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    Bream Getting Airbourne In Winter

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    I had a 45cm flatty launch at a px45 in the summer, I couldn't believe I saw it except I caught it.

    I saw what I think was 3 bream all porpose out of the water together 1 morning on the local sand flats, I reckon they were being chased by something big.

    I have also seen some agressive hits by big whiting on popers but not out of the water.

    cheers

    Southland Nz

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by Yes Dear

    thanks guys.. those shots were in the Oreti which is a fast flowing all male brown river. Not a real lot of rock snot there but did see some. They say the high water flow keeps it at bay in the fast rivers. That river has all the big boys, the smallest we caught that day was 5lb and saw some over 8!!! Fished one river that was badly didymo effected but still got a bruising 5.5 and a couple smaller. All our gear was quarantined at aussie customs and returned to us free of charge 2 weeks water just to be sure

    the fishing there is all sight dry fly fishing and C&R is practiced by the guides we go with. Cicadas, duns and royal wolffs were all good. 6 wt fast action rod is the go.

    I have booked again for next year already, its a blast!

    Hi Erroll,

    what type of budget should someone have in mind to do this type of trip.

    the mrs may be going to the north island for work and I was thinking of sneaking over with her.

    any tips?

    cheers Jamie.

    Central Tablelands Trout

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by Yes Dear

    Thanks for all the comments raiders.

    Hodgey all fish were caught from the bank and on hardbodies. Chris Rigge zipbaits and luckycraft pointers are my favorites, either in brown trout or gold colours, Jackson trout tunes also work well in gold. As far as the reds go they are certainly increasing in numbers. 15 years ago I never encountered them, last year maybe one every 2-3 trips, now three in one trip. I've heard reports of people catching more reds than trout in some parts of the river. Hopefully it won't effect the fishing too much. I guess on the upside (if there is one) they are aggressive lure takers and I've read they don't mind a surface lure either. I might even take a few for the table next time.

    Gid it's definitely worth a try with the fly rod, we spotted quite a few rising trout throughout the day especially after lunch when it warmed up a bit.

    Jamie, sorry to hear about the loomis rod, what happened? The rainbows would put up a good fight, what are the rivers like up there? It sounds like it would be a good area to spend a few days.

    Yarraone, I release all my river fish

    Cheers,

    Dean

    don't know what happened to the Loomis didn't even get 1 cast in.

    anyway I have just ordered the replacement and should get it today.

    I can vouch for the trout tunes that all I ever use when spinning for trout and they work great.

    the streams up there where fantastic so clear and running very well.

    the mud tracks were a different story.

    I getting keen for trip up the mountains in the next couple of weeks.

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    Ebor New England

    in Plan a Fishing Trip

    Posted

    I'm heading up to the Styx river NP this easter weekend after a quick stop over at Cresent Head.

    going to set up camp in the Wattle Flats and then go wandering around from there.

    Any tips on some good spots for a keen trouter around the area.

    Last time I headed up there I stayed at Wattle Flats and worked up the river from there.

    Some people say that the fishing is no good down there and others say the oposite.

    Any comments/advise would be great.

    Saltwater Flying

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Interested in opinions on best set up for flat fishing.

    I have fished these flats (mud and sand) near home for years now and have caught plenty of whiting bream and flatheads on SP's and HB's.

    I can't get anything on fly.

    I must have one of every type of fly in my kit but have no confidence in them.

    The only luck I have had was from using SP's sandworms on a small hook used on the 8 # but this was not that satisfying.

    Mostly these flats are about ankle to 5 feet deep and I have caught flaties up to 80cm and breams average around 30 cm in size.

    I have a 5# Loomis and a 8# Reddington both with WF floating lines and long leaders.

    I can cast pretty well.

    I think it's a confidence thing

    any tips on fly choice, line setup leaders

    Trebble Trouble

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Now the bass are starting to fire I have remembered one of my pet hates about surface lures.

    Linking trebbles

    it seems every 2nd cast I make when I retrieve the lure the front trebble is either hooked over the front mouth of the jitter bug, caught up in the front prop of the fizzer or link up with the rear trebble.

