http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/forum.html?ForumID=1 BLUECOD replied on 10/03/2010:
I know that most fishos think that not much is being done on their behalves . The problem is that those who are doing something are run off their feet and don't have adequate resources to get the word out and publicise what is being done.Recently I attended a meeting with representatives from most [not all] recreational fishing bodies and a draft charter was drawn up to promote recreational angling in NSW. At the end of the day, and for very good reason, the RFA [Recreational Fishing Alliance] was nominated as the key spokesgroup to represent recreational angling in NSW.Malcolm Poole chairs the RFA and during the course of a discussion I had with him the other day, he identified that " Communication is the key, we need to get on top of all fishing issues and stop being the fire fighters all the time. Time, money and resources are the killers to this. "To provide an additional means of communication to anglers, another website I am substantially involved with has offered the RFA space on their website to promote their activities and this will hopefully develop over coming months. BTW the submission to which Justin refers I understand to largely be the work of Malcolm and Stan Kostantaris [RF Secretary and President ANSA] .Essentially the gut feel of the fishing bodies is that recreational fishing is under immense pressure from the green brigade who want nothing more than to lock us out of fishing grounds. Not newsworthy by itself, but the time to fight back and get a lead is NOW .... not in 6 months, not in the next year. Time is critical and if you have ever felt like doing something positive for your sport, do it NOW.If I can't fish, I'll go back to another sporting activity maybe golf, maybe target shooting or get myself a steed and a hound and chase foxes into the ground, whatever. I also have a day job to go to .....I am more than happy to relay information as it comes to hand although Malcolm might appreciate another direct means of communication should it be offered to him or some other assistance be it voluntary time or financial support.Complete the submission Justin has posted and send it in to the Inquiry ... although the timeframe in which to lodge is the 19h March, I understand that a [vertically challenged :lol: ] website moderator has negotiated an extension of time to the 26th March. Do it NOW before you forget otherwise I'll see you on the first tee.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1555;replyID:11184 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1555;replyID:11184 JUSTIN D posted on 10/03/2010:
The same groups lobbying for fishing bans in this article are the forces lobbying our government here, BE VERY SCARED and sign the submission abovecheck this outhttp://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1555 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1555;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D posted on 10/03/2010:
If you are reading this forum then you are likely to be a fishing enthusiast.If you want to have fishing to be enthusiastic about then you must read the urgent post at the top of this forum and sign the submission, before we lose our sport to a vocal minority]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1554 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1554;ForumID:1 LIONEL replied on 11/03/2010:
Hey William, there are moments when everything works. Surface takes from kings hold a special little place in my heart!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11195 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11195 WILLIAM replied on 11/03/2010:
|| Cheeeeses Lionel, that's not the normal bag of sledging I have to cop from you :mrgreen: Are you okay buddy? :twisted: Thanks for driving BTW.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11194 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11194 LIONEL replied on 11/03/2010:
Ahh, the anticipation sneaking up on harbour markers at sunrise. Watching William with fly rod in hand sizing up the shot and landing his offering perfectly alongside the marker, stripping his offering, a foamy popper across the calm water surface and watching an excited fiesty rat chase with surface bow waves gliding off his shoulders. Monstering and smashing and grabbing the fly 'til the hook set. Motoring the boat away slowly at hook up to put a little distance between fish and fad helping William do battle and land his fiesty rat.We fished on for the rest of the morning, but nothing could remove from my memory of that fiesty little rat.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11193 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11193 MJ replied on 10/03/2010:
William,Well done.I note that king was caught on a popper-which infers a surface king.We all like to catch fish on the surface,but as you have already alluded in this thread, even with a perfect cast;match the hatch;etc, they can be frustrating.And as Matt has noted the surface kings have been thin on the ground this year.Therefore you may need to change your ethos;think outside the square, and go deep (where the kings primarily reside)to join the Big king thread.Cheers Mark.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11188 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11188 JUSTIN D replied on 10/03/2010:
Mmmm, few baitballs yesterday, maybe it's gonna fire up in the cooler water . It got warm early this yer]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11185 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11185 POMMY MATT replied on 10/03/2010:
Nice fish William !Yeah the kingfish surface action didn't really fire up this year did it? There were a few around very early in the season. Surface action of any sort has been thin on the ground inside the harbour recently from what I have seen.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11183 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11183 WILLIAM replied on 10/03/2010:
