Admis
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can someone confirm that rock fishing and land based fishing in general is allowed?
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scary to think I was fishing around the corner from them the same day and the swell wasn't even bad gotta watch out for them rogue waves. Anyone know if these guys were locals? very sad to see this happen in my area.
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so is this rule currently active? I'm wanting to go fishing in the morning and I really don't want to walk around with a life jacket when I know what I'm doing. I'm talking about port stephens I thought it was July 1st that it comes into effect but correct me if I'm wrong thanks.
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I take it that no one has experience with baysports considering no one replied had anyone had a ride on a baysports at least? just seems like a cheaper boat not sure if its a better boat then haines hunter/signature because baysports seems to be a lot cheaper then most boats but looks the same
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thoughts on baysports offshore boats? and would you recommend them over haines hunter and signature?
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On 12/19/2019 at 11:47 AM, zmk1962 said:
Hard top was around $3K. I went for full plate-glass front and side windscreens, alloy two pac roof, and pantographic wipers with washers. We did re-purpose the existing stainless rocket launchers and bimini frame so that saved some cost. But then I also had to add a new set of clears and storm cover to suit the new configuration which was another $1.2k (these were due to be done anyway). The side clears are made to be rolled up out of the way to allow fresh air on those hot days, and rolled down to keep us dry in chop or rain.
Cheers Zoran
very nice looking boat how much did it cost you for the boat before upgrades?
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1 hour ago, zmk1962 said:
If you are looking for comparison and advice between these two rigs I can't specifically comment between the HS650F or the HH625O. I have not heard anything bad about either of them. Best bet would be to find someone that has one and go crew for a day. Lots of guys on this site run 6m plate boats as well.
Personally I have an older model Haines Hunter 635L, which I converted to a hard top and I couldn't be happier - offshore, in bays, overnight. It has a full cabin and two 7foot bunks, marine toilet, 100L fresh water, gas BBQ etc. You can search the forum for my posts and adventures. I often fish with my wife. With a full half cabin (sleeping), you lose fishing space and mobility as you a restricted to fishing from the back half of the boat, but you gain protection from the elements and lots of dry storage. If you plan to anchor often, you also need to sort out how you will do that most easily/efficiently with the restricted access to the front.
Most of my boating is offshore - fishing close trolling the head lands, hitting the reefs or out wide deep dropping, trolling, jigging - so I am happy with a big heavy rig and all the complications that come with that. As JonD alluded - large SUV, electric hydraulic breakaway brakes (which requires tow vehicle modification as well), extra maintenance, annual HVIS inspections etc
But judging something "best" is very subjective.... and very dependent on how you plan to use the boat most often.
I recently had a friend who was determined to upgrade his 5.3m bow rider to an offshore 6m+ hull and go wide - he went out with me, and quickly realised he was not suited to offshore conditions and is now VERY happy to stay in the bays and estuaries on his bow rider.
Cheers Zoran
Thanks for the help yeah mostly looking to go outside fishing but as I said when we return to the bay just something for sleeping over night to the cabin would be awesome and did it cost much to convert your boat into a hard top?
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Currently I've been looking at the Haines Siganture 650F and the Haines Hunter 625 offshore but would like some advice from experienced offshore boatsman I would also like a cabin for sleeping over night personally I would mostly be using it for fishing but I would like it to be a nice boat for my mum any boats and ideas/help is greatly appreciated.
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15 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said:
Done
thank you
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1 hour ago, mii11x said:
Mate move your post to kayak crew area......might get a few more responses
hey how would I go about moving my post?
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Hey just picked up 2 nice 2.65m kayaks on sale and was thinking about taking them out in the ocean I know 2.65m is a bit small for the ocean does anyone know what I can do to them any mods/stabilises that I can add to make my trip better or is ocean fishing in that small of a kayak just a bad idea all round
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I've seen it in so many fishing reports but it seems to be the only location that I don't know of anyone know where it is? I was thinking it was some place at tomaree
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8 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:
Hi Admis,
If I am not mistaken, I think that Rick means to set the bait deeper under the balloon, maybe 15-18ft below it. Obviously you won’t be able to cast it if it is fixed at that depth, so you will need to figure out how to let the balloon run on the line, with a stopper at the specified depth.
Hope this helps.
Mike
Thanks i'll try to do it next time I go fishing
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1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said:
Navionics aus hd shows deths north head of boat harbour
Any free apps I had a look and thats like $170 aud
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2 minutes ago, rickmarlin62 said:
Try fishing deeper around 15 / 18ft deep......less chance of gannets nailing them best to hook yakkas thru back there head and mouth area arnt strong enough for nose hooking
Um I know boat harbour is pretty deep but do you know any apps or something that shows me how deep places are? because I really don't know how to tell unless I can't see the bottom xd
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and for anyone wondering I've just been going off boat harbour rocks caught me some nice snapper earlier in the year
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Hey guys still new to this forum but just wanting a few tips for if I'm doing something wrong I've been catching some little yellowtail live bait and I either put the hook through the back or nose just wondering if anything around my area would hit them because I've tried for nearly 2 weeks now and nothing has hit them I normally put a balloon or a float on it with about a metre between the hook and float and is that the right way to put the hook through the nose and back? and anything even around this time of year to hit a live bait of that size?
