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    Easter Monday

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Good to see you out and about with the old man. When it’s been a while, fish are a bonus! 
    Yes the safety gear check! Very important part of boating that we all overlook until we need it. Thanks for the reminder on the fire extinguisher. I haven’t checked that 🤔

    cheers scratchie!!! 

    Port Stephens- Easter break!!!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Just now, GoingFishing said:

    You know just for a change im not going to congratulate you on your fantastic efforts and great results.

    Im just going to b%tch and moan about how i havent been able to get out and how it just isnt fair !!!!!!

    PS - great result :)

    Haha! Too many chores to do Sam 🤣🤣🤣

    Cheers mate! Alway good to get someone onto a pb! 🤙

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    Port Stephens- Easter break!!!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    On 4/6/2021 at 1:48 PM, Rebel said:

    Great report and Super photos. Well done to all involved.

    Cheers.

    Thanks rebel 🤙

    On 4/6/2021 at 2:57 PM, Pickles said:

    Great report Scratchie, nailed ‘me again, you legend. Exciting for your nephew - that’s a stocker snapper mate, well done

    Cheers Bob. Not looking to outdo anyone. Just trying to put everyone onto the best fish I can. 

    22 hours ago, big Neil said:

    Great fishing report Jeff and quality photos too. Well done on the sponsorship deal too, you'll have to keep all the coastal Raiders up to date with the gear you're trying out. Cheers, bn

    Thanks BN and your right. 
    I’m trying to fish with gear that is affordable for everyone. Not so much the high end stuff that costs an arm and a leg. 
    So on the last few trips I’ve been using the

    TT Black Mumba 4-7kg 702

    Okuma Epixor 4000 

    Platypus bionic braid and fluro leader 

     

    21 hours ago, Welster said:

    Nice bag of Snapper Jeff and top report.   

    Thanks champ

    20 hours ago, Yowie said:

    Bloody show-off. Here's me heading inland to Victoria for a couple of weeks and you bragging about snapper.

    On the other hand, great work, good sized fish, and your nephew should be very happy.  👍

    Haha, cheers yowie! Been a few good sessions but those Mack tuna are a pain in the a@$e! 

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    Fingal Island Snapper

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    5 hours ago, Rummers said:

    Scratchie - I’d be happy with a Mac Tuna 😂hopefully the weather gives me some more opportunity to head out soon!!

     

    Pickles - it’s a plate alloy Australia boat. 4.85m with a 70hp Yamaha on it. I’ve only had it since January and trying to take the safe option and slowly get used to it in different conditions instead of going straight out to Broughton and ending up on the news 😂

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    If you are looking for some confidence then I’ll jump onboard and show you! That’s bigger than my boat! Just send me a pm! 🤙

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    Fingal Island Snapper

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    Good stuff rummers. I was out Friday too but a bit south of you! Keep at it, there’s some good snapper about. Those dustings were probably Mac tuna. There’s been a million of them around. Absolute pests! Great to fight on light gear but disappointing when you think you have a brut snapper! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Port Stephens- Easter break!!!

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    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    It’s certainly been an interesting couple of weeks for me for many reasons but I have managed to catch up with a few raiders and family members for a fish. I’ve also been fortunate to have Port Stephens bait n tackle sponsor me on my fish journey. 
     

    The water has been cold and dirty but on different trips the fish are still biting especially on Good Friday where I had an epic session with my nephew (got his pb)  and was back at the ramp by 830.  
    Here’s just a few photos from those trips and all gear was supplied by Port Stephens bait n tackle! If your up this way check em out 🤙🤙🤙

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    Thanks for reading, 

    cheers scratchie!!! 

     

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    Heading to Port Stephens? Special DEAL for FISHRAIDERS

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    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    Just wondering if anyone is headed up this way to do some fishing over the Easter break? 
     

    If you are, I’ve organised a deal for Fishraiders with a specific local tackle  store where you’ll receive a discount on anything purchased. 
    From bait, lures, tackle, rods and reels. They even hire rods and reels if you don’t feel like bringing them with you! 
     

