twisty84 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I live in Cronulla I want to get some live bait for beach fishing is there any where around here that you can collect livies either cast netting or jigging , I am restricted to land based Any help would be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo692 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Maybe don't try cast netting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I live in Cronulla I want to get some live bait for beach fishing is there any where around here that you can collect livies either cast netting or jigging , I am restricted to land based Any help would be appreciated thanks cast netting is illegal but bait jigging i think most wharves around cronulla you should be able to pick up bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Maybe don't try cast netting... Agreed. Cast nets are prohibited in NSW. Please click on the link below: Prohibited activities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user1829 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 lives can be found at usually any wharf or pier, burley up with bread... but must be jigged via hand reel only: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/sw/methods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 lives can be found at usually any wharf or pier, burley up with bread... but must be jigged via hand reel only: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/sw/methods never knew that thanks for the heads up i usually catch my bait using but now i shall stick to the handline. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 try the cronulla ferry wharf just behind the cronulla train station u can get squid and yakkas there just dont fish there during the day as people waiting for the ferry might complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 try the cronulla ferry wharf just behind the cronulla train station u can get squid and yakkas there just dont fish there during the day as people waiting for the ferry might complain is it consistent with squid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 is it consistent with squid? it gets over squidded but yeah there are squid there some days there shy u can see the squid as lights were installed a couple years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Spooled, You can still use a rod ie. bait jig with 6 hooks but must be done by hand. Not an electric reel is what they mean I believe. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user1829 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Spooled, You can still use a rod ie. bait jig with 6 hooks but must be done by hand. Not an electric reel is what they mean I believe. Dave that makes more sense! i kinda wondered what 'hand jigging' meant... sorry for teh misinformation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty84 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Agreed. Cast nets are prohibited in NSW. Please click on the link below: Prohibited activities Thanks didn't no that I'm originally from far north QLD and we used to cast net all the time for livies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just an added note here too that in Port Hacking you can NOT use traps of any kind. In this case I refer to bait traps but includes any type of trap. This rule is specific to Port Hacking and not all of NSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just an added note here too that in Port Hacking you can NOT use traps of any kind. In this case I refer to bait traps but includes any type of trap. This rule is specific to Port Hacking and not all of NSW. wheres this info i would like to read it post a link if u can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 wheres this info i would like to read it post a link if u can Dont know where to find the info but its true... No traps at all in the PH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squidy Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Just an added note here too that in Port Hacking you can NOT use traps of any kind. In this case I refer to bait traps but includes any type of trap. This rule is specific to Port Hacking and not all of NSW. Not quite true. You can still use those clear plastic poddy mullet traps and the like, just not; "Any method involving the use of the following: a hoop or lift net, a hand-hauled prawn net, a crab trap, a lobster trap, a push or scissors net (prawns)." Link for those interested outlining specific restrictions regarding the Port Hacking My link Cheers, Rich Edited April 17, 2012 by Mr Squidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user1829 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) wheres this info i would like to read it post a link if u can pretty sure rules & regs for PH are in here: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/329331/Sydney-South-Recreational-Fishing-Guide.pdf (page 4?) all rules and regs for NSW are here: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/publications Edited April 17, 2012 by user1829 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 it gets over squidded but yeah there are squid there some days there shy u can see the squid as lights were installed a couple years ago Thanks should give it a go then Spooled, You can still use a rod ie. bait jig with 6 hooks but must be done by hand. Not an electric reel is what they mean I believe. Dave Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Not quite true. You can still use those clear plastic poddy mullet traps and the like, just not; "Any method involving the use of the following: a hoop or lift net, a hand-hauled prawn net, a crab trap, a lobster trap, a push or scissors net (prawns)." Link for those interested outlining specific restrictions regarding the Port Hacking My link Cheers, Rich Sorry Mr Squidy, You are correct. I knew traps where banned but wasn't aware of the bait trap exemption. The first link by user1829 to the Primefacts clearly explains it. I was recently invited to fisheries to discuss communication methods and have been reading a lot of there information and the Primefacts information sheets are the best way for area specific data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Ok you need 2 ingredients for catching livies if you don't want to jig for them. 1) a 2-4L juice bottle 2) a knife Once you have finished your juice wash out the bottle and remove labels so it is perfectly clear. Take your knife and whilst the bottle is lying down cut an X into the side facing up and push the flaps down (these will act as your fish stoppers). Walk out to shin deep water on an estuary beach or sand flat, put a bit of sand in the bottom of the bottle so it doesn't float away, stick a bit of bread in there, leave it for a couple of minutes, come back and your livies will be in there waiting for you if they are around to begin with. It is simple and effective and regularly catches me livies Good Luck. Luc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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