Scratchie

I just put this in another post! Taylors beach good for flatty, whiting or bream on an incoming tide. You can also pump nippers there as well. Corlette is another good spot for the same or you can try off wanda wanda headland. The breakwall at nelson or the anchorage is a great spot, but mainly on the tide changes as the current runs through fairly quickly at other times. The beaches also fish well at the low light periods and the best of them probably middle rock at one mile or the southern end of wreck beach. That should be enough to keep you busy! Good luck. I will pm you some boating spots in the bay! Cheers scratchie!!!

Taylors beach good for flatty, whiting or bream on an incoming tide. You can also pump nippers there as well. Corlette is another good spot for the same or you can try off wanda wanda headland. The breakwall at nelson or the anchorage is a great spot, but mainly on the tide changes as the current runs through fairly quickly at other times. The beaches also fish well at the low light periods and the best of them probably middle rock at one mile or the southern end of wreck beach. That should be enough to keep you busy! Good luck. Cheers scratchie!!!

And what area are you fishing or likely to fish???

hey brian, I just watched the video and that was magic!!!! your mate brad played it really well. And loved the explosion as your gaff hit that yella!!! What a beast of a fish! Unlucky on the marlin but maybe you can get into them when your up here! Talk soon. cheers scratchie!!!

Where abouts are you fishing today? Are you boat or land based? I have a few spots I don't mind sharing if your stuck! Cheers scratchie!!!

Great result and by the sounds of it, a great trip! Well done Cheers scratchie!!!

Go to tackleworld and ask the boys there! Bit pretty sure Stockton beach has them. Just never searched for them before! Good luck! Cheers scratchie!!!

See paikea, this site is great for old codgers and us whipsnappers. Cos if it weren't for us whippersnappers, you'd have nothing to read! Lol. (Referring to another post) But sincerely, good luck with your op and I hope to read some personal fishing reports from you soon! Cheers scratchie!!!

Well, it ain't gunna happen today mate! Tomorrow should be ok though! Good luck! Cheers scratchie!!!

If you use the search menu and type in "port stephens" there is a wealth of information myself and others have put up! If you can't find what your looking for, send me a pm (personal message) and ill be only to happy to help! Cheers scratchie!!!

Great bait for kings as a livie and marlin too for that matter! Or I cut small sections at a time and target snapper, blue spot flatty, mowong etc! Great all round bait! Cheers scratchie!!!

Great effort. Don't really rate the taste of bonito myself but it makes awesome bait! Nice flatty btw! Cheers scratchie!!!

Yes damo!!! Licking my lips as we speak! Just got the boat back today from service and its going great guns! Already heard of a few marlin boated at almark and the likes, and have collected a fair bit of gear in the off season! In a few months, watch this space!!! Cheers scratchie!!!

Great report zenman! The sound of that reel screaming is really addictive! Good on you for getting out and persevering with the conditions. It's a shame it was lost but can image the sight of a jumping blue that big! Oh yeah! Cheers scratchie!!!

Well done on your first session! I'm too, a rookie yak fisho and would agree the first outing is not a time you would take your phone! Lol. But I couldn't agree more with the things you noticed like, when casting, stealth, landing a fish. It does take time to get used too but just adds another method to get out on the water and fish! Great work! Cheers scratchie!!!

Welcome to the site! The best suggestion I have is to read as many articles you can. Read the fishing reports people post and then asks any questions that may think will help you. But the best way is to get out there and participate. Then you can work out what you are doing wrong. Good luck!!! Cheers scratchie!!!

Thanks mate. Not after a repairer, just a rough idea on costs! I know Huey marine the best! Just geographically not an option! Cheers scratchie!!!

Hi raiders, Just a general question on how much a full service on a mercury 75hp two stroke 2007 model should cost?? Cheers scratchie!!!

No problem. My boats in being serviced now for the upcoming season, so keen for a tandem fishing trip if you are. Might even have a spare spot. The blue swimmers are just starting I think, gauging by the amount of pots people are putting out! I will pm you my number if you want to call for any info! Cheers scratchie!!!

Awesome Pete! The jewies mustn't like you much?? I got mine on a SP on my first attempt! Lol. I know you are relieved to have that monkey off your back because you messaged me within seconds of landing it!!! Well done champ! They can only get bigger from there!! Cheers scratchie!!!

The boys seem to be your lucky charm! If your looking for an older decky on your trip up here, let me know! ATM I'm available pretty much everyday! I have only heard of a few marlin being caught in the last 2 weeks but will keep my ear open. And if your looking for any spots in the bay or surrounds just ask! Cheers scratchie!!! Jeff

Think they've come and gone my friend. Maybe one or two about but would be very difficult to target them. Cheers scratchie!!!

Lol....... If that was my mates rod, he's the one getting wet!!!! He owes you a few quiet ales I think! Cheers scratchie!!!

I have the "fishing nsw app" I got it a while ago and so far it's been pretty spot on! Fishing efficiency today was only 11% for my area. And yep I caught f$&k all. Cheers scratchie!!!

Great report and effort. Sounded like a mammoth task to land that one! But well done and I'm bet your glad your mrs gave you the arvo off! Cheers scratchie!!!