I so wish we had those huge schools of rats feeding like salmon again up around garden Island / Point Piper - last year January/Feb everyone was complaining how frustrating they were. I need that open water situation to fire up and I'll put one on the 2wt list :mrgreen: I think that's the only hope I've got of getting close to the BIG kingfish thread - in relative terms.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11182 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11182 JUSTIN D replied on 10/03/2010:
I was actually going to be more impressed that you threw that fly on the 2wt moreso than landing the fish!! :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11181 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11181 WILLIAM replied on 10/03/2010:
|| :mrgreen: No but I wish. If only it had been on the 2wt then I would have been able to put the pic in the BIG kingfish thread :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11180 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11180 JUSTIN D replied on 10/03/2010:
Was that on the 2wt :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11179 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553;replyID:11179 WILLIAM posted on 09/03/2010:
... seems I'm a big-king-free-zone ... so here is a little one from today :twisted: But it still made my day :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1553 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1553;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D replied on 10/03/2010:
First packs of squid sold within a few minutes so please be quick if you want them to use in the coming days.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1552;replyID:11178 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1552;replyID:11178 JUSTIN D posted on 09/03/2010:
Hi all, I have a limited number of EP flies available and I now have distribution for EP flies Australia. I need to change the postage on the E-store prices so if you want to purchase them then email me directly (justin@sydneyflyfishing.com.au) and I'll sort you out. You will find the prices very, very competitive. Trade enquiries are also welcome.There's limited stock so get in quickly, especially for this remaining Kingfish season.I'll also be doing a range of the wonderful EP fibres so we can all tie with the same materials that make Enricos flies so goodJD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1552 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1552;ForumID:1 BLUECOD replied on 11/03/2010:
:lol: :lol: :lol: you're about three days behind :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11202 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11202 JUSTIN D replied on 11/03/2010:
Great guys, now do your family and friends as well, Jd]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11198 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11198 POMMY MATT replied on 11/03/2010:
done]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11197 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11197 ROB S replied on 11/03/2010:
Done and submittedRob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11196 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11196 WILLIAM replied on 10/03/2010:
I read the prepared submission, I could not say it better myself, so popped it into them.Thanks for making it so easy.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11191 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11191 MJ replied on 10/03/2010:
Done,Mark.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11190 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11190 GRANT replied on 10/03/2010:
I'm in]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11189 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11189 JUSTIN D replied on 10/03/2010:
Thanks guys]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11187 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11187 GEORGE replied on 10/03/2010:
done.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11186 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11186 BLUECOD replied on 09/03/2010:
Nice work JD :wink: Come on lads, mine is already in and we only have 10 days to go]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11175 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11175 JUSTIN D replied on 09/03/2010:
It's very true, our favorite kingfish haunts are first om the marine park list]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11174 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11174 STUARTT replied on 09/03/2010:
Come on guys, get onto this or the Big Kings thread will only ever be theoretical !!!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11171 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551;replyID:11171 JUSTIN D posted on 08/03/2010:
As you should all know, there is an Inquiry being held into Recreational Fishing in NSW. You should also know that submissions have been sought from all stake holders. To date, I am not filled with confidence that we as Recreational Anglers have done our bit and filed in a submission!Why have we left it so that other parties that claim they have a stake in our fishery can dictate to us where we can and can't fish? Why has it been left to people that don't even fish, to tell us what to spend our time on? Why the hell is there even a need for an enquiry? We should be all over this people!As recreational anglers we would be representative of at least 10% of the states population. Why have we left it to a little .5% minority to dictate to us what will happen with our waterways? Why do we continually let them pull the wool over our eyes? You should all be telling your mates to fill in submissions. And even fill one out for each member of your family that is of age and holds a stake in recreational angling! The government has even made it easy enough for us to submit on line. What more do you want? All you have to do is drop and drag the following pdf into your desktop [url=http://www.filedump.net/dumped/recreationalfishingenquirydraft21268014013.pdf]here[/url]and then go to the following link and add your details as well as adding the pdf you just saved to your desktop.[url=http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/web/submissions.nsf/Submission?OpenForm&ParentUNID=50689C4DC1D39521CA257680000E3A96&House=LC]recreational fishing submission[/url]If you care about fishing for you and your kids into the future then do this before 19th of March or we may lose it forever!! ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1551 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1551;ForumID:1 BLUECOD replied on 09/03/2010:
