Fishing / Boating Tips

[Faulks]

Hey guys,

Well we have finally purchased our first boat and cant wait to get out fishing.

We are in Sydney and look to fish down around pittwater and in the harbour and maybe just outside the harbour if its a good enough day.

Its a 16 1/2 foot halfcab with an 80 hp on the back. How far out can you generally go that is safe in these?

Where are good places to fish around Sydney targeting species such as Jews, Kingies, Flatties and the like?

Cheers guys any tips or pointers would be great..

Mick

[Guest iain]

G'Day Mate.

If you're new to boating stay inside for the first few outings and gradually extend your boundaries as you gain confidence and expertise in your boat.

Assuming your boat is structually sound, your motor is reliable, you have the correct safety gear and keep an eye on the weather, on a good day you could safely head 10km or more offshore.

I was fishing with an OLD bloke from this site once and while we were pulling in the Kings within casting distance of shore, we were watching all the boats heading miles offshore, many of which would come home with an empty fishbox. Moral of the story: You don't have to head over the horizon to catch fish.

As for fishing tips, use live bait and you're halfway to catching a feed of fish.

Edited November 4, 2005 by iain

[cajun]

G'Day Mate.

If you're new to boating stay inside for the first few outings and gradually extend your boundaries as you gain confidence and expertise in your boat.

Assuming your boat is structually sound, your motor is reliable, you have the correct safety gear and keep an eye on the weather, on a good day you could safely head 10km or more offshore.

I was fishing with an OLD bloke from this site once and while we were pulling in the Kings within casting distance of shore, we were watching all the boats heading miles offshore, many of which would come home with an empty fishbox. Moral of the story: You don't have to head over the horizon to catch fish.

As for fishing tips, use live bait and you're halfway to catching a feed of fish.

Good advice Iain.

Have a read through the boating forum. This question has come up a few times, and there is a lotof good advice in those threads.

Cheers

Ken

[kevvie]

as for good locations out of the harbour... try heading to long reef and the many gravel patches there... rarely a day you will come home empty handed.

arn't you a botany/ georges river/ hacko man fisherdude?

Just shittin mate... your dead right about long reef but