Following Arnold’s Around Australia
There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes with life on the road. No strict plans. No fixed destinations. Just a rough direction, a stretch of coastline, and the next place that feels worth pulling over.
Watch Luke show how Rig Mate’s pre-tied dropper loops make rigging faster, easier, and stress-free, giving them more time to enjoy fishing together. See firsthand how Rig Mate is helping families focus on the fun, not the prep.
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That’s exactly how Luke and Zoe live it, with their kids in tow. Their days are guided by the weather, the tides, and the coastline ahead, not by a calendar. A quick check of the swell, a coffee for the adults, and then a decision: keep driving or stop and fish. More often than not, they stop.
Fishing as Part of Family Life
Fishing isn’t just something they squeeze in when travelling. It’s part of the family rhythm.
Sometimes it’s a quiet estuary that wasn’t on the map. Sometimes it’s a beach that just looks right. Other times, it’s a headland they almost drove past.
Some stops turn into full sessions. Others are just a few casts before moving on. It doesn’t always go to plan. Fish don’t always bite. The weather can turn. Some spots just don’t fire.
But that’s never the point. It’s about being out there together, exploring, and making the most of wherever they’ve pulled up for the day.
Keeping Things Simple with the Kids
With kids along for the ride, simplicity matters even more. Gear needs to be easy to pack. Setups need to be quick. Time spent rigging is time the kids aren’t chasing crabs or asking, “Are we fishing yet?”
That’s why Luke relies on Rig Mate. The rigs are ready to go, so he can set up fast and get lines in the water while Zoe helps the kids settle in. Less time tying knots means more time fishing as a family and enjoying the outdoors.
Fishing When It Feels Right
Some of their best sessions aren’t planned. They come from following instinct. Pulling over at a spot that just looks promising and seeing what happens.
Those moments only work when you’re ready. Luke doesn’t have to pause to rig or untangle lines. With Rig Mate, he can act on a hunch, get the kids involved, and make the most of the moment. See a spot, stop, fish, repeat.
Less Time Rigging, More Time Together
It’s a small thing, but it adds up over long trips.
Less time spent preparing.
Less time adjusting the gear.
More time with the kids on the beach.
For Luke and Zoe, those extra minutes turn into more casts, more laughs, and more memories.
What It’s Really About
For this family, fishing isn’t just about catching fish. It’s about slowing down. Exploring new places. Spending time together. Making the most of wherever the road takes them.
Rig Mate helps make that possible. Not by changing how they fish, but by staying out of the way and letting the family get on with the adventure.
