by Tony Orman | Feb 5, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
There’s been a good number of days this summer where the temperature has reached 30 degrees. During the daylight hours, either side of midday, on such sweltering days, you feel like seeking the coolest place and just hunkering down until the evening. Fish are no...
by Tony Orman | Dec 19, 2023 | Features, Fishing
Fishing, fundamentally, is a sport and a source of fun and relaxation where the mindset becomes the key to unlocking angling success. Similar to the top goal kickers in rugby or the precision of professional golfers, fishing also demands a strong mental approach. It’s...
by Tony Orman | Dec 19, 2023 | Features, Fishing
One Christmas-New Year, the late Rob Jones called in to check if I would be keen to try for snapper down the Pelorus. I reluctantly agreed, fully aware that the holiday period meant that every man and his dog, plus boat, were probably out in the water. “Don’t worry...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 2, 2023 | Features, Fishing
For 25 years, fishing has been a significant part of both my professional endeavours and personal life. During that time, there are so many days I can recall that I didn’t quite enjoy as much as I should have. The pressure I put on myself to get my PB (personal best)...
by Shannon Williams | Oct 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Australasian climate authority Bureau of Meteorology declared El Niño events were officially underway on 19 September. The declaration was made after three of the four criteria were met, including a sustained response in the atmospheric circulation above the tropical...
by Ben Hope | Sep 21, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Ever been walking down the street past a pie shop when a delightful, tempting aroma makes you consider homing in on the source? Welcome to the principle behind using berley to attract snapper. The pie shop aroma is akin to using berley to lure snapper in on your...
