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Hi Ross (flightmanager) - I know it's been a long time coming. I've had a good laugh reading some of the posts today, especially the fishraider member who had an eventful experience on the Hawkesbury ... LOVE THAT RIVER! Must get back into posting some successful fishing experiences and the blunders, and more importantly make more time to wet a line. I still adore fishing and hope to do more now that it's getting too cold for watersports. Thanks for posting a reply. Cheers Marg

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My 14 year old decided to go prawning one night last week and whilst strolling along the sand banks of Berowra Waters he discovered he wasn't alone. To his surprise a dirty big mud crab had joined him on his challenge to secure a feed. With the help of his mate, he struggled but to his delight managed to net this whopping big muddy and they opted to toss the 3 prawns they had caught to dedicate the bucket to the crab! Well done Nicko!

Wow - the mystery is now solved - plus a Master Chef suggestion. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Haven't used this website in so long but it's flooding back as to how good it is. Much appreciated. Cheers Marg

Can anyone tell me what type of fish this is and whether it is edible? My son caught this today around little Manly and it had really big teeth which made it difficult to remove the hook . Being a regular to the Hawkesbury and exploring a different waterways today, we haven't seen this one before . Thanks & Cheers Marg

Well Jo - I like that you mentioned Flightmanager's name (knowing that he is such a celebrity on FR) ... what about the phone call to me to google catfish poison? It's no surprise though that when I did google it, it came up with a post from Fishraider - what a great resource this website is! If you are going to fish around the Brooklyn/bridges area I'd suggest you purchase one of those rip the guts/hook from the fish thingymebobs and keep it in your own fishing tackle pack. I normally slide the claw (fish scales) thingy over the catfish's head then remove the hook with the hook remover thingymebob - this method works well as you know from our Thelma & Louise adventures. Cheers Marg

Good on ya Murray - you do deserve it as your passion for fishing and entertaining those that share this similar interest has been a fun attraction to reading your Fishraider posts. Your words of wisdom still, should I say, haunt me when I'm out fishing - such as "Fish like structure", "You have to think like a fish", "You kidding!" and "me bad". You are a true legend Stumpy - well done on your new status! Gold Finger, oops sorry .... Gold Member! All good timing with your coming of age ... HAPPY 40TH WISE FISHERMAN! ENJOY!!!! Cheers Marg

CONGRATULATIONS - You're living the dream! The only jewies I've caught seem to be quite docile and considering the weight of that one, I'd definitely mistake it for a snag. Love to know what it was like reeling her in. Nice to know that it's somewhere in the Parsley Bay area. Cheers Marg

No worries Jess - maybe we could get your siblings and my mob to catch the train/bus down to Brooklyn one afternoon after school - then drop the uninterested party off at a beach while we fish. No doubt your Mum and I will spend the day down there anyway. Just yell if you need help setting up that "Classic Catch" masterpiece. I suggest you go real big on the frame (ie. Homebiz). Cheers Marg

FABULOUS NEWS JESS!!! Well done to all Now with regards to framing that shirt wouldn't it look great with a bit of scrapbooking to embellish it - surely Mum could help you there I can see it now along with a copy of your Fishraider report and photos. That way you can continue to remind anyone who steps into your house of your great success ... I know that's what I do! Stumpy as per usual a classic report with great photos to tell the story. This king fishing technique sounds easy .... smoke / wee - just reel your line in for a hook up, then ride the storm and finish up with some war paint from your victim. Why didn't I think of that? It's nice that you share such a wonderful hobby with your daughter whilst living on the edge of the law. Happy Fishing. Marg

Hey henryinnis - it's been soooooo long since I've posted anything- 6 months to be exact. I'm planning as soon as the kids go back to school to hit the hawkesbury hard and get some sort of routine back in my life with regards to some regular fishing. I miss it soooo much - glad to hear the fish are alive and kicking! WATCH OUT!!!!! Love to see some pics if you have any. Cheers Marg

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Great pics - CONGRATULATIONS what a catch! Mrs Stumpy told me it was delicious. Here's to many more successful fishing trips. Cheers Marg

Excellent report, you had me hanging off every word. Glad you made it out alive and kicking ... I look forward to reading your future posts. HAPPY FISHING and posting. Cheers Marg

Love the photo of Paris - what a laugh (sorry Brett). Great report Stumpy and Flightmanager - I was very envious thinking of you guys Saturday night - I definitely hope to be back on the water real soon. Hope you leave some fish for me!!! Love to see a photo of how you rig up your gear for hairtail. Cam was so excited today telling me about your catch - what great memories these kids are going to cherish in the future. Cheers Marg

Nice post but what do you mean not big? Looks pretty decent to me and I'm sure it tasted delicious. Cheers Marg

Thinking of you Murray - sounds like you'll be playing guitar like me now. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Love Marg

Great haul - were you doing a drift? Cheers Marg

Yeh yeh sure! Gee I miss the Hawkesbury - glad you got to be out there - how's the chill factor? Cheers Marg

Good on you Buster - nice report I hope this is the first of many posts for you. Cheers Marg

I'd love to know Flightmanager what frame of mind you were in when you decided to share this info with us. CLASSIC!

So stumpy can you recommend a magic potion to distroy any dangerous trees in ones neighbour's yard that look threatening??? Don't suppose the Sole Trader issue would be with regards to public liability if something happens to them whilst working on your home??? See this is like working but it won't generate you any money and it won't clean my house!!! FR is so addictive! Cheers Marg

Wow Stumpy that's a first!!! (hehe). Check out "Fishing Chat - Bloopers" I've even been nice back to you. Cheers Marg

Got to take this opportunity to THANK STUMPY for saving the day for Mrs Stumpy, my neighbour and myself. About 4 weeks ago we dropped the kids at school and headed for the Mooney Mooney ramp to enjoy the SUNSHINE!!! and the Hawkesbury. I launched the boat, parked the car and I then went to hit the ignition only to find that my battery was flat (MUST REMEMBER TO SWITCH OFF THE FISHFINDER AT THE END OF A FISHING SESSION), anyways Mrs Stumpy phoned her wonderful hubby who arranged to send his mechanic down with their jump starter - thankfully my boat only needed a good cruise around the river to charge it rather than having to purchase another battery. The wonderful, funny, lovable, caring, generous and cheeky Stumpy got us back on the water and fishing in no time - love the FR brotherhood or should that be mother/sisterhood! WHAT'S THAT ODOUR??? Ever started a berley bomb then something happens to make you put it away in a cupboard under the sink and forget about it? Well after a fishing session (a couple of days before we headed to Sussex) I decide to make up a berley bomb in a 2L cordial bottle with the left over bait (prawns/squid), some bran, bread and Tuna oil but for some reason got to this stage and instead of filling it with water and freezing it, I popped it under the sink to finish later. Now we are talking about a week later on our return from Sussex, we discover a strange odour - we thought that maybe a bush rat had sacrificed itself while we were away only to discover it was my little concoction under the sink. I won't be doing that again ... what a waste of a good berley bomb. Cheers Marg