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    Port Stephens Report

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    No problems Rev! 
    As I said, you haven’t picked the best weather to come fish up here. It certainly is the best time of year usually everything is on the cards. Hopefully later in the week the fishing improves! Just keep casting 🤙

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Members Boats.

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    11 hours ago, Blood Knot said:

    Here is my little boat - smallest I have ever owned. Easy to handle, quick and stable. 

     

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    Good to see your still able to get out there and have a crack John. Nice boat 🤙

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    Port Stephens conditions after all this rain

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    11 hours ago, longy509 said:

    Cheers mate i was only going off willy weather prediction 2m swell and 10 to 15kmh winds i might go for a look up the heads first in the morning and  reassess.Ill be buggered if i could find the flatties in the bay today im pretty sure i sounded a few jews up but couldnt get any takers.

    Check the shallow areas in the front half of the bay from high tide and as it’s falling. Best time to target them. 

    Port Stephens conditions after all this rain

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    Posted

    1 hour ago, longy509 said:

    Hey mate did you have a fish we tried our luck today in the bay the water is like chocolate only got a couple of baby snapper and a whiting tried for some squid at shoal bay but no luck.Tommorow was actually looking alight for a trip  to Broughton last i checked but that could change by the morning.

     

    Hey Longy, 

    I wouldn’t even bother going outside mate! I checked the ocean today and whilst it’s not as bad as predicted, it’s still pumping. Not worth the risk from my experience! 
    Plenty of spots to try for Jew in the bay. Seems to be a few flatty around too! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 

    Port Stephens conditions after all this rain

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hey Steveo, 

    Conditions outside will be very ordinary to say the least. I don’t see you venturing outside this week unfortunately. 
    The bay will still be fishable at times. The water in the bay has a tan colour to it and will get worse with a bit more rain. 
    Probably not the best week to come up! 🥲

    cheers scratchie!!!

    Soft Plastics

    in Tackle Talk

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    My soft plastics range will depend on what I’m actually targeting. So you obviously need quite a few different ones! 
    For me, being a predominantly lure based angler I go through a fair bit. However, I have been fortunate enough to be supplied with plenty of plastics and also been sent a lot to trial for different companies. In saying that, I still probably spend about $200-$300 per year because at the end of the day, YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH LURES 😂😂😂

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Landbased mac tuna

    in Fishing Reports

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    The old Mac tuna put up a good fight especially on that gear! Can’t say I use them for a table fish but that looks good. They haven’t turned up in Port Stephens yet. They were so thick last year, at one stage I thought I had a world record snapper on the line 😂

    cheers scratchie!!!

    Port Stephens- My Motto

    in Fishing Reports

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    53 minutes ago, Bryant fish said:

    Not the same motto but I tell myself on a difficult day that just 1 good fish can change your day

    💯 I fished with a lot of people and when I say just keep casting i mean it. That next cast might just send the reel screaming.  It did today! 

    Port Stephens- My Motto

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    7 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:

    What a fish! ‘Just keep casting’ us the most important motto of all!

    And that’s the truth! 

    6 hours ago, GordoRetired said:

    Thats a Huge Snapper, funny how small Snapper are pretty fish, nice colours and shape, but that one is damn ugly. Any idea why they grow those huge lumps?
    Enjoy the Snapper fillets. 🙂

    Cheers Gordo! It’s a genetic deformity I believe 

    3 hours ago, Rebel said:

    Great report.

    Super photos.

    Well done.

    Thanks Rebel 

    3 hours ago, jenno64 said:

    Great story Scratchie

     

    Getting someone else onto a fish of a lifetime is very satisfying and when it looks like something our of Sci-Fi movie even better:)

    💯 Rob! I was so excited for him. His patience and skill were there to see. Definitely a better fisho than when we first went out together! 

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    Port Stephens- My Motto

    in Fishing Reports

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    10 hours ago, The Rev said:

    Awesome catch Scratchie. I am heading up to fish Port Stephens out from Hawkes Nest in 2 weeks for 11 days duration. Can’t wait to get there.  Thanks for the report and the tips!

    The Rev 

    No worries Rev! If ya need any info just send me a pm! 🤙

    9 hours ago, tyrone07 said:

    Bloody hell mate I was confused did he catch you or a snapper? Hard to tell with that head 🤣 just kidding cracking red

    Hahahahhaha definitely both got rough heads! Absolute horse of a fish! 

    9 hours ago, Yowie said:

    A 7 pound reddie on a 12 pound handline is the best I can remember for reds. It would be a bit of fun at that size.  🤣

    It would be fun to watch 😂

    9 hours ago, Fab1 said:

    That thing has a massive knob.It wouldn't win the prettiest head contest that's for sure.

      It looks like a cross between Gerard Depardieu,John English,Alice Cooper and Pinocchio. 

    Congrats,and fabulous photos.

    😂😂😂 we don’t see many with knobs like that. Just the occasional one. 