Location: Port stephens
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11 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:
Hi Admis,
As someone who has dramatically improved their fishing from this site, here’s a few tips on sleuthing potential spots and techniques from forum posts.
Firstly, the reports are a good source of information as to what is biting and what they are biting on. For instance in my last report, I was clued in by fellow members that prawns were running at the entrance and there were flathead about. I put two and two together and fished with prawn lures for flathead and got a few. This was in spite of the fact I had very little local knowledge of the area.
Second, google maps is your friend. Some people post up photos with the background included (they won’t if they are very protective of their hard earned spots which is their prerogative). Observe what is behind them (flats, rocks, wharves, boats, etc) and if you have a little local knowledge, you could pinpoint the exact spot, or at least find similar (the latter is even better because you may well find your own spot x with less travel). I have spent hours on google maps looking for flats, my favourite fishing environment.
Next, think about the time. For me, I fish an hour either side of tide changes (for what I do, I prefer the highs) as a rule of thumb. It varies though for where you are fishing and what you are fishing for. When I was preparing for my entrance holiday I dug up an article by Jamie Robley that said tides don’t matter so much when the Tuggerah lakes were closed, and that time of day mattered more. So out I went at the crack of dawn and in the early evening.
The best thing about doing your research ahead of time (apart from finding fish) is that you can indulge in your hobby even if you are far away from the water
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Finally, just get out there and post a report afterwards. Talk about where you went and when, and what you did. If it was a donut, still post it - members might help you troubleshoot why. This is probably the best way of soliciting information. Sometimes it’s not you - there have been some weekends when everyone donuts. Even if you donut, at least you got out there and you can be sure that you probably still had fun
Hope this helps.
Mike
Hey mate loved this reply I always am looking around google maps its always fun trying to look at little spots I can get in.
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6 minutes ago, Berleyguts said:
Hardly anyone on it today. I was talking to some Fisheries guys there today. They were putting “no sp...rfishing” signs around and they were showing me where it was allowed and where not. I pointed out an area where I had seen “underwater hunters” and they said it was OK there and they’d be chasing the kings. Not that far from the wall. So... they are there.
But, then again, I wouldn’t fish it on a weekend or during holidays. 😉
yeah weekends only real time for me to fish so might have to give that a pass but would love to catch a king one day
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9 hours ago, Berleyguts said:
@kingie chaser“asking for exact spots is like asking for the key to the chastity belt of your 1st born adult daughter
😂”. Ha ha ha! 😂
@Admis Nelson Breakwall is a chance for kingfish. Float live squid, live slimies or live yakkas... low light on the tide changes best. My son spotted what he thought were kings chasing bait in Shoal Bay yesterday, so they are around.
Hey thanks I haven't been to the breakwall in a while always thought it was just over fished with how many people go to it and its on nearly every fishing site for port stephens but I might give it a go some times.
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10 hours ago, wcurrall said:
Admis
If you're up for a drive and want to target some tailor/salmon/bonito land based head up to dark point off mungo brush rd. Not sure where you are based in port stephens. A bit of a walk across the sand dunes, which are pretty awesome too, and fish the northern corner off the beach and rocks. I usually use metals and pilchards on gang hooks for the larger fish. Caught about a dozen or so 1kg+ tailor there about a month ago, and theres usually salmon and bonito about. You should be able to see the schools of fish and birds working so you may have to chase them. Get there at sunrise for your best chance. There is 4wd access but we just park at the carpark on mungo brush rd and walk in. Good luck
Hey thanks for that it helped a lot looks like a really good spot i'll have to give it a try one time I know broughton is a solid place to fish and it looks really close to it so its on the bucket list but yeah its a bit of a drive by the looks of it so maybe when I have time off
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That looks unreal exmouth is now on the bucket list!!
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14 minutes ago, Scratchie said:
Admis,
Firstly welcome to Fishraider.
Secondly as a new member it is generally best to work your way into the forum rather than ask for specific spots!
Ive spent nearly 20 years and countless, fruitless hours fishing this area. Casting, wading, climbing, waiting and trying to learn the area.
And you want to come on here as our newest member and ask me to give you exact locations so you don’t waste your time???
If you’ve read all my posts the keys are there!
Go find them yourself!!!
Scratchie mod team!
Hey sorry mate didn't think it would come off that way I'm really sorry I have much respect for you fishing for 20 years around port stephens never wanted it to come off like that my bad.
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1 minute ago, Berleyguts said:
A bit early. Wait till the water warms up but you never know. February/March would be prime time but with global warming, who knows? Keep your ear to the ground, talk to the local tackle shop dealers. The one I mentioned puts out a video report every Friday on their Facebook and Instagram page, so follow them.
Hey yeah I normally go to duffs fishing and tackle but never have luck with them good bloke though ill give that tackle shop you mentioned a go thanks
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Port Stephens- I found whiskers! Yewwww
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Cracking fish scratchie was this the same fish that was photographed at brents shop? cracking fish mate keep it up