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    Fishing For Almost A Year & I'm Still After A Decent Fish!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    G'day Dino

    I think you need to be very specific as to what kind and size of fish you want to catch and target it accordingly. I suggest one of the following Bream, Flathead, Kingfish, Salmon and Jewfish.

    Each species requires its own little tricks and techniques. The great joy of fishing is discovering what to use where and when and how.

    Living in Normanhurst you are very close to the Hawkesbury system. There are many excellent spots and species in the system.

    When you say decent catch what do you mean by that? What kind and how big?

    Start yourself a fishing journal or file and every time you learn something write it down.

    After a while you will learn what works and what doesn't.

    Be aware of:

    Tides, (time and size)

    Barometric pressure, (falling or rising)

    Wind, (direction and speed)

    Current, (direction and strength)

    Water colour, (clear or dirty)

    Temperature,

    Go through each part of your tackle and ask is it the right stuff for the job?

    Good fishos are good because they spend a lot of time, money and effort on their game.

    I wold suggest starting off by learning to catch baitfish ( yakkas, slimeys, tailor, mullet, yellowtail pike, garfish ) and squid. If you learn to do this well it will stand you in good stead for the bigguns.

    Good fresh bait is the key to catching fish.

    Research your tackle and buy quality that will last. I promise it will cost you less in the end.

    Ask good fishos what they use and why. Pretty soon you will get a good picture of what you will need.

    On this site there are experts and gurus in just about every species. Read their reports and don't be shy to ask them questions.

    Start off with a bait outfit and a medium outfit.

    Don't use too many rods.

    Read the "Articles" (top right on the menu bar) on this site by Ken and you will find just about all you need to get you going.

    And most important of all don't give up.

    Goodluck

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    Bottom Fish On Browns

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    That is a Pink Ling (Genypterus blacodes) or Kingklip

    One of the best eating fish in the sea.

    It is uncommon for fishmongers to show the fish whole ( always sold as fillets or cutlets ) as you would probably never eat it if you saw how ugly it looks.

    Hope you enjoyed the feed!

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    Origin 3

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Lets hope the last game isn't fixed as well !!!!

    May the BEST team win - don't care who wins just give us a good game.

    Oh yea and to the ref

    passing the ball forward is called a forward pass - you can and must blow the whistle then!

    Beware Of Speeding Camera's On A Long Weekend Or Otherwise!

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Hey Nexus

    Sorry to hear about your demerit points.

    Have a go and challenge them you never know if you don't try.

    A mate of mine got done for DUI and got 2 and a half years suspension. He appealed and it was reduced to a year.

    Don't be shy to put your hand up for some one in your area to take you for a fish. I am sure there are a number of raiders in your area who will help you out.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Cheers

    inhlanzi

    Braid Question

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Gday RayR

    I agree with what Jewgaffer says and I will add my 5c

    After a season I change my braid. During the season I will reverse the line so the good stuff at the bottom gets a turn at the top.

    I run 80 and 50 lb for Kings and Jewies. Much lighter for livies and squid.

    Fish on average twice a week so the braid takes quite a beating.

    Kings near the rocks do a lot of damage.

    I will also take he good middle bit at the end of the season and add it to another good bit from another reel and use it for a second season. Make a good neat double uni and coat it in superglue to join the two.

    The colour usually fades and and with all the dirty water it goes quite brown.

    I wash the line with fresh water after use.

    On a good sunny day at the right angle you will see the "fur" on the braid if it has taken a beating.

    Hope this helps

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    Middle Harbour High Tide

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Well done Zenman

    At least you're getting some decent fish in the harbour.

    Hope the flattie tasted great.

    I got one the other day and gave half a fillet to a mate. His wife sent him out two days later to get MORE!!

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    You Can't Really Call Yourself A Fisho Till You Have ...

    in The Bar

    Posted · Edited by inhlanzi

    You can't really call yourself a fisho till you have ...

    1. launched the boat and left the bungs out

    2. lost a rod and reel overboard

    3. got the anchor rope caught in the prop

    4. run out of fuel

    5. left the bait in the eskie for a week

    6. got a hook somewhere in your body

    7. got smoked by a monster who knows what

    8. left the boat strap on the boat tied to the trailer when launching

    9. dropped the boat off the trailer on the boat ramp

    10. cast a fully baited rig ( with sinker ) into another boat

    11. hit a submerged log

    12. got fishing line around the prop

    13. got bitten by a tailor

    14. got a birds nest on an overhead

    15. got spiked by a yakka

    16. tried to launch the boat with the safety chain still on

    17. had a dead battery more than once

    18. got to the ramp only to find you have left your tackle box / bag at home

    19. got a plastic bag around the motor

    20. lost and anchor (or two)

    21. snapped a rod tip in the car door

    22. dropped the bait knife overboard

    23. putting a livie on a new trace / leader and throwing it overboard only to realise is not tied to the main line

    24. lost a hat / cap / beanie whilst underway

    25. lost your mobile phone overboard

    26. put fish in the keeper net and forgot to tie the keeper net to the boat

    27. (ungry warnie) ...........Getting to the ramp to realise the boat keys are at home on the bench..

    28. (ungry warnie) ........ Leaving a gaff in the rocket launcher and subsequently taking out 24 fluro's at the servo

    29. (ungry warnie) ......... attempting to put 245 litres of petrol in the fuel tank (same servo may i add) through the back rod holder not the fuel filler cap.....

    30. ( Jewgaffer ) You're fishing in the mist and your drag goes off and you reel in a canoeist

    Please feel free to add yours to the list

    copy and paste the above and add yours to the list!

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    ps I will admit to most of the above

    Rod To Suit Btr6500

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Hey tan

    8-15kg Wilson Live Fibre Texalium

    I have a few. If you find better for around that price let me know!!

    Seriously very tough rod with a sensitive tip. Great for big jewies and kingies

    6500 very balanced on the outfit as well

    May be a bit more than $250 but well worth it

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    cheers

    inhlanzi

    Centre Console Boats

    in Boating

    Posted

    They are a fantastic fishing platform.

    I have a Boston Whaler an love it. Mine is 22 years old and is still going strong.

    The Boston Outrages are a fantastic option ( 19 to 32 foot ). With the AUD this strong you may get one at a reasonable price.

    Have you looked at the Noble Centre cab? This gives the best of both worlds. Walk around and cover.

    Only downside for me is the weather thing. Long jewie sessions and overnighters on a centre console are not that comfortable.

    Take up Andyloops on his offer and you will see how good they are.

    cheers

    inhlanzi

    What To Do When You Can't Fish?

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hey Slinkey

    Here are a few more:

    Make burley

    Salt Pillies

    Keep fishing journal up to date

    Phone fishing mates for a yabber

    Clean and tinker with boat and trailer (never ending)

    Visit boat shops in the area (again)

    Draw fishing cartoons

    Tell your kids bed time stories about fishing

    Very NB - Do stuff for the wife that gets you brownies for fishing

    cheers

    inhlanzi

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