5 points if you want to plan a smooth BEACH FISHING GOLD COAST trip.

There is an old saying in business, professional sports, or life in general that those who go the extra mile are more likely to be successful. Fishing is no different. It has long been believed that 10 per cent of fishers catch 90 per cent of the fish. The 10 per cent, in my opinion, may have risen to say 12-15 per cent with widespread access to online information, magazines, better GPS and sonar technology, better lures, lighter lines, etc. But whatever the number, the fact is that some people catch more fish. Why?

Some fish are prepared to go the extra mile by studying their target species, planning trips, tying better knots, putting more effort into gear making, or simply paying more attention to their fishing environment. This article shares some of the lesser-known secrets of beach fishing, many of which involve going the extra mile.