Beach Fishing

[rjc123]

Hi all,

Never done much beach fishing but am hoping to change that. i am going to get a new outfit and get better before summer when i go up to haws nest. My goal is to get a jewie in Hawks nest over 80cm. If u can then tell me anything i need to know then that would be great.

[Day's Fishin]

I've always used a alvey side cast with a 4m one piece rod for beach fishing. I've found that I have less problems than other reels as they are easy to take apart to completely clean out sand. They also stand up to any fish you are likely to encounter off the beach. The fight of an alvey at the ratio of 1 to 1 on a substantial fish is the ultimate experience.

Regards Jeff

[rickb]

Hi all,

Never done much beach fishing but am hoping to change that. i am going to get a new outfit and get better before summer when i go up to haws nest. My goal is to get a jewie in Hawks nest over 80cm. If u can then tell me anything i need to know then that would be great.

G/day Mack attack, before you start forking out big dollars,you want

to find out which reel you can cast the best,egg beater,side cast or

overhead,then you have to get rod to suit,low mount or high mount,

myself it use to be overhead as I could cast either hand,you must have mates

that beach fish. Just try casting their rig.

Cheers Rick.

[Stippy]

I'm a beach fishing novice as well but I do think I have learnt a thing or two in the short time I've been doing it.

Use fresh baits based on what's available on the beaches you're fishing; don't give the jewie anything to be suspicious of.

It makes sense to use big baits and big hooks if you're chasing big fish... also means generally any by-catch will be entertaining at the very least.

Don't be afraid to put the hours in, it's too easy to say "the tide is too low/high, the moon is too big/small, the sea is too rough/flat". Unless its bucketing down (like it is currently my way ) there are worse places to be than sitting on a beach with a bait soaking, contemplating your navel while waiting for that rod tip to start dancing. I generally head down around 45 minutes before sunset but that's only because I'm busy during the day.

Oh and bring a camera or no one will believe you!

Good luck,

Adam.

[wannabefisho]

Beach fishing is very relaxing... but can be pure chaos when the fish are ON.

Like everyone else has said choose your tackle wiseley- I use Baitrunner 6500 loaded with 50lb braid for most beach fishing and then just add a 30lb leader, but Im going to downgrade the line class to 30 or even to 20 in the next week or so

my other outfits are Alvey 650C5 and 651C5 Lever Drag running 20lb mono and 30lb mono respectively... and I have a few good casting overheads that get a workout occasionally.

Your gear doesnt need to cost a fortune and I reckon anyone starting out should get a cheapie as lets face it the rod and reel will most likely get dropped in the sand and scratched no matter how much one tried to take great care of their gear beach fishing is tough on your gear and tough physically as you are often lugging large amounts of bait/lures and all your gear, + torches (if you fish nights) + buckets and the like. An extra set of hands is always helpful when beach fishing.

Ive been beach fishing for over 25 years in total and I more often then not go solo to very remote beaches, its really hard work I have to say... but I wouldnt have it any other way I love fishing beaches and just watching the stars with a 6 pack and some munchies- an iPod helps to pass the time when its quiet, but when its firing you wont have time to do things you normally would like eat, drink and listen to music, as you will be flat out reeling in huge Sambo's, taylor, jew, Flatties and Trevally... and then you have the toothy Noah brigade to contend with.

Wishing you the very best of luck, Im sure you'll love beach fishing as much as I do and hope to hear some cracking reports of your adventures in the coming weeks or months.

if you want specific details on tackle or anything related to beach fishing feel free to shoot me a PM I'll try and answer as best I can- I dont know everything about beach fishing but I have done it for a long time and I was a surfer for many years so I think Im pretty well conversed on locations, tides, wave direction and locating gutters and tackle.

A really good site is www.coastalwatch.com for live cams on some beaches in NSW, they will give you up to date hourly updates on swell conditions and wave direction aswell as wind and weather.

Tight lines

Anthony

[Jewhunter]

Have really good read through HERE!

Many raiders have caught their 1st or p.b jew after reading this thread.

You can also use the search engine & spend many hours doing your research.

Good luck on your mission. I'm sure you will crack the metre mark if you follow those tips & stick at it.

Cheers,

Grant.

[rjc123]

hi guys,

ill probably go with either an Alvey Sidecast or just your average spin reel. How much would you reckon an alvey and rod would cost. are these suitable for rock fishing too. i would like to try maybe at whale beach in summer. seen a few sambos and other fish caught there. also where are some good beach spots in sydney. preferably the Northern beaches.

[spizza]

Beach fishing is very relaxing... but can be pure chaos when the fish are ON.

Like everyone else has said choose your tackle wiseley- I use Baitrunner 6500 loaded with 50lb braid for most beach fishing and then just add a 30lb leader, but Im going to downgrade the line class to 30 or even to 20 in the next week or so

my other outfits are Alvey 650C5 and 651C5 Lever Drag running 20lb mono and 30lb mono respectively... and I have a few good casting overheads that get a workout occasionally.

Your gear doesnt need to cost a fortune and I reckon anyone starting out should get a cheapie as lets face it the rod and reel will most likely get dropped in the sand and scratched no matter how much one tried to take great care of their gear beach fishing is tough on your gear and tough physically as you are often lugging large amounts of bait/lures and all your gear, + torches (if you fish nights) + buckets and the like. An extra set of hands is always helpful when beach fishing.

Ive been beach fishing for over 25 years in total and I more often then not go solo to very remote beaches, its really hard work I have to say... but I wouldnt have it any other way I love fishing beaches and just watching the stars with a 6 pack and some munchies- an iPod helps to pass the time when its quiet, but when its firing you wont have time to do things you normally would like eat, drink and listen to music, as you will be flat out reeling in huge Sambo's, taylor, jew, Flatties and Trevally... and then you have the toothy Noah brigade to contend with.

Wishing you the very best of luck, Im sure you'll love beach fishing as much as I do and hope to hear some cracking reports of your adventures in the coming weeks or months.

if you want specific details on tackle or anything related to beach fishing feel free to shoot me a PM I'll try and answer as best I can- I dont know everything about beach fishing but I have done it for a long time and I was a surfer for many years so I think Im pretty well conversed on locations, tides, wave direction and locating gutters and tackle.

A really good site is www.coastalwatch.com for live cams on some beaches in NSW, they will give you up to date hourly updates on swell conditions and wave direction aswell as wind and weather.

Tight lines

Anthony

Great post Anthony . I relate to a lot of what you have stated and I'm a very active Beach fisho on the Nth Beaches.......A lot people don't realise that beach fishing can be tough at times, needs dedication, can be exhausting carrying gear around, lonely nights in the eerie hours waiting for the Jew to come, eyes aching and squinting heavily after hours of salt mist and chilly head winds, and a lot of dud sessions inbetween the good ones. But I wouldn't have it any other way I actually love early morning winter sessions chasing plump sambo's in the breaking morning....usually I'm done by 9.00a.m.and off for a nice warm coffee.

Cheers,

Spizza