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mate i fish yarra bay all the time. That place produces all kinds of stuff - i've got my best 2 occie there but from flounder to... well, I've even seen a seal there. PM me if you wanna catch up over a couple wet lines

thanks all for your replies To finish the thread off, I ended up with the daiwa gen black 8 footer, cast weight is 10-28grams, coupled with a daiwa bg 4000 I picked this because it felt most comfortable in hand. And although tonight's test drive was fishless, I think I made the right choice. THe problem with the other multi section rods, is the parts where they join were solid on one side, which relaly affected the weight of the rod. It was very top heavy and even when matched with a bigger reel like the bg 4500, it still tipped forward. That means when holding it, I was constantly having to exert force to not have it tip forward, which was uncomfortable. The gen black sits squarely in the hand and was much more comfortable over the 2 hour sesh tonight. The gen black was a lot pricier, but for something I could use for a bit of everything, and even travel with, I felt that was a worthwhile investment. Not all is smooth sailing though - I'm still getting my head around lures. As it is, I feel more comfortable using hard body lures and tying them straight onto the braid. When I tie a rod-length fluro leader, the uni knots that join the braid and fluro seem to catch on the guides. I lost 2 soft plastics doing that before I switched over. Looks like I have a bit of learning to do... Tight lines!

Ok that's good to hear. I appreciate all the critique from everyone but a recommendation on what my solution could be is definitely welcome. My budget is around $150 I suppose, it's not a big deal because... I end up using the same gear for years. My 10 footer with the cracked guide, it was a penn big w, probably cost me $60 or $70 but I used it for 5+ years. Would make sense to buy something that works well. Of course, now that I've said this out loud, the rod tip on my new rod will snap in a few weeks?! I'm looking at the Shimano Raider 9 foot atm. It's $110 or so. a shop has a $100 one but its an a shop exclusive so I'd have to buy it online sight unseen. Nearest store with stock is more than 1,000kms away. Otherwise, the Daiwa Gen Black seems too light - max lure size is 30 grams vs. the 45grams for the Shimano Raider. Shimano also has Revolution 9 foot travel rods, but they're quite a bit heavier - probably less suited to lures. But, definitely open to suggestions? 9 or so feet, travel rod?

thanks for your replies everyone. Ok, so, I bought the 12 foot beach rod, but just so happens, the guide on my old 10 footer cracked. That means room for 1 more rod woohoo! I'm thinking about picking up the 9 footer as well. It casts up to 50 grams, which should be heavy enough to do some decent bait fishing off a small beach - i don't usually go to a rip roaring beach. Usually the current and wind makes it difficult. But, is 9 foot, up to 50 grams, a good sorta half bait half lure compromise? That's one I was hoping yall could help me with. Truth is, I am pretty keen to try lures but I've never had success in the past. I'm happy to give it a red hot go but chances are, there will be days when I just feel like soaking baits in a rod holder. There's also a chance lures are just a bit too hard for me and I stick with me baits. If I was sure I'd go only with lures, then sure, 7 footer, light rod, boom. But, buying a compromise does give me a bit of room to move either way. So, please let me know your thoughts!

Thanks guys I tried out the 12 foot Shimao Aerowave today, its 28-100grams but relatively light. Without fishing with it for a few sessions it's hard to tell but it feels like I could use it for a lure? I take it most of the votes have been cast towards a smaller rod. The Aerowave also comes in a 9foot 6inch version, casting 28-80 gram lure weight, and 5-8kgs. Maybe this is the go, since it seems to be a good halfway point? In comparison, the revolution is 4-7kg and casts 15-50gram lures. Which one? I guess I am leaning towards the 9 foot 6 inch aerowave because on the one hand, if conditions are calm, or I'm at a small beach, it should cast far enough for most cases, especially if I spool 20lb braid onto my Daiwa BG 5000. If I'm at a big beach, or conditions are not great, then even with a 12 foot rod I'd find it hard to fish baits anyway because in 20 seconds my line would be sideways if there's a strong current or wind. In that case I'd probably fish lures anyway since something like a metal slice would be less affected by the wind. Either that, or, just fork out the money and buy both the Aerowave 12 foot to cast at big beaches, and the Revolution 15-50 gram 9 footer, to work a jig when I feel like it?

