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I would really appreciate some insight to drifting with soft plastics Faker.

Thanks a lot for the info Krispy, not much different to what we do except fresh prawns sounds the go, so will just keep trying CYA Buddy

Hey Krispy, Great catch there, I have been trying for a catch like that in the Bay for 2yrs now. What was the killer bait and tide time and depth, if you don't mind me asking. Cheers Larry

Hard work paid off with the fishing and the awesome video, Thanks for the insight buddy. Cheers Larry

thanks Gazza for the info I will try that drift out Thursday Cheers Larry

Not sure of the runway numbers but it was the furtherest from the foreshore Rd ramp. About 15mts out from the yellow bouys on the eastern corner.

Cheers Scratchie I am still giggling like a little girl

Great read Scratchie and good on your young fella handling the crappy conditions. What sort of boat do you have? Cheers Larry

Well done buddy that must of been fun on light gear.

Hey Guys and Gals, This is probably my first actual fishing report, as I do not usually catch anything noteworthy. The missus and I headed off from Parramatta to Botany at 05:00 Thursday 14/11/13. Traffic was flowing great. We hit the water at 06:00. Beautiful clear day but the south westerly wind was a lot stronger than was forecast and the bay was quite choppy. Tried anchoring using plenty of berley between the dredge and the wharf. Fished there for about an hour without any fair dinkum bites. So we headed off to the front of the 2nd runway to try a drift for a flathead. The wind seemed to die down at the top of the tide allowing us to drift at .6 knots. At about 07:20 my Terez rod bent over and my Shimano Thunnus 4000 baitrunner started unloading braid real fast. After a good fight up came my PB 75cm Lizard. I was using a running ball sinker with a 1.5 meter 14lb trace with a fresh medium size green prawn bought from seafood shop at Parramatta Westfield. The missus took a few proud happy snaps and we let the big girl go. Tried drifting for the next hour or so and nearly brought in another lizard about 60cm but she bit through the trace. The drift got up to about 1.6 knots by 08:30 so we called it quits. Cheers Larrry +

Awesome video and report buddy. Looks hard work on your own. Cheers Larry

Count me in for a DIY. Love your float making ideas guys. Cheers Larry

Great catch Rexaway thanks for sharing buddy

Nice catch Johnny, sounds like the fish made up for the crappy weather.

Wow what a great read this post is. Looking forward to trying to join in next year, Good onya guys and gals!

Great report Quinney, that must have been an awesome feeling to bring that first big fella on board after all the preparation and anticipation. The big snapper is definitely on my bucket list. Cheers Larry

Good to see you back into it Paul, hows the recovery going, sounds like you have had a tough time and no fishing. Cheers Larry

Awesome catch Formosan...as usual You should pass on your facebook page to more people as it is such a great fishing page! Have you heard any more news about the Fishing diary software app? It looks real promising. Cheers Larry

Good Day out Howsy. Its tough going just trying to find some weed, then when you catch a few like that its all worth while. Whenever I fish Woolwich I have found them to be travellers as well. Cheers Larry

Thanks for your reply Jeff. Can't say I have tried squid legs for bream. I will give them a go. Might try the run-out tide Thursday afternoon. cheers Larry

Wow awesome catch there buddy. I bet there was a lot of boats out on the harbour! I fished the Wedding Cakes on a low tide last week for Octopus, leatherjacket and shark. Swore I would not go back again, but your catch has sucked me in again Were you on the incoming tide and what did you find the best bait for the bream. Cheers Larry

Well done Vince that must have been fun! Do you mind my asking when flicking 7" plastics for Jewies how deep is the water you fish in and do you let the lure sink to bottom and spin with it on the bottom mostly? Thanks in advance Cheers Larry

Hey Kingfisher, How was the fishing at Clarkes Pt. I tried Woolwich last week for 2 downs 1 fish landed in 3 hours . Cheers Larry

Well done Formosan, Some great breambos there. What part of the tide were you catching the bream? We were going to launch at Appletree but were worried about the gates being locked at night? Does anybody know if the ramp is available 24/7?

Wow!!!! Thats great insight Royce! I was fishing off the bottom at Woolwich. Quite often I got caught on the kelp. That explains it all perfectly Cheers buddy.