GioSparro
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Id agree with Derek, i dont think you should keep undersize fish and id say "oh you know that looks abit small i think the limit on them is X" but i wouldnt go to the extent of reporting them.
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Hey all, im looking for a charter in sydney that takes takes single spots, every one I've seen takes group bookings.
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Had to subscribe to read the article so i didnt read, but as a guess maby it is good that the fish are being caught multiple times as they are alive and getting the chance to grow larger, Thus breeding and have more baby kingies!
The issue with them i think is that due to the legal limit being 65cm (NSW) that some people will take fish under that length because they think its big, when the fact is that even though it is bigger than bream, trevally, tailor etc it still hasnt spawned and wont get the chance.
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Hey all, im planning to do some beach fishing in botany bay and keep finding the recommended rig is a paternosta but my bait line is always getting tangled around the line going to my sinker. How long should the difference be? Im using 2 hooks.
Whats another good rig for the beach?
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Hey there everyone, im looking for a land based spot to throw some lures for kingfish in the harbour since i hear there are heaps!
Im not familiar with the area and was wondering if anyone can recommend spots preferably on the south side
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Hey there everyone, I have been told to fish Ramsgate beach for whiting, the issue is i find lots and lots and lots of small ones. They will follow the bait all the way to shore till about a meter. I cant seem to find any legal ones, are they mixed in with the small ones or do i need to cast further out, closer or use a different technique? Currently using a long shank hook, 50cm to a swivel and a small sinker.
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Love how tough they are, they arnt ripped off like prawns are
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Update - after work last night i went to a fresh fish shop at the local shopping centre and picked up a squid tube, only $3 so alot cheaper than i thought. Went out today using strips and got heaps of bites and a small flathead, nothing big but definitely saw a difference
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2 hours ago, ritchie said:
What about some school prawns and pillys/tellowtail bought from say..Flemington fish markets?
They are less than $10/KG & looks fresh enough? worth the try or a waste of time & $$?
The money is fine but time, id be going too far out of the way, ill try some squid from the shops this weekend
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25 minutes ago, Mutch22 said:
You mentioned catching yakkas try using them as live bait or even strip fillets are great bait! Fresh is always best! Even trying to catch some fresh squid is great bait and a great feed aswell! ?
I only fish from land in botany bay so live yakkas arnt the best bait besides the odd big flathead, ill give strips a go next time though!
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Oh wow, ive heard of white spot but didnt realize that dead or human grade prawns were still able to spread it
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hey there everyone, Im a guy who will go to the servo and buy a pack of frozen prawns to fish with, sometimes i use them all, other times i freeze the rest for next trip. Now im thinking, is fresh best when it comes to bait or the older and smellier the better? I have used prawns all my life but was thinking is it worth swapping to pilchard cubes or squid, this is all from the servo. Or should i pick up the cheapest prawns i can find from coles/woolies and use them.
Im basically looking to get more fish since its quite common to go out and not have a bite or get baby bream, toadies or yakkas. I mention pilchard but everytime i use them when i cast out (using a long rod from shore) they fall off the hook. So this made me think servo squid but it looks horrible, even for a fish.
Any recommendation guys? Im using a running sinker, 50cm to a swivel for bream, trevally, whiting or flathead. Depending on the day ill use circle hooks but sometimes long shanks keep prawns on better.
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Ive never fished groynes, should i cast into the bay, off the sides or just a few metres out?
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Hey all, im looking for some land based fishing spots around botany bay. Im just looking for common fish, bream, flathead, trevally and anything else that will eat a prawn or pillie.
I have fished a jetty next to capt cook bridge but besides yakkas there is nothing you can take home
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I'd use 10lb, its got abit more strength so wont break but still fairly thing
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1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said:
a general length for on the rocks is usually 10ft or more..i wouldn't touch a telescopic that long..you may have to have something longer than your planning..rick
The place i go has a nice drop off so 8ft rod would be fine, the longer rod is just to wear the fish out
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3 hours ago, DerekD said:3 hours ago, DerekD said:
Hi,
Apart from the obvious (travelling) what are you looking for out of this rod? How compact does it need to be? What line rating are you thinking? What sort of fishing (bait/lure/both) do you have in mind?
I've handled a few telescoping rods over the years but never been impressed enough to consider buying one. I find they often have less guides than I like (I look for 1 per foot of length plus 1 more. For example, 7 foot rod = 8 guides or more) which results in a poor bend in the rod when they load up and the guides have a tendency to get a little twisted if you don't lock the sections up properly. You can catch fish on them and they are compact but I didn't enjoy using them. Also found them to be a little heavier than my normal gear.
I have a number of 2 piece rods which I keep in after market travel cases and which fit nicely in the boot of my car. I also own several traveller rods from the Shimano Raider series (1 Bream, 1 Snapper & 1 Barra) and a 4 piece 7 weight fly rod from Composite Developments which all came with a travel case and are all small enough to fit in a suitcase. As they are all graphite and well designed they are a pleasure to fish with. The Raider travellers have cost me between $120 and $140 depending on how nice the salesperson was on the day.
Regards,
Derek
It probably would have helped if i started with this, it will be for blackfish off the Rocks and wharf with 6lb line. Thats why i need a long rod thats easy to move around. That will be the main purpose with the odd bream or whiting fish so always bait, no lures or anything
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There seems to be some mixed opinion on them, is there anything i should look for when buying, this is the one i have my eye on at the moment.
http://www.a shop.com.au/Product/Rogue-Telescopic-Spin-Rod/345677
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Hey there everyone, im looking to get a telescope rod for traveling reasons. Just wondering if they are any good or rubbish. I walk to most places so it would be good. Also my car is small when i drive its difficult getting a full sized rod
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Hey there everyone, i usually fish around botany bay but have been looking for new spots as im land based only.
I have heard that picnic point is a great spot for whiting, flathead and trevally. I was wondering if anyone could give some locations. Ive seen some online but i dont know where the location/address is.
Thanks
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Hey there everyone, Im looking for some new land based spots in botany bay, I usually fish the wharf just next to capt cook bridge but the sound of the walkway moving on the wharf is deafening. Needs some new wheels or something.
Im looking for a spot that is fairly flat and preferably not beach. I dont know about anyone else but after beach fishing a few times i currently hate sand and how to goes everywhere, such a pain to clean. Any wharf or quiet boat ramps would be appreciated. Im not looking to catch anything in particular, Just bread and butter fish and maybe blackfish if they are in the area.
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Hey there everyone, I only realised this today and was wondering if anyone knows the answer.
Why is it that when you fish from the shore you want to cast as far out as you can, But when fishing from a boat you cast towards the shore?
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How far down do you guys fish? I usually fish a meter off the bottom but i dont know if thats the best spot
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Hey everyone, as someone who can only land fish im always looking for new spots. I hear that the port botany boat ramp is good.
Has anyone fished here before, if so how is it with boats?
Also what can you catch there? I was thinking one rod for blackfish and a just a regular rig
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Hey all, im looking to rent a boat from the como marina and was wondering where i should fish and what rig for bread/butter species.