Cristy Worsteling

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? The Rowley Shoals is an amazing fishing Mecca and also a piece of Mother Nature’s finest works. If I hadn’t already been there twice this would most definitely be my first choice. If there was no budget though I would dearly love to go back and fish Cabo San Lucas. AMAZING! The water is a cobalt blue that is indescribable and the people and their fishing methods make for a cultural experience like no other. We saw and caught yellowfin tuna, striped marlin, big dolphin fish, skipjacks, sailfish, trevally and all this from a small wooden boat 20km offshore.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

I love catching any sort of trevally, be it silver trevally, GT’s, Bluefin. They all seem to have that go hard, fast and furious approach, which makes for an exciting fight whether they are 500g or 10kg.
I don’t do it very often now but any sort of bill fishing is amazing, when they strike and you see that amazing creature leap from the water, the adrenalin rush is simply out of this world! They would also be my favourite fish to release. Watching them effortlessly glide off is both satisfying and majestic.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

My favourite lure is a Cotton Cordell – Pencil Popper. I used this lure on my first trip to Fiji 10 years ago and Paul tried to convince me to diversify at every different location. I didn’t and let’s just say my fishing album from that trip looks a little thicker than his!

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

My most memorable catch would be my 140kg Blue Marlin of Port Stephens. It was my first marlin and the whole 2 week fishing trip was absolutely amazing. I can still remember the muscles in my legs starting to shake towards the end of the 1.5hr fight. It was an awesome experience to hold it by the bill and release it while my “boyfriend” (Paul!) drove the boat. Oh….. And the 1000kg pilot whale I caught! But that’s another story!

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have fished every coast of this great land Australia and a large amount of its inland waterways also. QLD from Cooktown down. Fraser Island, GBR, Whitsunday’s, Inland for Barra. NSW from Port Stephens down and inland. Vic EVERYWHERE!, S.A the coast, WA, from Albany right the way up, Fremantle, Exmouth, Broome and Rowley’s. NT, Mary, Alligator (KAKADU). TAS, Flinders Island. I have also fished the South Island of New Zealand, All over the Fijian Islands, Hawaii, Mexico and the Bahamas.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

The best thing for me about working at Cranbourne Tackleworld is the sense of family. Obviously it is quite strong for me as my husband and I run the shop, however I see everyone that works there as our family. We have a team that cares, and are passionate. They fish together and work together. They involve the customer like they are their brother or sister, and that makes for a happy workplace. Hence, I love coming to work!

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIP /S CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

The best tip I could give a customer is to look at the big picture when you go fishing. Don’t just focus on landing the biggest fish ever! Enjoy the whole experience, from the technique to buying the bait, to the location and most importantly who you are spending it with. Be it your neighbour, your brother, your son or daughter, your wife or father, enjoy it for what it is, time with friends or family. When you are fishing you are usually in a beautiful surrounding. Sunrises, wildlife, crashing surf it certainly beats sitting at your work desk!

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

If I had one week to live I would take my husband and my son and fly to Bora Bora - Tahiti. We would charter a huge game fishing boat for the week and chase big marlin whilst sipping margaritas!

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

My best customer sales story was when a little girl came in with her brothers and her dad on the school holidays. They were heading to Warneet pier, as they did every holidays but this time the REALLY wanted to catch a fish. I got them to bring their rods in out of the car and showed them how to properly rig up a double paternoster rig. We put the little orange beads on, which the girl loved! I fish the pier regularly so I showed them where to go and what to do and sent them on their way. It was only a $20 sale of some pipis, tackle and advice but the look on her face when they returned 3 hours later was PRICELESS. They had caught trevally, toadfish and a beautiful flathead. She was blown away and had two teeth missing at the front and I will never forget it because the smile never left her face.

Bob Cummings

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Without a doubt, Weipa in far North Queensland. You are able to catch large numbers of fish using all methods of angling techniques from fly fishing to trolling lures. Lives: Ferntree Gully

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?
Bream and Flathead are my favourite species to target. They both battle it out hard and can be caught using many techniques. One of which I have grown to love is flicking Hard Body and soft plastic lures in estuaries. The Gippsland lake system has been a favourite location to fish; it has always produced quality fish and continues to do so. Casting to the banks and shallow sand flats is great fun.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?
When saltwater fishing, I like casting a Gillies baitfish lazer. This particular lure is ideal for salmon, trevally, Northern Blue fin Tuna etc:

My favourite hard body lure is an RMG Scorpion 52DD, perfect for bream and flathead while Berkley 3” gulp soft plastics tend to attract everything to them.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?
As a keen young angler, I fished the Rubicon River. I can still remember my first Brown Trout I had ever caught, it was a beauty!

