dreaflym

Thanks Mike, Thought the headland is quite out into the sea, might have some pelagics around the headland. seems like have to change to luderick outfit. is drummer or groper thick there? Worth to bring heavier groper or drummer gears? Cheers!

G'day raiders, Just wondering is rock fishing any good around Culburra's penguins head? what can you get there? Heaps thanks for any information!

it will be a challenge when starting off using baitcast. I got bird nesting all the time. but keep trying, pay more attention to your thumb pressure and use the mechanic break and magnetic break as your asistance. Once you mastering it, you will enjoy the sensitivity and controls baitcaster can offer.

nathen, I'm going to live in Currarong town. somewhere close to the rock pool. are you fishing Beecroft during easter as well? dinos22, Thanks dude! I've heard Jervis bay, Beecroft are premium LBG spots. Not sure this is the right season or not though. I do have some heavy gear for gropers. But I really don't have all the monster gears with huge spools for big tuna and marlin off the rock. But i will try my luck on big kings on my Abu Garcia 7000. Even witnessing someone hook up a black marlin off the rock will be awsome!

Big Thank to you guys! I'm sure we will do fine with all your help. Hope I can get some decent fish to post on fishraider! Cheer!

I caught groper on cunji, prawn, and crabs. I believe the reason you don't catch groper on prawn or cunji often is they will get nibble off by small fishes before the big groper even sees it. So yea...crab is the way to go for big groper as it stays on your hook longer. among all sorts crabs, red rock crab is definitely the go. But some of them I caught are so huge. I still have problem putting them on...lol. Cutting them in half will attract groper as the smell sprays around. But it will also atrract all other rabbish fishes come to have nibbles. So I don't suggest that. Just wack the whole crab down and make sure you pull hard on them. tight your drag and just pull!!!

Thanks Geoff! great info there. I will check with local stores regarding to the marine park details as well. can't wait for the actions! Just another quick question, what can be caught at those spots during easter period? is king still on? Thanks...

Thanks mate. So do I go along the coastal line or walk through the bushtracks? looks like there are huge cliffs around Spot B and C. Can you catually get down there from the bush track?

G’day raiders, Plan to go to Currarong during Easter. Looking for some help about fishing there. 1. What species are on during easter period around there? 2. Rock fishing: looks perfect from google map, I’ve found couple of spots looked decent. Does anyone know who to reach any of the spots? I don’t have gear for those famous LB Marlin or Tuna. But fishing kingie off the rock or catch some drummers and gropers, good reds will be my goal. 3. Beach ledge: does Salmon, tailor hangs around there during this time of the year? I would love to flick some lures during the morning as we live quite close to the south end of the beach. 4. Beach fishing: worth a try? Thanks in advance for any help!

I heard for mud crab, you stop the crab moving by folding their legs and claw towards their body and wrapping the their legs with rubber band or strings then put them in a box with some threaded paper or wood and then keep them inside the chill room of the fridge, they will go into a hibernating state and you can keep them alive for longer time. Not sure if it will work the same to blue swimmer though.

yea...those crab net are for bait crabs. most of the time you will be catching black crab and red rock crab over any rock structures. they are good for groperfishing. you can also reach those crabs at low tide when searching small gaps, holes round at rock ledge. specially low tide at night. just shoot your torch light towards them and grab them quickly, they don't move much. But take extreme attention to the mother ocean when searching for those crabs at night. always have your mate looking at your back, and don't go at big sea, there is no point. cheers.

Hi Dlai, The red meat inside the cunji is the right part to use, just cut a piece of it off, put through the hook couple of times and present it flat and nicely, then toss into the water and waiting for the hit. There is a bag limit of 20 for using cunji. but that should be plenty for a good section. berley up with bread and some nice drummer will be on the chew. Most of the rock fish will take cunji. drummer loves cunji whole a lot. 1/0 hook is my choice for drummer. groper takes cunji as well. but it usually got taken by other fishes before a groper sees it. You will also catch millions Kelpfish on cunji. Those pests generally take anything you throw into the water and i'ts dam hard to get back the hooks as they usually swallow the whole thing! for crabs, you can buy those crab net from any fishing store. Those round and statium shaped one. get some pilchard or any smelly fish put into a stocking and crush them, then chuck into the net with some rocks to keep the net sit nicely underwater, toss it in some rock holes and wait for retrieve. There is also a bag limit of 10 for red rock crabs, so mind your takes. Hope this helps... Cheers, dreaflym

Thanks Jason!

Spinning or overhead reel? if its overhead reels, I found Abu Garcia Ambassadeur series are pretty good. I have the Ambassadeur 5600C4 for casting median to heavy sp, very smooth action, great sensitivity with a graphite rod, quite reliable as well. Cheers.

I tried drummer sashimi once..... not so bad i should say. the flesh is bit tough, tasty though. Octopus is good too... In my opinion the top 3 best sashimi should be ranked as such: 1. Lobster 2. Squid 3. Kingfish Yum!