Live Bait/ Dead Bait

[fisherman1994]

Hi Raiders,

My dad, myself and a mate of mine are planning a trip outside to long reef and maybe a run out to browns or the FAD if weather permits. We have a fair load of pillies but are really keen to catch some fresh, live bait i.e squid slimies yakkas etc.

Would any kind raiders be able to share their secrets on the best places around sydney harbour to catch these? Also the best method and prefererd time of day.

We would be launching from little manly boat ramp at about 5:30 - 6:00am.

Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Cheers,

James

[tan the fisherman]

Bangus did well recently on slimeys 25m off the drums at Clifton Gardens - maybe try there

[Piss'n'Broke]

You can always pick up yakkas and possibly a squid at Balmoral. Berley up for your yakkas and if they dont turn up within 15minutes they arent there and you need to try other locations.

Dan

[jim77]

Hey James - plenty of squid around in the harbour at the moment. Just try the usual spots around the kelp beds (Shark Island, Middle Head, Quarantine etc etc). Bigger jigs (3.0 - 4.0) in the slightly deeper water and you will probably find some bigger ones.

If you can't get them anywhere else Yakkas nearly always at Balmoral - just got to get through the sweep to get them!

Just one thing about your plans.... You know the FADs aren;t there in winter right? Don't spend too long looking for them as they won't be back in the water until about October/November! Long Reef is still there tho