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Wondering if there are any experienced Rock Fishers among those involved with the meeting . . . If it saves a life it will have done some good. Randwick Council ran a bunch of Rockishing education sessions funded by the State Govt (I believe) and had Alex Bellisimo and from memory a rep from RFA (Malcolm Poole?) do presentations. Was worth attending.

What a beaut shot!

Last year we had a huge seal swim past while we were fishing near Woolwich. It was over 6’ long.

Nice work Killer!

Lots of our childhood was spent at my grandmothers at Fairlight and swimming/bodysurfing at Manly. Learnt at a fairly young age how to swim and be in the ocean. Agree that parents lead the way with learning ocean safety. My sons both have some surf knowledge, though not as much as I got taught.

So did I Killer, so did I 🙂 Where's the *shakes head in astonishment* icon . . . There was a kid in the surf at Coogee yesterday in something similar to one of those things . . . I was thinking to myself, I hope that kid can swim. Cos he'd have had the shock of his life if he was dumped out of the inflatable 'life ring' . . . . before his dad gets to him and finds him.

Wow, just wow . . . I have no words. Lucky family right there.

In my opinion 10 mins is a bare minimum to watch a ledge, especially one you’ve never fished before. You need long enough to see the pattern of swells coming through and as others said, how they react to coming over a ledge. My starting point is a question, is the ledge wet? If so, wait long enough to see why! The swell that came over the ledge in the footage seemed significant and the wet ledge told me it wasn’t the first wave to go over it. Also remember that as the tide changes, so will the amount of water coming over a ledge even if the swell stays the same. Which it might not, swell can easily change bigger, smaller or a different direction during a fishing session. You need to be aware of how the ocean is behaving and possibly changing at all times, especially on low ledges. I hope everyone stays safe and gets to go home to their families. cheers, stu.

The old standards.... Never fish alone, Don’t turn your back on the ocean and Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

We always have or get some cabbage, you never know if it’s that’s what they’ll prefer on the day in the harbour.

Goodonya DerekD!

Another well written story Waza. Thanks!

I reckon an 11ft rod might be ok, but 12 would be better. Don’t need a 15kg rod either, that’s overkill for a max 2kg fish. 5 to 7kg rod would be plenty. Have no idea how big a 4000 spin real, however just get something to balance the rod 15kg mono is also overkill for Luderick, I run 16lb Dango float and an 8lb flouro leader. Daiichi sIze 6 is a good size for off the rocks, 8 is also fine. Floats are many and varied to suit the conditions. Just make sure they a balanced right, no body showing, just the floats stem.

Well done crusher and also to old mate for helping you out with the float and advice!

43’s a good blackie, well done 👍

Congrats on some beaut fish Jamo 👍

That is just awesome! Well done young bloke.

47’s a damn fine Blackfish! Well done 👍

12’ recommended off the rocks and morning generally has less wind, sea breeze gets up in the arvo.

Nice work with the fish Ryder! Getting the depth right is important part of the puzzle. 👍

Do you really think a picture of you with a fish is going to get a place like Watson’s Bay overrun? People have been fishing there for years.

Congratulations Tess! Great shot! Proud Dad of talented daughters, no doubt . . .

Have seen a Real Estate agent with BID 41 T

Awesome story Waza! The effort you put in can be truely felt! cheers, stu.

Love seeing kids out fishing! 🎣👍👏