DaleB Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hi All, First post so bear with me, Wife and I went down to Sussex Inlet this weekend past in a nice cabin right on the ocean (not cheap, but they do have caravans) - We stayed at berrara beach which is a very quiet little place, We were there for 4 nights and no one fished the beach, and only saw 1 person rock fishing. As a kid I fished the river at Berrara but never the beach, and only just started beach fishing a little while back, and this was my first real catch and quite happy with these Aus Salmon. Was using a Paternoster rig with gang hooks and a popper (popper was popular with the fish) Anyway fished from about an hour before high tide for about 3 or 4 hours, once dark down here, you cannot see 1 thing its that dark. Taking advice from here, I found a nice gutter during the day and thats where we fished. You will see in the photos how damn happy I was! and my ugly mug of course, Ive only ever fished as a kid an only small little fish from the shore. So this was a change for me. Anyway, not wanting to give to much away, but if you head down that way, Give Berrara Beach a try, we are taking the kids back in September so will have another go then but will be taking some bigger hooks and bigger poppers as I had so many bent hooks and lost fish that I wished made it all the way in. As you can see in the photos, Im very happy, anyway worth a shot as it seemed almost every cast was getting a fish, I was using Pilchards and the average catch size was 56-58cms, Wife also managed to get some nice Bream on a smaller setup. Also added a map from where we fished, well worth a shot if anyone is down that way, there is also a good little spot to park if you don't have accommodation down there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hey Dale nice report and pics. I'm heading to Cudmirrah tomorrow which as you would know is next door and to Berrara thanks for the timely report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Nps, yeah it is very close Each high tide we fished produced results, and you can park in the cul de sac down near the beach, and its literally a 2 min walk to the fishing spot, inlet was ankle deep at low, and just over knee at high, so nothing major. I would have kept fishing, but on the start of the run on the last night my reel broke in for repairs atm. (still managed to cut the line and get the fish by hand lol) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Did you fish Swan Lake by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 I didnt no, However it appeared as if the heads had been opened at swan lake as the water was right to the road near the bridge, and even berrara inlet was wider than id seen in probably 10years. Add that to the fact this week/end as a 1.9 metre tide and full moon, compared to my tide of 1.4metres I had it should fish ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan_G Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Great report mate very detailed and some great Aussie Salmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Well done indeed Dale when the salmon are on its great fun as well. Regards Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 That's correct a relative who lives there said the lake has been opened to the sea. Let you know next week how it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy050 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Mate, Great read and some really nice photos ,no doubt the salmon can give you a great run for your money and put a smile on your dial Mossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4myson Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Congrats Dale & great read . It's always great to get some fishing done while on holidays (just make sure it's not a romantic getaway) otherwise only the " fish " will be able to put a SMILE on your face !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Just got back from a few days at Sussex Inlet. Very disappointing trip although the sun was shining every day the freezing winds put a dampener on the fishing. We managed a puffer fish and a leather jacket in 3 days. Trying to fish with watery eyes running nose and no feeling in your finger tips is tough going. The wind felt like ice. Would probably be a really nice place in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Ouch not good, did you fish sussex, swan lake or berrara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Fished the inlet near Marine Rescue. Swan Lake was really dirty very brown and the smell of rotting seaweed. There was some signs up saying that it had been opened up to the sea and being flushed out by the tides. Mother Nature at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Welcome aboard. Great report and Super photos. Looks like you had a great time. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babystepz Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 What size poppers where you using mate? I'm heading down to cudi for a holiday next week to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Rebel said: Welcome aboard. Great report and Super photos. Looks like you had a great time. Cheers. 2015 is a long time ago for a Welcome, Ha Ha HA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/20/2020 at 9:06 AM, jeffb5.8 said: 2015 is a long time ago for a Welcome, Ha Ha HA @jeffb5.8 very observant of you! We better make you part of the welcome committee 👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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