We sell your Fishing Licenses and Boat Ramp Passes, so you can avoid those hefty fines. The prices of these are listed below.
To see all fishing regulations and rules, visit the Marine Safety website at http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au
Whether it be braid or mono, use the below files to see how all your favourite fishing knots are done.
MONO KNOTS Download
BRAID KNOTS Download
Check your drag
Many strong fish have snapped good line because of drags being set too tight.
Try and set the drag at about half the breaking strain of the line. If you are using braid set the drag even lighter than with monofilament.
Check your reel and rod line guides regularly
Check your reel and rod line guides regularly, as ceramic guides can sometimes chip or crack, leaving razor sharp edges.
Check the guides by running a piece of nylon stocking across the surface. Any rough spots that need attention will catch the stocking threads.
Keep our waterways clean
Always dispose of used line responsibly, never discard line in the ocean or waterways.
Check that knots are well tied
Always ensure that knots are well tied, when pulling the knot tight do it slowly and lubricate the knot with a bit of saliva.
Safeguard fishing forever - only take what you need
Make sure that you are aware of bag limits and legal sizes of fish, never take undersize or more fish than you need.
This way we'll preserve our fish stocks and you'll be helping to guarantee that there are fish for future generations of fishers.
Extend your equipment's lifespan
Always wash you rods and reels after returning home, this will increase the lifespan of your equipment.
Store your equipment out of the sun
Never store nylon fishing line in direct sunlight or in temperatures over 35°C. Even though all Platypus lines have UV and heat stabilisers added, your line will last longer if stored correctly.
Always use the lightest line you can for the fish you want
You will catch more fish by using a lighter (thinner) line, so use the lightest line possible for your fishing.