LBG.

There's a few recent threads already on this, try the search button

4 or so weeks ago they were running hard. People had 70+kg hauls in the back of cars. I saw at least 4 cars getting loaded so hard they were bottoming out over the speedbumps on the way out. Hasn't been a run since, and honestly, the state the entrance is in at the moment, i wouldn't waste your time. If they did run, there'd be that many tourists, you wouldn't even get a spot.

try Google too surely 'fishing central coast' or 'boat fishing central coast' should come up with something. The post above is a great starting point though.

but surely logic says that posting locations on the net could only be adding to the problem?

wow! Monster! Get a photo on a mat? Could be a raider record!

As places get more popular, these things happen. Hence why so many keep their spots so close to their hearts. If it follows suit with history, they'll eventually ban fishing there all together like many other spots!

Yeah, all the fish in Sydney Harbour swim into Bass straight when the wind is over 10kn

Yep, got myself the same Xmas pressy... With an 80TN. Justified it by telling her it's a 'Forever reel'

Ha! That thing could swallow Azza.

I'd suggest going down to Brissy water. There will be traffic, but there's more fishable space and you'll get a bit more peace. For the reason's outlined above. The place is horrible come holiday time. All them sydney folk (that was light hearted!)

Yep, they're a great versatile bait.

And keep it active. Don't just put it out there and jam your rod in a crack. Be on your rod AT ALL TIMES and constantly jiggle the line to keep the vibrations going to it. This is where the belly technique fails, you can't get good vibrations through it and they fall asleep.

i wouldn't be entirely sceptical. We were getting them in the middle of June and July when the water was sub 20. Jigging kings and dollies were chasing them to the boat.

Yeah, true, I wouldn't know.... How many times have you fished it the last 6 weeks?

I'd go 7-8 foot and 10-15kg for a better drift. Use a 50lb leader if you feel you must, but I'd go back to 30lb fluro. FC Rock is very good.

I disagree. Keep tension on the line as they will always pull against the direction they're being pulled from. Sounds like you're doing everything right. Keep up with that 99% part and you'll find the 1%. It's been slow anyway around the coast, more action north a bit. Avoca is fishing best of the ledges you've mentioned. Winnie has been a complete waste of time and effort. Wybung, Snapper and Catho have been most consistent.

Water's been horrible cold and green. I wouldn't make the effort onto the rocks, stick with the light stuff.

yes.

Nice wording at the end there mate

^ there it is

Has been a few good jews up to 25kg in the last couple of weeks, and consistent to 7kg.The hard part is finding a free gutter - especially this time of year. Pipi's are easier to get there than worms, and work just as well. Good luck.

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Why do you want such a long rod for livebaiting? You don't need to throw them, you need to learn to swim them. And an OH combo will be much easier than an eggbeater too. I realise you're wanting to start doing something new to you, but if you don't make it as easy and practical for yourself as you can, you may not enjoy it and won't do it for long.

Throw the roosta away, and buy a R2S dumbell or a williamson jet.

You can cheat a bit (only a bit because they're very similar knots) by tying the snell down the shank with a uni. The other thing that is almost imperative is that you use a bit of red whiting tubing to protect the main line. This also allows you to snell the slider on really tight so it holds position in the bait but is still free to move with pressure. So, slide the first hook up the main line with the line through the eye. Slide your tubing on too, and hold it parrallel with the shank. Take a second peice of mono, and make a loop ala uni knot and also hold that parallel, have the short tag at the eye, and a longer tag towards the bend. (I always use lighter to make it easier to tie and to keep the knot neat - it doesn't matter if it breaks, as it is still connected to the main line and stopped by the fixed hook). Now wrap the long end around the shank, tubing, and line cross-over towards the bend. at least 6 wraps, but you can keep going as far as you can. Wet and tighten. prob best to use pliers, not your teeth, as you'll have a hook point close to your face! Then just uni your fixed hook on to your main line. Pretty simple once you've done it a few times. A second pair of hands can help to tighten the knot too, as it can be a bit hard to handle it all and co-ordinate the tightening process. As with all knots, practise on the couch in front of the TV until you're confident.