walks you through a detailed process of picking the right rod and reel combo
Ultimate Fishing Trolley DIY
DIY ULTIMATE FISHING TROLLEY Al builds an ultimate land-based fishing trolley that is portable, has 4 rod holders, and plenty of storage for an amazing day of land based fishing.
School Holiday Trout Stocking Tips
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TROUT STOCKING TIPS Al runs through helpful tips on catching rainbow trout this school holidays
Bait Collecting Tips and Techniques
BAIT COLLECTION TIPS & TECHNIQUES Al & Darren run through some helpful tips on collecting, yakkas, slimy mackerel and more as fresh bait for gummy sharks and snapper
How to Setup your Squid Rods | from start to finish
HOW TO SETUP YOUR SQUID RODS Al walks through a step by step guide on setting up squid rods. Unpacking questions from members and walking through the rod, reel, line, leaders, knots, fast-changing clips and more
Autumn Fishing Tips
AUTUMN 2024 WHAT TO EXPECT Autumn is here, Al discusses what you can expect with your fishing and why. Covering some insight into the bay, offshore, freshwater & estuary.
How to Catch Metro Stonker Trout
HOW TO CATCH A METRO STONKER Al deep dives into everything Metro Trout Stonker fishing. Including gear including rods, reels, lines, leaders, lures, plastics, baits and techniques.
Squid Fishing Workshop 1 | Gear – Rods Reels Jigs Lines Clips
SQUID FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 1 Al deep dives into everything squid fishing. In Part 1 we cover all the gear including rods, reels, lines, leaders, squid jigs and egi clips.
Squid Fishing Workshop 2 | Techniques and Grounds
SQUID FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 2 Al deep dives into everything squid fishing. In Part 2 we cover grounds to find squid, using your sounder and techniques to catch them finished by answering commonly asked questions.
Perfect Bait Rigs for Stocked Trout
TROUT BAIT RIG WORKSHOP It’s term 2 of the school holidays and thousands of trout have been stocked into our metro lakes ( Trout stocking list ) Al runs through step by step guides on setup plus trout rigs.
Spin Reel Vs Overhead Vs Baitcaster Workshop
SPIN Vs BAITCAST Vs OVERHEAD A detailed workshop on the different types of reels and when you might use what. We look at the differences between spin reels, bait casters and overheads ( game reels ).
How to Rig Every Bait for common species
HOW TO RIG UP BAITS FOR BREAD AND BUTTER SPECIES A detailed step-by-step guide on how to rig up your common baits like pilchards, squid, and pipis for your bread and butter species using a variety of rigs and techniques. Walking you through a handful of ways to rig up… Read More
How to Setup an Overhead Rod and Reel | Game Gear Basics
HOW TO SETUP AN OVERHEAD ROD AND REEL A detailed step-by-step guide on how to set up a game rod and reel. Including why you would use them, Their best applications, General Specs, how to use them, setting up the rod and reel, and how to spool the reel.
Tuna Fishing Gear Workshop
TUNA FISHING GEAR WORKSHOP Detailed insight into the gear needed for Tuna fishing. Covering Spin Vs Overheads, Barrels Vs Schoolies, Overhead basics, Fishing techniques, Lures, skirts, poppers, and stick baits.
Land Based Soft Plastics and Lure Fishing Workshop
LAND-BASED SOFT PLASTICS AND LURE FISHING – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Detailed insight into land-based fishing with soft plastics and lures. Covering preparation, what to pack, setting up gear, target species, casting, retrieval techniques, and much more.
Lure Clips Workshop | Everything you need to know
LURE CLIPS ( FAST CHANGING ) – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Detailed insight into the quick-changing lure clips on the markets. The usage, applications, pros and cons.
Surf Fishing Workshop 1 | Rods and Reels
SURF WORKSHOP – PART 1 OF 3 ( INTRO, RODS & REELS ) Al walks you through suitable gear choices for surf fishing
Surf Fishing Workshop 2 | Best Baits and Rigs
SURF WORKSHOP – PART 2 OF 3 ( SURF BAITS AND RIGS ) Detailed insight into the baits you can use when surf fishing and Al shows you step by step how to make multiple surf rigs
Surf Fishing Workshop 3 | Lures and Soft Plastics
SURF WORKSHOP – PART 3 OF 3 ( SURF LURES, PLASTICS & TIPS ) Detailed insight into the lures, soft plastics for surf fishing, and a heap of helpful tips.
