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  • Ep 17 – Rory Benn-Clibborn: Tips for Fishing around Canberra and Soft Plastic Techniques

This is a cracker of an episode with the gun freshwater fisho… Rory Benn-Clibborn! I couldn’t believe how long we talked for in this episode and I didn’t want it to end because Rory shared so much content. He has fished ever since he was a kid and grew up in the Canberra region fishing the local waterways.

Rory has fished numerous waterways in the country for freshwater fish using a range of incredible techniques. Rory has a passion for creation, and this led to his own lure brand Perch Palm where he creates a range of quality soft plastics.

This is a great episode and we talk about so many great techniques. Rory opens up and shares everything he knows… enjoy this episode guys!

In this episode:

How fishing started for Rory and why he is so passionate about fishing (3:30)

Rory’s first fish on a lure and the lessons he learnt (10:00)

Rory’s teenage years and what he loves about fishing (11:30)

Rory’s fishing projects over the years (16:30)

Perch Palm Plastics and how it started (20:30)

Soft Plastic Drop Shot technique (27:00)

PPP 250 Swimbait (33:30)

Perch Palm Diaries (36:30)

Fishing Spot in the Canberra Region – Murrumbidgee & Molonglo River (38:00)

Tips and Techniques for Googong (44:30)

Texas Rig for chasing Golden Perch in Googong (1:05:00)

More tips for Googong and Golden Perch (1:08:30)

Hooks and weights for soft plastics (1:15:30)

Tips for chasing Redfin in Urban Lakes (1:20:30)

Rory’s most memorable catch (1:28:00)

Rory’s number one lesson for life (1:38:00)

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Social Fishing is the ultimate hub for Freshwater Fishing Education! Social Fishing is a community based website packed with information, education and support for all freshwater anglers. The Social Fishing Team are passionate not only about fishing but educating others and giving them the chance to experience this past time that we all love!

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