... and Mona Vale is one of the better ones. At Concord you [U]NEED[/U] to clean the room and bathroom before you take residence [unless you like living in filth]. Further north [Belmont] you are guaranteed a minimum of a five hour wait in their Emergency section. Did I hear someone say go to a normal Doctor ?? They won't take you as a patient - 3 year wait to get your foot in the door and then book ahead at least ten days. Our Swansea neighbours travel 35 klms to see their doctor. Great system!Stay healthy boys!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11177 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11177 STUARTT replied on 09/03/2010:
When I first saw that on the TV the "shark" image took me by surprise and I did sit there thinking it was a very unusual looking shark. Watching the footage again I think the most serious error was the suggestion of Mona Vale Hospital as a place of salvation !!! I visited a friend there last year and could not believe that any public facility could exist is such a dilapidated state as that - a very poor indictment on NSW (non)Health.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11170 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11170 LIONEL replied on 08/03/2010:
Hoodlum attacks surfer? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA do you think anyone has pointed out the difference to channel 7?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11152 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546;replyID:11152 JUSTIN D posted on 08/03/2010:
Talk about much adoo about nothing!!As for the shark spotted by Channel 7 crews, its got a funny yellow tail and a pointy nose, sound familiar??http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/6788918/shark-attacks-man-off-northern-sydney/ :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1546 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1546;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D posted on 08/03/2010:
Hi all, late notice availability has been sent to me to join these guys for a great fishing opportunity in Tasmania.See the trips and travel forum for more information.Check out the size of the fish!!!! :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1545 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1545;ForumID:1 GEORGE replied on 05/03/2010:
Thanks Stu.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11129 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11129 STUARTT replied on 05/03/2010:
Boat Ramp next to Halifax Caravan Park is much closes than Soldiers Point to Corlette.http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=little+beach,+nelson+Bay,+nsw+australia&sll=-33.833767,151.221079&sspn=0.012102,0.017574&ie=UTF8&hq=little+beach,&hnear=Nelson+Bay+NSW,+Australia&ll=-32.713861,152.156653&spn=0.024517,0.035148&t=h&z=15]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11126 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11126 GEORGE replied on 05/03/2010:
[quote=Breamen]Turn off the mobile and play tourist in your own back yard.Use the time to hit local waterways and try the areas you never get to.You could explore Port hacking for days or even run up Georges and Parra river etc.Pittwater & Hawkesbury are good too.[/quote]I was once asked by a passer-by "what I was fishing for ?"...my response was "to get away from the wife and kids".Port Hacking, Pittwater etc isn't far enough away from the kids, my boss or the Minister of War and Finances buddy. :P :P ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11125 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11125 BREAMEN replied on 05/03/2010:
Turn off the mobile and play tourist in your own back yard.Use the time to hit local waterways and try the areas you never get to.You could explore Port hacking for days or even run up Georges and Parra river etc.Pittwater & Hawkesbury are good too.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11124 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11124 GEORGE replied on 05/03/2010:
Me again....sorry to be a pest guys. Decsison made: Going to Port Stephens- Corlette ( a mate of a mate has a place up there, and has given it to me on the cheap for a few days ) :D What are the main options for boat ramps up there. On Google Earth, I can see one within Peppers Resort that is nice and close I'm but not entirely sure if it's a public ramp or not. Does anyone know?Thanks again.George]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11123 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11123 GEORGE replied on 05/03/2010:
[quote=Pete W]George,What about Coffs Harbour? Some great fishing including Mangrove Jacks, Trevally and some sensational Bass. Pete.[/quote]Argghhhhh....!!!My head's hurting. Thanks Pete. :? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11122 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11122 PETE W replied on 05/03/2010:
George,What about Coffs Harbour? Some great fishing including Mangrove Jacks, Trevally and some sensational Bass. I'm not a golfer but I here there are some great courses around there too.I'm going to Hervey Bay in late March. My brother went sailing up there last October and has put pressure me to go up there with my boat. So we're doing it with a trout fishing mate - Mark. Hope the weather is good this time. Last time (Nov. 2008) we only had 2 days of good weather out of 10 days up there.Pete.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11121 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11121 GEORGE replied on 04/03/2010:
Thanks for the replies guys ... much appreciated.Tossing up between Port Stephens and Jervis Bay. ( thought about going up to HB...have the FF points to get me there, but if the weather turns crap then i'm stuffed ) At least if I go "locally" and the forecast is looking bad, i cancel my leave and re-schedule for another time.Thanks again...!Cheers!George]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11114 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11114 PETER D replied on 04/03/2010:
