Fishing World

LESSONS FROM THE ESTUARY

The great thing about fishing is that you never stop learning. Whether it’s successful or not, every outing on the water teaches you something new.

Some lessons are harsh, some are pleasant surprises, but every single one forms part of the journey to becoming a more knowledgeable and skilful angler.

I’ve been fishing for more than 40 years and I’m definitely still learning. In fact, I think I’m only just beginning to scratch the surface.

Even in a setting where I feel most comfortable and confident, on a saltwater creek, inlet or lake, I’m picking up things – big and small – on every trip.

A few months of long service leave in late 2020 gave me the opportunity to

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