Hoods
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Pickles, If you have fished "up north" you know the game is all about the "upgrade". Half a fish is Not an upgrade. The good news is those belly flaps will smoke very nicely - call it a consolation prize.
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Hey Raiders, I'm looking for a Haines V17R or 19R. Would consider an L version. If anyone has any ideas please contact us. Thanks Hoods
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Thanks for the report Geoff, Love your photos. If you are heading up the Snowies the rivers were still high. The good news is the lakes. Eucumbene is still rising with new water over grass providing good fly fishing. Look for shallow water close to a steep bank and evenings seem to be best. We fished the Snowy Festival week and the Fly bois accounted for some of the better fish.
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Well done Rebel - stick to your principles. And find some new neighbours... as they say "some people you just can't reach" Come up to the mid north coast for a fish over summer - I won't tell em.
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I should have added the flathead ground was in 40-50m ENE off Memaid. Caught on a strip of Bonito. I agree with above. I favour SP's in the shallow areas north of Crowdy but there is some areas to the east & south also & flathead grounds too off the Harrington entrance. I have a photo of an 80cm red caught landbased further south a month ago so they may still be in close. And watch out for whales.
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Spoke to a mate at Harrington today. He picked up a solid 7kg+ red recently out on the flathead drift. I have no other reports however Marlin were being caught off Port Macquarie several weeks ago so there may be some warm water out wider - try the fads. The lower end of the river is clearing with flathead around but I think a bit patchy. Good luck. Would love to help but I'm off to Eucumbene for the Trout Festival.. Hoods
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I had to visit a property the other day. It has frontage to the Nambucca River which in the upper reaches is crystal clear with a rocky bottom. The river is mostly very shallow gravel runs with some deeper pools and little cover. I found this one with a curly tail grub on a jig head with colorado blade. It came out from some light cover at the edge and took the lure mid stream. It was very enjoyable watching the whole hookup in gin clear water.
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Tried a local system on the weekend in the punt. Water was running too hard for the electric and still dirty. Did no good however its still nice to get out.
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Gotta love The Rocks. Always somewhere to wet a line. Well done on the Jewies..Always a lot of fun off the wall. A couple of years ago a school of Kingies took up residence along the wall and towelled everyone up. A bet the tackle shop loved them.
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No wonder BigNeil is heading for Rockhampton!! And its not for crappie old carp & redfin @ $8/kg (catfood). Makes the curent airfares look less expensive if you take a rod. Good luck BN - I'm off to Weipa in a month for a Sail(fish).
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I use a 4 weight fly rod. Its an entry level outfit & works for my local estuary & trout. I have also used in years ago on dolphin fish out at the fad. A decent bream may have you thinking of a heavier rod but the 4 wight handles most fish. As for casting - whatever works. Bow & arrow is quite useful in tight spots or looking to get in through trees/leases/structure. A great way to fish the flats. And you can cast to your hearts delight.
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Nice photos Restyle - I think you have usurped the Throne. First one is a doozie. Epitomises Australia - everything is upside down "downunder" including waterfalls!!
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And...just as BigNeil is getting excited for a visit..its back to square one. A wonderful, if small, window of opportunity on the Bucca Dirvin and Amy. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for the great report Albert - love your attitude mate. Keep on learning. If you end up at the top of the south island let me know
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Try getting rid of the treble hook and using Dancing Jacks. Nothin escapes them. Tight lines
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Nice Dave - Thanks for sharing. Young fulla caught some stonker whiting down here over the weekend. I had my first trip of the year in the river and only managed a Speckled calf found hanging in the tree roots over the river edge which we rescued and did a "tag and release" back into the adjoining paddock. No photos otherwise I could have provided a "report".
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Another comprehensive Lesson Mr. DerekD. Thank you very much. So much valuable information so freely give. I would like to nominate you for a "Rare" category on Fishraider because that it what you are sharing with us. Hoodz.
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Thank you - I will take "cold and happy" anyday - I'm still laughing...
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All Hail the Fishing Gods for a successful sojourn into the soulful search of Fish, albeit with the (as usual) dubiuos support of said "better" halfs of ye who have no faith. How good is life with a new and faster Donk!! The world is you're oyster. Now go forth and catch more fish Don't forget to post the results on Fishraider - or the "better halves" will take your petrol money and spend it on take away fish 'n' chips. Looking forward to the next report.
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Happy Birthday and thanks for the report. They look to be in good condition. Well done.
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There used to be big schools along the east coast usually over winter which were great fun. They go hard & are fun to catch. However any resource has usually been netted into oblivion so not as common any more. They are a good table fish. Surprisingly good as raw fish and good for fish dishes like curry or fish stew etc. 3-4kg "blurters" go as hard as Kingies. Try them thinly sliced raw on a bed on wasabi with your choice of garnish.
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Perfect!! - Thanks for the Post. Tight lines, Hoods
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Keep persisting. Maybe take it off & soak it. Bush only in that - No bearing so keepworking at it. When you get it apart give it a big clean & oil it. I open up & oil all the rollers on my reels regulalry especially as I use mostly braid. They are still a top little reel.
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I pick up my new Curado DC today. I tried a cheaper reel but should have saved my money!! Interesting regarding use of heavier line. Makes me feel better as I have a heap of 30lb braid so will use that.
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Hit the harbour - Kingies, Tailor, Bonito, Trevally
Hoods replied to Pickles's topic in Fishing Reports
Thanks for the report. Where do you place the hook(s) in the bananas?? What a cheap lure!! I can use hraps of them off Coffs Harbour. Now where is the photo fo the Big Fella with a Kingie!!?? Better send him up our way so we can get him sorted. Hoodz
