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I would like to ask if you tried this spot to lunch the yak? Was it good and how limited is the parking?

Fantastic write up. Have you converted to using livies then? Personally I started with bait, then went onto lives and am now learning to us SP's and hard body lures....

Quite a distance so wheels are a must. Plus make sure u pay for parking as it gets checked many times a day.

Took the hobies out to Clifton gardens for the first time. Got to test it out in a bit of chop. I must say that it felt nice and stable. Shame about not being able to actually catch anything! Hah hah. But still a beautiful.day to be out on the water.

I am going to give Clifton a try tomorrow morning. Reckon it will just be cool seeing bait fish breaking the surface around me. Have no real idea what I would do if something big was hooked on.

Maybe next time. I usually give it line and back off the drag and wait. Make it think that its gotten away with it this time and when you can feel movement in the line, slowly tighten and get back into it.

I will be trying my ones out tomorow morning. Will let you know how it goes

There is a place up near elanora heights ( near manly dam)that gives these away from time to time. They also have free mulch available. If u are I terested then pm me for the name of the business.

Thanks stormy - will try and remember to ensure that the head is always facing away Hadn't heard of swimming tights before - will have a look for them. Probably beats having to apply sunscreen (and to remember to re-apply sunscreen) - would still need to on hands and face obviously....

I'm a newbie, so please take my comments with a pinch of salt: Like/Dislike 1. Like - sounds good a way for people to say congrats, I agree/support your views. Good for the people that are more shy. People can of course post comments, asking questions or offering suggestions. By having this, it means that people reading a topic are getting more substantial information in the threads - as opposed to just 'likes' in 'words' 2 Dislike - Prefer that there isn't one to encourage people to post. Where people disagree with views posted, then they can post comments in response. Moderators/Admins can monitor to ensure that there is no harrassment/bullying or lock down a topic if the discussion does not remain constructive. Facebook/Information forum Keep the 2 separate This forum is an easy way for people to learn more about fishing - particularly for those that are shy. They can contribute content when they are ready. Believe that fishing reports should cover both negative and positive trips - as this is useful for those planning a trip. (Sorry, but I love bullet points.....)

Now that is good fishing and a good read. Can I ask for some tips with landing a fish in a hobie? Specifically, what would you do differently to avoid leg cuts from the fish? I'm a new Hobie owner and last night was trying to work out the safest way to land an angry fish that is in close proximity.... I was thinking to line my lap/legs with a brag mat or plastic apron... but looking for other suggestions.

Thanks and Sure pm for details 1750 for the kayak plus PFD plus wheels to move the kayak around. I believe they only have a couple left and they are red in colour. We chose yellow to be very visible on the water and had read elsewhere the colours like blue/olive are more prone to being 'bumped' by large marine animals (sharks). Whilst a 2014 model, they are brand new and cheaper than 2nd ones on sale via the likes of Gumtree and eBay.

And to close this one out.... we ended up with 2 hobie sports (2014 models). And to cart them around 2 sets of JBars onto roof racks - all Thule. I do have a concern about someone potentially stealing my JBars while I am out with the Kayak - feedback from other Kayakers is that this is unlikely, but I'm going to either take them off and lock them in the car or better to chain them to the roof rack to make them unattractive to thieves (plus change the nuts so that it thieves would need to have a spanner on hand to remove them. So if you see two ladies out in bright papaya (yellow) kayaks - that will be us! Don't forget to say hello and introduce yourselves!

Whoops.... Anyway... You fish off a SUP? How do you do that? I assume you would have 1 rod and lures/SP's in a satchel.... How do you get your rod with you out to your favourite spot? And what is the biggest fish you have landed from your SUP? I am interested because I have used a SUP for exercise.... But would never think to fish off it. So am very impressed!

First and second attempt. Found it hard to get the hook in once complete, so started with the hook in place for the second one. Quite fiddly!

Lots of action - so that makes for a good fishing trip. Even though a few good ones got away. And a few good keepers too. You've got quite light line on the handline (I say this because I have 10kg line as I want to catch crab with this) - what do you normally plan to catch on that?

Anything over 2m for wave height on seabreeze I consider to be rough - particularly when I want to go out rock fishing. Of course it depends on the spot. If you are land based and fishing estuaries, then the wave height doesn't really matter much (if well away from the ocean) - but the wind may make it less enjoyable. I find winds of less than 10 knots favourable and up to 15 knots is ok. Beyond that, and it becomes unpleasant. If you look up willy weather and look at the graphs for Swell at South Head on Friday of this week - you will see it is up at 4m. That is BIG. Another way to look at it, is that boat hire places won't allow you out into open waters if the swell is more than 2m.

Cool! Guess what I am going to be keeping myself productive with this afternoon!

On a light spin rod ?!?!?!?!?!? Now that is totally awesome.....

I have used bread successfully. Trick was to not compact the bread too much.... so that when it hits the water, crumbs break off it and it is able to expand and appear like all of the bread burley. Obviously, if not compacted enough the bread will come off on the cast... so needs to be in between. I found that when the bread was too compacted it sank like a brick and the gar knew to avoid those bits. Have used sabiki jigs successfully - although removed the swivel from the bottom so the line essentially floated and drifted. As I am usually landbased, I only fish for gar when I can see them.

How was it moving through the water? And how did you catch it? (I've got no idea what it is... )

If you really want to go fishing, then get yourself some wet weather gear. The wharves will be pretty empty as not so many people are that keen! Then just use google maps, satelite view to find a wharf. Alternatively, head down to the your local library, they've got fishing book and better yet - fishing maps! Gary Brown has written a few that are useful. Also plenty of books that talk about techniques and rigs to use for different fish.

Yes, after casting close the bail arm - this is the time to set the drag. You can test the drag by simply trying to pull the line out yourself - after you have cast it out. If fishing for bream, and wanting to leave the rod by the wharf, set the drag so that it is easy to pull line out - meaning requires very little effort. Once the fish takes line, lift the rod with your finger on the reel to set the hook and then tighten the drag and bring in the fish. Try this a few times, to work out the drag setting you want to use. Just be mindful that if you set the drag very tight, and you have a big fish on the line, there is a chance that your rod/reel will fly into the water - so you need to secure it. If you go for a smaller sized hook, the bream will catch itself - you will see the rod tip move and stay in the bent position. If you are fishing in a spot and the current takes your unweighted baits, then try somewhere else, or use a running sinker rig - although as mentioned by others, you need to go as light as possible with the sinker. Hope this helps.

Have sent you a pm with the address of the merchant. They don't have the new outback on display yet.....