[The Dangers Of Weed]

I have heard of a few people washed in collecting weed.

I now ALWAYS wear PFD when I walk onto the rocks. It is like a seat belt in the car. You never know when it will be required and if required in this case will save your life.

 

Great you got out of it alive and thanks for sharing. You could well have saved someelses life.

 

Well done on sharing.

Appreciated,

 

Geoff

[Swansea channel arvo sesh]

Wwll done Rick. Looks lie they are coming in for Winter?

Good sign for Central Coast.

[A bit of salt, a bit of fresh]

Great to hear you enjoying the Trout and that is a lovely Cod ( but aren't they all lovely).

I have recently moved to the Coast  ( Sussex Inlet) but have not ventured onto the Beach. I do love my rock Blackfishing but haven't found rock fishing spots I am comfortable with.

I will keep looking.

I must give the beach a go this Winter.

 

[Easter Snowies Trout]

Great report and well done with the photos.

I will send a PM.

[Great day on the Bass - last opportunity to target before May 1st.]

Well done Bob,

Down at Sussex Inlet we are having the last throw for EP's as well.

The bass ate looking great.

[A lovely session with a rare catch]

Great stuff Neill.

It is lovely to get a delightful surprise.

[Great trip to Tasmania chasing brown trout in rivers]

I loved the video and report. I also enjoy the North West especially the Mersey.

You certainly had some good  caddis hatches. I agree it it worth getting a guide. You learn so much even if its what rivers are fishing better and what flies.

Great to see another Trout fly fisher and dry fly as well.

This has been a great season  in the Snowies and the Blue Mountains.

We should touch base.

Much Appreiated,

 

Geoff

[Bass on surface flies from my canoe]

Jason,

That is fantastic you have got me inspired.

I will try our our area.

 

Thanks so much,

 

Geoff

[Jack Mission.]

James,

That is a great effort. I admire your persistence, well done.

 

Geoff

[Canberra adventure]

Mike,

Now you have had a taste of the fresh stuff could be time later to broaden horizons further?

Well done on a new species and experience.

 

Geoff

[Doing the miles...]

These are stonking fish.

Well done. Your on fire. We just have to get you some on Fly.

[Two firsts on a fifteen minute express session]

well done "Solid Flatty". Great you had a good 15 min sesion.

[Mrs Pickles out fished me (again).]

Great to see.

My wife Evi is a wake up to the blurb about been given the best lure etc.

 

Bob,

We just have to defer to better skill.

Geof

[Hot bite but frustrating session]

Mike,

Well done on finally getting a good fish.

I tried to PM you and it said " Little Flatty could not receive Messages"

PM if you can.

 

Geoff

[Snowies Trip 26-27th]

Well done on getting some nice fish.

Looks like you had a good time.

[Hawkesbury Luderick]

8 hours ago, Pickles said:

Thanks for your update Geoff, finding appropriate weed is the perennial issue - one of my buddies sent me a pic of council pressure cleaning the hair weed from Corrimol ocean rock pool a few days ago and there was enormous amount being “flushed away”, might be a while till this source is available again (but it will come back). I guess “one man trash is another man’s treasure”.

Bulli, Towradgi and Bellambi are the best ocean pools to get it. Yes they do clean it but it comes back quickly.

[Hawkesbury Luderick]

5 hours ago, Burger said:

What a great looking spot to soak some cabbage and drift a float. Must be so very peaceful.

 

Just now, Centrepin said:

Neil,

When they arrive they usually stay till April. Some of the best fishing is just around Anzac day. Then most fish are gone. Winter is slow. Head closer to the ocean to find them.

 

13 hours ago, XD351 said:

Only ever fished for Luderick in the Hawkesbury once , I used to work with a bloke who fished for them at Kangaroo point - I didn’t do any good though. I would love to know if the weed flies work better with some scent on them - like s factor etc . 

The Old timers tell me Aniseed oil works a treat. I have some but have never used it. Blackfish are super sensitive to smell. When I handle a fish I always wash my hands before touching the bait. It started with keeping sand off the reel then I found it was working when I caught fish when others didn't so I maintain the practise.

[Hawkesbury Luderick]

8 hours ago, big Neil said:

What a lovely post. Reminiscing the previous time when the Blackfish visited, accompanied by some photos of a beautiful area to fish for them. How long do these visits last?

I love Blackfishing, primarily the traditional way with float and weed, but also fly fishing for them with a weed fly. They are such spirited fish on either type of gear... reminiscent of the early days of when I used to coarse fish in the UK. Good thing about fishing is the wonderful memories of days gone by which were significant in our lives.

Cheers, bn

Neil,

When they arrive they usually stay till April. Some of the best fishing is just around Anzac day. Then most fish are gone. Winter is slow. Head closer to the ocean to find them.

[Hawkesbury Luderick]

16 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:

Nice work @Centrepin. Given your fly fishing skills and your difficulty finding bait, have you ever tried targeting them on fly?

Yes they are good on fly but as you mostly fish downstream you use a "float" indicator, so not really fly fishing. God fun fly fishing when you can see them and cast.

[Hawkesbury Luderick]

After 4 years the Luderick are back at some of the old haunts on the Hawkesbury.

While they are high in numbers the size is down from what we saw on their previous visit.

 

Previously they started at 32 and lots of fish +38.

Now many of the fish are sub 32 with a few at 35 and 36.

Having said that it is easy to get plenty of keeping fish and they fight so hard.

Finding weed is the hardest I have ever seen and I had to resort to cabbage.

 

They don’t mind cabbage even this far from the Ocean.

 

Great to see some old friends return and we had some good fun.

 

[Donut day]

Thanks so mch for the update.

I have never seen a Tiger trout before but you can see the Brook Trout pattern.

Thanks for sharing.

[Snowies Trip 5-6th]

Fishing the high country was not possible due to logistic reasons.

I did get to fish the lake on 3 nights and caught fish on dries. Challening  but worthwhile.

Planning the return trip when I can with the weather.

[Snowies Trip 5-6th]

Great report.

This is a lovely part of the river. Futher down there are falls and below that is also awsome.

I have not fished there for since the drought and just great to know the fish are back and healthy.

Thanks for the report.

 

Geoff

[End of 2022 cod trip]

Well done Dave and Amy. Good to see the ladies doing well.

[Quik trip]

Well done Ricky.

Great to see the trout are still lookng very healthy.

 

Geoff