SunSmart Fishing Tips for Summer
BEING SunSmart MOVING INTO 2023 TIPS REMINDER We reached 38 degrees yesterday so it’s a great time for a reminder to stay SunSmart as we move into the peak heat of summer
Land Based Squid Fishing Techniques
LAND-BASED SQUID FISHING TECHNIQUES FROM THE ROCKS You asked for it and we delivered. An instructional guide on the gear and techniques when land-based squid fishing
Summer Fishing Tips
SUMMER FISHING TALK – WHAT TO KNOW AND EXPECT I run through lots of insight and tips to have you prepared for fishing the summer ahead of us. Touching on the bay, lakes, and estuaries. The weather, ramps and more.
Best Snapper Baits and How to Rig them Properly
SNAPPER BAITS & HOW TO RIG EACH ONE PROPERLY I run through all the snapper baits that we like to use and run through how to rig each one of them correctly.
Snapper Rod and Reel Combos for different Techniques and Purposes
SNAPPER RODS AND REELS ( 5 DIFFERENT COMBOS ) I run through my snapper combos. 5 different ones which all have different purposes? Learn proper setup for Port Phillip Bay, Western Port, from a kayak and for soft plastics.
Spring Fishing Tips
SPRING FISHING What to expect as we head into Spring. How the fishing changes now and towards the end of spring. What to target and when?
The Best Trout Lures Workshop
TROUT LURE WORKSHOP 40 minutes ( Hard Body Lures | Spoons | Old Classics | New School )
Winter Fishing Workshop
WINTER FISHING WORKSHOP 40 minutes ( How Winter fishing can be productive | Best species to target through Winter | Winter fishing tips | Helpful tools to plan your day )
How to stay Warm when Fishing through a Cold Winter
HOW TO STAY WARM WHEN FISHING IN WINTER 15 minutes ( Tips on clothing choices and techniques to stay warm and safe )
Soft Plastics and Lure Fishing for Beginners Workshop
SOFT PLASTICS AND LURE FISHING FOR BEGINNERS ( GEAR, TACKLE & ACCESSORIES TO GET YOU STARTED ) 29 minutes covering ( Rods | Reels | Line/Leader | Jigheads | Backpack | Tacklebox | Soft Plastics | Lures | Surface )
Bait Fishing for Beginners Workshop
BAIT FISHING FOR BEGINNERS ( GEAR, TACKLE & ACCESSORIES TO GET YOU STARTED ) 26 minutes covering ( Rods | Reels | Line/Leader | Hooks/Sinkers/Swivels | Backpack | Tacklebox | Chair, Bells, Eski/Sunsmart )
Gummy Shark Fishing Workshop
GUMMY SHARK TIPS AND TECHNIQUES 35 minutes covering ( Why we love Shark fishing | Productive Gummy grounds | Gummy Shark hotspots | Best Gummy Shark Baits | Rods & Reels for gummies | Line & Rigs to target gummies | General Tips )
Bream Fishing Workshop 1 | Why Bream are so good to target
BREAM FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 1 26 minutes covering ( Overview | Bream Tournament fishing | Bream Recreational fishing | Why is bream fishing popular | Understanding estuaries | Bream characteristics | Bream habits )
Bream Fishing Workshop 2 | Rods Reels Soft Plastics and Lures
BREAM FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 2 SOFT PLASTICS, LURE & GEAR 90 minutes covering ( Overview | Technique Specific Rods | Fishing Reels | Braid | Leaders | Straight Through Fluro | Jig Heads | Soft Plastics | Lures )
Bream Fishing Workshop 3 | Catching Bream with BAIT
BREAM FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 3 FISHING WITH BAIT 25 minutes covering ( Bait Rods | Bait Reels | Line and Leaders | Bait Rigs | Best Baits | Techniques | Berley )
Bream Fishing Workshop 4 | Fishing and Sounder Techniques
BREAM FISHING WORKSHOP – PART 4 FINDING BREAM & FISHING TECHNIQUES 25 minutes covering ( How to find Bream | Using your sounder | Fishing Techniques | Workshop Review )
Trolling Techniques and Fishing Gear
TROLLING GEAR & TECHNIQUES 25 minutes covering ( What is trolling | Succesful techniques | Water columns and species | My favourite trolling lures | Kayak setup for trolling | On the water catches )
Snapper Workshop 1 | Tips and Techniques
SNAPPER WORKSHOP – PART 1 TECHNIQUES 35 minutes covering ( Helpful Snapper info | Traditional ways that work | New ways to target snapper | Sounder tips and examples | Anchoring Techniques | Drifting techniques | Trolling techniques )
Snapper Workshop 2 | Gear Selection
SNAPPER WORKSHOP PART 2 – GEAR SELECTION 40 minutes covering ( Rods | Reels | Line and Leader | Rigs | Baits & Bait Presentation | Burley )
Snapper Workshop 3 | Soft Plastics Jig Heads and Sounders
SNAPPER WORKSHOP PART 3 – SOFT PLASTICS/SOUNDERS 30 minutes covering ( Soft Plastics | Jig Heads | My favourite soft plastics | Sounders | Transducers )
