big Neil

March 5

1 hour ago, frankS said:

Neil. That would have to be the most entertaining 6 minutes I have experienced on this site.

Thanks for putting it together . Should be more like it.

you sure d live in a beautiful place.

Wiradjuri Country , People of 3 rivers, home of many Lizards.

Frank

Thanks very much Frank. I love it here. Took me ages to do the "video" and I wasn't sure if it would work on here. Neil

March 5

1 hour ago, Hill373737 said:

@big Neil that is a lovely piece of work mate, well done.

With a bit of luck I'll be down that way in May, will touch base once I finalise details to see if we can organise a catch up.

cheers

Hilly

Don't book any accommodation, I have 4 spare bedrooms. Just let me know when. bn

March 5

Experimental:

While sorting out some files on the PC I came across this old video that I created many moons ago. It may be of interest to people who have never fished an inland river system or wondered where the water for irrigation farming comes from.

The water for irrigating the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) comes from the Great Divide mountain range via 2 storage dams...Burrinjuck Dam and Blowering Dam. The Murrumbidgee River flows Westerly from there and feeds a series of man-made irrigation channels which in turn feed the farmland of the MIA. The Bidgee, as it is commonly known flows into the Murray River near to Wentworth and ends up supplying water to Victoria and South Australia.

Fish species found in the system include Murray Cod, Trout Cod, Golden and Silver Perch, and Redfin. Carp are also present in abundance. There are also freshwater shrimp, Yabbies and Murray Crayfish which are all part of the food chain.

Hope it is of interest to some of the Fishraider community. bn

March 4

You need a shorter Fishraider name or somebody needs to tell me how to do that @ thingo that everybody else uses.

You have a very eloquent style of report writing, that I enjoyed reading. "casting an ethereal glow upon its surface"... poetic.

Good luck with yours and Brenden's fishing mate. Please continue with the unique writing style that you use, it's excellent in creating a mental image of you guys enjoying your fishing.

Cheers, bn

March 4

WOW! What a top report mate. A massive Bream that is probably older than you are. Brilliantly described in detail... as you say a fish you won't forget in a long time. Keep up the good work, no telling what's around the corner.

Cheers, bn

Members Boats. · March 4

9 minutes ago, ZMJ23 said:

Hi all, new to Deckee. I have a 12ft tinnie with a 2 stroke 5hp on the back as seen in photos attached. Do you think it would be safe for me to take it in Sydney Harbour? I have only ever had it on lakes or in the Hawkesbury river. I would love to get out on the harbour and explore/target kings. Has anyone else taken a 5hp on the harbour, it it safe?

Sydney Harbour is a big place and there would be lots of areas where you would be ok with your tinnie. However, the further you go from the boat ramp the more risk of being stranded should you have something go wrong. I would suggest heading out with a companion and investing in a pair of paddles as an absolute minimum. Hopefully, some other Fishraiders will offer their opinion.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.

bn

March 4

Sounds more like an account of a month's fishing than a day's fishing. I wish I had 10% of the energy that you guys have. I would have needed a nap after chucking the boomerangs around...although I most likely would have headed straight to the hospital for shoulder surgery (lol).

Your account of the days' proceedings was an excellent read, accompanied by related photos. Keep up the good work and we will all look forward to reading some more of your fishing experiences down the track.

Well done Derek too. Just shows how much expertise you have that you can pre-plan a day like that and have a successful outcome.

bn

March 3

Hi spraka and welcome to Fishraider. You have made a good selection by joining this forum. Lots of very knowledgeable anglers on here. I will throw my answers to some of your questions in for fun.

Australian Salmon are (at best) okay to eat, as are Tailor (Bluefish). Tailor migrate North each year from the South Eastern states up to Fraser Island to breed. This happens between May and July/August. They can be caught from the rocks or beaches during this period. Similar to Australian Salmon, Tailor are average to eat. Lots of information in the articles section re fishing for these 2 species.

Plenty of fishing tackle outlets in and around Sydney so you won't be stuck for locations, no matter where you live.

You will love being in Australia, as an angler, so many species to chase, so many methods and so many people on here willing to help you achieve your goals.

Good luck with your move and enjoy your new life down under.

Cheers, bn

March 2

Looks like a Tiger snake to me. You did alright catching a few fish anyway.

Possibly the dead fish succumbed to the water temperature or low oxygen level, if the water had little flow in it.

bn

March 1

1 hour ago, frankS said:

This project now belongs to a new owner, he is very happy with it and hope to see it finished in the not too distant future.

Frank

I know that you would have loved to have completed all the project work yourself Frank. Things change out of necessity and I know that you will be happy to see the project finished.

I am full of admiration for the things that you have taught yourself to do. You are a true "Jack of all Trades".

I have my pottery studio sign, that you made for me, proudly affixed to the door "BIG NEIL'S POTTERY". It will remain there till I cark it.

I will probably be headed to Sydney in April so will look forward to catching up with you and Val then. Keep well, my friend. bn

February 29

Good thread this one. Lots of questions, good answers and some honest commentary re the difficulties encountered float fishing with a cetrepin reel. Good suggestion from Waza regarding the use of the swivel if circumstances permit.

Well done XD351 for your generosity. Never heard of the "Wallis cast", guess I will have to look that one up to broaden my knowledge regarding Luderick fishing.

Cheers, bn

February 29

Many thanks Henry for the enlightening article re the tongue parasite. Good to know that their host is still edible once the parasite is removed. In the wonderful world of animal life you have to wonder why some creatures exist...I guess we mere humans will never know.

bn

February 28

Ouch, the cost of your fishing is always substantially higher than most other peoples. Can't blame you for getting ADDITIONAL lures...did you find a wee space in the back of your car that had to be filled?