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?
I have fished many locations including:
Victoria – Lake Eildon, The Goulburn River, Western Port, Port Phillip Bay, The Gippsland Lakes estuary system.
N.S.W – Lake Eucumbene, The Clarence River, The Upper Murray River.
Q.L.D – Weipa.
Northern Territory – The Adelaide River.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?
The Staff, They are great to work with and make each day fly.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?
Don’t go on any fishing trip without checking all your fishing tackle and re-packing it. It’s disappointing if you are a long way from home without a vital piece of your fishing gear.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?
The Kimberley Region of Western Australia.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY
I don’t have just one; they are all just as important

Jarrod Day (Jezza)

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific Ocean. For some reason there is a strange feeling I really love having my arms stretched by big kings and other hard fighting fish. The trip I did in 2005 was unforgettable, kingfish to 15 kilos, silver trevally to 8 kilos and Wahoo to an estimated 65 lb amongst other species. What more could you ask for in a fishing destination..... Lives: Narre Warren.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

Yellow Tail Kingfish are without doubt my favourite species. Jigging for them is my preferred method because they seem to hit and fight harder. They are the most brutal fish to tackle and most are lost because you just can’t pull them away from the reef in time to get the upper hand. Give me a king anyday...........

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

To the above question I would say a 230g knife jig because of its versatility to be used in both shallow and deep water. When trolling for pelagic’s I just can’t resist putting out a 180mm Yo-Zuri Hydro Magnum in the Dorado colour. This lure has caught some of my PB fish and no matter where you put in your spread it always seems to get gobbled up.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

My most memorable catch was when was while fishing the Hinchinbrook Channel in QLD. We’d just finished catching Barramundi before deciding to cast soft plastics across the flats, when i was sight casting at GT’s and Queen fish. After hooking a few 15lb on 20lb braid, I suggested 4lb braid might be good fun and with the first cast right on target, it met a good GT that spooled me in a flash. Good fun, great memories and one less lure to take home. 

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I’ve been fortunate to fish quite a number of great destinations over the past few years including, Tasmania, Flinders Island, King Island, Bermagui, Narooma and other parts of New South Wales, Townsville, Byron Bay, The Gold Coast, Port Douglas, Cairns, the Daintree River and other parts of Queensland, Lord Howe Island, Darwin, South Australia, Norfolk Island as well as the majority of Victoria’s coast.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

I would say meeting people. Having a common interest with customers keeps you motivated to go to work. It’s great to here and tell fishing stories all day, then you get to go fishing before and after work.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

Don’t go out hoping to catch a fish, expect to catch one! Put in all the hard work researching your targeted species. What it eats? Where it lives? What tackle is required? Once you know all this information, catching it will become easier.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

I served a customer who explained he'd given up fishing and hadn’t been in 10 years. He'd just decided to take it up again and wanted to go to the surf. After going through all the nitty gritty’s he ventured off to Kilcunda for the day. A few hours later, I heard a voice at the counter, “Where’s the lad that served me earlier?” he asked. A little worried I appeared thinking I had done something wrong. Then the customer kindly shook my hand, said thankyou and lobbed a massive 3 kilo salmon on the counter. I was chuffed to say the least because my advice was right and I had another happy customer

Adam Ring

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? The Bemm River system is a top favourite. The fishing options are endless, it’s quiet and relaxing and there is plenty of fish on offer. Still, nearby locations such as Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, Marlo and Tamboon are also very productive locations and worth fishing. Lives: Dandenong North.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

I must admit I quite like targeting Bream and Estuary Perch with Soft Plastics and Hard Body Lures.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

100mm Bloodworm Squidgy Wriggler.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

It may have taken some time but I was fortunate enough to catch a 5-6 kilo Mulloway in the Patterson River, closely followed by my first Southern Blue Fin Tuna from Portland.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have spent many hours fishing the estuary systems of Victoria, concentrating extensively on the Gippsland Lakes area. I have also fished in New South Wales around Lake Jindabyne and Eucumbene as well as the saltwater scene out from Portland.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

