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High Tide Adventures, Sydney (2026)

19/10/2026

🎣 SOLD OUT! 🔴

And just like that, our first batch of The Jewfish Book 2026 – Sydney Edition has officially SOLD OUT!

A massive thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy and supported this project. It’s been incredible seeing so many anglers keen to learn more about chasing mulloway across Sydney’s waterways.

📦 NEXT DROP COMING SOON!

We’re already preparing our next batch of physical copies. If you missed out, get your name on our preorder list to secure a copy from the next drop!

📲 CAN’T WAIT? The digital eBook is still available for $40, giving you instant access to 60 pages of practical fishing knowledge, techniques, locations and insights.

Whether you’re chasing your first jewie or your next metre-plus fish, there’s something in here for you.

💬 Comment “JEWFISH” or send us a DM to join the preorder list!

Thanks again for all the support. Tight lines! 🎣

19/10/2026

EVER CAUGHT A BREAM THAT LOOKS LIKE IT’S MISSING A CHUNK OF ITS HEAD?

Take a closer look at this bream.

Notice the unusual indentation immediately before its dorsal fin?

At first glance, it looks like a chunk has been taken out of the fish, or that part of its dorsal fin is missing.

There’s actually a scientific name for this condition: Saddleback Syndrome.

And Australian researchers have spent years investigating it!

Saddleback Syndrome is a deformity affecting the upper body and dorsal fin of fish, including our very own yellowfin bream.

So what causes it?

Research published in 2021 by Barry Po***ck provides strong evidence that the condition is primarily associated with physical injuries sustained when bream are juveniles (e.g. predators or commercial nets).

These injuries can affect the developing dorsal fin and its supporting structures, leaving a permanent indentation as the fish grows.

Interestingly, researchers studying yellowfin bream in Moreton Bay found the condition in approximately 5–10% of adult fish in some catches.

Some of these fish survive, continue growing and reach adulthood despite the deformity.

It’s a reminder of just how resilient these fish can be.

Next time you catch a bream with an unusual indentation behind its head, take a closer look. You might be looking at a fish that survived an injury many years earlier.

Have you ever caught a bream with Saddleback Syndrome?

17/10/2026

One of my favourite combinations is a run-in tide with a little wind across the water.

As the tide rises, bream gain access to shallow feeding grounds that may have been inaccessible just a few hours earlier.

W**d beds, sand patches and shallow edges become opportunities for fish to hunt prawns, crabs and baitfish.

But here’s something I’ve noticed over the years.

Flat, glassy water might look beautiful, but a little wind can actually switch the bite on.

Wind creates surface disturbance, which can make bream less cautious in shallow water.

That little bit of chop can also help disguise your presence, particularly when you’re wading or casting across clear flats.

The wave action also disturbs small prey living around the sand and w**d beds, creating additional feeding opportunities.

My ideal conditions?

A run-in tide, warm weather, a gentle breeze and enough surface ripple to break up the glassy water.

Of course, too much wind can make it difficult to work small surface lures effectively.

And nothing beats watching a thumper bream create a bow wave as it chases your lure across the flats!

17/10/2026

Another batch of The Jewfish Book heading out to anglers across Australia!

A massive thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy and supported the book. It’s been fantastic seeing so much interest in the knowledge and experiences I’ve collected over years of chasing mulloway.

LIMITED PHYSICAL COPIES REMAINING!

To clear the remaining stock, I’m offering flat $5 postage.

The Jewfish Book – Sydney Edition

Physical copy: $45 including postage
Digital eBook: $40 delivered via email

60 pages covering Sydney fishing locations, bait and lure techniques, sounder tips, tides, mulloway behaviour and plenty more.

Once these physical copies are gone, they’re gone, for now!

Send me a message to secure yours.

Tight lines!

16/10/2026

With the warmer weather arriving, it’s time to start talking about some of my favourite surface lures for targeting bream and whiting on the flats.

First up, the Nomad Dartwing 70mm Floating Surface Lure.

What makes this lure interesting is its unique wing-shaped head, designed to create an erratic, side-to-side action that imitates a fleeing baitfish or prawn.