    Send me a pm and I’ll hook you up! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

     

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    Best Wet Weather gear

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    Just in terms of waterproof Jackets only, I use a fishing jacket from CAST! Costs about $180 delivered. Lightweight for casting and doesn’t make you sweat during the warmer rain periods. Have stood in an open boat for 8 hrs pouring rain and not a drop of water got on my clothes! Best fishing investment I’ve ever made! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Port Stephens- 8 months in the making!!!

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    13 hours ago, Smobaby said:

    Great report,  helping mates is what it's about. 

    Thanks. We both love fishing and getting away from it all. That’s what it’s about too! 

    12 hours ago, Maniac said:

    Can’t beat a day on the water with a mate, even better when you land a few fish.

    100% 

    11 hours ago, GoingFishing said:

    Good on you Jeff your just an absolute champ and perfect human being.

    Thanks Sam, wouldn’t say perfect! I lost a good snapper 🤣🤣

    10 hours ago, dirvin21 said:

    Good on ya Jeff

    Cheers mate

    2 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:

    Any longys around jeff

    Not that I’ve seen 

    2 hours ago, Yowie said:

    A good effort by both of you. As you said, a workout on those tuna is guaranteed.

    Thanks yowie! Mick let me know this morning that his arms now longer. His wife is happy he can now dig into his pockets! 🤣🤣

    1 hour ago, tyrone07 said:

    Welcome back Mick good news mate 

    Great news aye! We’ll give him a few more workouts to recover! Haha 

    32 minutes ago, Rebel said:

    Well done guys. Great report and Suer photos.

    Cheers mate 

    Port Stephens- 8 months in the making!!!

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    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    Just a quick report from up here today. 
     

    With all the crap weather we’ve been having, the chances of catching a few snapper on the inshore reefs were pretty low but as the title says, this trip has been 8 months in the making. 
     

    So today i headed out with good mate @back cruncher Mick as he has been battling the big C for the that period of time and that was the last time we fished together. To be honest catching fish didn’t matter. I’m just glad he in remission and feeling well enough to hit the water! 
     

    We collected livies pretty easy all yakkas but had enough and hit the island. Water dirty and 19 degrees. The wind was strong but consistent and we deployed a Shute to slow our drift. 
    After the first drift it wasn’t looking good, then all of a sudden the livie goes off! Don’t look at me Mick, all yours buddy! After a good fight up comes a fair size lump of a Mack tuna. Yewwww 🤙 there’s a workout for you mate. 
    We reset our drift and next minute we are on to a double, this time he’s got a Mack on snapper gear 🤣🤣 even better workout. We both land some our Mack’s! Then I’m onto a good snapper but pulled the hook not far from the boat 🤬🤬🤬🤬

    Changed a few locations and everything went quiet. Not much bait showing up there. So we called it a morning and headed back! 
     

    A great morning on the water with Mick and was so good to see a smile on his face! 
    See ya soon champ! 
     

    tight lines all, 

    cheers scratchie!!! 
     

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    Port Stephens Mullet run

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    Posted

    9 hours ago, Hoods said:

    I'm hearing you Scratchie. The Shelf is probably the safest place up here after watching the passing parade on the Manning River - 100's of silage balls, logs, shipping containers, boats, channel markers, houses, trees, cattle....

    Checked the flood level on Saturday which just kicked above the 1978 flood level down the street - Not a 1 in 100 year event but still devastating to those affected.

    If we see any Mullet in the system I'll pass it on. Be intersting to see the impact of the floods on their movement this year!!

    Hoods

    The rain Definitely had a devastating impact on the area. Some unforgettable images circulating. My best wishes go to all that are affected. 

    9 hours ago, jenk98 said:

    Hahah yeah I'm hearing you!
     

    Cheers for that, find the mullet find the ghosts? That's what they say isn't 😉😂

    Pretty much! The beaches are your best bet to find that ghost when they do start running 

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    Port Stephens Mullet run

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    50 minutes ago, jenk98 said:

    Will they move to the lower parts of the estuaries with these flood waters do you think?

    With the amount of water movement they could be sitting on the shelf! 
    At a guess, they’d be sheltering in bays somewhere. Still a while before they run! I’m no expert on mullet, just from observations! 

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