Ok let me present a different alternative. The Shimano Aerowave is also available in a 9 foot 6 inch version as well as 11 foot, with 5-8kg line weight and 28-90 lure weight. Would either the 9.6 footer or the 11 footer be a good compromise between bait fishing with a heavy sinker on the beach, and flicking lures? Otherwise, there is a The spin rod only has a max of 50 grams, which might not be sufficient for a pillie + a star sinker. On the other hand, the 12 footer may be ineffective for lighter lures or estuary fishing, which I do the most. What would you say is the difference in casting distance between the 9 foot 6 incher vs. the 12 footer? I'm planning to use 20lb braid which is relatively light but suitable for most of my purposes. Asked alternatively, I guess what I'd like to know, is whether a 9 foot 6 incher can get to most gutters, if I use a light braid of 20lb with a thin diameter?

Thanks guys, much appreciate the advice and fully understand the point about not casting too far. I'm leaning towards the 12 foot - because the 9 foot maxes out at 50 grams, and if I go for bait, with a sinker, 50 grams doesnt give me much weight to play with. As with me targetting flatties, I think a larger soft plastic with a heavier head might still be ok. After all, flatties are known to strike more so than being shy. Tailor too, are an aggressive bunch. I don't target salmon soooo much. I just think flatties make a much better feed, bit of salt and pepper shallow fried flattie. Yum. I'm expecting a 12 foot rod to be harder to work especially for a lighter lure, so any tips would be appreciated! Its my first proper foray into lure fishing after all!

Hi all! Long time no post, but I've been wetting lines and catching (some small) fish! Was hoping to garner some advice on my next fishing rig. I'm deciding between a 3 piece 12 foot 6-10kg general purpose beach rod or a 4 piece 9 foot spin rod. These fit in the car better. I fish mainly estuaries, off the wharf, and less often off a big open beach such as Maroubra in Sydney or Port Stephens. I've only fished bait but thought I'd give lures a go since I don't always have bait. My main considerations are - I'm giving lures a go but I may not stick with it. I've always been a bait fisher and I've tried soft plastics before to no avail. If I go back to baits, the 12 footer would be more suitable for the flatties and tailor I go for. So what I'm asking is, could I fish lures effectively on a 12 foot rod - because - if it can do a decent job of lures, then I will have both bases covered. Especially if I go back to my tried and true paternoster big baits off the beach. I should mention, I also have a 6 foot ugly stick spin rod that I love but obviously it doesn't cast heaps far. - Could I fish big beaches such as Maroubra, or the rocks effectively with a 9 foot rod rated at 4-8kg? It can cast lures up to 50g - wouldn't this cover the majority of the lures for land based fishing? My main concern is those days with a strong current, or strong wind. With a 12ft rod, I could use a metal slice and that would work even with a strong current or wind. But, could a 9ft spin rod that is much lighter do the same? - Although a 12 footer would probably cast better, with 20lb braid, I could cast quite far with a 9 footer. I'm partial to flatties because they're such good eating and I always try and use the lightest jighead possible with a soft plastic. Could a 12 footer cast much further than a 9 footer with light braid and a light jighead soft plastic? I've got a Daiwa BG 5000 to go with it, which I picked up based on Alan Hawk's review (also got a massive 27% off at a shop so yay). I'm going to go braid as well, unless there are some strong recommendations to stick with mono. Please let me know your thoughts!

guys some of those fish might be farmed... farmed fish dont have a limit, the person who owns the stock and choose to sell at any time... aquaculture is a new industry and in fact far inland people dig enormous ponds and stock them with barra etc. i dont know about kingfish but there are definitely offshore pens for tuna