Lots of options in Port Stephens. Most people think of the south side. Don't forget Hawks Nest. Nice golf course. Quite a few ramps into the Myall River. One of the places in Tea Gardens has a wharf you can tie your boat to. Some good options for bream and flatties in the river. Bit further to run to the main bay though. The longtail season is just starting there for the live baiters. I know people reckon they are not easy, too few and far between to catch on fly, but there is still a chance. I got a couple of shots only over a couple of days last time, but I still want to go back to have another go. Probably be better off going to HB for LTs though. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11112 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11112 BIG GAV replied on 04/03/2010:
Laurieton- Port MaquqrieYou can head up the river for EP's and Bream, the lake for flatties, or head outside for Sambo's and Kings.Plenty of golf courses, and Brigadoon caravan park backs onto the water with its own boat ramp :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11111 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11111 PATRICK ST JOHN replied on 04/03/2010:
GeorgePort Stephens is fine in a small boat - lots of protected water and if the weather is good you can scoot out to the islands. Not too crowded in March.I would also consider a cheap flight to Hervey Bay. Rent an apatment, hire a bike and book one of the guides for a couple of days of tropical fishing (goldies and tuna).Patrick]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11110 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11110 GEORGE replied on 04/03/2010:
Hey that sounds good - thanks Stu. :D :D :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11109 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11109 STUARTT replied on 04/03/2010:
Huskison - Jervis BayHas good waterways, open & protected. Not too busy during the week. Good range of accom from caravan park to motel to appartments. Pub is OK. 3 hours drive max. Golf.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11108 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541;replyID:11108 GEORGE posted on 04/03/2010:
I need to get away from work for a few days in March and chill out fishing and playing golf ... help me out guys.Five daysWithin 5-6 hours driveHappy to tow boatGolf Course(s) nearbyNot too populatedPubSo far I have come up with the following and my reservations for each:Snowy Mountains ( Cooma / Adaminaby ) - have a slight preference for the saltScone ( St Clair ) - never fished there beforePt Stephens - too many people / never fished there before (what's it like in a small boat?)South West Rocks - bar crossing in small boatAnywhere I else I should consider?Help!Cheers!George]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1541 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1541;ForumID:1 MJ replied on 10/03/2010:
The kings went off the boil,but they seem to be back from yesterday-we all need to get out there before wintertakes hold.Mark. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11192 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11192 RIPPINLIPS replied on 09/03/2010:
[quote=Pommy Matt]ps Brent your action looked pretty good to me - but I think Ken needs to lose that floppy rod! :)[/quote]Thannks...it felt better with the lighter outfit...still a bit sore thought the next day but not as bad as week before..apparently I have the shoulders of a 12 year old girl!!!ken wasn't motivated ...he was just interested in doing the bonnie troll of shame :D which we did..I did however avoid the flathead drift of shame but it was close :D good luck this weekend..i'm heading out wide for mr marlin hopefully if i don't get distracted by late week reports of kings in close]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11176 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11176 POMMY MATT replied on 09/03/2010:
ps Brent your action looked pretty good to me - but I think Ken needs to lose that floppy rod! :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11173 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11173 POMMY MATT replied on 09/03/2010:
[quote=rippinlips]Pommy matt,i think me and ken ended up near you (galeforce) we had similiar readings as well but the jigs or my action weren't doing the job...i get the 45 angle showing when dropping jigs in current or downriggers or even large plastics...Cheers,brent[/quote]yeah that was us - tried a few places that morning for not a lot - two rats - I might try and get out this afternoon for a twilight session, hopefully this westerly will have flattened things off a bit.I think your advice on hitting the throttle when hooked up is a good one - maybe harder to achieve in practice but if I can I will try it next time - although if I'm on my own I'm not sure I could get away with taking one hand off the rod when these things are really pulling!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11172 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11172 MJ replied on 08/03/2010:
George,On the contrary-it adds to the thread.All of these techniques add to our range of kingfishing-and ultimately helpour flyfishing for kings.We have all learned much in our pursuit of the king!Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11169 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11169 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
Stuart, can you rip half this post out and start it in another as Matt suggested, not only does it deserve a place of its own, we've completely ruined Mark's thread :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11168 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11168 JUSTIN D replied on 08/03/2010:
Matt, I would have said downrigger bomb and wire cable. All those pics are kings in my opinion. I'll show some various pics asap of different species, btw, I vary my output but because most my works in shallower water I run auto a lot and never really feel short changed]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11167 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11167 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
