I have always loved to be on the water whether it was fishing, surfing, spear fishing, or even just snorkeling, and seeing what is happening underneath the surface or the water. I get a feeling like all my worries and troubles seem to melt away whenever I am in or around water, especially when I am surrounded by nature.

The sounds of birds and cicada’s, and then when you have fully emersed yourself in this atmosphere, BOOM A Big Barramundi hits the lure you have been casting while enjoying the serenity and its all on now, the fish jumps, starts to pull drag, you pull back, not giving a inch knowing that if the fish pulls just one more meter of your line, it will be cut on the fallen timber. You fight the fish, then you get it back to the boat and your mate nets the fish, usually after a few extra jumps boat side, the relief and sheer excitement of this moment is amazing.

I usually fish at least 5 times a week. I do a lot of nighttime river fishing so I can still be home to spend time with my family and help with the kids. I also make my own lures out of timber and get even more joy from catching something on a lure I made with my own hands. My favorite species to fish for are barramundi and mangrove jack. They fight hard and dirty, but it is such a reward to land these fish as they usually live in very tight structures.

I also love chasing mackerel and tuna in the ocean, when they run, the speed amazing while the drag is screaming and the rod is bending, it’s so much fun, and they taste good too.