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I love to fish more than any one can imagine, And I detest my freedom to do so in being compromised. But reality is that the fish stocks are not in the greatest situation Marine parks are not the best answer. but they are some sort of start to rectifying the situation. Personally I would like a total ban on all pro fishing within 40 kilometres of the coast line. I really feel that fish farms and importing fish is the answer. for instance if someone can fish farm luderick, then you would mainly need weed for feed, which shouldnt be too hard. I am sure that with a nice sauce, that fish farmed luderick would suffice. Enough is enough, people want to much seafood choice, stuff em we must protect our wild fish, (that way we can have great recreational fishing prospects) ilk

Possibly its because the moon rose in the morning. I have a feeling that this slows things quite a bit. Has anyone else noticed this. ? ? ? ? ?? // /??? ?? ?

Hi Shane The carp aren't big, they are roughly 3 to 4 kilos, the trace line is platyl strong (dark brown color), its exceptionally reliable and even though its very fine (1lb breaking strain) its very wear resistant). The main line is maxima 1kg, its the best 1kg line I have ever used , totally recommend it.

On Sunday went to one of the large freshwater ponds in Sydney, and got myself a lovely carp. Great scenery and sport fishing, as I used a 2lb (1kg) mainline and a 1lb(0.5kg) trace. The rod was a Daiwa procaster IM7 and the reel was a very old but unbelievably smooth Shimano bantom overhead. This outfit was smoother than silk. I guess alot of people would write negative comments in regards to carp. But remember, I know of lots of people who once try carp fishing, dont mind it at all. Further its a boost to the fishing, tourism and food industry. Even the fisheries department admits that other factors such as poor irrigation management, livestock grazing near riverbanks, etc etc degrade our water system as well. I realise that carp are overpopulated in our freshwater systems. Hence if we have specialist interest groups fishing for carp, I am sure that their numbers would be controlled. PS I am disgusted with those fertilizer carp companies, you think about it, isnt it in their interests to degrade the carp to such a level. Hey they definitely love big numbers of carp in our waterways, otherwise how else would they get their cheap source of fertiliser.

Sometimes the wave shape is so sharp, and close together that you can be trapped inbetween them and you can be swamped from the front , side or behind. Further since the bay is virtually 10km by 5km, its air temp is at times very different to that of the land, and some real weird gusts come out of nowhere (and it feels like being hit by semi trailer). So its not just wave size that does all the damage. The main thing is to realise that all this happens virtually instantaneously

Went to fish the second runway late afternoon. , The wind was around 20 knots and the waves were quite large. Found that the tide was so strong that it turned the boat side on to the oncoming waves, it wasnt an issue as my boat is quite large, but its something small boat owners should consider, hence, if there is a large tide, and strong winds, consider the effects it would have in your anchoring situation I got one good hit, probably a large trevally, but thats about it. so after a short while, I packed it in. Lately I found that if the tide is raging (with a very high tide coming up), I dont get many bites, do you guys experience the same thing ? ? ? ? ? ?

Incidently, many years ago (over 20) I read an old angling book, it mentioned that starfish were great snapper bait, further I also know that a lot of pro fishermen up north place jellyfish in traps when bait is scarce, and they too get the snapper in. Does any one have any further info on this, PS, guys you sure put in a good effort to have an entertaining day.

Yes that is a wrasse, and thet are very good eating, only problem is that they are too small. Further I would like to warn you that your images or image software is infected with marketing viruses

Fished Third runway today at Botany Bay A constant stream of bread burley kept the trevally and a few very large slimey mackeral around. I noticed that the trevally here have been larger than the ones at Molineux point. It also seemed that after the tide peaked at 11.30am, the bite slowed right down. On my return towards Cooks river I notice heaps of seagulls scattered everywhere, this was an unusual sight. Did anyone see them after lunch, and did they indicate any tailor schools etc. ilk

Hi Brian Sure sounded like a good fishing trip. Incidently is the first runway, the one next to Cooks river breakwall, and is the third runway the one next to the Penhryn boat ramp ?? ilk

Arrived there at midday at low tide, and noticed a narrow gutter going all the way towards the surf club, emptying out to a significant rip. There were scattered schools of mullet. A few people were going for whiting with blood worm, but no one caught any. The beach waves were relatively soft rolling and I was told that it may not be enough surge to bring on the tailor. It proved right, as there were about eight anglers in my vincinity and I only saw one tailor (just over legal size) being caught right on dusk. I fluked an average sized flathead on pilchard. A few older locals there told me that the North Entrance beach is predominately a flathead and whiting beach. So if I ever go back there again, I think that I would probably spend most of the time walking up and down the beach flicking flathead lures, possibly some soft plastics. The reason I mentioned the 12 inch wonder wobbler description, is because I reckon that it would really immitate those mullet which are abundant there. Hence I am going to try to make one that large out of stainless steel sheet (probably from those old kitchen sinks people chuck out) and give it a go, it might really work on those flathead.

Fished Molineux point on Friday 5/5/06. Small school of trevally worked the area, there were a few boats close together and all were berlying, but only one had the trevally school next to it. As soon as that boat left, the trevally school moved off to the next closest boat berlying. Tip, for trevally in that area, is to place a small yet "heavily" weighted bertly cage about 20 feet under the boat. There were also masses of yellowtail, for livebaiting they were a little too big, however worth trying. I placed one on and only had one kingfish hit, but no hook up. The yellowtail got into a feeding frenzy just an hour before sunset and really got in the way of catching trevally. Higlight of the day was seeing two large birds that looked as if they were a cross between an albotros, sea eagle and kookaburra, they looked massive and dived into the water from so high up, at incredible speeds, most of the time you couldnt see them dive through the air. They made a very load noise hitting the water, and would have easily dived to 6 metres to where the yellotail were working. Tip , in situations like this, dont even think of placing a yellotail on your mates head as a joke, PS does anybody know of any good beaches that are currently working well with salmon, I am prepared to drive 3 hours north or south of sydney. thanks