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    HUNTER COVID LOCKDOWN - 5pm

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:

    I think they have been doing a better job of feeding Scratchie than the other way around! :D

    It's not all bad. When fishing returns to normal, I suspect the Whiskers will be hankering for a feed of gulp garlickers...

    Hahahahaha. By the end of lockdown I think the freezer stick will be zero! Time to check and clean the gear for when the time comes! 🤙

    Port Stephens- Blessed

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Pickles said:

    Top report and excellent result as always Jeff - a really nice pair of reds - soooo jealous.

    (It’s been over a month since I was able to get out, but we’ve all got to live within our limits and there’ll be plenty of time, fish and fellow raiders to enjoy when the restrictions pass, so hanging out for it)

    Thanks Bob. 
    Yes mate, things are certainly tough atm. You’ll definitely enjoy that freedom on the other side. Hang in there champ! 

    Port Stephens- Blessed

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    55 minutes ago, bessell1955 said:

    Wow, I can taste them from here! :047:

    Hahaha! They do taste good 👍 

    11 minutes ago, Rummers said:

    I might as well be in lockdown with the amount of fish I’m catching! 😂

     

     well done mate! Great fish

    Just stick at it mate and trust the process! 

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    Port Stephens- Blessed

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    6 hours ago, zmk1962 said:

    Top stuff guys. That’s a truly inspirational catch for most of us… 

    Thanks for sharing and keep it coming. 
     

    cheers Zoran 

    Thanks Zoran. Always fun searching and coming up trumps 

    6 hours ago, Blackfish said:

    Great fish again there Jeff, especially love the second photo with that cloud cover, really frames the subjects. 👍

    Cheers mate. Yeah I like it too. Mick did a good job with the photo 

    5 hours ago, dlvbw said:

    Sooooooo good mate. Put a smile on my face! Thanks for sharing.

    Thanks. Glad it did 🤙

    5 hours ago, Rebel said:

    Super reddies. Well done. Haven't lost your touch.

    Thanks rebel. 

    Port Stephens- Blessed

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    10 hours ago, Hoods said:

    As above Scratchie. Nice fish. Interesting the plastic lure in the photo. We found it tough going on Saturday with a 60cm model on a blue and pink Bait Junkie then a few pannies on another rod with smaller gear with 4-5" paddle tails. I was hesitant to change colours based on the initial success however in hind sight I wonder if a colour/style change should have been implemented earlier. Switched eventually to bait in deeper water & monstered by unseen/uncaught things that chewed up the gear. The shadow on the sounder suggested the dreaded 'Jackets sent us home early in time for lunch and just beat the strong wind change.

    Kept the bigger model & fillet/skinned (left scales on) & pan fried with seasoned flour & a light ginger rub.

    Thanks for the report.

    Cheers mate! 
     

    Firstly, those chew offs were more than likely barracuda. Plenty of them out deeper atm and some real size to them. 
    As for plastics, well that’s a tough one but I always start out using the same lure I caught my last fish on. Then I will change from there. It has been tough going so a good fish each for Mick and Me were rewards for plenty of casts! 🤙

    Port Stephens- Blessed

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Brendan Monks said:

    Absolute donkies mate!! 😁

    Sure am jealous seeing this while we are in lockdown, but someone has to do it! 😂 I'll be towing up as soon as we are out. lol

    Love the photos!!! 👌

    Cheers Brendan. Lockdown is definitely disappointing and I feel for you all. A Good time to sort out all your gear though 😄

    13 hours ago, big Neil said:

    Good onya Jeff . Thanks for posting those fantastic results. bn

    Thanks BN. Hard work= results 

    13 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:

    Crackers   still hate you

    😘😘😘

    13 hours ago, dirvin21 said:

    Awesome fish as always Jeff, again I burn with jealousy 

    Cheers Dave. You’ve ticked a few good fish yourself lately. This one will come soon enough 

    12 hours ago, GoingFishing said:

    Nice reddies Jeff. How dark is that humpy...hes been playing in the mud

    Thanks Sam. It was a weird looking fish. One of the biggest heads I’ve seen too! 

    12 hours ago, tobycb said:

    Great fish Jeff, well done boys!

    Thanks Toby 🤙

    12 hours ago, kingie chaser said:

    Nice work guys 👍

    Doing something like that looks like a pipe dream to many of us at the moment..................but someone's got to do it :thumbup:

    Cheers KC. Yes mate, hence the title- blessed 😇 

    12 hours ago, Squiddly said:

    Great couple of fish. I was up that way last week for work unfortunately i could only go between job site to motel so fishing gear stayed at home.

