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Welcome to Fishraider and its many benefits. Plenty of advice and heaps of opportunity to meet other members if you are keen. Well done on the Tailor and you now have a good opportunity to practice what you have learned. Look forward to following your progress. Keep the reports coming. Cheers, bn

Excellent photos of the pointy end of the Tailor Mike. Great fun to catch, spirited fight, and ok for fishcakes or even better when smoked. They, along with Aussie Salmon, make up the bulk of good catches in numbers in many estuaries. I have many happy memories of big number catches using gang hooks and the humble Pilchards. Cheers, bn

Another great report. You certainly are a keen angler. You have mastered the Aussie fishing very well. Cheers, bn

Great to hear from you mate. The bush is full of stories, all of them well worth listening to round the camp fire whilst quenching ones thirst. Hope YOUR fishing starts to improve. Cheers mate, bn

Believe me, I'm not. Drives me nuts on a regular basis. Glad you enjoyed it...you and I know it's good for the soul. Cheers, bn

Waste not want not Fil. Good conversion. I used to go to SWR to stock up from the Winter Tailor run and we used to smoke some of them. They were very good when smoked. Same with Trout I reckon. Adds a whole new dimension to the edible quality of the less popular (edible) fish species. Good catch of healthy looking Bream there. Cheers, bn

A few healthy looking fish Dave and those male Blue Swimmers are very good looking. Hopefully your conditions will soon clear and bring the fish on again. Do you usually find the fishing is poor as Winter approaches (compared to Summer fishing)? bn

Great report Jordy. I too always desired to do a trip like that and to capture the elusive Barramundi. However, I have missed the boat so reading such an enthusiastic report like yours has to fit the bill these days. I fully understand your enthusiastic response to using braid laden baitcast outfits. I do a lot of hunting down Murray Cod with my gear. Amazing how accurately you can learn to cast into the tightest of snags with them and how well they respond to hooking into powerful fish trying to escape. They are a whole new dimension in fishing experience. Thanks for the report. bn

I love your infectious enthusiasm linewetter. You certainly have been listening to Derek and your natural inquisitiveness coupled with the skills you have learned have provided you with the ability to really challenge yourself and still be successful. Regarding the comment about the existence of "good spots"... they are very real. As you mentioned most lure and soft plastic users remain mobile and this can be very successful. Your discovery of a place where you decided to stay and use the "many casts option" worked. The reason it worked is that fish need very little to survive. In fact they only need food and safety. Where you were having success was obviously such a place, so different species are congregating there. Having the skill to be able to cast right into the structure of the boat keels enabled you to be right in the zone. I have never seen a Fastach clip bend like that and I have caught some very good fish while using them. I think they are very useful for lure and soft plastic fishing. I think the fish you didn't identify was one of the Trevally species and definitely a Tarwhine in the mix too. A fantastic series of reports, well written, and with good photos and videos enables the reader to feel that they are right there with you catching the fish. I think that this series of reports deserves some recognition. What do you reckon Donna? Tight lines young fella. bn

Thanks Waza. I will do that. Never think of the obvious, do I? Hope that you're well mate and getting on with things. Will catch up next time I'm in Sydney for some fishing. Cheers, bn

Thankyou Dr Raymond Snapper. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As you say living in the scrub is a great place to be. I love it. I have fished the Namoi quite a lot, though not recently. Plenty of Carp but also lots of Yellas and Murray Cod. Great fishing when the water has a good flow in it. Much drier country than the Riverina, where I now live. bn

Many thanks linewetter. I am an old person and it was a mammoth job learning how to compile a video with music...I am not very technology savvy. Anyway, I managed in the end. I am very pleased that it reminded you of your fishing in the USA. We are very fortunate to be living in a country with such diverse fishing opportunities. I like to fish saltwater but am most at home on my own doorstep fishing for native Australian freshwater species. The ambiance of being the only person on the river, at one with nature, is incredibly peaceful and relaxing. I love it. Would you like to put some posts up about your USA fishing experiences? I'm sure there would be Fishraiders who would be interested in your experiences. Cheers, bn

Welcome to the forum Speedy. Hope that you manage to find some like minded people who will join you for some fishing. There are plenty of members in and around Sydney so hopefully you will get to catch up with a few and enjoy some quality time on the water. Looking forward to reading your reports down the track. Cheers, bn

Howdy folks. Anybody on here got any info about fishing in Williamstown (Victoria)? I will be heading there for a few days on 21st April. Thought I may fish the wharf pylons with some light gear, any other suggestions? TIA, bn

Fried, though steamed will probably get their interest. bn

Still the best bait by a country mile are the Bardi Grubs. Alas, I can't get them any more as my knees are wrecked. Dim sims are the latest fad with some very nice Cod being caught on them. What next? bn

An excellent report. Some very nice fish caught, well done. Always somebody around to take the shine off the trip...thieving a...holes. Cheers, bn

Hi, md5. Send a PM to Pickles. He is full of good information on what to do and what to avoid. Excellent angler and a very helpful Fishraider too. I can offer you one piece of advice. If it looks even a little bit risky, don't do it. Good luck and keep safe. bn

Can't say I've ever tried Bonito but if they suit your palette go for it. Certainly fun to catch as they are like mini Tuna with their fast runs. Good sized Flatties for the plate too Scooter. Tight lines, bn

A good read Mike. As you say a lot happening for one fish but isn't that what makes fishing so addictive? Very good that you got the preciously gifted lure back to continue its good deeds. You never have much time for fishing but always manage to create small windows of interesting reports. I, for one, enjoy reading them. Tight lines, bn

Good to hear from you Jani. Hope the new season is very good for you and the family. I will look forward to reading your reports. Tight lines. bn

Good thinking 99. bn

Great report of a memorable trip out for you and Dad. Looks like everything fell into place for you both and especially Dad with a PB. Lovely getting out early and enjoying the experience before the city wakes up. A very clear photo of the catch, trust you enjoy the feast. Cheers, bn

Cautious of course, I'm not uncouth LOL bn

ROUND TWO. Over 4 hours on the river for James and I today, and not a sausage. Not even a nibble on the franks, except for the odd couple I had while James wasn't looking. Not much of a report but a report, none the less. Cheers people, bn