Mate in terms of the cheapies, try the good old hand lines. I have many and they are my specialty when it comes to wharf and jetty fishing. Try and grab a few, remember you can have 4 lines per person with a license. I usually go 2 weighted and 2 unweighted. Best bait is always free. Well, not 100% free but I usually get servo prawns and use a tiny hook and light 4lb line to catch yakka. Yakka fillets, strips, or even whole are great bait. The leftovers also serve well as berley, especially when mushed together with some bread. And by bread, I don't mean buy bread to throw away - just keep the crust / end bits you dont want, dry them out a little (or leave them in the fridge, they'd be ok for a couple weeks) But please keep in mind that during winter it is always and always a test - when you get out there, try a few different things to try and entice a fish. But mate I went out last weekend and got nothing (except the yakka).

mate ill just add a couple more points 1) migratory fish - fish that move around a lot, say sambo or choppa, i would say are a bit better... im just guessing, but i think because they move around a lot they wouldn't stay in 1 polluted area for a very long time... 2) fish age - a fish that is quite old, like that 20 year old, 150kg jewie i didnt catch, are more likely to have higher dioxin levels just because of the time they have been around That's why for fish like sambo, choppa, flattie and bream, i almost always keep them... the only spot i explicitly dont fish is rhodes / homebush... rhodes used to have some serious pollution, and the mullet there have probably been living in that same patch of water for quite some time... not really my thing... but, if i caught a jewie there, i'd probably take it because i'd guess the jewie didnt spend its whole life there, and may in fact have been to other non polluted areas... dont know if im right or not, just guessing... dioxins or not, live every day to the fullest (and by fullest, i mean fish at every opportunity for as long and as hard as possible) because when its time, well, its time.

PB Sambo is always gooood nothing like a good old sambo for some fun and feed gluck guys

Oh wow great success guys Would you mind sharing some tips with me? I've headed to maroubra for drummer but no success! Could you walk me through what rigs and bait you used?

wish i could luck out and catch one!

Mondo! Mate, I don't know if you remember but I fished Maroubra with you once, me and my brother! We got a nice salmon but it was pretty dead for the rest of the night. Anyway mate, it's good to see you hitting the good old spots, hows the soarer going? I've been fishing the lower north shore most of this year, but will most likely see you around when I head to the beaches again, good luck!

haha, it's interesting eh I'm also a horology enthusiast, meaning I like mechanical watches (not a collector though, they are very expensive - a decent one is easily a grand. I own just one, looking to buy another) I've seen watch straps made from stingray, shark, alligator... Here is a nice one for the wife, it's a maurice lacroix divina It has 214 diamonds totalling 1.98 carats, and of course, it comes with the stingray strap. Oh and the price? Around 10 grand. No wonder I'm not married.

