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Fishing for trout in Australian dams often requires lures that can stand out in clear, deep and still water. Unlike rivers where trout sit in current and respond quickly to traditional spinners, dam trout behave differently. They cruise open water,...

Carrying a full bucket across sand, rocks or long beach tracks is one of the most tiring parts of land-based fishing in Australia. Bait buckets, tackle buckets, burley buckets and water containers get heavy fast, especially when the only carrying...

Casting distance plays a major role in Australian surf fishing. Whether you are targeting tailor, salmon, mulloway or dart, reaching deeper gutters and offshore banks often makes the difference between getting bites and going home empty-handed. Australian beaches are wide...

How to Cast Further in the Surf – The Breakaway Cannon Advantage Surf Fishing · Northern Beaches Tested You line up the cast. The gutter looks perfect. You swing, the rod loads, the bait flies — and ouch! Your finger’s...

Turn a Simple Baitfish Into Your Best Fishing Weapon
The humble yakka (yellowtail scad) is one of Australia’s most effective baits — tough, oily, and irresistible to predators from kingfish to flathead. In this guide, we show you how to rig live yakkas under a float, present them on a running ball, and prepare fillet strips or butterfly baits for maximum scent and action. Whether you’re fishing reefs, channels, or open water, these yakka bait techniques will put more fish in your net.

Learn the proven tactics for catching trophy winter whiting, including how to gather and rig squirt worms, target sheltered locations, and fish light tackle for maximum results. Perfect for anglers chasing big blue-nose whiting in the cooler months.

Learn how to fish soft plastics like a pro. From rigging tips to proven retrieval styles, discover the best techniques for bream, flathead, and more in Australian estuaries.

Let’s Talk Rigs & Traces – The Aussie Way 🎣 Righto legends, let’s clear up the age-old question I get almost every week:"What rig do you use, and why the bling on your traces?" It’s a fair question, so let’s...

Do You Know a Local Teen Who Loves Fishing?

ReproBaits is launching the Junior Creator Program — a fun and flexible way for young anglers to earn cash and free tackle by filming short fishing clips with our lures.

If you're under 18, enjoy filming your fishing trips, and want to be featured on ReproBaits' social channels, this is your chance!

👉 No editing needed
👉 Free tackle on sign-up
👉 $10–$20 per approved clip
👉 Bonus cash for top-performing videos

Perfect for school holidays and weekend sessions. Parent or guardian permission required if under 16.