Snapper Workshop 4 | When and Where to target to Snapper
SNAPPER WORKSHOP PART 4 35 minutes covering ( Snapper moving patterns | Water temperature | Early Season Vs Late season | What to look for on the water | Trusted locations | Nautica Chart Maps | Boat Locations | Kayak Locations | Land-based locations )
Jighead Workshop | Everything you need to know about Jig Heads
JIGHEAD WORKSHOP 60 minutes covering ( Jighead weights | Jighead sizes | Jighead types | Jighead scenarios | Rigging tutorials | Jighead storage )
How to be Sun Smart Fishing this Summer
SUNSMART WORKSHOP 22 minutes covering ( Hats | Polarized Sunglasses | UV Faceshields | UV Shirts | UV Gloves | Legs and feet | Staying hydrated | Sunscreen warnings )
How to Find and Fish New Systems
TOOLS & STRATEGIES TO FISHING NEW GROUNDS WORKSHOP 50 minutes covering ( Building a Plan of attack | Google Maps | Navionics | Stocking levels | Location Guides | Internet and Social Media | Local Knowledge | Putting a plan into action )
Fishing Line Workshop All you need to know
FISHING LINE WORKSHOP 45 minutes ( Deep dive into mono | Deep Dive into Braid | Deep Dive into leaders | PE Ratings | Strands & Breaking strains | When to use what | Swivels and snaps | Line, Rod, Reel & lure guide )
How to pick the right gear for different fish species
WHAT GEAR FOR WHAT SPECIES WORKSHOP 70 minutes ( Rod, Reel, Line, Lure setup for different species | Ultra-Light species setup for Bream, Mullet, Whiting & EPs | Light-Med species setup for Pinkies, Flathead, Snook, Salmon, Trout & Redfin | Med-Heavy species setup for Snapper, Mulloway, Gummy Sharks, Kingfish )… Read More
Berley for Piers and Jetties
BERLEY MIX FOR PIERS AND JETTIES We run you through a step-by-step guide on a simple berley mixture that helps bring the fish in. This works great when fishing on piers & jetties, even from your kayak or boat. Perfect for garfish, bream, trevally, mullet, pinkies and many more species…. Read More
How to use freshly caught squid as bait
USING FRESHLY CAUGHT SQUID AS BAIT Alan runs you through simple yet smart techniques to maximise a single squid which can be used in a variety of ways. tentacles for flathead and pinkies, wings for whiting, rings for gummy sharks and snapper and hood or eyes for something BIG
Paint your rod tips for high visibility
PAINT YOUR ROD TIPS TO MAKE THEM HIGH VIS A walk-through video on increasing visibility on your rods can be a great thing to do for night fishing and filming.
Why other anglers catch more then you, Question Everything
QUESTION EVERYTHING AND IMPROVE Tap into why other anglers might be catching more than you. It happens to all of us but making subtle changes and learning from those you are fishing with can help immensely
Fix Rusty Pliers back to life
BRING RUSTY PLIERS BACK TO LIFE FROM SALTWATER DAMAGE Alan runs through a quick, zero-cost, and effective way to bring rusted pliers back to life.
Best Trout Baits
BEST TROUT BAITS We run you through the best trout baits and how to rig them properly to increase catch rates.
Maintaining line and leaders after a fishing session
MAINTAIN LINE AND LEADERS AFTER FISHING Alan runs through some simple ways to ensure your line and leaders are ready for your next fishing session
How to Unspool a Spin Reel Fast
HOW TO UNSPOOL A REEL FAST We run you through some quick hacks to remove the fishing line from your spool fast.
How to Spool a Baitcaster
HOW TO SPOOL A BAITCASTER REEL We run you through baitcasting basics a step-by-step guide on spooling a baitcaster which has been requested by members.
Bling your fishing reel with a Gomexus Power Knob
Bling Ya Fishing Reel Alan walks through some tips to make your fishing combo stand out. Going with a lighter reel, custom handle and specific colour of the braid to make it an awesome-looking fishing outfit.
How to repair a broken fishing rod tip
DIY Repair a broken Rod Tip A step by step guide on how to replace a broken fishing rod tip. An affordable option instead of replacing your fishing rod.
How to Clean your Rod and Reel after fishing
How to Clean your Rod and Reel after fishing Gear maintenance after your fishing session ( Rod cleaning | Reel Cleaning | Guides | Corrosion | Lubricants and salt away )
How to Spool a Spin Reel
How to Spool a Spin Reel ( How to setup Rod/Reel | Understanding the right line to spool your reel | The best knot to tie onto reel | How to spool line )