What I like most is its versatility.

You can fish this lure in two very different ways.

1. Fast retrieve: Wind quickly and let the lure skip and bounce across the surface, imitating a fleeing baitfish. This is a great way to cover water and encourage aggressive strikes.

2. Slow twitch and wind: My preferred approach when targeting bream. Twitch the rod tip while winding to make the lure dart from left to right. Mix in the occasional pause, particularly when a fish is following but hasn’t committed.

The Dartwing’s design also allows for excellent casting distance, which is a big advantage when fishing shallow flats where keeping your distance from easily spooked fish matters.

At 70mm, it’s a versatile size for targeting both bream and whiting, although some days these fish will show a preference for smaller presentations.

HIGH TIDE ADVENTURES SCORE: 4.5/5

Why do I score it so highly?

Great casting distance, two effective retrieve styles, an enticing surface action and plenty of versatility across shallow-water environments.

15/10/2026

There’s something special about wading the flats in shallow water, throwing topwater lures and watching a bream come up to smash your presentation.

As the weather warms and water temperatures begin to rise, I’m looking forward to spending more time exploring the shallows.

Topwater fishing for bream is easily one of my favourite ways to target these fish.

My preferred retrieve is to twitch the rod tip while winding at the same time, making the lure dart from left to right across the surface. This walk-the-dog action creates an erratic presentation that can be irresistible to feeding bream.

A few things I look for when fishing the flats:

Shallow structure — Sand patches, w**d beds, oyster-covered edges and drop-offs can all provide opportunities for feeding bream.

Water movement — A rising tide can give bream access to shallow feeding areas that were previously too shallow to explore.

Lure presentation — Keep the rod tip twitching while winding to create that side-to-side action. Mix up the speed and throw in the occasional pause when fish are following but not committing.

Stealth — When you’re wading in shallow water, keeping your movements slow and minimising disturbance can make a big difference.

And honestly, nothing beats the bow waves created by a thumper bream chasing your lure down!

Watching that fish push a wall of water across the flats before smashing your lure is what makes surface fishing so addictive.

This healthy bream was a welcome reminder that you don’t always need a boat, deep water or complicated tackle to enjoy some fantastic fishing.

Sometimes all you need is a pair of wading shoes, a surface lure and a stretch of shallow water.

Bring on the warmer weather and surface strikes!

13/10/2026

THE JEWFISH BOOK – SYDNEY EDITION

Years of experience, countless hours on the water and plenty of lessons learnt along the way.

The Jewfish Book brings together 60 pages of practical knowledge to help anglers better understand, locate and catch mulloway across Sydney’s waterways.

Covering both bait and lure fishing, the book explores productive fishing locations, tackle selection, sounder techniques, tides, moon phases, mulloway behaviour and real fishing data.

From Botany Bay and the Georges River to Sydney Harbour, the Hawkesbury and beyond, it’s designed to help you make more informed decisions and become a more consistent angler.

Digital eBook: $40 | Physical copy: $50 including postage

Limited physical copies remaining. Message me to secure yours!

13/10/2026

MATCHING THE HATCH — IT DOESN’T GET MUCH CLOSER THAN THIS!

One of the simplest ways to improve your lure selection is to pay attention to what the fish are actually feeding on.

What’s swimming around your boat might be the best clue you’ve got.

Here’s a perfect example. On the right is a locally caught live bait, and on the left is a Samaki soft vibe with an almost identical profile.

Similar size, body shape and silhouette.

You can’t get much closer than that!

When I’m targeting mulloway, I often like to have a live bait sitting out while I’m actively casting lures.

Not only does this give me two different opportunities to catch a fish, but collecting live bait also helps me understand what’s naturally available in that part of the river.

And that’s valuable information.

If I’m catching small baitfish, I’ll often start with a lure that closely resembles their size and profile.

If larger baitfish are moving through the system, I might experiment with a bigger presentation.

But here’s something important.

Matching the hatch isn’t just about colour or appearance.

It’s also about how your lure behaves in the water.