    Thanks mate and thanks for doing the right thing too 🤙

    11 hours ago, Yowie said:

    A couple of very nice reddies there Scratchie, and a few good feeds to be had. 

    Looking forward to diner Yowie that’s for sure!!! 

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    Port Stephens- Blessed

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    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    Firstly, for all you good people in lockdown. Thank you for doing the right thing and I hope everything goes in the right direction soon. 
     

    For me, I’m blessed to live where I do and today I got out with @back cruncher for a bit of a snapper flick. We’ve been spending some time doing a few different things and fishing a few different areas. 
    It has been fairly quiet of late and today seemed to be no exception but we kept working hard and were rewarded with a couple of beauties! 
    As I always say “just keep casting” 

    cheers scratchie!!! 
     

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    DPI Fisheries crack down on Covid-19 public order breaches

    in Fisheries News and Regulations

    Posted

    That is a frightening report for my region. I’ve heard of many instances where people have been turned away from restaurants and cafes etc as they have travelled up for the week or weekend from lockdown areas. As for fishing in a sanctuary zone, no excuse! You get caught, it will be a costly experience. There are plenty of areas to fish up here without fishing the pink zones! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    State of Origin

    in The Bar

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    If Turbo holds that ball instead of trying to pass, we win! I think that Fittler got the halves wrong and should have went with Walker and Reynolds. That would have been a better combination and allowed Mitchell and Turbo to get early ball. Would also link Cook and Murray. 
    Good to see QLD turn up to play but NSW should never have lost to that team! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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    Port Stephens Snapper

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Rummers said:

    Sounds like I’m on the right track then! 

    I’ll be getting plenty of practice in so hopefully can get the results as it warms up. Confidence out front in low light conditions is key for me I think. Can move to different (less accessible) grounds as that builds

    Don’t think the washes or around bommies  are where all the fish are found. 99% of all my fish are caught in open reef structure! Plenty of that type of structure in Port Stephens 

    Port Stephens Snapper

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    Posted

    Good stuff rummers! That’s actually a typical size snapper for this time of year. Keep working those plastics mate. Winter is usually just practice for when the big boys come out to play in Spring. Sorting out your drift is key to working an area! Keep up the good work 🤙

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Show Me Your Most Memorable Catch and Tell me WHY?

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    I know a lot of you are in lockdown and are busting to get out there fishing. Whilst for most that’s not feasible at the moment, it can’t stop us talking about fishing. 
    So in the meantime, I’d love you to show me and hear about your most memorable catch! 
    Doesn’t have to be a giant fish but something that you’ll never ever forget and explain why! 
     

    I’ll  start.........

    For me, you’ll all be thinking snapper. Yes there has been some very special catches that I will never forget. Although, the fish that remains my most memorable was the first fish I caught in Narrabeen lakes when I was 11 yo. I was casting a handline with prawn as bait and after about 5 minutes of fishing I got a bite that changed my world. This fish hit it hard and took me up and down the lake at will. After a good 10 minute battle on the handline, I managed to land this fish. A bream of 46cm which is still a personal best to this date! The hook was not only set in this fish but also in a little boy called scratchie that changed his life forever! 
     

    That’s my story, what’s yours???? 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Port Stephens- Hit and Move

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    23 hours ago, Arthuros said:

    Hi Scratchie,

    Am up the bay at the moment.

    could you recommend any spots inside, given there will be some rough seas and unfavourable winds for the next few days.

     

    Cheers

     

    Arthuros

    Boat or Landbased? And what are you chasing? 

    18 hours ago, lakelad said:

    @Scratchie Nice haul! Aspiring snapper fisherman here.. I catch a lot of squire.. what do you mean by the bait thinning out causing you to move on, are you throwing plastics at known snapper spots where you see bait on the sounder then seeing less bait on the sounder?

    Definitely a bit more technical than @tyrone07 describes but yes same philosophy. Find the bait. 
    what facing edge is it sitting on? What is the drift? What is the current doing? Does this scenario repeat in other areas? Where in the water column is the bait? What tide is it? At what depth? All these questions and more will determine my next move! As confusing as that may sound, I can sum it up pretty quick from one drift! 🤙

    16 hours ago, tyrone07 said:

    Having fished with Jeff on several occasions it's the old philosophy of find the bait, find the fish. Whilst it is definitely more technical the general principles are to work your lure In known spots with good showings of bait on the sounder, the snapper are generally not to far behind. Whilst there are a number of exceptions to the rule shallow reefs and kelp beds, gravel in between hard reefs and pinnacles holding bait are good locations to throw plastics.

    That’s good starting point! Glad to see you’ve listened to my dribble! Haha 

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