Samuelbrown85 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi everyone, My name is Sam and i have no experience with saltwater/ocean fishing and looking to get into it! Most of the time i head out on Pittwater (Church Point) around the board moorings on my kayak and catch small snapper using pilchards or squid. but other then this, i have little to no luck catching anything substatial. I have a friend from work that has a tinny and we have been out from long reef a few times. He has a fish sounder with no gps. We find fish now and then. but actually catching them seems to be a problem. I have never caught a fish with a soft plastic yet, but everyone i speak to says they are the best thing to use. I understand that tidal conditions and the moon help with incressing chance of success What apps would you recommend for weather, tidal conditions, gps mapping etc Also any tips or tricks to better fisherman would be a great help. thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hey mate, welcome aboard! Quick tip, jump on youtube and type: Fishing Pittwater and see what comes up. I have learnt a lot from others. Buy some books (AFN) and they give you indications on where to fish and what bait to use etc. Lion Island is good with the right conditions. Apps for weather/GPS: Willyweather, seabreeze, BOM, Navionics Also going out with other members might help you learn a few things too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelbrown85 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 What a great idea, I never thought about looking on YouTube, Thanks very much for the apps. I will look into those. It seems that fresh bait is the go, so I need to learn out to catch some squid! And maybe a cheap downrigger set up. And then onto some kingys Thanks very much for the advice. It's appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 What a great idea, I never thought about looking on YouTube, Thanks very much for the apps. I will look into those. It seems that fresh bait is the go, so I need to learn out to catch some squid! And maybe a cheap downrigger set up. And then onto some kingys Thanks very much for the advice. It's appreciated For fresh, cheap bait I'd recommend banana prawns from the local supermarket. Ten will only cost a few dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo97 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 If you've got the time and money it might be worth it booking a fishing charter in the area. You can learn a lot in one day from someone who earns their living catching fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo97 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 In regards to your trips to long reef, try to stock up on live baits (squid, yakkas, slimies, gars). They usually produce the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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