Piss'n'Broke

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/sw/sw-bag-and-size/about-bag-and-size-limits You might want to have a look at this link. Daily bag limits apply on a 24hr period but possession limits also apply. How is a angler to prove they only have the possesion limit in their freezer if the fish have been filleted/steaked, and stored?? Interesting,,,,,,,,,, Dan

Yeah but he only got the 5 squid, for over 4 hrs worth of work. Dan

Nice!!! . Greg got 8 legals today 68-92cm. Dan

This topic pop's up regulary. In 2001-2002 when I finished my environmental degree, my final project was based upon the issue of fisheries officers to fisho's. End finding was plain and simple at this time, nearly 10yrs ago there was less than 100 patrol officers operating in Australia, and less than 1/3 of these officers had a boat license, therefore they had to act in teams of 2's with a licensed(boat) patrol officer hence reducing the number of inspectors that were able to efficently patrol our waterways. But the real kicker was the number of patrol boats available to fisheries officers, throughout each state. Something like one boat to every 3-5 fisheries inspectors. Its easy to complain but hard to fix. Our waterways provide us with so much, fishing, scuba diving, tourism, and the list just keeps going on. It needs to be protected in conjuction with those industry's that rely upon whilst maintaing a level of sustainability. As for catch, karma, keep undersized fish and you will get busted one day,,, same as drink driving, do it often enough and you will get caught. And I dont condone either of these. Dan

Well done mate. Dont you hate it when the squid play hard to get , at least the yakkas were easier. Dan

Nice work mate, its great to see they are back in abundance and are good size Dan

Stefan its west of the spit, so I would launch from in middle harbour not rose bay, or else you wont have enough petrol. Best of luck with it but you shouldnt need it if your downrigging live squid Furthermore I think you have us mistaken for someone else in that PM, as neither myself nor Greg and have ever made any fishing dvds or our own show. But my apologies for not getting back to you yesterday, was working my A$$ off yesterday for a change as usually I post at work on my iphone when Im bored. Happy hunting. Dan

Hey Sammy how is the missus and kids? Been way to long. Dan

Nice work Jim, dont panick boatside on a fish, and it might be time to go stronger leader Dan

Na no pics, another few weeks and he will have the ability to take photos . He was out again today, not as good but got himself another 2 rats Dan

Well done Mike, lucky b@AS$R#D Dan

Yea outfisher, that's gregs ride. Next time come up and say hello. Dan

Greg wont be out timr, so it means more fish for the rest of us Dan

Cheers all. It was the typical session for Greg, long hours for bait, and fewer hrs to give this bait to good fish. Dan

Submitting this report on Gregs behalf. He launched late last night (1145pm) for some squid. By 4am he had 14 odd onboard so things were looking promising. With enough squid he took off to get some yakkas to add to the collection. For a change he stayed in middle harbour and glad he did . First spot he hit 2 kings within 5 mins of anchor a 68 and a 72, it shut down for a while till the tide started to flow then all hell broke loose!!! For the next hour he didnt have time to grab a beer or light a smoke as double and triple hookups were occuring as soon as baits were lowered down. Or his back was turned, whichever came first. They were hitting squid and yakkas alike with gusto, final tally for the day was over 11 landed(68-83cm), pulled hooks on another 4 as he missed the strike and or struck early and 2 sambo's caught also. He also ran into another new raider out there today(sory mate Greg forgot your name) but please excuse him as he was on the water for over 12hrs, and a BIGGGG thanks for the beer you gave him back at the ramp . Ohhh and to this un-named raider I think Gregs my brotheres dementia is kicking in early ,,,,,,did you like his mobile? Its a dinosaur aye? Told you he cant take pics lol. So for all who are have trouble locating the kings, keep persevring they are definately back and in good numbers considering its october and should only get better. To the raider who Greg cant remember your name sorry(drop me a PM) as he said your still learning the ropes but we are happy to show you. Dan

Ditto My 2 cents the tide does not make as much difference in open waters(main harbour), whereas it makes a huge different in protected waters such as middle harbour. No flow = no go Dan

Have a quick look at this report, easier to copy the link than type it all out. http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=51267 Dan

Ah been busted up every now and then is to be expected, and going light has its advantages when the kings are being fussy. It can also produce more stikes, have seen guys running stella's, 60-80lb braid with up to 160lb leaders get nothing, where we have scored our limit. But I suppose thats the way it goes, same days you nail em, and other days they dont want a bar of any fresh/live bait you present them. Dan

They are in the harbour all year round. Last 4 months we have been getting at least one legal every outing, and sometimes up to 5-8 legals. And there are some monsters around too, so go heavy with your gear,,,, Greg got slaughtered earlier this week on a live slimey(25cm) in the harbour on his heavy gear. . Pretty suprising considering Greg has caught over 6, 1m+ kings in the harbour in the last 2 yrs and has been running the same drag settings on this outfit. Dan

Greg does the hours, not me ! Im the one he usually picks up at 5am before heading out to soak a bait or 2. Im too lazy to do the hours he does on the water. Dan

No, no pics as previoulsy stated. Greg does not own a digital camera or have one on his mobile phone. Dan

Shimano btr 4500, should set you back approx 180-240, but withstand alot of punishment and have a great warranty. Biggest king caught by either Greg or myself on our btr's was 89cm. Dan

Sorry to hear about your back Mike , but on a bighter notes explains why Greg is getting so many fish lately. Im almost positive you know the location, its your old stomping ground in middle harbour Dan

I was at work Dave trying to pay the bills. It took a whole squid Mick all be it a small one at approx 120-150mm long. Dan

Nice work Marcel . We are both too lazy to jig so instead we just send down livies and start Dan