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That nitlon is very hard to buy now. I don't think they make it any more. If you see it grab as many as you can afford. Well done on the catch by the way.

We used to catch blackfish in the run to the see but now the channel has changed direction and most of the blackfish are caught from the bridge and the other side. As you said mostly drift for flathead they do get bream at night.

Well done. I liked the video as well great job. We've been getting a lot of crabs as well at Gosford. But you can't use traps so we catch them with handlines. Great fun with tasty rewards.

Well done. Great report.

Nice work. If they were bully mullet you won't catch them with bread. You just won't catch them at all. Cheers.

I always wrap my fillets in glad wrap before I seal them. This stops the juice flowing out. I double seal as well.

Ok. Thanks boys. That clears it up. Thanks for the help. No I have none left at home as I either gave them away or I ate them all. Lol. So im back there tomorrow to try and bag out. Cheers Steve.

Yes I understand there is a possession limit as well. But the fisheries inspector said there was no boat limit inside the lake. So 5 people could each catch their bag limits and still be under their possession limit as well.

Thanks Jeff. So your saying there is a boat limit and the fisheries guy was wrong. Mm. I might send them an email. I've looked on the web but it's confusing.

Over the Easter weekend I have been catching crabs with a hand line in Brisbane waters i know the bag limit for blue swimmers is 10 per person per day and 5 mud crabs. I spoke to a fisherman at the boat ramp who said he'd bagged out with 20 blue swimmers but there was 3 people in the boat I said you could have got 10 more. He said there is a boat limit of 20. So yesterday I was inspected by fisheries (all good ) and I ask him about the boat limit he said there was no boat limit inside the lake. So if there was 5 people on the boat you could possibly total 50 blue swimmers and 25 mud crabs plus 20 whiting. Can somebody clear this up as I've been telling all my mates to be careful how many they have in their boats. Thanks Steve.

Nice work mate. Great day on the water.

Chilli mud crab my fav. You'd pay big money in a restaurant thanks Andrew.

Pretty much it. We do have a small running sinker as well. But yeah just drop it over the side of your boat. When the hand line starts to move slowly wind it in and be ready with a net. Sometimes they let go of the bait so you have to lean over the side and get as deep as possible with the net.

Now come on Brucey. I didn't say where I caught them I've been good. See ya on the weekend I'll leave weed in letterbox.

Headed out to Brisbane waters with Marvin yesterday (Wednesday) looking for some crabs for Easter. Not being an expert at catching them but we thought we'd give it a go as we have been told there is a few around. Armed with hand lines mullet,blackfish and chicken necks. The first catch was a nice blue swimmer followed by 4 more. Put them in the esky and was happy. Made a move and felt some heavy weight on the next one. Got excited when I seen the big orange nippers Marv netted it for me but shook it out in the small tinny. Well it was running around with its big nippers and I thought no way was I going to try to pick it up. Anyway we got him in the esky and had a bit of s laugh. Caught another 3 was a good day So today I went blackfishing for some more crab bait the water was very clear and you could see the fish great fun just kept a few

Well done mate. They are a lot of fun to catch. They always put up a good fight as you would know with that 41cm. It can be very easy and comfortable fishing in calm waters. I had some fresh crumbed fillets last night and they tasted great. Cheers Steve.

Well done boys. Good fishing.

Thanks again to everyone

It sure is Donna. Great to read the other experiences and get their support. Thanks to all. Steve.

Thanks mate. Jeff. Norm. Luke. And the rest. Getting some nice pm's as well. Cheers.

Ha. Should be. Thanks.

Thanks guys cheers.

Thanks Donna. Yes giving up the smokes is the hard part. But I'm doing ok.

Hi fellow Raiders celebrated my 60th birthday 3 weeks ago so we thought we would spend the weekend in Sydney on the harbour Great spot. We might come here twice a year for a weekend visit. Anyway went to a restaurant and had great food drinks etc then on the way back to our appartments I thought I was getting bad indigestion Nope it was a heart attack ended up in north shore hospital 5 stents later and 1 week in hospital recovering and bored at home I decided to try for some blackfish at The Entrance. Asked Marvin if he could find some nice wire weed as this time of year it's hard to find and I didn't want to die getting weed. Good old Marv got some really good stuff off another friend. It's a bit like gold in March. Anyway not expecting to catch a lot of fish being a nice day I was happy just to be there and alive. Lol But luck was on our side. Marv and I cleaned up with 12 fish total great day good friends

Well done. Prob see you up here in the Winter.