A FRESH START

FOR fishos with salt in their veins, switching over to freshwater fishing may seem confusing, or even pointless. The truth is, freshwater fishing makes a great change and with the majority of Aussies living along the coast, there’s an abundance of exciting freshwater fishing opportunities not far from home. With a slight shift in gear choice and technique, it’s easy to adjust and take advantage of a variety of species in the fresh.

STATE OF PLAY

The good news is most freshwater fisheries along Australia’s East Coast, extending inland, have bounced back after years of devastating drought. Of course, droughts come in cycles and some parts of Australia are still suffering, while others are waiting their turn. For now, however, the abundance of water, together with some good fisheries management and habitat restoration, has meant we’re looking at several years of red hot fishing. There’s never been a better time to try freshwater fishing.

Only a couple of years ago, we watched as millions of fish died in Western NSW. Many blamed drought,