Starlo's Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! While I'm sure some folks will bristle at my suggestion that we rec' fishers all need to be committed conservationists and environmentalists (or "greenies", for want of a better word!), I hope you'll suspend your doubts long enough to have a listen to my arguments... This one'...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! We fish for so many different reasons. For many anglers, bringing home an occasional (or even regular) meal of self-caught seafood is a very important part of the whole process. But how does that sit alongside the growing catch-and-release ethos? How do we get the balance right, and also maintain the appro...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! The subject of introduced, exotic or "feral" fish is a complex and nuanced one that's always sure to provoke heated debate in serious fishing circles. Why are carp "bad" and trout "good"... or do you not agree that they are those things? Whatever your stance, I'm sur...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! Over the decades, I've been fortunate enough to fish with some of Australia's greatest anglers... Here's what I've learnt from them, distilled into just 10 key points! Support the show We really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installm...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! I look back over the past four decades and highlight what I regard as the most significant changes to recreational fishing across those years... See if you agree! Support the show We really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installments, and to also check o...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! In this presentation that I gave during an OzFish Unlimited "Fish Talk" night in winter, 2023, I put forward the intriguing proposition that we are actually living in the "good old days" right now and that — with a little bit of help from all of us — they can become even better days ove...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! In this episode, I tackle the absolute fundamentals of successful fishing with "hard" lures, and share a bunch of really important tips and tricks that will dramatically improve your catch rate! Support the show We really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen t...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! I firmly believe that the application of this one over-riding approach or philosophy to your everyday fishing will do more to improve your results than any other single step you can take! Support the show We really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to future installm...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! Tag along with me as I explain how best to target BIG dusky flathead on lures in shallow water, especially during spring and early summer. By the way, if you'd like to buy my "Chasing Unicorns" e-book about targeting big flathead, or any of my other e-books, you'll find them here: https...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! In Part 3 of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series, I take a hard look at various strategies for rigging your soft plastic lures to catch more and bigger fish... This one is definitely not to be missed! Support the show We really hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please take the time to listen to...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! In Part 2 of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series on the absolute fundamentals of fishing with soft plastic or "rubber" lures, I dive deep into the various styles of soft plastics, what they're best used for, and the "presentation vehicles" such as jig heads, hooks and weights you...

Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! In this episode of my Cutting Edge Fishing Wisdom series, I briefly look at the fascinating history of soft plastic fishing lures, before delving into the reasons why they're such effective fish catchers, and giving you some really useful advice on choosing the best soft plastic lure options for the f...