FletcherG1991 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 went down to my little spot on Lane Cove at 6am this moring hopeing for a bass ..... started off using small surface lures (River 2 sea Cicadas) work the area very well with not even a look ..... switch to large surface lures as the day went on (tango dancers and zip n ziggy's) for nothing again ..... then went to spinnerbaits, then SP then decided i may aswell have some fun with the ever present carp ..... they where no where to be seen !! so nothing for the day if anyone has any info about the LCR bass and how to get them could you please PM me ..... an i was using surface SP (the river 2 sea jiggly cicada) but found that the wouldn't float even with just a single worm hook ..... any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanchong Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I've heard that bass are upstream of the weir, but you're not allowed to fish from the shore over there. So you'll need a kayak or equivalent. But I've never tried as I don't have any yak and power boats are not allowed. Isn't it a little bit early for the bass season ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 im fishing along way up from the weir where fishing is permitted LB it is abit early for bass but you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 hi Just wondering if you ever bait fish? Sounds like you go to a lot of trouble to use SPs and other lures, it must be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 i do bait fish occasionally but like to use lures alot more cause it is active fishing and when you learn how to use them right it is just as productive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I know you know Fletcher, but for others who don't, bait fishing isn't allowed in the fresh section of the LCR. Because it's catch and release, lures and fly are a safer option for the fish. With the weather heating up, the Bass should be around. Just keep persisting. You'll get them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 i do bait fish occasionally but like to use lures alot more cause it is active fishing and when you learn how to use them right it is just as productive how did you learn? you just get out there and do it, read books, dvds or learnt from a sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 i learn't most of my lure fishing from this site ( ) books, dvd's and yes just getting out there and practicing ..... one day you will find you just start catching fish and you will get addicted to lure fishing Clarkie, is bait fishing allowed to get rid of the carp in the river ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Clarkie, is bait fishing allowed to get rid of the carp in the river ? Only on special carp bashing days. They don't happen very often. Once every year or two. Very difficult to organise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my03 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 whe's the next carp day? how far upstreme are people catching bass? fiddens warf or further down? i know fiddens wharf is where land based fishing starts being permiitted. do you guys fish on the fiddens wharf side of the LCR park road side? are there any good land based spots futher upstreme such as where de burg bridge is or is that too far upstreme? im a local and it would be great to ultilise a local river as long as it holds fish, i can access the fiddens wharf side easily, but doesnt seem to many many good spots from land. can you guys share some good spots? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) when i fish fiddens warf there are 2 small areas that you can fish ..... little side area (although very small) you can still fish and leave the rest of your gear on the ground ..... i am going for a walk tommorow to have a look at a new place but will not be fishing as its to hot to carry all my gear with me ..... maybe i might wait till Sunday as there is an extreme fire danger Edited October 13, 2006 by FletcherG1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 In all honesty guys get hold of a kayak or canoe to fish the river. You can fish from the boatshed upriver in one of these & will increase your chances 10 fold. It is very hard to nail a bass shorebased. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 any idea how much it is to buy one or hire one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I haven't hired one from the boatshed for many years so I couldn't tell you what a hire costs. Hire is only available office hours anyway so it wouldn't help you much. You can pick up a good quality 'minnow' 1 man kayak for around $400-500.00 bucks.( 2nd hand) Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 i wish i had a spare 500 bucks lol might have to have a look at a a really cheap one that needs painting and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 You may find a canoe like that but as far as kayaks go plastic doesn't need painting! Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 i have an old surf ski lieing around could i use that or will it not be stable enough ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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