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Great report and beautiful pictures. Luderick are great to fish for. Yet to target them in the Hawksbury or Cowan creek where I usually fish. After seeing your report, Its time I give it a go.

Was able to finally take the Mrs for a spot of blackfishing at my Balmain location yesterday. Fished two hours to the run-in tide and one hour after, landed some great fish and OfCourse lost some real thumpers. They loved the cabbage weed, did not even touch the string weed. Had a lady walk past and tell me how cruel I was for keeping fish and that I should throw it back, I proceeded to politely ask her if she ate meat? of which she just turned her back and silently walked away. My wife out fished me and got white line fever, light a prop forward about to start a game of origin ... lol All in all, a great day, followed by a few drinks and late lunch at a nearby pub. Again, thanking DerekD for taking time out and teaching me how it is all done.

Hi Noel, I am sure there are previous posts on here regarding how best to cook blackfish, can you point me in the right direction? Any suggestions on how you or other cook blackfish ?

When to Balmain location , 2 hours before the run in tide, tried two locations , second one gave us a few big fat fish and a few bust off aswell, great session on a beautiful sunny day. Thanks again DerekD for all the advise and Kracka aswell.

DerekD Excellent report my dear friend, Great to see you and Floris, spending time with your friend Big Neil, but those great snaps it look like you all had a wonderful outing. Look forward to catching up soon Kilp

Hi all I have for a long time wanted to learn the art of black fishing, finally last Friday, I was fortunate enough to have DerekD take some time out to teach and pass on his knowledge to me. We started the process by collecting cabbage weed from the lower northern beache, DerekD then explained the rig set up and how to adjust the sinker according to your particular float. as well as setting the stopper to the right depth. After this we proceeded to fish numerous spots along the north side of Sydney. Eventually the fish started biting and we had an absolute ball of a time. DerekD your an absolute gentleman, and thankyou for passing on your knowledge. Looking forward to out next fishing trip. Cheers Kilp

DerekD Please keep me informed regarding your next outing, as I would really appreciate tagging along if o.k with you. Cheers Luis

Hi Derek I live in Rouse Hill, in the Sydney norwest area. I travel for work, so I have no problem travelling to most locations to fish. If your able to help me out, that would be fantastic, let me know. and thanks for responding to my post. Cheers Luis

Thanks Kingie Chaser, appreciate your response. I have pm'd someone hoping for a response. Ive done alot of research and spoken to my local fish and tackle shop in Kings Park, but somehow cant seem to get it together on the water. I know Im doing something wrong, just cant pin it. Cheers

Hi All I am reaching out to anyone who may be able to help me with the art of blackfishing. I have been very frustrated the last 3 trip, I believe I need someone to perhaps teach me a few things " onsite ". If anyone here is planning a blackfishing trip any day, I would really appreciate it if I could come along and learn, I am even willing to pay for your time. Thanks everyone, looking forward to responses. Cheers Kilp ( Luis )

Hi, I would love to learn how to do some black-fishing in and around Berowra waters as I do not live to far away from the area, I do not have a boat, but and keen to learn, If anyone would be so kind as to help a newbie , I would much appreciate it. Cheers Kilp

Dear fishing friends I would dearly appreciate it if someone could be so kind as to teach me how to do black fishing. Knowledge of where to find the cabbage weed, the fishing setup and where to fish. If anyone can help me learn, as I stated above, it would be much appreciated. Kilp Feel free to pm me

Huey Just sent you an email. Cheers Kilp

Hi Daniel Chinese importer ? Could you let me know who please ? even if you pm me. Cheers Kilp

Hi fellow raiders, I am intrested in looking to buy a boat hull only. Currently I have a old fiberglass hull, which is older than me in age,( over 40 old years give or take ) It has served me well in the 3 years I have had the boat, but now I would like to buy a new hull. The motor I have is a 90hp Evinrude E-tec,it doesnt miss a beat, so I want to keep it, its only 3 years old too. My Budget is about 10 thousand, is it possible to land a 4.75 used alloy or fiberglass hull thats in decent condition? or am I dreaming ? If so , can anyone give me pointers please, everytime I do a search on the net , it send me to www.boatsales or boatpoint, and there are very few hulls for sale. Any help will do, I live in the hills district but will look anywhere for a new hull. Cheers Kilp

Hi Luderick - angler The spot I went to, in little bay was on the right hand side as your looking towards the open sea, walked up till there was a u shaped cut in where the waves would hit, thats the best way I can describe it matey. If you could please pm me some spots in the pitty or the harbour it would be very much appreciated, however I think I also need to know the right setup and technique. My boat is avaiable if you ever has some spare time to mentor an eager fisho..... Look forward to hearing back from you cheers Kilp

Hi Macman No matey I didnt get any downs, the only time I did was when I got snagged, so I made the leader smaller. I copied to the best of my ability the setup of the other people who were successful in catching them, but still no luck. 5 lb line, float, small slit shot sinkers, small size 8 , 10 hook, weed , was from little bay itself. a bit frustrating on the day.....

Thanks for the advisw fellas Koaloboi - I was fishing Little bay , its behind some sort of medical clinic and golf course, on the right hand side of the rocks. There were two guys with very similar setups as mine, the only difference is that they were pulling them in, I wasn't , not matter how hard I tried to adjust. I tried to ask them for a few pointers, they were friendly enough, unfortunately their English was poor. luderick -angler - I would love to know places in pittwater or Hawkesbury as I live in the hills district as its easier to make to trip, also I have a boat. I would love to learn of places in the northern beaches to do my black fishing. Cheers Kilp

Hi all Amongst other fishing, Blackfishing has always been a big desire of mine, the only problem is I stink at it. This is now my fourth trip without any success. I think my son is starting to realize that dad for all his efforts hasn't got any idea...lol Anyway, if anyone could be so nice as to help me out, I would really appreciate it, I live in Sydney's Hills district, but am willing to travel. Its amazing, when you put so much effort in and zilch, then you look at the old boys next to you pulling them in like nothing. Thanks all Kilp

Hey tentonner When you mention "Long reef" do you mean " long reef wall or long reef wide ? do you know where I could get Gps co-ordinates for the location. Thanks Kilp

Hi All I have an etec motor, I need a service, was wondering where I could get my motor serviced. I live in Blacktown Cheers Kilp

Great Stuff Ray I just hope my sons will still enjoy fishing with me when they are your boys age. Nothing beats my time with my boys. Cheers Kilp

Hey there billy For those who have not personally met , Billy all I can say is he is a wealth of knowledge on the fishing front and a true gentleman. Had a great day today, pleasure being out there with ya mate ! Look forward to doing it again soon.

HI Fellas I we managed about 10 rats at quarantie, but they all went back in as they were well undersized. At about 8.oo am told my mate, I had to go to the loo and try and buy a hat, scince I forgot my one at home and the sun was on us, anyway we went to balmoral public warf, on arrival, a group on guys fishing there, had a bucket with about I'd say 30 dead baby leatherjackets. I am talking less than 10 cm big. When I asked them what the hell did they think they were going to do with them , on of the one guys says " none off your bussiness bro " #$#$%%^ OFF!!. Then if this wasnt so bad, as we were leaving one of there mates jumps off the warf with a spear gun, bloody idiots. I tell ya was a great day before I witnessed this crap. I too witnessed a few $%%^$$ heads keep undersized fish at quarantine. Something has to be done, I am going to send the authorities an email today , Im not holding my breath. kilp

Well done Matey, May I ask where you downrigging whole squid, or just strips? or even yakkas? which of the three gave you best results? cheers kilp