hey mate... first of all, sorry to hear about your accident. I am a car enthusiast, so let me see if I can give you some constructive input First, the air bags went off - this makes quite a big difference, because the modules, sensors and air bags need to be replaced. This is about 800 to 1000. So, I dont think its worthwhile trying to fix it, and more importantly, i think the chances someone will buy it to try and fix themselves is slim. To give you an example - for an insurance claim, a crash that sets off the air bags is much more likely to be written off. Otherwise, the car will be repaired Second, you can either get rid of it quickly, or try and get some money but it will take time. If you want to get rid of it quickly, can I recommend you do this: - remove tail lights, indicator lights, etc - this is easy to remove and easy to sell - remove rims and tyres - these will definitely selll... everyone needs tyres - If you feel the need, remove the seats. I dont think these will sell, but if you have kids who play playstation or something a car seat can be a nice addition to the den Rest of it straight to the scrap yard... you wont get much for it... if you sell the tail lights, rims and tyres (depending on what you have of course), you can get maybe 500 to 800 (500 for 4 rims with tyres, 300 for rear lights with indicators). If youre wondering why i havent said anything about selling the engine off, its because - 170kkm might be below average or what not, but in terms of the life of the engine it's probably more than halfway. If I was to transplant an engine into my car, i wouldnt use a 170kkm engine. Moreover, magnas are pretty common, i dont really know who will buy an engine for transplant.... well, there is a possibility that a mechanic might be looking for an engine to fix an insurance claim car, but this is unlikely because if the engine was damaged it'll probably be written off... If you dont mind spending some time, tear the car apart - the rear panels, windows, steering wheel, they are all worth money. rear bumper too. You can either separate it yourself, and advertise the parts, or you can leave the car as is in your garage, advertise online, and people will come along and take bits off... you will probably get 1500 to 1800 all up for this, but its a bit of a bother because the car will be just sitting there, and at the end you still need to have it towed to the scrap yard... If you're wondering where to sell it, the answer is car forums... just like this... or, you can spend 30 bucks and put on carsales, but i dunno if thats worth it. There are also classified sides like cracker and gumtree. Last thing is mate dont worry about how much the car is worth... itll probably be a bit more than redbook... redbook used to be used by insurance companies to value cars. But, it's a bit of a joke now because if you could buy a car at redbook prices, you'd be getting the deal of the century. Try and sell of the parts - if you need the money, things like the gearbox, steering wheel, windshield, thats all worth money, but i estimate itll take 2 months minimum before you can dispose of most of the parts... by the way there are no requirements for selling... it's only for driving. So if you sell the car without rego, it either needs trade plates or needs to be towed... Ah yes - dont forget to get that rego back. If you de register your car, you get your rego money back. Same with insurance including green slip. Most important thing is you are safe. Trust me, it doesnt feel this way but it is true, but only visible in 20/20 hindsight. I've smashed 2 cars before, and neither time i got hurt. which is the best of a bad thing right? Good luck mate.

haha mate it was at least a good half year ago, if you search my name you might still find some but it truly has been a while since i've posted a report... was overseas working and had no opportunity to fish or sleep for that matter... thanks for the reply though, appreciate it

hello there everyone, hows doing? Well, long time no speak but its good to be back on the forum... for those who remember me, and my mahi mahi at maroubra fishing reports, i went quiet for a while because i was overseas for work... but, all is done now and im back, although i no longer prowl the eastern beaches... i have moved up north! so now, roseville, the spit, north sydney and manly are my main fishing grounds... although i concede that my lack of experience in these locales tends to affect my ability to continue my successful land based mahi mahi hunts I have a bit of a question now though, it seems as work gets more busy i have less and less time to fish - yes, such a terrible affliction to suffer from... anyway, so i try and grab whatever time i can during lunch / breaks to go fishing, problem is i cant exactly put pillies into my car everyday, i mean, they do tend to smell a bit and its tough going picking up a girl for a date when the car smells like pillies... they tend not to pick up phone calls afterwards So, I was thinking about what other baits I can use... I do quite a bit of beach fishing, and dont really have the light gear for flicking plastics around... so, i was wondering, are there any plastics or gulp or any other type of bait i can use, where i just throw them out and leave them there like normal bait, without having to do any retrieve? If gulp would work does anyone have particular recommendations, like the sand worm or nuclear cajun satay chicken or what not? I would mainly be targeting flatties, whiting, tailor, and bream! Oh, and lets not forget, MAHI MAHI!!!! Anyway, wanted to say a big hello to everyone, thanks very much!

