thefisherman6784 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Hey guys Seamus and I went for a fish down at manly in hope of a few salmon, whiting, bream, a jewwie and seamus claims he wants to catch a shark Got there about 12 and and chose a nice gutter but before we got the rods, we tried to get some beach worms for bait but they were a pain and hard to get up but managed to raise a few but got none. We then set out the beach rods with mullet strips and work the lighter rods for whiting and stuff. I hook something decent which I think was a big bream but lost it. Seamus then pulled in a nice trevally of about 30cm. Then I get one about 25-30cm. We checked the rods and then tried for beach worms again but got none. We then tried for whiting again and got nothing. Checked the rods again but I put a pilly on this time for a salmon but got none. Seamus went to try for beach worms and his whiting rod went off. It was a good fish. Either a salmon or big trevally but I lost it with the small hooks he was using. Then towards the end of the day we tried for beach worms again and raised at least 100+ but only managed one and it was micro :( Then to end the day seamus caught a little blue spot flatty which was released. Anyway, packed up by 5ish. I don't know if you remember but me and seamus had I battle of blades vs plastics and I won but this time seamus won. Unfortunately for me, this one was a water fight. And not any water fight, it wasn't a sea water fight, it was the freezing shower/drinking tap water. Seamus filled up a bucket and two water bottles and the next thing I know, I was soaking and freezing. Heaps of laughs though and still a great day Sorry no pics Cheers thefisherman6784 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited September 29, 2014 by thefisherman6784 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Which part of manly beach were you on? I thought most of the manly area was a marine reserve from cabbage bay around to manly. I hope to have a go collecting worms next time I hit the beach. What were you using to raise them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think it's ok to fish Manly Beach . Nice try on getting your own worms, never done it.. You both caught something. Where is the tie breaker? Clash of the Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You are right Ryder - just looked it up, the protected area stops at the Manly surf club. For some reason I thought it extended further. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/329319/Factsheet-737.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hey SgtBundy We were fishing on the left o the drain pipe near the a Surf club but no one said anything to us Lifeguards walked past us several times and didn't say a word definitely aloud to fish there My only pain/worry was some of the surfers I really didn't want them to get hooked or something. Hey Ryder It is so hard to get the worms with your hands Pliers would be a good idea The one I got was micro so it just slipped out We were using pillys in socks to raise them and then to tease them to try grab them, we used half pilchard fillets as our finger baits The other problem is the waves that come up and the worm disappears so you have to get them before the waves comes or you'll get soaked I'll get my revenge Cheers thefisherman6784 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Sorry, ignore me - I had the map wrong in my head from when I last looked up that marine park area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 "We were using pillys in socks to raise them and then to tease them to try grab them, we used half pilchard fillets as our finger baits" You guys sound young, I said it in another post, learn to catch them with your fingers, you will not regret putting the effort in. Its really about being slow and patient, try to find a local prepared to give you some lessons. If you can get a piece of squid or pippie foot, its a better handbait as the worms can't get pieces off as easily. Really , can't recommend enough putting the effort in to learn, especially if you are young enough to learn mew tricks. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingGuy Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I have never liked fishing off Manly, never seem to get anything decent or of size. Cheers, FishingGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 "We were using pillys in socks to raise them and then to tease them to try grab them, we used half pilchard fillets as our finger baits" You guys sound young, I said it in another post, learn to catch them with your fingers, you will not regret putting the effort in. Its really about being slow and patient, try to find a local prepared to give you some lessons. If you can get a piece of squid or pippie foot, its a better handbait as the worms can't get pieces off as easily. Really , can't recommend enough putting the effort in to learn, especially if you are young enough to learn mew tricks. Matt I'd love to learn. I read the pinned article by Roberta, recent experience has shown, there's nothing like learning from an expert. A beach worm social could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Like that idea Ryder A beach worm social would be awesome Can't argue with you macman It would be better to learn with fingers I did catch a pipi and put it out for a bream or something I told Seamus that pipis are good but he didn't believe me I am 12 and Seamus is 13 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I had a small go at north Narrabeen this afternoon but didn't really have the time to set my self up properly, just swished a few pilchards around to see if I could spot them rising. I was planning to have Dad teach me on the weekend with the kids as I thought they might get a kick out of it, but if there is a social event I would not mind taking part. I remember how easy it was to catch pipis as a kid up at south Ballina - pretty much pick a spot, dig your feet in there they are. Are they in numbers down here or is it just dumb luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Mate do it ! Your kids will love it and your dad too.! I sent a message to Mrs Swordie re a social Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Let's hope Ryder for the best Good idea SgtBundy The kids will enjoy but try and not get frustrated on one worm or you will quit If ones not playing, forget about it and move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Always looking to learn a new skill. Even if there wasn't enough interest for a social, which it looks like there will be, it'd still be good if someone with a bit of experience was willing to take a few of us out. Sure we could offer a few bucks/beers/some tackle in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Got that! I have added it to a large survey that I am doing for members to fill in about what social and workshops we need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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