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I have seen boats cross the bars at Nambucca and also Urunga, Both have good ramps. and dangerous bars. I holidayed at Valla Beach for many years, but towed my boat to Coffs Harbour to launch, much safer to drive 45 minutes than cross those bars. I used to watch the Tractor launching boats at Shelly beach, still not an easy launch, Stay safe, Launch at Coffs. Grandad

I use a 4oz sinker, no specific rod just the first one I reach that is not already rigged. usually have 5 or 6 to choose from. Use a new Sabiki every trip, usually lose a couple of hooks to the Tailor. They are not too fussy at that time on a morning. Grandad

I hit the bait reef up here at Port Macquarie at 5am The Yakas have no trouble finding the Sabiki Jig in the dark. Five drops supplies enough bait for a morning session. Often get Yakas, Slimeys, Pike, Tailor. and Trevally, all on the Sabiki with no added bait. And all before the sun comes up, Fish have good eyesight. Grandad.

Wow Waza, thats not a story, thats a book another great read, thanks Waza. Grandad

Completed. Grandad

Hi Waza Re Pike eels, It was very late after a Hairtail session and I left one on the deck overnight, the next morning i went to retrieve my hooks thinking the Pike eel would be dead, as my hand neared the beast it reared up and grabbed me, its teeth penetrating my thumbnail and through the thumb. Very wise not letting them come on board. Grandad

Another good tale. I can't say as I have caught the same fish twice, but on two occasions I have caught Kingfish with hooks in their mouths and have taken enough varied equipment out of Pike eels to start a tackle shop. Grandad

Hi Waza, Now that you have your own section i think the word Famous should precede your username. Thanks again it's keeping me occupied during these lockdowns. Grandad

Another great story waza. Have often seen them out at sea, usually over the wrecks and reefs that I fish. I have had fish taken by them and it amazes me how they can shake their head and tear a snapper in half. You have a way with your stories that make them interesting, a true wordsmith. If i related the same story, it would only take one paragraph and look like an itemised shopping list. Thanks waza Grandad

What a great story, enjoyed every detail. It brings back a memory of one of my trips on the Hawkesbury, also on an Halvorsen. Same as you middle of winter early morning. We had tied the tender dinghy to the bow, so that we could fish from the stern. I was moving along the narrow deck to the bow where I had to bend down to untie the dinghy rope, my rear end collided with the raised cabin and over I went, fully clothed in winter clothing. My mind saw bull sharks homing in on the splash. I swear I popped straight up out of the water and landed in the dinghy, It happened that quick I don't think my undies got wet. No sympathy from those on board and one of those moments imprinted in the mind forever. Grandad

Had a couple of drifts over the Artificial Reef Today A bit late in the day but did not get any bites. 2 other boats fishing as well did not see anything caught.

Not the answer to your question, but went out there on 16th June. Current moving too fast for me to fish had one drift for no results. Moved on north and fished near Pt Plomer and bagged out on Flathead. Grandad

Off Marley its Green Toads that are the problem Bagged out on flatties and caught as many Green Toads. Grandad