mrsswordfisherman Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-30/parramatta-river-sewage-spill-prompts-health-warning/10442906?fbclid=IwAR1viaplbfPNLpljx9XKwzXfhzc72pz3J9YpPz3lQndtZ4qk4xu1TiGrUko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindmullet Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Must have been the fishos, better lock them out. Sydney Water is doing way more damage to the water ways than every fisho combined ever. This time is just an example of what gets media coverage. Who knows what gets a Media Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hey @blindmullet please don't take this the wrong way .... its probably just me showing my age... but does anyone else find it somewhat funny to read "blindmullet" and "sewage spill" in the same topic .... ... as a kid I just remember we'd always be wary of blindmullets swimming off Sydney beaches that were near the old sewage outflows - especially when the king tides were on ! .... BAHAHA... Z 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindmullet Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, zmk1962 said: Hey @blindmullet please don't take this the wrong way .... its probably just me showing my age... but does anyone else find it somewhat funny to read "blindmullet" and "sewage spill" in the same topic .... ... as a kid I just remember we'd always be wary of blindmullets swimming off Sydney beaches that were near the old sewage outflows - especially when the king tides were on ! .... BAHAHA... Z Your the first to mention the 'blindmullet' HAHAHA I thought it was funny when signing up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Had to urban dictionary that one. HAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 hours ago, zmk1962 said: Hey @blindmullet please don't take this the wrong way .... its probably just me showing my age... but does anyone else find it somewhat funny to read "blindmullet" and "sewage spill" in the same topic .... ... as a kid I just remember we'd always be wary of blindmullets swimming off Sydney beaches that were near the old sewage outflows - especially when the king tides were on ! .... BAHAHA... Z Hi Zoran when I was a kid they told me "blindmullet" was the best bait to you use at the murk, when I asked where you could get some they told me "it's local bait- you get it at the spot"- I had no idea and the older fisho's got a fair few laughs telling me how to put it on/rig up etc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, wazatherfisherman said: Hi Zoran when I was a kid they told me "blindmullet" was the best bait to you use at the murk, when I asked where you could get some they told me "it's local bait- you get it at the spot"- I had no idea and the older fisho's got a fair few laughs telling me how to put it on/rig up etc HAHAHA I bet ! .... yeah - just think of how you would go about collecting a live blindmullet !!!!! ? Oh dear... I feel I have completely destroyed Donna's post. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Better than trying to smoke a Bondi Cigar. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Excuse my ignorance gents but what is a blind mullet !! ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hi GoingFishing the 'mullet' referred to is actually an undissolved number 2 that has 'escaped' the 'filtering' at the treatment plant. Also known as "Bondi cigars" "King Browns" "Manly Surfers" etc. They were often observed "schooling-up" along Bondi beach during strong N/East winds and at Manly beach during strong S/Easter's. Not a good look for 2 of Australia's most famous beaches and definitely not something you wanted to encounter while in the water, more feared than a bluebottle.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 9:45 AM, mrsswordfisherman said: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-30/parramatta-river-sewage-spill-prompts-health-warning/10442906?fbclid=IwAR1viaplbfPNLpljx9XKwzXfhzc72pz3J9YpPz3lQndtZ4qk4xu1TiGrUko There's seems to be little point in posting a serious topic about the failure of waste management Donna. It gives me the $h1t$ how these lot kick the crap out of your well-informed post. bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 9 hours ago, big Neil said: There's seems to be little point in posting a serious topic about the failure of waste management Donna. It gives me the $h1t$ how these lot kick the crap out of your well-informed post. bn Awww Thank you Neil - they are chit kickers heh heh I shared it because I thought members should know what happens with our waterways - good or bad. @zmk1962 destroyer of posts! Might change your display name to zmURk1962 ?? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: Awww Thank you Neil - they are chit kickers heh heh I shared it because I thought members should know what happens with our waterways - good or bad. @zmk1962 destroyer of posts! Might change your display name to zmURk1962 ?? My apologies mrsswordfisherman I didn't mean to derail your important post, just found Zoran's comment funny and haven't heard the blindmullet term for many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hey fellas don’t sweat it. I can take a joke ;) @wazatherfisherman I appreciate the apology but it’s all good :) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 11 hours ago, big Neil said: It gives me the $h1t$ how these lot kick the crap out Well blow me down... and here I thought that @big Neil was being tongue in cheek and joining our light hearted take on the matter with his succinct reply referencing "$hit$" and "crap" ... aka the mullets mentioned previously ! Apologies Neil ... I always thought it an enviable Aussie trait to raise awareness by making light of an otherwise ugly situation ! It doesn't mean we care less ! Cheers ...the renamed zmURk1962 PS1 - isn't it amazing how in less than one generation we've lost that slang - I guess it