You won’t catch a fish unless you throw your line in the drink!

The easiest way to try your hand at fishing is to go to your local pier. For the head’s up on what's biting visit your local fishing tackle shop. They are a wealth of knowledge and they’ll know where to go and the bait you need for the fish you want to catch.

No one wants to hear a story of the ‘one that got away’!

If you want to catch bigger and better fish, then charter operators are the teachers of the trade, and their services are worth every cent.

They’ll show you how to present different baits on the hook and play the line, how to recognise and read different bites so you hook more fish more often.

These tips from our charter pros will make you a better angler whenever you fish. Best of all is they even clean your catch so you can relax back on shore!

Size and bag limits need to be observed so there are fish in the future, but it’s hard to remember the sizes and rules that apply. The DPI have made it easy with a new smart phone app that details them all, lets you know where the nearest licence outlet is, report illegal fishing and reach emergency services. It is free and available on iTunes or via their webpage.