You're quite the comedian too Derek. Fancy trying to shame the other 3 for not being able to get a pass to go fishing. At least it pushed you forward to getting a result that should have embarrassed them. No way were you going to embarrass them though. You have taught them too well and they must now be able to go out fishing, when time permits, and get a result. OK enough kidding.

You caught some very nice Bream there by using your knowledge and skill...well done. Keep up the good work mate, bn

February 27

On 2/26/2024 at 11:05 AM, DerekD said:

Was it that obvious...?

YEP but necessarily so. bn

February 27

Many thanks for your report Linewetter. I enjoyed reading it. Good. relevant photos used too...adding to the presentation.

When I was in school a few hundred years ago we were taught how to construct a report. Set the scene...describe the events...summarise the conclusions. You did all of that with your report and I really enjoyed reading it. Moreso because it created a visual image of Master and Apprentice(s) interacting to achieve the desired results.

I wish you well in your pursuit of the Luderick and no doubt the Australian Bass as they are both very exciting species to chase down.

Good luck with your angling journey.

Well done Derek for launching another couple of keen anglers into this amazing sport/hobby that we all share.

bn

February 27

A good post you put up Henry and in true Raider fashion others have joined the thread with very helpful tips on location, time, and tackle suggestions. That's what it's all about...sharing information and experiences.

I would be interested in seeing the response to the question about the "tongue parasite" if there's anybody able to fill in the dots for me.

The larger sized Jackall Chubby is a great lure for Murray Cod and Yellowbelly, and has a great swimming action.

Cheers, bn

February 27

What a fantastic video showing the raw passion the Luderick angler had for his chosen fishing experience. Great filming, accompanied by great music selections, clearly defines the danger involved in the pursuit of the humble Luderick... WOW.

Many thanks for posting this,

bn

February 27

Hi Aussie fisher. Your report wasn't all that long...you should read some of Waza's (LOL).

How rewarding to see you filled with enough confidence to encourage your friend and both of your Dads to head off for a trip. Your enthusiasm, whilst daunted at first, remained resolute and you persisted. That is the first essential toward becoming a good angler. Your friend catching fish too, should provide you with the companionship to keep you both going with the ventures into the world of fishing.

So now you see what Fishraider is all about. People helping each other to succeed in the world of fishing. You then carried on paying it forward and even more people become involved in this great time that we all share.

Good luck with your future assaults in the search for fishing experience.

Don't forget to take pictures of your next outing and good luck.

bn

February 25

A good report of back to basics fishing. Amazing the variety of baits that Bream will take. Well done.

bn

February 25

A very detailed and enjoyable post LF and some beautiful photos in your post Mike Sydney. I fully understand your excitement regarding your " FTT Popper". What better buzz than to make your own unlikely looking lure and have it catch fish. Very well done LF.

I will look forward to seeing how things develop in the future.

Cheers, bn

February 23

2 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said:

We have been catching cod down in Lake Mulwala. No monsters but something at least.
I will make some posts soon. Headed home shortly from a stopover in Gundagai.
Weather has been so hot some days 39.

Yeh, far too hot for this old fart to be out on the water with little to no shade Donna. I'll bide my time and go fishing when it cools down a bit, assuming there's enough water in the river.

Look forward to your reports. bn

February 23

4 hours ago, R E G I C Y C L E said:

Sydneys (and the Central Wests) weather has been all over the shop recently!

I've fished for cod the last 3 weekends and been donutted each time... time for a change of target species this weekend!

I actually find PE ratings helpful when buying braid, as it is a measure of the thickness of the line. I look for the lowest PE braid I can find for the desired breaking strain, as this usually translates to better casting distance.

Thanks for your feedback. Been hard going on the Cod down here too. I'll be glad when it cools down a bit and I feel more like going fishing. Good luck on the weekend. bn

February 23

2 hours ago, frankS said:

Hi Neil. Hope you are not feeling the heat as much as I am of late, used to love Summer but now just can't breathe with the hot weather and spend most of my time locked up in my bedroom looking at old video tapes.

I had a young bloke here to try and pick my brain about fishing in general ( try and help new fishoes out a much as I can ) and he started talking PE this and PE that and I thought " what the *&%^ is this guy on about. When he left I found a couple of rods and reels I have and they have this PE talk on them so I asked Google what it was all about.

Live and learn something new every day.

Frank

Sorry to hear that you're struggling a bit Frank, but great to see that you are still keen to pass on some of your hard earned expertise to some newbies. This is probably the first time that the heat and humidity has got to me. I'll be glad when the cooler weather arrives and I will feel more like fishing again. Keep in touch mate. bn

February 23

16 minutes ago, Yowie said:

Well b.n., P.E means S.F.A. to me, I have N.F.I., and really I.D.G.A.F. Understand? 🤣

YKS.....................understand? You seem to do alright Dave without the knowledge. bn

February 23

So, apart from the flash flooding and the strong winds affecting the opportunities for you city dwellers to wet a line, has anybody noticed how quiet the site has been recently?

I, of course, have a totally different reason for not going fishing. It's too flaming hot. I can't afford to get any more heat affected. Been drinking so much water the river has dropped another foot this week.

Anyway, I thought I'd pass on my observation... anybody been doing anything interesting during the fishing doldrums?

Here's a question for somebody to answer. Why do we need to have the change to PE for rods and line? Wasn't it easy enough for us to understand either lbs breaking strain or 4-8kg one piece rod?

Where did this come from and why was it necessary...or was it?

bn

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