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Dave Nash 31/10/25 Dave Nash 31/10/25

Circle Hooks vs J Hooks.

Circle’s or J’s? Which are better? Read this discussion about the comparative vale of each type and when and how to use them.

Dave Nash 21/10/25 Dave Nash 21/10/25

Fishing Platform at Nambucca River

Dave Nash 14/10/25 Dave Nash 14/10/25

Baby dolphin freed!

Dolphin calf rescued after spending weeks tangled in fishing line

Dave Nash 13/10/25 Dave Nash 13/10/25

Break out the sea gars

Dave Nash 22/8/25 Dave Nash 22/8/25

Make your own Barotrauma Release Weights

Release weights are generally used with a hand spool although they may be used with a spare rod. Usually, 30 metres of line is sufficient to re-pressurise the fish enough to swim off the line.