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Hi Luderick
Wow great catch
I was fishing with Howsy at your eastern suburbs spot and I think that we got chatting. Sorry didn't know it was you.
Was it you that you showed Howsy some of the floats your dad made. He kept talking about them after you left about the floats wishing he could get one of those for himself.
We persisted in the lower harbour spot and got 3 but it was quiet as you say.
Would love to know the spot in Balmain as I live not too far from there. I have tried the Ferry Wharf and the rocks next to it but very sporadic.
Well done
Poohbear
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Went for a masterclass with Howsy on Saturday to the Georges river
in 3 hours he caught the fish in the pic and I caught a 15 cm throwback
Il keep learning , maybe one day ill catch more than him.
Regards
Poohbear
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I use a size 12 long shank with a small piece of prawn
Just need to hope the jacket gets to it before the millions of undersized bream which are usually in the same spot
Poohbear
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Hi
Have had some bagels in the past few days.
Are the blackies still on the chew or has it been a quiet week for a few
Regards
Poohbear
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Nice video
What size and brand iso rod did you use? im thinking of getting one
Did you use bread for the bait as well and how big was the float (0?).
Cheers
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Great work
I live not far from the Cooks but wow what a polluted river. I have caught a few small tiddlers there but nothing so impressive and snags everywhere. I usually use one of those iso floats and seems to work well. I have seen some decent sized blackfish caught there.First time I went there, I caught a used condom. Almost put me off fishing (and some other activities) for life.
Regards
Poohbear
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Yep they go hard and like to bury themselves in the weed, making it easier to dislodge the hook.
But Howsy makes it look easy no matter what the size of the fish.
Regards
Poohbear
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Went out with Howsy today in the screaming westerly
Cold strong gusts
5 hookups and 3 fish
Decent size 40 ish and above
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I went out this morning and it was horrendous
Bitterly cold and float being blown horizontal
Well done - 2 fish in these conditions is probably 6 under ideal conditions.
Poohbear
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Yep
Was at the same spot on Sunday and got 3 and dropped 1. All 3 caught within a few minutes of a ferry leaving. Hard to believe but there you go.
Poohbear
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Try the St Georges River Club, there is a bridge over a creek in the park behind the club. Jump down and scrape it off the bottom. Pongs like hell and needs a good wash and dry to look presentable but it makes catching the fish more enjoyable.
Poohbear
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mm think you have a point there
back to the drawing board
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was hoping to take the sand out of the equation and increase the likleihood of the weed getting down to the fish rather that floating as you see even with the most dense river sand.
Regards
Poohbear
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Hi Guys
Was wondering with all the issues wether cutting up weed finely, freezing in ice block holders in the freezer with some water, taking to the spot in an eskey and chucking a few in to get to the bottom and release the weed is a reasonable idea. I suppose it does not give that natural weed floating from the top look but some of it will get to higher levels once dissolves.
Someone probably thought of this and discounted it a while ago but would like to hear what the pros on the forum think.
Regards
Poohbear
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yep I usually start without berley and after about 15 min in no luck then start the berley.
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Probably all times. Better with moving water for some drift so changing tide usually the preferred time for the seasoned blackfishermen.
My philosophy is rather simple - if there is a line in the water with some bait you are more likely to catch fish than if you are sitting in your armchair at home listening (or trying not to listent) to the wife .
Regards
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I have caught them and seen heaps caught at San Soucci Park on the north end of Taren Point Road. The water is about 8-10 foot deep and fishes well off the little wharf. No weed (of the fishing type) there so have to import it. Also gets a bit busy so get there early. It is also a bit exposed so dress for the weather. Lots of other friendly blackfishermen there and very helpful. Just to the left of the wharf under the bridge apparently fishes well but have not seen this myself.
Hope that helps
Poohbear
" TTFN = ta ta for now "
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mmm ill let Howsy know
Back to the drawing board
cheers
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Interestingly they were active in spells - usually related to a ferry docking
Howsy thinks that the ferry churns up the bottom and acts like a berley fan.
Im a starting to believe he is on to something.
Another explanation would be that the Blackfish are keen to catch a ferry ride but maybe thats a bit far fetched.
Cheers
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Hi All
Went out this morning with Howsy my Mentor
Freezing North Western breeze had my nose, ears and other peripheral parts somewhat numb in a few minutes.
Berleyed up and landed a few but dropped a few as well
Howsy was the chief fisher and I just accompanied with a couple
All released - till the next down
Thanks Howsy
Cheers
Poohbear
" Fishing is only and addiction if you are trying to give it up "
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Looking for some advice from the experts here
Looking to buy a blackfish rod but would like to use it for other light surf fishing if possible
Saw the Wilson Blackfish rod - very whippy as all good blackfish rods are designed to be
Fibreglass and $105- looks great but maybe a bit too flexible for light surf fishing?
Was wondering if the graphite shimano catana coastal light 10 foot 6 inches may be more versatile.
Graphite and maybe less whippy and therefore possibly more versatile and $ 79
Thanks in advance
Regards
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Excellent report and haul mate
Once you go black(fish) you never go back.
Poohbear
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Is the Jervis Walker 10 foot blackfish estuary any good
I find a 12 foot rod a bit long for the estuary
regards
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Hi All
Just looking to buy a dedicated blackfish rod
Looking at the jarvis walker blackfish rod
any thoughts
regards
3 Hour Blackfishing Session at Chiswick Today
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He is not called the black-fish whisper for nothing. I use same weed, same spot and same float but he catches twice as many fish as I do. Life is not fair
Well done Howsy, ill be there next time
Poohbear