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Land-Based Access, Rock Safety and Escape Routes
How to assess a ledge, read swell sets, plan an escape route and pick gear that keeps land-based sessions survivable.
11 min read · Updated 2026-06-28 · Local Knowledge editorial team
Land-based rock fishing kills more Australian anglers than every other form of fishing combined, and almost every incident traces back to a decision made before the first cast.
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