Tiger Tips

Joe Puglisi, known as the Tiger, is one of Australia's most innovative commercial fishermen who, although always busy, now spends more of his time as a dedicated recreational fisherman.

Here he shares some of his latest tips to help you enjoy your fishing even more.

How to use berley (chum)

How does berley work?

  • Fish are attracted to the smell of the berley as it is carried on the currents or tides under the water's surface.
  • Fish swim up into the current/tide in the direction of the berley
  • Berley pot works best if lowered to the bottom and allow another metre of extra line then fasten to the boat.
  • When loose berley is being used, scatter around the stern of the boat for best effect.

+ Types of berley (chum)

+ Recipes for berley (chum)