antonywardle Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 My football away trip was to Port Stephens this year, and I took the rods on the off chance of having a go. I managed to contact Garfield and Scratchie to see if they wanted to meet up for a cold one or maybe a fish. Garfield was suffering from having to go to work and weekend sports, but Scratchie had Friday off, so we were able to meet up for a 5:30 start. We went to a secret spot, but Scratchie said it was no good, so we went to the breakwall and saw a heap of Bream, some were very big, but we couldn't tempt any of them to take a bit of Pilchard. I saw, the next day that they have a public feeding session at 11am so these big fish were probably not very hungry. Next stop was a go a flicking some soft plastics from a very nice beach that Scratchie said he had some success in the passed. I didn't get a touch, but Scratchie had a flatty chase his lure but didn't bother eating it. In the end, ended up with nothing and went back to the camp site for a bacon sambo. It was a top morning, in very good company, looking at some new spots I'd not seen. The water was absolutely crystal clear and very nice to wade in. thanks Scratchie for the top tour, great to meet you, and sorry you had work on Garfield, another time for a beer and a fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Cheers mate. Without a doubt you are a banana! Lol. I couldn't even get a fish at one of my favourite beaches to flick a lure at. It was a nice morning though! The water clairity was amazing. And it was great to meet you and at least wet a line! See you next time! cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Better luck next time. As you were with Scratchie, you were definitely in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 If it makes you feel better, I went out this morning in 25kt plus winds because my mate wanted to check out his new motor! (Boat ramp a nightmare) anyway, we found a somewhat protected area and cast lures for about an hour and a half for one bream tide was massive and water was filthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Scratchie said: If it makes you feel better, I went out this morning in 25kt plus winds because my mate wanted to check out his new motor! (Boat ramp a nightmare) anyway, we found a somewhat protected area and cast lures for about an hour and a half for one bream tide was massive and water was filthy! The wind's dropped now. I'm just tossing up whether or not to put the boat in. Do you reckon it would be better further up the Port or down here near Shoal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 45 minutes ago, Berleyguts said: The wind's dropped now. I'm just tossing up whether or not to put the boat in. Do you reckon it would be better further up the Port or down here near Shoal? Definately better up towards soldiers! Especially the area where I showed you before. Protected a bit more from the westerly. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Keep an eye on the weather though! Storm forecast for this afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey299 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) I am back from port Stephens as I can vouch it's been tough fishing there last week. Morning sessions were really very very lean, the afternoon sessions were slightly better. i also saw prob the same large bream at the breakwall, they didn't want any of my prawns or burley. All I caught there was lots of sweep and bulleyes. think November has gotta be the toughest season for land based fishing also a big thanks scratchie for recommending some fishing spots. Edited November 14, 2016 by whiskey299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 I just enjoyed being out there and meeting another Raider Plus I had nice cold beer to get back to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 On 14/11/2016 at 2:38 PM, Scratchie said: Definately better up towards soldiers! Especially the area where I showed you before. Protected a bit more from the westerly. Good luck! Thanks Jeff! i ended up fishing the wreck for 1 squid and some tiddlers, then headed down to the marina breakwall and drifted back to Bagnalls. Only managed small whiting, reddies and a couple of shovel nose. Haven't had much luck on those drifts up in Salamander Bay/Wanda yet. The wind did pick up again on Monday afternoon too! I fished Fingal Beach last night for 3 whiting, so at least I have small feed. Looks like a gardening day today and a trip to the vet - my son's 15 year old staffy is having surgery. Hey! We took a scenic drive on Sunday and my wife said, "Isn't that your friend's boat, Scratchie?!" Man, you're in a nice spot there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Scratchie and the Junior Scratchies have caught most of the fish up there (or else he took you to a couple of dud spots ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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