Aladin83

Also i think i caught about 20 kelpfish today! I remember when i was a kid this asian guy asked for one i caught. I gladly gave it to him. I was reading an old thread that a guy was considering eating one. everyone on here talked him out of it..... I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to eat one of these rotten little buggers??? would love to hear the stories...lol

Thank Slinky, you seem to be spot on. Threw him back so hope the tuff little bugger survived..... All i got today besides him were undersize pigs... Left my good hooks in the car and wasn't climbing back round the cliff to get em..... Also seem to be getting a lot of what i have been told are Estuary Cod.... They do look like them but i thought they aren't for thee reasons 1. they are usually caught QLD? 2. they are protected in NSW so wouldn't they be rare in Sydney? 3. if they are rare this far southwhy am i catching so many??? I think it is probably a similar species....will have to take a photo next catch!

Caught this weird lookin thing....any ideas??

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice. I have a day off Thursday so I might get out Long reef then and have a look around! Hopefully catch my First pig north of the Bridge!

Peter, My Girlfriend lives in Collaroy so I am up your way a fair bit. I find myself coming back to Bondi to fish as I know the area a lot better. Anywhere you can recommend that I might have a chance of getting on to some pigs up your way?

I always use bread for burley but no matter what i do i can never get it to hold on my hook, seems to always fall off. I was out from about 10:30 till 12:30, so i guess i missed you, saw some other guy setting up around from were i was fishing when i was leaving, had a chat and wished him luck as there seemed to be plenty around.... The big two did seem pretty heavy, know idea of the weight but maybe i'll get something so I can weigh em next time... As for Luderick i don't think they go for prawns as much as drummer do but i usually get more in spring than i do this time of year. I don't use weed either and this is what most ppl tell me is the best bait to catch them...

Thanks Jeff, I caught these pigs on prawns!! I used to use Cunji when I was a Kid but ever since they have brought in the no collection Zones I have been a little unsure as to where I can and can't collect so I just decided to stop using Cunji altogether. The Mens Bogey Hole is one of my favourite spots, I think this is the Area my little brothers call Splash Canyon... Last time I went there I was only pulling in throwback's so i decided i needed to take a trip to what I refer to as "Madmans Rock", which I always have found in the right conditions will pull in a decent feed. for obvious reasons, I will not be providing further details to this place. LOL I know the spot you are talking about past the Murk, Unfortunately the ladder down to the Murk has completely rusted out, so it is pretty much inaccessible at the moment. I have written to council to try and get them to erect a sign stating that the ladder is rusted out, as people may still try to climb down not realising! which is a worry! As yet another fisherman died there a few weeks ago I doubt that anyone would be replacing it in such a hurry. As you would know, the murk can be a dangerous spot at the best of times. Why people choose to go to places like these in such appaling conditions worries and concerns me. Regards, Al.

Thanks Chris! They go extremely hard, I can't beleive how hard they fight for there size, I had to upgrade my setup when I first found this spot as my little whiting rod&reel stood no chance! As for eating, I think they're one of the best out there, all i do is put a few cuts through the flesh, coat in a few spices and lots of lemon juice, wrap in foil that has been coated in olive oil, in the oven for 40 mins and Voila! Best feed there is IMO!

Gday all, Well checked seabreeze yesterday and knew it would be a good day to chase the old black drummer at my favourite spot. Before I had even burleyed up I had caught these three beauties! woohoo. Anyways it was time to go as my spot is fairly hard to get to and i didna want to carry anymore back! Al.

I know this is an old post but i thought i could add something. I go blackfishing (drummer)at north bondi all the time, my methods would be considered unconventional but i usually have good results. the places i go require a little climbing and can only be fished in extremely favourable conditions. because of this i would only show you these places if you are fairly fit and a confident surf swimmer. as even in light swell these spots would be considered dicey! anyways let me know if you are game!

I agree southern Maori wrasse are one of my favourites....my girl love crimson banded wrasse. I just caught four big males for her at sunset down of ben buckler...