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                                     ANDY PHIPPS’
                                                   FISHING
    N        oosa notable Andy Phipps (aka Phippsy)           unfriendly to the environment and it is
             is super chef, fisherman, TV star, charter       unpleasant for the next angler and his family
    operator, cookbook writer rolled into one. Who            to fish in a rubbish filled area;
    better     to     hand      out     fishing    tips?    • Try to use direct fuel injected outboards or
    They include :                                            four strokes as they are less pollutant to our
    • Always release undersized and unwanted fish             fragile ecosystem or keep your outboard
      unharmed so they live to fight another day;             tuned and serviced so it runs efficiently. You
                                                              will also save on running costs;
    • Always adhere to the bag limits in your area
      and only take what you need for a feed so             • Keep your fishing gear in tip top condition.
      there will be plenty for everyone;                      You never know when that fish of a lifetime
                                                              is about to jump on so you don't want to be
    • Fish tide changes at dawn and dusk when the
                                                              let down by bad knots, faulty drags, blunt
      boat traffic is not as severe;
                                                              hooks or a frayed line;
    • Watch for wheeling birds as they are a good
      indication of bait fish in the area;                  • Share your knowledge with others. It is a

    • Fish moon phases to maximise your catch,                buzz to see someone succeed through the

      fish bite better on certain phases of the moon          things that you have taught them;

      especially offshore;                                  Phippsy has been fishing since the age of four
    • Don't leave rubbish where you have been               and spent every spare minute of his childhood
      fishing,      plastic    bags   are   particularly    scaring the local fish population. A couple of
                                                                         decades on, he tells us his
                                                                         favourite Noosa River fishing
                                                                         spots are Johns Landing and
                                                                         Noosa Sound. Offshore he fancies
                                                                         Sunshine Beach and North Reef.
     Mark                     Greg            Carlo        Michael       Favourite      catches     are   the
                                                                         magnificent Coral Trout offshore
                                                                         and ditto Mangrove Jack in the
                                                                         River.

                                                                         Noosa Head tide times available on
                                                                         the Internet
                                                                         www.ntf.flinders.edu.au/
                                                                         TEXT/TIDES/qld.html




                                                                                                                Professional Fishing Guide
                                                                                                                • Lunch
   • Rods, Reels, Lures, Nets & Fishing Accessories                                                             • All bait and tackle supplied
    • Live, Fresh and Bulk Frozen Bait Specialists                                                              • Freshly caught mud crabs cooked
                                                                                                                  on board while fishing
         • Expert Advice from Qualified Staff
            • On-site Rod & Reel Repairs
                                                                                                                • Toilet facilities          69
                                                                                                                                             $
                                                                                                                                               ADULT
                                                                                                                • Calm waters
                                                                                                                • 1/2 Day tours
    T: 5449 8099 F: 5449 7737                                                           10%   LOCAL
                                                                                              DISCOUNT                                       35
                                                                                                                                             $
                                                                                                                                             CHILD
          Cnr Gympie Tce & Thomas St, Noosaville
E: [email protected] W: www.fishingnoosa.com.au                                Ph: 0407 206 062 Email: [email protected]
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