Fishing World

BEACH RIGS

AS the weather cools and westerly winds start blowing along the east coast, the surf conditions settle and beach fishing on a crisp morning or afternoon can be an enjoyable and productive way to beat the winter doldrums. Common species found on our beaches include bream, whiting, tailer, salmon, flathead, and mulloway but to catch a few you will need to better understand the subtleties beach fishing including which rig to use and why. Rigs for beach fishing are not overly complex but require a considered approach to adapt the weight

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