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I thought this thread would be a great place for those of us who fish (or just dangle) to exchange tips, yarns or anything related to fishing. If there is enough interest we can start more threads. It's good to take a break from stocks, good for your health I reckon.

I'm a pretty useless fisho myself, just catch bread and butter species but have had lots of fun so far. Find it hard to go out fishing these days due to a lack of time. Needless to say I have lots of tackle with very few fish to show for it!!

I'll post some of my favourite fishing quotes and jokes here too in time. Feel free to post photos of your catches too or favourite sites.

Well, whoever wants to post is welcome to go for it- over to you guys and girls!!
 
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Great idea. I live up north and love fishing. Took the boat out yesterday and caught a bucket full of prawns, some nice barra, and some muddies. I find the site below to be helpful in my part of the world.
www.fishingcairns.com.au
 
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crackaton said:
Great idea. I live up north and love fishing. Took the boat out yesterday and caught a bucket full of prawns, some nice barra, and some muddies. I find the site below to be helpful in my part of the world.
www.fishingcairns.com.au
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Nice site crackaton, glad you were able to get amongst them, you're certainly in the perfect place for it!

Here's a link to a great US site, the specific link is on how to pendulum cast, a must for beach anglers who need to get to the deeper gutters on big beaches where fish like Mulloway hang out.
NB A lot of good gutters are close by so you won't always have to cast that far.

http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com/fishfacts/ffpendulumcast.html?zoom_highlight=pendulum
 
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A couple of sites for people to check out:

www.fishnet.com.au (a comprehensive site, some celebrity anglers make appearances too).

www.fishraider.com.au (lots of info on catches and where people are hooking up).

And for those around Perth, the ABC Radio fishing show site: http://abc.net.au/perth/fish.htm

Also tried to find some Mulloway sites I had bookmarked but they've moved, must hunt em down again....

...last but not least, a favourite of mine:

God grant that I may live to fish
Until my dying day;
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray-
When in the Lords’ safe landing net
I’m peacefully asleep,
That in His mercy I be judged
As good enough to keep.
(Gone Fishin' by Nino Culotta (1962)
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My favourite spot for drinking beer, throwing a line in the water, watching sunsets, and generally being away with the faeries...a 5 minute walk from home.

Shame about the madening crowds though...as you can see :D

Thanks for the links RK. Maybe I can add actually catching something to the list above. :D
 

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wayneL said:
My favourite spot for drinking beer, throwing a line in the water, watching sunsets, and generally being away with the faeries...a 5 minute walk from home.

Shame about the madening crowds though...as you can see :D

Thanks for the links RK. Maybe I can add actually catching something to the list above. :D
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Stop making me jealous Wayne, the closest thing that I have to your beach 5 min from my home is a rainwater sewer, the plaster looks the colour of sand, if you look at it from a certain angle in the evening, but that's about it. If you post anymore of those inciteful photos I'll complain to Joe...

anyway, enjoy the thread, look forward to a picture of a big fish from your backyard, there are bound to be plenty lurking under those waves.

Tight Lines!
 
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Just wondering if there are any other keen fisherman out there.

I am as keen as a bean for summer to tick over and the warmer water to bring in the Tuna, Mackerel and other large and tasty critters. I am hoping to live purely off sashimi and sushi this summer.

Last summer the Noosa fishing season was average, but god it was amazing seeing how many tuna were in laguna bay. They put up a great fight and taste delicious.

From all reports there have been tonnes of snapper being caught during the winter months but I am in it for the glory. Would really like to land a tuna 1.2m + this year, and maybe a bigger mackerel.

Anyone else hanging out for this season
 
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Used to be a mad keen fisherman.
But have been servicing debt over the last few years following a divorce but quickly getting to the stage where I can start enjoying myself again.

I have a hobie mirage drive kayak as my fishing platform.
 
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I am mad keen fisherman...

Have started getting into it more and more.. and am buying a new boat this week and cant wait to get amongst it... check out www.macboats.co.nz as my new vehicle of choice as I want tough...

Have been watching adventure bound last few weeks (bought the DVDs) check out www.adventurebound.com.au from CHannel 31 some great King action...

Have just spent last few weekends buying gear as I havent been able to get out.. so spent sunday afternoons in the shops and on ebay... purchased multi colour braid and black magic gz hooks !!!

some people would wonder how I can be so excited about hooks and braid ..
 
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I understand, i love buying new fishing gear - I love it all.

I am currently looking to get a boat - just running numbers, I also have a kayak that i take out - makes it interesting when you hook up with something big. Looking to start chasing the tuna boils on my jet ski. Dont know if its do-able, but i figure it is fast enough and if i can cast and keep my balance i am good to go.
 
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adobee said:
I am mad keen fisherman...

some people would wonder how I can be so excited about hooks and braid ..
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Braid ??? Sheesshh .... I used braid when fishing with dad because he swore by it and I have never lost so many fish. One brush of the rocks or coral and gone.
Monofilament for mine because it can take some abrasion.
 
Braid is really good in deep water fishing.
The non stretch property gives you great sensitivity.

Although the is monofilament which is supposed to be no or low stretch now
 
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Wysiwyg said:
Braid ??? Sheesshh .... I used braid when fishing with dad because he swore by it and I have never lost so many fish. One brush of the rocks or coral and gone.
Monofilament for mine because it can take some abrasion.
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I use braid with flurocarbon leader of about 8metres..
depends what your doing and fishing for..
 
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adobee said:
I use braid with flurocarbon leader of about 8metres..
depends what your doing and fishing for..
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Okay. So what breaking strain is that? I use 30 cm. wire traces sometimes.


Braid is really good in deep water fishing.
The non stretch property gives you great sensitivity.
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Yeah a good application for braid line.
 
Getting organised for the 3 weeks annual xmas camping/fishing holiday down the NSW Sth coast. Camp in one of the last free camping areas left for families. No facilities - perfect!

Mainly beach fishing with some rock hopping. Always catch Salmon, Bream, tailor, occasional Mulloway etc. Of the latter I caught a 32 kg one a few years ago - biggest fish I have seen let alone caught. It fed around 35 kids and 20 adults. Just starting to get the hang of beach worming - it still takes me 20mins to get 1st one where a good guy has a long since gone.

Fresh caught Australian Salmon BBQ'd with a little seasoning and salt is a superb eating fish but many Aussies are wont eat it..

We have no fridge so I salt a pilchards in a box and they last for 3 weeks. The technique is easy if anybody is interested and they fish maybe equal to frozen ones as they stay on the gang hook rig.

I am adding Braid to my Alvey beach reel as it seems to outfish monofilament.
 
http://www.divefishsnow.com.au

great site for organising fishing holidays.. I have been through solomons set up by them.. very cheap, great people, best food ( i have never eaten so much mud crab & fish)..

worth checking out if you want a cheap fishing holiday.. with a bit of diving and flower arrangement for the girls..
 
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