Having the opportunity to learn and work with some very talented anglers. I really enjoy learning about different styles of fishing that I would have not normally done if it wasn’t for working here.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

Be open minded, there is always more than one way to fish and experimenting with new techniques can be the difference between fish and no fish. Always be confident with what you are doing and if you are not, ask people who are.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

I would like head out to the Coral Sea to fish and explore some its remote reefs systems.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

It is always good to hear that the advice you have provided somebody with has led them to catching a fish, in particular those who have never caught a fish before. Seeing their ear to ear smile when they return is priceless

Mitch Chapman

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? I am quite fond of fishing around the Gippsland Lakes area. Being an avid bream and perch angler, this location holds excellent numbers of fish and I just can’t pry myself from its waters. Other locations include the Glenelg River, Hopkins River, Bemm River and Tamboon Inlet Lives: Narre Warren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

Estuary Perch and Bream are high on the list. Catching them with soft plastics and hard body lures is my favourite style, it gives a more hunting feel to catching them.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

When fishing for estuary species you can’t just have one old faithful lure, you have to adapt to the environment. in doing so, I tend to use the Emerald Shiner coloured 3” Bass Minnow, 100mm Bloodworm coloured Squidgy Wriggler, Ecogear SX40 Hard Body and Squidgy Bug in the Bloodworm colour.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

I spent 12 months in search of the elusive mulloway at Patterson River. I averaged, fishing two days a week during ridiculous hours to catch one. All in all the hard work and dedication to catch one payed off when I hooked and landed a 7.5 kilo jewie on a Berkley Gulp 3” shrimp soft plastic. The fish took 20 minutes to land on 6lb braid and 8lb leader. A catch I will never forget.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have extensively fished the estuary systems throughout Victoria, including many small rivers and streams that open into the sea. From South Australia to New South Wales I have fished the estuaries for bream, Flathead and Estuary Perch amongst others.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

The opportunities that come your way and also working and fishing with some of the best guys in the industry is a real bonus. There is not one day I wake up in the morning and I don’t want to come to work, I love it.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

Fish with confidence, this also means making sure all your knots, rigs and baiting techniques are 100%. If there not, I can assure you, any fish hooked will find the weaknesses in your tackle very quickly leaving you a very unhappy, frustrated and fishless angler.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

My dream is to stalk fish along the flats at Weipa. GT’s and Queenies are the main target and to become spooled by a monster is an experience I can’t wait for. Hopefully I make it there before the turning to dirt thing happens.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

In general, I just love hearing the stories from anglers I helped to catch fish.  When they return to tell me about their success it makes it all the worthwhile.

Scott Harper

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Mooroochydoor, Sunshine Coast, QLD. This area has a great Variety of fishing from beach, estuary, game and reef Lives: Cranbourne North

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

I don’t have one particular species but rather styles of fishing. Tossing soft plastics in estuaries and trolling lures in the big blue would be my favourite.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

No, I just like them all; if they catch fish then they can go back in my box.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

A 17 kilo gummy shark I caught while fishing Western Port.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have extensively fished the Coast of New South Wales, Sunshine Coast, QLD and Fraser Island.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

The best thing is being able to work in a field that is also your hobby. Working alongside class anglers and all round good people make it all worthwhile. I really enjoy learning different techniques and methods for catching fish.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

Fish positively, never be afraid to try something different. Think outside the square and be open minded.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

How can you pick just one location, I’d like to go to the Rowley Shoals, the Kimberley’s and the Cook Islands.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

I once set up and sold a customer and outfit that he took away and landed an 80kg dog tooth tuna with.  I enjoy rigging up and teaching children how to fish, having them come back to the shop with their catch and asking how to clean them gives me a real buzz.

Neil Drummond (aka Pops)

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Marlo, fishing in the Snowy River and fishing on the surf can be very rewarding. The scenery and solitude of this location is a haven for my family and I to escape too. Lives: Cranbourne.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

Snapper are my favourite fish.  They fight hard and are fun on light tackle. Bait fishing is my favourite method of fishing but I’m always willing to try new styles.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

Yes, I like using Berkley Gulp Camo Worms when fishing with soft plastics. They have been the undoing of many bream and whiting when fishing them rigged on a hook like bait.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

My most memorable catch would have to be the 4.5 pound bream I caught in the Snowy River.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have fished around Tasmania and throughout Victoria concentrating heavily on the Gippsland Lakes area.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

Listening and learning about all the aspects of fishing.  There are so many different variations of doing things that you’re always learning. I even pick up some nifty techniques from regular customers, that often makes the way I do something even easier.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

Experiment with different techniques. There is always a different way to do something, making a small change could mean the difference between catching fish and not. 

