small fry Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 hi all, after picking up some tips at the sp workshop, i was keen on putting them into practice. So after picking up a few extra jigheads, sp's and flurocarbon yesterday, today was the day to try and put it all together. After hearing from one of my brothers' workmates that there are heaps of flatties and bream around neutral bay, thought i'd give it a shot. After two hours of constant flicking, this is what i picked up. It looks like a whiting, but its got some really nasty teeth. does that means its a pike? didnt really care what it was, just glad i caught something. Just wanting to say thanks again, to all that put the sp workshop together. Reading about it is one thing, having someone take the time to show you is another. I'd probably be making the same mistakes (20lb leader) if i wasnt shown the error of my ways. Dice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 hi all, after picking up some tips at the sp workshop, i was keen on putting them into practice. So after picking up a few extra jigheads, sp's and flurocarbon yesterday, today was the day to try and put it all together. After hearing from one of my brothers' workmates that there are heaps of flatties and bream around neutral bay, thought i'd give it a shot. After two hours of constant flicking, this is what i picked up. It looks like a whiting, but its got some really nasty teeth. does that means its a pike? didnt really care what it was, just glad i caught something. Just wanting to say thanks again, to all that put the sp workshop together. Reading about it is one thing, having someone take the time to show you is another. I'd probably be making the same mistakes (20lb leader) if i wasnt shown the error of my ways. Dice Its a pike, kinda disappointing when you land it ay haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.dawg Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Whys pike bAd??? they make the best bait in the world!!! best is squid then i'd say pike bream flathead and jewwies love em Cheers A.dawg~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roffo Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Well done Dice, Looks like someone's got the bug, keep it up it only gets better. Well done.. Cheers Roffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloyoak Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It isn't a Pike, as far as I know. I have caught hundreds of them in Canada, in fact more than probably any other fish. Would be good to find out what it is really, unless there is an Australian Pike. This is a pike ( in picture- and no it isn't mine, but I think it is the largest caught!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesds Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm still fairly new to fishing and some clarification of the rules regarding what fish are legal for bait use would be good. What species can be used for bait that are _not_ listed in the 'Saltwater Recreational Fishing in NSW - Rules and Regulations Summary' booklet? I always assumed, if it's not listed, it's not allowed. Pike isn't on the list. Maybe it's OK in other states.... I've only been fishing regularly for a matter of months, so I need the possibly obvious spelled out to me Whys pike bAd??? they make the best bait in the world!!! best is squid then i'd say pike bream flathead and jewwies love em Cheers A.dawg~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Yes it is a pike... The one in Nannoks pic is a different species that we dont get here. They make really good live bait for jews and kings and sharks and good strip baits for bream and flatties and snapper. Keep up the good work with the placcies, wont be long til you get a flattie or something!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm still fairly new to fishing and some clarification of the rules regarding what fish are legal for bait use would be good. It's nice and easy James - if the fish you have captured is a legal fish under the fisheries rules then you can do whatever you want with it (including using it for bait). Some fish, such as pike, mullet and squid, have no minimum size limit but they do have a maximum bag limit - which means that you can only catch up to your bag limit for bait purposes. If you wanted to drag a black marlin around as a live bait for Kraken Squid then that would be fine as long as the marlin was legal size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloyoak Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I stand corrected- LONGFIN PIKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesds Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That makes sense. Maybe I have a 'short' version of the booklet that lists the bag limits etc, because I can't find pike mentioned at all (bait or otherwise)! Thanks for your help It's nice and easy James - if the fish you have captured is a legal fish under the fisheries rules then you can do whatever you want with it (including using it for bait). Some fish, such as pike, mullet and squid, have no minimum size limit but they do have a maximum bag limit - which means that you can only catch up to your bag limit for bait purposes. If you wanted to drag a black marlin around as a live bait for Kraken Squid then that would be fine as long as the marlin was legal size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesds Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That makes sense. Maybe I have a 'short' version of the booklet that lists the bag limits etc, because I can't find pike mentioned at all (bait or otherwise)! Thanks for your help Just found the critical piece of info on the Bag and Size Limits leaflet: "A maximum daily bag limit of 20 applies to any fish or invertebrates not listed". I guess that means that there is no minimum length to non-listed species either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltrix Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 There is a legal length for some species of mullet, see the fisheries info on their website, keeping some poddies alive for bait is permitted. Dont keep undersized ones as it could cost you dearly. I have also found pike to be excellent bait, especially if you catch one while fishing for snapper or flathead. If you get a large one and keep it on ice they are good eating despite what some may say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caranx Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Pike...they dont last too long as live baits , but make good slab baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltrix Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recrea...sw-bag-and-size I looked up the fisheries site to verify my reply, and bully mullet must 30 cm, as usual fishos must be pretty well up on fish species to be able to identify the different species of flathead , mullet, whiting, and other species which have different legal lengths. Hope this helps some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keza Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I stand corrected- LONGFIN PIKE. i think the one in the pic is called a yellow fin pike they really stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastian Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 i think the one in the pic is called a yellow fin pike they really stink ive caught one of these around neutral bay too. they do indeed stink, incredible how much they smell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick59 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 they are a top jew bait used live also very good eating peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug43 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 well done on the plastics, This will be the first of a load of species for you now. Have fun with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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