Catching squid – The basicsBrett Spinks With summer fast approaching and many anglers, both serious ones and those seeking some family fun chasing the bread and butter species, its worth considering trying your luck catching something a little different, so why not squid. Catching squid can provide great fun for the family, doesn’t require a boat, or expensive tackle, and provides the added bonus of being a delectable table fish. |
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Craigbourne Dam - Atlantic salmon hotspotScott McDonald
Craigbourne Dam was constructed outside the village of Colebrook in 1986. The area was previously a dryland grazing area; however irrigation from the dam has enabled intensive cropping. Local farmers are now producing stone fruit and fresh vegetables as well as vegetable seed for export to Japan, vineyards and also poppies. However it is through the focus and dedication of the IFS that it has become an absolute fishing hotspot that is around an hour from Hobart. In recent times it has been heavily stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and some Atlantic salmon kindly donated to the IFS by SALTAS.
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Fishing on a limited budgetAndrew Richardson
Recently I had a conversation with a colleague of mine regarding his desire to take his stepson fishing. He explained that although his wife’s twelve-year-old son loved to fish, my colleague was unable to justify the expense. I must admit I probably gave him a stupid puzzled look before enquiring exactly why he thought a fishing trip was going to leave him bankrupt. “It’s all that special gear you need mate†he said in a deadly serious tone, “you know, those expensive surf rods and big reels, and all the floats and sinkers and stuff you need. I can’t justify the price of it. Not for a fishing trip here and there.â€Â
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Fishing with kids
Damon Sherriff As I have aged I’ve found it more enjoyable fishing with my children. I get huge satisfaction these days watching them catch a fish - even more than I do catching one myself.
I have three sons, Ben, Jack and Sam who I taken fishing from a very young age. My eldest Ben who is 7 years old, is now completely self sufficient. From tying knots, casting spinners, baiting hooks and fighting and landing his own fish he can do it all. |
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Fly fishing in October/November - Tasmanian Northern LowlandsNick Voce
Some beautiful weather at this time of year has provided conditions that can only highlight the enjoyment of our favourite outdoor pursuits. Many of us will be encouraged to venture forth and pursue our fabulous trout.
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On the beachAndrew Richardson. My best friend Martin and I have been fishing buddies for years. We grew up together at Mole Creek in the state’s north and together we have fished for trout for as long as I can remember. We would often venture down to the local creek or ride our bikes to the Lobster River at Chudleigh to try and catch a trout for tea. |
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The bizarre Booby - a great importJoe Riley
Anyone who has picked up an English fly fishing magazine will have read about the virtues of the Booby. This bizarre looking fly has been around the lake fly fishing scene in England for close on twenty years. In this time it has become one of the ‘must have’ patterns in fly boxes for everyone from rank beginners to the top competition anglers. The Booby is a fly that can be fished on every line from a super fast sinker to a floating line, it can be used for very specific purposes as a sacrificial fly, but will catch plenty of brown and rainbow trout in its own right.
You would think that a fly with such abilities would be well recognised here in Tassie, however if you asked ten fly fisherman about the Booby, I reckon about 8 or 9 of them would be thinking lingerie not fishing.
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