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

I would like to travel to Darwin and fish the Daily River. Catching Barramundi is something I have always wanted to do; hopefully I can make it there before ending up in the box.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

I haven’t got one particular story but enjoy the feeling of helping everybody. Especially assisting children in getting involved into fishing.

Aaron Sammut

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? This would have to be the tropical island of Fiji. The amount of fishing to be done on this small island is phenomenal. Throwing poppers at GT’s, trolling lures for Yellow fin Tuna or even bottom bashing for Coral Trout, Mangrove Jack, Cod is just some of the fishing that you can do.  Mix all of this together with a magnificent tropical climate and you’ll have a lifestyle to die for. Once you’ve been there you will see why it takes the cake in my book Lives: Hampton Park

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?

That’s a hard one but in terms of local species I have a soft spot for the humble King George Whiting, closely followed by our iconic Snapper. Bait fishing is my preferred method; I often change techniques to adapt to the conditions on any particular day.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?

The Laser Pro Crazy Deep in the King Brown (H70) colour is a winner for me. It has accounted for many of my first catches including: Yellow fin, Albacore and Striped Tuna. I also have a few 40gram Raider lures in my tackle box when fishing the bays, a very versatile lure for a range of species.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?

I once caught Mangrove Jack to 3kg and Cod a to 10kg’s off a reef in Fiji. It was a standout favourite, those two fish pulled extremely hard.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?

I have spent many hours wetting a line in Port Phillip and Westernport, Lakes Entrance, Marlo, Bemm River, Tasmania, Bermagui, Bundaberg and Fiji.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?

Working with a bunch of great people who share the same passion as you makes it all worthwhile, not only that but our customers share the same interest. You never stop learning in this great sport we all share and to be exposed to it on a daily basis is just great.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIP /S CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?

(Don’t listen to Jarrod) No seriously the one thing I will say is don’t get stuck in your ways, be prepared to try new techniques, baits, lures whatever it may be and always keep an open mind. Take note of other anglers approach to different fishing situations.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?

Before I kick the bucket I would love to head over to New Zealand and fish out from Greymouth in the hunt for oversized Pacific Bluefin Tuna that exceed 300kg.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY

I can’t pinpoint an individual sales story but I love it when a customer has a successful day on the water courtesy of our service and advice. It makes my day.

Mick Carson

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Hard to say but Bermagui & Portland as I like game fishing. I would like to go to Cairns on fish for Black Marlin.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?
Nowadays, I pride myself on catching Snapper. I prefer targeting them with bait as you have a much better chance of a hooking a large model

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?
When Game fishing, My favorite lure colour is Black with a cut face head.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?
A 20lb snapper taken in 4 meters of water. At first I thought it was a stingray, Man it went hard.

While fishing in Western Australia I caught a 40lb Jewfish in the swan river, right where the casino is now.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?
I have been fortunite enough to have fished all around Australia loving every minute of it. I just wish back then we had the technology we have now.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?
The guys I work with are awesome & are willing to help each other out.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIP'S YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?
You can’t catch a fish sitting at home….Buy quality it will be worth it later….

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?
I would really enjoy a chance to fish for New Guinea BASs. Some of the footage I have seen shows them to be extremely brutal fighters busting the best tackle available.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY
Gee, this is a hard one as has been many over the years. I have been on the fishing scene for 20 plus years and spoken to uncountable numbers of customers.

One that comes to mind was a guy new to game fishing. I must have spent 2 or 3 hours with this guy & he took in every word that was spoken about how to get a marlin. This guy went to bermagui & on his 2nd day out landed a fish well over a 100kg .He didn’t have the heart to take the fish out of the water, just took some photos and sent it on its way. That afternoon he rang me to thank me and explain his joy of the battle ,the strike the first run.
I think he spoke to me on his return to melb for 2 hours. The smile was never of his face as he relived the moment.

