Rami

I am sad to say that a kayaker got flipped and died today. He had a 5 year old with him that he managed to get to safety. Neither was wearing a life jacket. For me that stresses the point. Water = jacket.

Well, over the last few weeks I felt like I really needed to lift my game in terms of what I can catch. So when Iceman asked for someone to go fishing I literally jumped to have a go. So on Saturday morning, we met up at Oakley ramp and off we went. He had a single look at my setup and offered me one of his rods. (Looks like my rod is too heavy for SP). One we got going over some weed we settled down to business. After going over the basics of SP, we got started. It didn't take long until we caught something. Ended up with a nice Travelly. I even managed to grab a couple . Nothing compares to when that fish grabs the sp, I wasn't really convinced about its effectiveness but it not as hard as I thought it would be. We spend the rest of the day trying out different things. And iceman being patient with my 1001 questions but I learned a lot I think. Thanks mate.

Happy to go if you will have me.

What time ? And are you willing to take on a relative beginner?

I had a laugh myself. All good.

1 more night to go. anyone heading that way?

Lol. I had to go to a laptop to see the end of it. For some reason tapatalk is not showing the entire post.

Thanks tef1on. Well, I went again to Cowan creek last night and got a few small bream which went back in. And a nice flatty 38 40 cm which didn't . I used the slow retrieval method for the flatty. The reason I wanted the overnight stay is that I read that Clifton wharf get full early and I wanted a spot. Trying to get the sunrise. Ps I have not been adopted as yet. But practicing as much as possible. Pss. Safety is always first. Which is why middle head appear to be out of the picture.

Thanks. I may stay overnight at Clifton gardens Friday night. Just need to butter up the misses.

Thanks Fab1. Now I am leaning to go to middle head before sunrise. Not sure where to go. 3 more days to go.

Great idea.

Where is the rest if the joke?

Don't be too upset. You helped someone in need . Maybe the powers that be will send you a couple extra fish for dinner .

When fishing unweighted pilchards the bait kept getting cleaned off. I read that you need some slack to let it drift but I get the feel that I need a little tension to feel the bites. So wind it in a little? I am on 6lb line. There was no current off the warf. I was casting about 2 meters from the end of it. On the run out ride.

I am envious Went last night. No fish. Timing is everything it seems.

It's just common sense.

Congrats. Mine is due in two. I am trying to cram as much as possible before she goes off.

Thanks mate for the above advise. I have a light graphite rod with a very thin line. And a trolling rod off the Aldi sale a few weeks back. I will get the specs and send out tonight.

Thanks for the above. I will give it a shot as advised.

I would like some snapper. My choice of location and method is targeted on that. I would love some king fish but not the place for it I think.

Hi raiders, After a couple of failed trips I decided to put more thought into my fishing. So I came up with a couple of points 1. Book myself into a rock fishing guide so I know what the heck I am doing wrong . 2. Spend more time planning, where to go, when to go and what to use ( bait/ equipment). So I will be using this forum as a planning space for my next trip; hope I can make it work. Feel free to jump in with any view opinions you have. ( mods, let me know if there is a place more appropriate or if there is any issues with setting this up in general chat). Location: Cremorne point ( rocks on north side). Burly: minced pilchard. With whole pilchards unweighted. soft plastics. When: hopefully early on Saturday morning. Not sure what time to be there. Not sure what else I have to account for? Hit me with ideas.

Just been to wiseman. Zippity zip. Better luck next time b

What are possession limit and how are the different to bag limits.

Looks like today is not it. Will see about tomorrow.

Good luck mate. Hope it doesn't rain too hard.