    8 hours ago, GoingFishing said:

    Whiskers !!!! Great fish. He must be learning from the best 😎

    Cheers Sam! Every time you go out you learn something new. 

    35 minutes ago, Pickles said:

    An absolute Stonker boys - Jeff are you sure this isnt an old pic from NZ - (only joking mate). The old adage is true - the more you go and longer you stay the “luckier” you get. The Legend scores again.

    Thanks Bob! Time on the water definitely equals fish. 🤙

    Port Stephens- My Motto

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    2 hours ago, Isaac Ct said:

    Great motto and no matter how long it may take, that is sooooooo true.

    Cheers. If you keep casting then your always in game! 

    2 hours ago, joshGTV said:

    Jealous! Cracking fish.

    💪💪💪

    2 hours ago, Larkin said:

    That fish has a face only a mother could love

    Well done @Rodeo

    you guys put a tape on it?

    It went 88cm and 8.91kg

    1 hour ago, Restyle said:

    The lump on his head, wow! Stonker fish! How big was he?

    Cheers BIG

    1 hour ago, Hoods said:

    Whats the line in the movie?? "i love it when a plan comes together"

    Rodeo will not forget that fish - what a stonker.

    As my grandfather said - the harder you work the luckier you seem to get. Congrats Rodeo on a just reward

    Now - what did he catch it on (please)

     

    Fish of a lifetime for sure! 
    Caught on a 7inch white gulp Jerkshad 

    42 minutes ago, Yowie said:

    Very nice reddie. Ugly mother, worse than your last week.  :074:

    Hahahahaaha would love to see you with that on a hand line 😂😂😂

    42 minutes ago, Blackfish said:

    Now that's a Classic "Knobby" what a great fish. Excellent result.

    Cheers! My mate is super stoked with that 

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    Port Stephens- My Motto

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    G’day raiders, 

    For those of you that have fished with me or read my reports, my motto is “JUST KEEP CASTING”. 

    I say it all the time for a reason. No matter what happens when your out there fishing whether it’s a quiet day or the fishing are turning it on, it only ever takes one screaming reel to change your day! 
    Well today was one of those days for a good mate of mine @Rodeo  

    We’ve been fishing together for some time now and whilst he’s done a fabulous job on the net and caught some decent fish, he was yet to break his PB. Most trips consisted of a few good fish and me usually getting a string puller. He’s questioned me a few times on what I think he’s doing wrong. But his technique is solid and I said “JUST KEEP CASTING” 
     

    Today that all changed and that motto has proved correct. We managed a few pannies each and changed a few locations due to various reasons, then out of nowhere my mate hooks this monster! He played it perfectly and after a spirited fight onboard she comes! Yewwwwwwee. I was so stoked to see him finally land such a good fish after so many trips! We called it a day about 9am. No it’s not whiskers but still a thumping fish all the same! 
    So when your out there and you think all hope is lost……… JUST KEEP CASTING! 
     

    Thanks for reading, 

    Cheers scratchie!!! 
     

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    Port Stephens- Land of Options

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    1 minute ago, Hoods said:

    Hey Scratchie - Nice fish. Whiskers has relocated (up our way). If they keep following you why don't you change your boat!!! Go incognito. 🤡

    Hahahahahah if I was a millionaire I’d get a new boat every week! But I’m sometimes lucky to afford this one 😂

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    Port Stephens- Land of Options

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    2 hours ago, Larkin said:

    @Scratchie

    what sort of depth/structure are you fishing? Close to cliffs? Or deep water?

    been researching local spots down my way, picking a few potentials.

    Looking at reefs and gravels with structure or drop offs - been going through old reports.

    found some gravel/reef at 60m depth and also a heap of cliff drop offs where depth drops to at least 20m quickly onto a reef bottom where I’ve sounded some big rock/ledges that protrude up about 5m off the bottom.

    I know you use jerk shad type soft plastics, what size jig head/hook size are you using and what action/retrieve do you do once you cast? I’m planning to give SP a go in these areas but not sure on the type of retrieve for snapper.

    thanks

    Try reading this article I wrote. It explains a lot of your questions. If you have any further, please ask! 
     

     

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    Port Stephens- Land of Options

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    19 hours ago, Rock hopper said:

    Mate I am new to this area. And you seem to have it sorted. I am yet to take the yak out. Once I get the sounder sorted and shoulder injury done I have to get into some decent fish off shore. Well done boys. 

    Cheers mate! Yeah I’ve got a fair idea if the area. If you need any advice just ask! 🤙

    17 hours ago, bessell1955 said:

    It is very frustrating when people follow your shadow.  A great result.

    Seems to be happening a lot more lately! 🥲

    11 hours ago, Larkin said:

    Wow what a thumper!

    You get some cracking fish up your way.

    Thanks mate! It’s a great place to fish. Like anywhere, you just need to put in the effort! 

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