[Nepean River - Fed up with it]

Hey fellas I know it may be a bit of a hike for some of you but Ourimbah creek on the Central coast has started off quite well, I've managed 4+ fish on the past 3 attempts (landbased) usually at least 1 or 2 are 35+cm, can pm locations if you want to launch a kayak or landbased

[A bit concerning!]

Too right about us young kids. I go fishing by myself most weekends and have turned down numerous parties and gathos for a few fish. Hahaha

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That's me in a nutshell too mate, gave up the party life for tight lines and open water haha gotta say it does wonders for people with pretty much any mental health issues too...I'm sure you're all aware but there are several petitions and funds being raised about this via change.org

This is from Al McGlashan.

"Okay so everyone has been asking about the super trawler meeting in parliament yesterday. Attached is the press release from the Minister. In a nutshell we were told the Geelong Star is hear to stay, which wasnt what I was expecting. So our next step is to now minimise impact on recreational fishing grounds. Particularly the NSW south coast and East Coast Tassi where the boat is planning to fish. Sadly this is only the beginning with SBT issues and marine park lockouts on the horizon too!

Now before anyone starts mouthing off on FB please remember that is doesnt actually achieve anything and if you want change you need to contact the minister!"

http://assistant.agricultureminister.gov.au/Pages/Media-Releases/progress-on-geelong-star-negotiations.aspx

I've heard that kind of language before, Rec fishing is about to be screwed over

[Soft plastic techniques]

Sounds good.

Also speaking of 1/2oz do you guys mean 5/8oz? I cant seem to find and 1/2oz.

Keep looking Will they sell out fast at this time of year when people start getting excited about pelagics

Tight lines!

[Muddy water bass fishing]

Hey mate, you're not wrong the water around my local has been pretty much black. The most success I have in these conditions are usually early morning and afternoons on shallow diving cranks in bright reds and greens or a mix of both (stump jumpers being the most effective followed closely by sebile cranks) a lot of hits on the pause in water this dirty. If it was a bit warmer I would say perfect for the surface but still another month or two till it will really fire up. All this rain is looking for a bumper bass season though!

[Pittwater this morning]

Wondering if you aimed that post at me?? Though can't see any criticism or imposing, in anyone's remarks. For the record, are opinions ok?

I think it was probably me actually mate (happy to have my comment deleted my facts were wrong and I was too tired to notice!) But i do have to agree with you here. I feel there may be a bit of a stigma associated with c&r fishos on this forum....we mean well believe me, we are just sharing our opinion and happy to hear others. Otherwise whats the point in having a forum it might as well be just photos!

[Finally! Bream on Hb's]

I see you found the ebay 38mm cranks! If you like getting bream on them you should give the bass a go! Bream are a bit more picky with the quality of hardbodies but bass will eat just about anything

[Kinda shocked about this catch.]

Get some ecooda shrimp and you'll find all his mates too

I usually get two or three at any given bridge in any given system around this time of year they just love the pylons! Nice e.p though always a pleasant surprise

[Snaps]

Not sure where you are based but you can get them around Erina (not mentioning any names) on the Central Coast...awesome for bass fishin havent used em for anything else

[I <3 RubberBands]

Thanks maye do you know where you can buy these on the coast

http://ecopartybox.com.au/latex-balloon-info

I stand corrected, I was talking about latex balloons (manufacturers claim to break down at a similar rate to leaf matter) however this article is basically saying they're no good and will no longer sell them as "biodegradable"....short answer anyone who sells latex balloons but personally will be sticking to floats from now on...might be worth mentioning driftwood isn't a bad float if you tie it off properly, doesn't spook fish and can cast quite well depending on the wood.

Good luck mate!

[I <3 RubberBands]

Just throwing it out there, you can buy biodegradable balloons now too which I highly recommend , slightly more expensive but better than giving the birds and whatever else a good feed of rubber