Ray Thomas

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? Lakes Entrance; there are a great variety of fish to catch and techniques to catch them from the many creeks, rivers, lakes and surf beaches

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?
Australian Salmon are my favourite species to catch as they are great fighters on light gear and unlike many people I love to eat them. Bleeding them quickly is the key. I prefer to bait fish for them in extremely rough, windy and wet conditions from rocks. Whilst the conditions make the going difficult I tend to get bigger fish and more of them. It also makes landing them more of a challenge, thus providing a greater sense of achievement.
I also love targeting Bream and Whiting, Flathead on lures, Trout and Redfin for their eating qualities.

I love all shore based fishing, I relish the challenge of picking a good spot simply by sight and the sense of achievement when all my theories of the day are realised.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?
Strike Pro Cyber Vibe #221; it casts well, has a great action and can be fished on a straight retrieve either slowly or quickly, it can also be used on a stop start retrieve including bottom hopping. I have caught several species including bream, flathead and redfin and because of its versatility I have been able to catch fish in very weedy and rocky areas without worrying about getting snagged.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?
My most memorable catch was an unusual one. I was camped by the Darling River in NSW for a week with a few friends. We caught a large number of Yellow Belly, Redfin and only a few Carp.
We had to go into town and so I brought in my line with a yabby on it and left the rod sitting in the rod holder with the yabby still on the hook suspended about 30 to 40cm above the water. Upon returning about an hour later there was a small redfin hanging on the hook that had launched itself from the water.

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?
I don’t go away anywhere if I can help it where there is not water to fish in. It doesn’t matter whether it is fresh or salt, creek, river, lake or ocean. I just love to fish and will work out a way to get a line in the water.

I have fished in numerous coastal and inland waters from as far as Yambuk near Portland in Western Victoria to Southport in Queensland.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?
The staff are great to work with and always ready to share their knowledge. I love chatting with the customers and particularly helping newcomers to fishing get started.

It is simply the best job ever making a living out of my life long obsession.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIP'S YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?
Everybody has lean spells from time to time, keep getting out there and wetting a line eventually you will get on to a good session.
Don’t judge a fishing spot after one or two trips. There are many factors such as tide, barometer, wind, sea lice, bait selection, season etc that can affect whether or not the fish are biting. Do your homework before you go to a new location.

Strike up a conversation with people while their fishing; the better ones won’t be afraid to give you tips on the location.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?
Anywhere up Northern Queensland throwing lures in the tropical waters where the fish seem to be plentiful. I’d like to make sure I don’t go out on a dry spell.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY
Any customer I have been able to help who reports back that the information given to them resulted in a successful session is a great story.

Peter Garb

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND WHY? It’s a hard decision but fishing for Trout in Tassie and the highlands of New South Wales. Nothing beats fishing for surface feeding trout in gin clear water.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPECIES OF FISH TO CATCH AND STYLE OF FISHING?
I love targeting surface feeding fish using fly or lures, weather it be fishing for trout, bass, bream or perch and natives.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LURE AND IF SO WHAT IS IT?
Ecogear, Smiths, Luckeycraft, Bassday lures and my custom made flys.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CATCH?
65kg Thresher Shark land based.
20lb land based Snapper.
2.1kg Bream and of course an 11lb Brown Trout

WHERE HAS FISHING TAKEN YOU (DESTINATIONS)?
Great lakes of Tasmania and various rivers.
Every lake, river and pond from Gippsland to the Western lakes.
LBG for tuna, cobia, kingfish, marlin, from the NSW rocks.
SA estuary fishing for bream, whiting, kingfish, snapper and mulloway.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT CRANBOURNE TACKLE WORLD?
Having the opportuniy to work with the best fishermen in the business and for all of us to pass on our knowledge to the everyday angler.

WITH ALL YOUR FISHING KNOWLEDGE WHAT IS THE BEST TIP'S YOU CAN YOU GIVE TO A CUSTOMER?
Source out as much information on your target species and ask as many questions as you can.
Those who care will be happy to pass on any information they can. We all had to start somewhere.

IF YOU HAD 1 WEEK TO LIVE, WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FISH BEFORE TURNING INTO DIRT?
Los Rouques for two days fishing for Bonefish and Permit on fly.
New guinea Bass for two days.
And of course New Zealand for trout, what can I say, I’m greedy.

TELL US YOUR BEST CUSTOMER SALES STORY
I would love to write one down but I have been fortunate to have many occassions where I have been able to help a fellow angler. I enjoy every success story weather it be my help or one of the talented anglers I work with.