About HookMasters

We're a team of passionate anglers and gamers based in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to bringing you the best fishing game coverage on the web.

HookMasters gaming setup in Sydney

Our Story

HookMasters was founded in 2017 by a group of friends in Sydney who shared two great passions: fishing and video games. What started as a small blog on a shared hosting plan has grown into Australia's most-read fishing game review platform, attracting over 12,000 monthly readers from across the country and beyond.

We believe that fishing games deserve the same serious critical attention as any other genre. Too often, these titles are dismissed as niche or casual — but the best fishing games offer genuine depth, stunning environments, and a meditative quality that few other genres can match.

Every review on HookMasters is written by someone who has both played the game extensively and spent real time on the water. We think that perspective matters, and our readers agree.

Our editorial team is based across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and we cover everything from AAA simulation titles to indie gems and mobile releases.

Meet the Team

The passionate anglers and gamers behind every review and article on HookMasters.

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James Whitfield

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Sydney, NSW

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Mia Thornton

Lead Reviewer

Melbourne, VIC

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Lachlan Byrne

Action & Adventure Specialist

Brisbane, QLD

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Sophie Nguyen

Mobile & Casual Games

Sydney, NSW

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Tom Gallagher

Technical & PC Gaming

Perth, WA

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Chloe Paterson

News & Community

Adelaide, SA

Our Editorial Values

What guides every review, guide, and article we publish.

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every score reflects our genuine experience with the game.

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Real Angling Expertise

Our reviewers are real fishermen. We evaluate fishing mechanics with the knowledge of people who've spent time on the water.

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Australian Perspective

We review games through an Australian lens, noting local relevance, server availability, and Australian content.

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Thorough Testing

We spend at least 20 hours with every game before publishing a review. No rushed opinions, ever.

Want to Work With Us?

We welcome press contacts, review code submissions, and collaboration enquiries from developers and publishers.

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