softplasticsjunkie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 At the location where I fish off the rocks there is provisions for an induvidual to clip them selves in to prevent being washed away buy some of the monster swells that occur at high tide.... Is there anything specifically manufactured for this purpose?? or do i have to put my thinking cap on and construct an alternative?? Cheers, Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caranx Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Other than stating the obvious that you probably shouldnt be fishing in those conditions if you need to tie yourself down.. Get some decent rope, and the adjustable cams that are available from outdoor abseiling shops. The cams come in different sizes and then you insert them into the cracks/holes etc where you are fishing. This is portable and can be used anywhere you can find good rock structure. They dont break, and you just have to wash them down and inox them when you get home after. Better than trusting something thats been attached for who knows how long on the rocks and not knowing how strong it still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i agree with caranx, if you think you need to be tied then i don't think you should fish on the rocks. if you're after big fish, then don't even think about it. if you look at lbg fishos, they run along the rocks with fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 mate there are plenty of great ledges around sydney which you dont need a harness etc and hold some amazing fish im just getting into lbg and from the fish i have seen landed you would need 200m of rope to be able to run up and down the ledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Please don't tie yourself to the rocks, if it is that nasty then don't go, if you do get washed of by a wave , the best place to be is away from them , not tied in to the washy part.. Care and a floatation vest if you are not a strong swimmer, and of course a good pair of cleated shoes.. Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 as said above never tye your self to the rocks there used to be a pole at north whale but that was put there for the fish keeper net or burly bag not to harness your self to 20 years off rock fishing experiance here are a few facts in a big swell the waves come in sets off 3 to 4 and then there are freek waves you need to have an escape root and to be tryed to a pole and be hit by 3 to 4 waves draged in and out maybe smashed on the pole you would be in pritty bad shape i've never gone for a swim but have dun the bolt plenty off times north head murk was a clasic to far to run but a good ledge to hide behind i've hidden behind that ledge many times and had 3 sets come over the top 5 feet thick gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softplasticsjunkie Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Its tough love fishing off the rocks... Thanks every one for your input... Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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