    I was going to down size the hooks but am worried this will mean more missed hits/hookups.

    any comments.

    I Had To Laugh

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    I was fishing under the north side of the Figtree bridge last night on the incoming tide using my old favorite EGsx40.

    I was bringing it in nice and slow and enjoying a few nice hits when it snagged up on a submerged rock close to the rock wall.

    I waited to see if it would float up but no good so I started to reliase that this one was staying in the drink.

    I tightened up the drag and proceeded to break the leader loose off the lure and thought "oh well off for some more tackle tomorrow". I looked back at the water and there is the 40 just coming to the surface.

    Well I thought great the wind will blow that to the base of the wall and I should be able to grab it back, TOPS!

    Anyway I turned around to put the rod down and when I turner back around to plan my next move "Splash" some big bloody fish smashed it off the surface and that was the last I saw of it.

    So it was off to the tackle shop today to replace that sx40 with 2 more and some extra sp's just incase.

    Cheers

    Opening Weekend For Trout

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi Gid

    Do you have any info on where is best to fish in Barrington tops, i've heard that some of the bestplaces are on private land, don't know how true as ive never been but seeing as i live in Terrigal, its not too far to drive,any info would be appreciated( which rivers/streams/places etc

    Thanks Steve

    Hi Yes Dear

    Where abouts is flat rock, i live in Terrigal and would really lke to get back into the flyfishing after a 2 year lay off, got the bug back after a recent trip to NZ's south island

    Thanks Steve

    Steve it is between Tarana and O connell on Muttons Falls road.

    You have to be careful where you fish as a lot of the river is on private property but if you head down stream from the reserve and stick to the left hand side you should be fine, always respect the farmers and shut gates, don't break fences, dont' leave rubbish behind and try not to spook the live stock.

    cheers Steve.

    Jumping Mullet

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    why do the mullet jump in the lane cove river (saltwater side)?

    people have said that they only eat micro alge, if this is the case why do they jump.

    I want to catch them on fly but the bread flies are of no interest to them even with burley around.

    I was thinking about trying some small dry trout flies as I reckon these fish are eating very small insects.

    any thoughts?

    cheers

    Opening Weekend For Trout

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Got back from Flat Rock yesterday after 6 days camping.

    Got about 8 fish each day between me and the mrs but dropped a lot more.

    there where anglers everywhere, I have never seen it so bad in the last 4 years we have been going up there for the opening weekend.

    the river was nice on friday and saterday but got dirty after the rain and stayed brown.

    caught most fish on lures but managed 5 on fly, little black nymphs, 1 red tag and 1 not sure but a little brown grey dry.

    Will head up again in a few weeks for a day.

    cheers

    Koolabung Xray Blades

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    I have both TT and the Koolas

    the TT have a far better action than the Koolas

    I found the TT's start vibing as soon as you start lifting your tip :thumbup:the Koolas take about 20cm of movment to get going :thumbdown:

    I lost 2 TT's today and a Camion in 1 hour session for 1 hit and no fish.

    Guess I will have to stock up again.

    Jews In Lcr

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    which areas

    I been told under the FT bridge but it's not real deep.

    I kayak up and down there a fair bit with my fish finder on and there are some deep spots along the river.

    what type of area should I look for.

    Narrow and deep, steep drop offs.

    any tips?

    Jamie

    Thommos

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    all day event last thursday for nothing

    walked the whole dam

    we saw a large fish half out of the water, had 1 bumb and saw a small fish follow a tassie in

    some bloke reckon they got smoked on the wall late in afternoon.

    fishhed everything we had.

    no rises

    saw a few v's taking off from the reeds near the creek entry

    If you go let us know the results

    Another New Fly Guy

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Trout boy is spot on

    4-5 weight rod (medium action is probably best)

    quality weight forward floating line

    spend some time looking for clues on what flies are best over there as all areas will have their special basics must have flies.

    maybe try hooking up on a forum like this one over there for some local information, you might be able to pal up with some pommies for a day out on the water.

    cheers

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