COMPETITIONS & EVENTS
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COMPETITIONS
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Keep your eyes on this page for any competitions that I run... you never know when they'll be on, but you've got to be in it to win it.
EVENTS
No matter how much television or YouTube clips you watch, or how many blogs and mags you read, you can't beat the knowledge gained from actually getting out amongst the elements and wetting your line.
As with any skills-set, your fishing will improve every time you go, whether you upgrade a PB or simply learn a new knot.
When I'm not fishing myself, I'm usually writing or talking about it. Quite often, I'm talking about it at an event, workshop, tournament or clinic. Check out the events here to see if I'm somewhere close by soon.
Bluewater Masterclass Oct 2017 – Cobourg Peninsula, NT
WHAT’S A HOSTED TRIP? It was sheer fate that first led me to fish the pristine waters of the Cobourg Peninsula back in 2011… and I’ve been working on getting back there ever since. Why? If the spectacularly vibrant, cliff-fringed coastline and secluded azure waters weren’t enough to stimulate my senses to overload, the fishing tipped me over the edge. (If you missed my blog about this first trip, read it here.) Spoilt for choice between reefs, rocks, estuaries and flats, it was difficult to choose what to focus on when we sat down together at each evenings tackle preparation session. This hidden gem at the very top of the Top End is a tropical bluewater fishing paradise—and we want to share it with you! Read on and learn more… Australia’s Hidden Fishing Gem At the very top of the Northern Territory, the Cobourg Peninsula thrusts into the Arafura Sea—it’s red, rocky cliffs standing defiant and proud under the scorching sun. The contrast in colour is really striking and unlike anywhere else we’ve fished. Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (pronounced Gah-rig Goonuk Bar-loo) encompasses the entire Peninsula, the surrounding waters of the Arafura Sea and Van Diemen Gulf, and some of the neighbouring islands. This relatively small national park is pulsating with life, demonstrating the great job it’s doing in protecting rare species, including the dugong and six marine turtles (loggerhead, hawksbill, Olive Ridley, leatherback and flatback turtles). Pristine white sandy beaches, colourful cliff-lines and sparkling blue waters that absolutely teem with life make this one of the most spectacular fishing destinations you are likely to come across. So, what would it take to make this the ultimate fishing adventure? To qualify as an “ultimate” fishing adventure, this needs to have something out-of-the-box, right? Well, it does! This is not just any old fishing trip… if you join us for this four day, fun-packed foray into some of the country’s most isolated waters, you’ll be joining the inaugural Tropical Bluewater Masterclass, where the cliff-top, outdoor sunset bar will play host to bluewater fishing clinics, with unparalleled opportunities to pick my brains about all things tackle and tactics. Sound good? Let’s have an imaginary gander at what this trip will be like… WELCOME TO COBOURG COASTAL CAMP — HOME OF STARLO’S TROPICAL BLUEWATER MASTERCLASS This unique safari-style camp is nestled amongst savannah bushland overlooking the bay of Port Essington on the northern coast of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (Cobourg Peninsula) in northern Arnhem Land. The safari-style camp is nestled amongst bushland and overlooks the bay of Port Essington, your fishing playground for the next four days. You’ll enjoy the creature comforts of home, while still feeling close to nature at all times, thanks to the Camp’s innovative and ingenious layout and design. The central open-plan dining area is a relaxed place to enjoy meals and a chat, while the quaint safari-tents boast first class single beds… perfect for a comfortable nights’ sleep after a day leaning over bent rods. But the piece de resistance is surely the amenities, with Livistona palms playing host to hand basins and mirrors, while all shower rooms are cleverly screened for privacy whilst allowing you to shower in the Aussie bush. Even the toilets all have their own, unique views! Whichever way you’ve chosen to arrive (fly in or drive in… more on that later),...
read moreTHE LURE OF TROUT WORKSHOP
The “Lure of Trout” live-in workshop that Jo and I ran at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa in the Australian Snowy Mountains during early November, 2014 was a great success and seems to have been enjoyed enormously by all participants. Watch the short video below for a taste of the workshop’s highlights. We’re planning more of these residential workshops for 2015 and beyond, so if you’d like to be involved, lodge an obligation-free expression of interest by clicking here. You should also check out our other hosted trips to exciting destinations by clicking here....
read moreNihiwatu, Sumba 2015 or 2016
Does a 6 night luxury bluewater adventure sound like you? Well, considering this is some of the best, untapped fishing I’ve experienced, you have every reason to get excited! FIND OUT MORE by clicking the “go to link” icon that shows when you roll over the image above.
read moreOwen River Lodge, New Zealand 2015 or 2016
Fancy joining us on a fly fishing jaunt to NZ? Enjoy 6 nights of 5 star accommodation, all meals and some of the best sight-casting for browns that you’ll find anywhere. FIND OUT MORE here…
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