Hey Bigfoot!!! A big apology to you and everyone else who has been expecting this trip, i have been overwhelmed with stuff over the last couple of weeks and cant even get away in the evening for a fish... my brain hasnt shut down but is being worked overtime, about to explode... but like you say, die hards dont give up and im working my way through this mess but i can certainly squeeze in a fish or two!! ok, by this weekend im guessing high tide will be at 3 or 4 pm/am... how does that sound?? Thats an invitation to EVERYONE, either sat or sunday, or perhaps even friday night... i actually prefer fishing at night just cos theres less ppl at the bra so yeah.... because the tides wont be perfectly timed, any ideas on what we can target?? ok then, let me know ppl!!!

hey there jewgaffer!! hmmm for some reason i thought you lived up north, like way up north, didnt know you are in campbelltown!! Please do come along!! Ok guys, i dont want to wait forever i think my life expectancy will decrease dramatically if i dont go for a fish soon... i was really thinking this weekend!!! CMON PPL, LET US KNOW IF YOURE GOOD ON SAT OR SUN!!! Now, do you guys look at moons? new moon is 10 dec, and full is 24th dec, which are both really far away... if someone has a fisho almanac, let us know if this weekend is good!!! Only thing is though, high tide will be about 2 in the arvo and 2am this weekend... im guessing that at 2 in the arvo we will hook more surfers and randoms than we will fish... 2am is fine for me... dunno about you guys eh?? Low tide will be around 8, so the other option is everyone pile onto the rocks for drummer and luderick, and then we can all play who gets most snags game followed by who gets the most tangles.... what you guys reckon!!!

hey guys thanks for replying!! I'm still waiting for some more people to get back before we finalise a date eh... cmon, where are the rest of you guys!!! who wants to go fishing!!!

Hello everyone!!! so i've been missing in action for quite a while, havnt been able to get up to much fishing... to check out what ive been up to, have a look at: http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=26270 anyway, can i just get an expression of interest for anyone and everyone who wants to have a go at maroubra??? just leave a message and some times you are free, and we will see how it goes ya?? could be drummer off the rocks, salmon off the beach, or mahi mahi from my secret spot.... woolies! this is an open invitation, but id especially like to hear back from the ppl i have been chatting to in the past - MONDO!! gness, dazzassj6, Bigfoot!!, injay, cmon guys drop me a line!

Well, ive been missing in action for aaaaaaages, because of ultimate total exam death, and now its finally over!!! i have finished uni and will never see another day of it everrrrrrrr!!! WOOHOO!!!! Here's a highlight of all the funnies during my exam period, sure to crack a smile on yo face! You know, during exam time, its so hard to get a decent meal because every second could make the difference between passing and dying... but, with some fish caught before and frozen until now, at least i got to eat something nice! but, sooner or later, i knew the stress would get to me and my brother... and well, sure enough it did... and you know, when people say stressed so bad it was driving me up the wall?? yeah well guess what that can actually happen! proof: ok ok, i think thats the point when you say im gonna take a break, so how about off to maccas and then drive over to prince of wales drive and eat while the sun rises... well, if anyone's been to that place, the number of flies there is probably enough to kill you... i think i had about 4 flies with my mcmuffin, and another 4 just from normal breathing... jeez.. not the best eh..... anyway, i reckon those 2 boats in the corner are raiders!! alright, so maybe watching you guys fish wasnt such a good idea because afterwards all i wanted to do was fish!!! was like stuff study, must catch something to feel happy... but, you know when you are really down in the dumps and you just want life to give you a break and no matter what you do you just cant get a break? well, yeah.... so the only thing i caught was this: does anyone know what this is??? is it edible??? is it poisonous??? is it poisonous that if i eat it or get stung by it my right hand will swell up so i cant do any exams?? anyway, after 10 hours of sleep spread over 5 DAYS, combined with 13 red bulls, i managed to pull off 2 exams and a 10,000 word thesis... what a struggle, and what a feeling... but there, i am finally done, after ever so long.... on the morning of the day i finished, the sunrise looked like this: doesnt it look like god himself is smiling at me ok, in other news, who wants to go fishing?????? im trying to get another gathering planned for EASTERN/MAROUBRA.... check the fishing trip section please!!! itll be a good one!!! a good one in terms of the company, i dunno if its goign to be good in terms of the fishing thats generally not the way it happens for me... but yeah, please come!

wow haha that is an unusual capture... how do you catch them and what are turtles good for?? make a nice pet eh well done none the less and i agree with you on the litter its just annoying