The festive period is notorious for often fickle fishing in many areas, which poses potential dangers: failure to keep the family entertained on the water and/or well fed may lead to questions about the hassles and costs of owning a boat! But pack the right gear and you should see a very different scenario…
BAIT AND BERLEY BASICS
There are obviously too many fishing scenarios to provide a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, but the following suggestions should cover the most common situations.
Stray-line rigs invariably work better than ledger-style rigs when fishing in water less than 20m deep when the current is light to moderate. For best results, stray-lined baits should be cast well away from the boat, because in relatively shallow water it’s usually only small fish that feed in the shadow of the boat, especially if the water is clear. To cast adequately, the rod