basically means the issue that spawned it no longer exists - maybe its time to reintroduce it when we speak to the Council and Utilities about the matter - their negligence has caused the resurgence of this obnoxious and invasive species ! PS2 - 16 hours ago, wazatherfisherman said: Hi GoingFishing the 'mullet' referred to is actually an undissolved number 2 that has 'escaped' the 'filtering' at the treatment plant. Also as "Bondi cigars" "King Browns" "Manly Surfers" etc. They were often observed "schooling-up" along Bondi beach during strong N/East winds and at Manly beach during strong S/Easter's. Not a good look for 2 of Australia's most famous beaches and definitely not something you wanted to encounter while in the water, more feared than a bluebottle.... @wazatherfisherman ... you should submit this to wikipedia as the official explanation ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 35 minutes ago, zmk1962 said: Well blow me down... and here I thought that @big Neil was being tongue in cheek and joining our light hearted take on the matter with his succinct reply referencing "$hit$" and "crap" ... aka the mullets mentioned previously ! Apologies Neil ... I always thought it an enviable Aussie trait to raise awareness by making light of an otherwise ugly situation ! It doesn't mean we care less ! Cheers ...the renamed zmURk1962 PS1 - isn't it amazing how in less than one generation we've lost that slang - I guess it basically means the issue that spawned it no longer exists - maybe its time to reintroduce it when we speak to the Council and Utilities about the matter - their negligence has caused the resurgence of this obnoxious and invasive species ! PS2 - @wazatherfisherman ... you should submit this to wikipedia as the official explanation ! And to think that I used to swim very regularly ar Bondi when I first came to Oz...completely oblivious of the MURK. Bit of a problem once I did find out. Had to make a decision... Swim there or not? Like thousands of others, I chose to swim there. Bit of difference with the leakage into the river though, not much of a tidal influence there. It sometimes surprises me that we humans carry out our daily routines without much consideration for the impact that we have...all the waste which we create has to go somewhere. Cheers from the tongue in cheek bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasponge Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Having spent most of my infrastructure construction career in the water industry, I can say that Sydney Water would have to be within the top 5% socially, environmentally and community responsible organisations within the country. They spend billions of dollars each year on capital expenditure to maintain quality of life, improving wastewater treatment, securing water sources, preventing stormwater runoff and securing failing/aging infrastructure. The spill into Parramatta River was unfortunate, but due to old infrastructure. Sounds terrible, but in the long term, the effects of this spill will pale into insignificance when compared to the long term good they achieve for the waterways within this modern, urban city with a population of +5M people. Edited November 5, 2018 by seasponge typo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Always learning from this site. AMAZING! I too didn't know what a blind mullet, King Brown, Bondi Cigar were. Hysterical Wazas description of them schooling up at the beach. To the newly named zmurk1962. I totally agree with you about the typical Ocker sense of humour. It's one of the most endearing characteristics that migrants to this country must learn to accept, and learn to live with. It's one of the main attractions, like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. To seasponge. I'm sure that Sydney water do a fine job mate but can you clarify your assessment of the population (+2B people)? I thought that Sydney had something in the region of 5 million and the entire country about 26 million. Cheers all, bn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasponge Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 48 minutes ago, big Neil said: can you clarify your assessment of the population (+2B people)? I thought that Sydney had something in the region of 5 million and the entire country about 26 million. Yeah a typo, i realised after i hit send and edited the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 7 hours ago, big Neil said: And to think that I used to swim very regularly ar Bondi when I first came to Oz...completely oblivious of the MURK. Bit of a problem once I did find out. Had to make a decision... Swim there or not? Like thousands of others, I chose to swim there. Bit of difference with the leakage into the river though, not much of a tidal influence there. It sometimes surprises me that we humans carry out our daily routines without much consideration for the impact that we have...all the waste which we create has to go somewhere. Cheers from the tongue in cheek bn Hi Neil it was generally regarded as ok to swim at Bondi unless there was a big N/easterly blowing which would blow the murk water in to the beach. If you stood up on the cliffs to the north or were in a boat travelling close in along the coast you could really see the 2 distinct coloured waters. You could travel along the visible line and see thousands of fish sitting just under and along this line- known as the "murk line"- on calm days, trolling small white "Firetails" and "Canada Jigs" you could usually catch as many fish as you wanted to- mostly Trevally that would dart out from under the "opaque" greeny edge and grab the small lures usually really close to the boat. Sometimes the schools were so enormous the fish were visible for more than a km, until the murk line dissipated 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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