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G'day Fishraiders, We have a big battle on our hands lads,be it now or sometime in the near future. The push is on and we need THOUGHTFUL discussion. I believe that change to some degree is inevitable. However we cannot sit back and let decisions be made by people who are illinformed.Decisions that may affect many people , their livelihoods and their recreational needs need to be well thought out before major changes are made. Constructive debate and information needs to happen.I can see that we have the members with great experience and foresight to make an impact on any debate that will ensue. Cheers BART

WELL DONE. Cheers BART

WELL DONE. CHEERS BART.

GREAT PICS THERE WARNIE !!! Always an advantage to have the camera handy when needed. CHEERS BART.

Fished the river on Saturday. Recreationally only. Most of the fisho's had a quiet day. My offsider and I landed a few, however we pulled the plug when the wind came up around 11.am. Disappointing. CHEERS BART.

NO WORRIES ROBERTA, The fish are ok. There was a pod of dolphins swimming up there under the bridge the other day. A good sign. The biggest danger is the boaties out on the water. They will kill you quicker than eating the beautiful fish in Sydney Harbour. Enjoy, Cheers BART

G'day Stewy, Give your sister a great big hug from all of us here at Fishraider. Cheers Bart .

G'day Peter, I have just discovered your great shots of those magnificent whales. Well done Peter and thanks for sharing them with us all. Cheers Bart.

Spent a week at Durras Lakes many ,many, years ago. ( 50 ) with my parents and cousins. They were out spearing GROPER off the islands if I can remember. Lovely spot, and there were lots of roos around at the time as well. Will have to call in there some time in the future to reminisce. CHEERS BART.

Nice smile there Stewy, Proof of an enjoyable outing with the blackfish. CHEERS BART.

Chris, I did not ask him that question,however I would say that it is his equivalent to our wire trace that we use. I fired enough questions at him about everything from politics to Irish immigration that fishing was not my priority at the time. At times I think I talk too much . Cheers Bart Hi Ben, He has a few Asian friends who jump at the prospect of eating carp. Obviously they enjoy eating them. No restrictions mentioned. Cheers BART

HI CHRIS, YOU BETCHA.BREAD WAS BEING USED . ALSO ( TED THE IRISH AMERICAN ) PICTURED,USED A MODIFIED TOOTHBRUSH AS THE MEANS TO HOOK THE BIG BRUISER. THERE ARE BIGGER FISH THERE AS WELL . I MUST ADD ALSO WHAT A GREAT CITY BOSTON IS . IMPRESSIVE INDEED. CHEERS BART

Whilst on holidays in the USA spotted a local fisho relaxing under a railway bridge in Boston USA. He was after the local catch ( carp). Spotted them as soon as he burleyed up and boy they were thick as. Enjoyed my time over there but it was great to see the waters of Botany Bay as we flew in on Monday. CHEERS BART

.. SHAME, SHAME , SHAME .. PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE OUR BLACKFISH. FEED EM THE REAL STUFF. CHEERS BART.

HAVE BEEN EATING A LOT OF HARBOUR FISH LATELY. THOUGHT I WAS ENTERING A DEMENTIA STATE OF MIND. AH!! MAYBE IT IS OLD AGE. ANYWAYS THE BLACKFISH TASTE YUMMY. CHEERS BART.

BLOODY EXPENSIVE WAY TO FISH. CHEERS BART.

I think you have already summed it up. When in doubt. DON'T. SWR has lost its appeal for me. This year was the first in 10 that I have missed going there. Went south of SYDNEY and had a ball.AND CAUGHT PLENTY OF QUALITY FISH. CHEERS BART.

HI PETER, My sympathies to family of Peter Koch. Also to you Peter S. Obviously he was a good mate of yours and he will be sadly missed. CHEERS BART.

That is what I call keen as mustard. Brass Monkey Stuff. I hope you had someone to cuddle to keep warm. Cheers BART.

AND I THOUGHT THEY WERE FOR REAL. BART

SEE YOU THERE FELLOW RAIDERS. CHEERS BART.

There will always be the mugs who are too lazy too S--T. I launched at Ermington yesterday and was disappointed at the amount of takeaway food containers etc left on the boat ramp and surrounds by those persons too lazy too S__T, All it takes is a little effort and a minute of their time to walk to the bins that are nearby.I spent a few minutes of my own time putting some of their rubbish in the bins. Bye the way love the pics. OH! AND THE DUNNIES WERE LOCKED THIS WEEKEND. CHEERS BART.

NICE PICTURE RAY.GETS THE ADRENALIN PUMPING GETTING CLOSE TO THE BIG BOPPERS. CHEERS BART

HERE HERE, THERE ARE ENOUGH BOATS OUT THERE OFF TERRIGAL AND FORRESTERS AS IS. ALL WE NEED IS ANOTHER BIG BLOW AND WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER PASHA BULKY ON OUR DOORSTEPS. SERIOUSLY THOUGH,CANNOT SEE GOSFORD COUNCIL SHELLING OUT ANY DOUGH THERE. THE PLACE IS CROWDED AS IS. CHEERS BART

HI THERE MARINA 31, THE SHOTS WERE TAKEN AS WE WERE ENTERING THE BAY TOWARDS OATLEY BOAT RAMP. YOU ARE NOT FAR OUT WITH YOUR ESTIMATION.WHAT YOU CAN SEE IS THE BACK OF BLAKEHURST AND SYLVANIA MARINA IS AROUND THE CORNER TO THE RIGHT. IT IS STILL A GRAND AREA AND YES MORE DEVELOPEMENT HAS TAKEN PLACE ,HOWEVER I AM ENJOYING IT MORE THAN EVER NOW.THE RIVER AND BAY ARE ON THE IMPROVE. GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU MARINER 31. CHEERS BART