A lure might look almost identical to the local baitfish, but if you’re working it too aggressively, fishing it at the wrong depth or retrieving it against the natural movement of the bait, you might be missing opportunities.

I like to think about three things:

1. Profile — Does my lure resemble the size and shape of the available bait?

2. Presentation — Am I working it in a way that resembles natural prey?

3. Location — Am I presenting it where the baitfish and mulloway are likely to interact?

Of course, mulloway are opportunistic predators, and matching the hatch isn’t always necessary. I’ve caught plenty of jewfish on lures that look nothing like the bait I’ve been seeing.

But when you’re deciding what to tie on, the natural bait in front of you is a pretty good place to start.

Sometimes the best lure advice isn’t sitting on a tackle shop shelf.

It’s swimming right underneath you.

For more information on mulloway diet, bait selection, lure profiles and presentation techniques, check out The Jewfish Book.

12/10/2026

There’s something to be said about having a lure you genuinely trust.

For me, the 100mm Samaki Vibelicious in Purple Pearl has earned its place in my tackle box.

I’ve caught plenty of mulloway on this lure, but here’s something I’ve learnt over the years:

Confidence in a lure changes the way you fish it.

When you trust what’s tied onto the end of your line, you’re less likely to constantly change lures, second-guess your presentation or abandon a productive area too early.

Instead, you start paying more attention to the things that matter.

Where is my lure in the water column?

Am I maintaining contact with the bottom?

Is my retrieve suited to the current?

Am I allowing enough time for the lure to fall?

With these vibes, I generally prefer smooth, gentle lifts. Just enough movement to feel the vibration through the rod, followed by a natural drop.

I want the lure spending as much time as possible in the strike zone rather than being aggressively ripped through it.

And importantly, I don’t believe there’s one magic colour or lure that catches every jewfish.

I’ve caught fish on plenty of different presentations.

But having confidence in a particular lure allows me to concentrate on fishing it properly rather than worrying about whether I’ve made the right choice.

The best lure isn’t necessarily the one everyone is talking about. It’s the one you understand how to use.

For more information on vibe selection, retrieves, lure weights and how I approach different fishing conditions, check out The Jewfish Book

11/10/2026

I’ve been sharing plenty of tips, techniques and scientific insights about mulloway over the past few months, but I thought it was time to show you exactly what’s inside The Jewfish Book.

60 pages of practical fishing knowledge, observations and lessons learnt from years on the water.

The book isn’t just about catching jewfish on lures or bait. It covers the bigger picture — understanding the fish, finding them and making better decisions when you’re on the water.

Here’s a taste of what’s inside:

Where to fish — Georges River, Botany Bay, Chipping Norton Lakes, Cooks River, Sydney Harbour, Hawkesbury River, Port Hacking and my top 10 Sydney land-based spots.

Bait and lure fishing — My top 12 baits and lures, lure tactics, vibes, bait-finding techniques and rod setups.

Reading the water — Eddies, tides, moon phases, breakwalls, rocks and the conditions that influence where mulloway feed.

Sounder techniques — Understanding DownScan and SideScan to help locate fish and identify productive areas.

Mulloway behaviour — First and last light, winter movements, bite windows, touch bites and the influence of barometric pressure.

Research and real data — Observations, catch records and information I’ve collected while chasing these fish.

Sustainable fishing — Looking after the species we love targeting so future generations can enjoy them too.

One thing I’ve learnt is that catching mulloway consistently isn’t about knowing one secret spot or owning one particular lure.

It’s about understanding how all these factors work together.

You might know where the fish are, but are you fishing the right depth?

You might have the right lure, but is your retrieve suited to the current?

You might be fishing a productive location, but have the conditions changed?

The more pieces of the puzzle you understand, the better your decisions become.

That’s what I’ve tried to achieve with this book.

And I’ll continue sharing plenty of free information through these posts because helping others improve their fishing is something I genuinely enjoy.

The Jewfish Book — Sydney Edition

Digital eBook: $40 AUD
Physical copies available: $50 including postage

Have a look through the contents page. Which chapter would you be most interested in reading?

Drop it in the comments below!

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