[quote=Ken]It was great out on Brent's boat the other day, ...... very comfy.[/quote]Getting soft Ken ... or do I detect the signs of age creeping up? :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11166 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11166 KEN replied on 08/03/2010:
Hey Matt,they are the coolest pics, I wonder if the itunes store will sell a version of that for the iphone. Those soundings are great, there has been some impressive shots from the sounder from you guys with the colour sounders, I'll have to stick to the black and white version, still does the job, but in a more basic fashion I guess. I reckon that line is the jig as well, but George says there was nothing in the water, puzzling....Still its a great thread and again the kings are making us think. When are they going to hit the surface and give us some nice top water action? It was great out on Brent's boat the other day, nice rig and very comfy.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11165 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11165 RIPPINLIPS replied on 08/03/2010:
Pommy matt,i think me and ken ended up near you (galeforce) we had similiar readings as well but the jigs or my action weren't doing the job...i get the 45 angle showing when dropping jigs in current or downriggers or even large plastics...Cheers,brent]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11164 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11164 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
[quote=Pommy Matt]Usually when I see those 45 degree lines I am dropping something down, or winding it back up - no idea what it could be otherwise![/quote]That's what puzzled us ... we had nothing in the water.The only thing I can think of is that it may have been an unofficial FADor someone else's jig [thanks Brent]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11163 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11163 PETER D replied on 08/03/2010:
Snap]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11162 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11162 PETER D replied on 08/03/2010:
Downrigger?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11161 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11161 POMMY MATT replied on 08/03/2010:
ok I'll tell what the last sequence is - its a downrigger bomb being dragged along until the livie gets hit - you can actually see the fish arch just before I grab the rod and start winding the bomb in - then hit mark so I can do another lap!Usually when I see those 45 degree lines I am dropping something down, or winding it back up - no idea what it could be otherwise!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11160 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11160 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
No, we were both watching the sounder wondering what the hell it was, and we were a fair way off the trap bouy and down current]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11159 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11159 POMMY MATT replied on 08/03/2010:
were you winding something up or dropping something down? :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11158 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11158 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
[quote=Pommy Matt]George I'll give you a clue. To the left of that line, there is something staying at exactly the same depth. [/quote]Thermocline !! :shock: ... but almost a knife edge straight line ?Fish are meant to show up as coloured blobs, arches or slightly curved, not a line at 45 deg. Remember the question Joe asked and your response? Well we had one of those 45 deg lines under us at the time :? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11157 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11157 POMMY MATT replied on 08/03/2010:
George I'll give you a clue. To the left of that line, there is something staying at exactly the same depth. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11156 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11156 BLUECOD replied on 08/03/2010:
Matt, in the bottom left hand shot there's an almost 45deg line . WTF is that as we were getting it showing up frequently the other day we met you at the Colours]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11155 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11155 POMMY MATT replied on 08/03/2010:
well they didn't particularly want our jigs on Sat, although that is the sort of sounding we have been getting when we have been getting stuck into the kings at that location.I will have to take the 5th amendment regarding fly selection :)I don't know if this warrants it own thread, but I'm really keen to get better at interpreting sounder images. I think I'm starting to recognise kings now, I know people say they can recognize different sorts of bait, leatherjackets etc I would be very interested in seeing some screen grabs with descriptions.I get a screen shot whenever I hit mark - which is usually when I hook something or see something. Here's a couple more from a well known reef near south head.The first one is probably my favourite sort of show - fish not bait (although there is a bait ball bottom right), and spread throughout the water column at all sorts of different angles, which suggests a lot of activity. Stacked up parallel arches often don't yield anything.[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/S00073.png[/IMG]Same place or near enough, fish around a small bait ball. Again we caught dropping through this.[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/S00059.png[/IMG]and as a quiz question - what sequence of events is recorded here? :)[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/S00055.png[/IMG]JD - what frequency are you running on your downward sonar? I have been on 200 which gives a pretty small view of the bottom - just started merging with the 83, too early to make a judgement yet.I have ordered the thru hull puck transducer and Y cable connector so I will get my downward thru hull (SI from the transom mount). Should mean I get bottom on the plane, which will be good for finding new ground - at speed :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11154 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11154 JUSTIN D replied on 08/03/2010:
cool shot matt, The fact they are stacked vertically in the 2nd image is an almost certain king sounding, they look a tad inactive, what flies did you try?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11153 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11153 POMMY MATT replied on 08/03/2010:
could maybe have got a fly down to these boys we sounded on Saturday. Not a lot of joy on the jigs tho - water temp change? Pretty sure these are kings sitting on the top of bait tho.[IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/bait_arches_one.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/bait_arches_two.jpg[/IMG]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11151 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11151 CLARKREID replied on 08/03/2010:
done]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11146 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11146 JUSTIN D replied on 08/03/2010:
Hey mate, I lost your phone number with my old phone, drop me a email with details as I'll be over in a few weeks, love to catch up]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11145 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11145 CLARKREID replied on 08/03/2010:
[quote=Justin D]Btw guys, if you own nets, don't ever net a king until it's head has popped above water or it is likely to be lost, wink :mrgreen: [/quote]Sound advice... Until they are crying don't go there... they'll just make you cry!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11144 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11144 JUSTIN D replied on 07/03/2010:
You are on brother]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11143 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11143 RIPPINLIPS replied on 07/03/2010:
[quote=Justin D]Is this the Brent of the Hinson variety? If so welcome aboard mate. This is a great thread and I hope we can continue to refine techniques on bigger fish. The only way we ate going to get these bigger kings on fly is to actually get out and do it. Meantime, the jig gear increases the learning curve on locals and fighting techniques[/quote]Hi mate,It is me. Will see you midweek next holidays....spent summer in vages, new york and NZ so i'm sure you missed me!!!Will have to get you out in the new toy one day.cheers]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11142 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11142 JUSTIN D replied on 07/03/2010:
Nets when you fish alone make sense but most guides I know don't use the now, I lost more fish when I used nets than we do now]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11141 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11141 JUSTIN D replied on 07/03/2010:
HB was awesome, good fishing with great mates Jeremy Patterson and great guide mark bargenquast, all in all good fun!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11140 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11140 KEN replied on 07/03/2010:
:wink: I'd love to have the go at a 100 cm fish, but any king is a good king on fly. JD, I have a net... :wink: How was Hervey Bay?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11139 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11139 JUSTIN D replied on 07/03/2010:
Hey Ken, I'd be inclined to bite but I'll chewmy tongue,there's a big difference between 85cm and 100 but they are all caught using skill and a bunch of luck.Btw guys, if you own nets, don't ever net a king until it's head has popped above water or it is likely to be lost, wink :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11138 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11138 SAM replied on 07/03/2010:
I am a Troutie turned Saltie. Boys stick to the long wand and leave the Jig gear for the kids.While in Tas for work 18 months ago I went to Brumbies creek and had a fish, I found a "big old healthy girl" and went to work 20 mins later she left her lie and rose to my fly. Normally my heart would pound and the adrenalin would zing, but no. I remember distinctly feeling oh no stop, dont. Now I did lift the fly off the water perfectly in time with the strike and I was on. All I wanted to do was get her off the line with as little damage as possible. What,s all this go to do with Big Kings. Not considering dinner. Well its sport, camaraderie, companionship, friendship and definitely the challenge. There is no doubt that the Kings represent a very real challenge, a genuine contest. I think more so than anything fresh. But only on light lines, the schools of kings early this season where as difficult as you could possibly want and on 8wt 12 lb combo were a hell of a fight. The thrill of hooking up after ten Fly changes and a thousand casts was fantastic. I did not mind loosing a fish ,getting them to bite was what it was all about. The biggest part of the challenge being getting the fish to strike. So big Kings, I have been busted by the bigger ones. Blind fishing of any type does not in thrall me, I become bored almost immediately. That's why I love fishing Sydney so much, you get to see the adversary, and the heart pounds. A popper at dawn, swirl, cast again I am sure the heart rate monitor would be at max.Dropping really heavy weighted leaders down 30 m, is lucky dip fishing, no wonder the long wand is giving way to the mindless bobbing up and down of the ..... jig. Why not try and bring them up to the Boat?I am in Perth for the next two weeks so no fishing for a while, keep up the reports, and above all else tight lines. :P ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11135 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11135 KEN replied on 06/03/2010:
Metre kings, things that dreams are made of. Everyone has a theory and I suppose it comes down to watching, listening to others and experience. My PB king on fly was 2 summers ago, an 82 cm off a Sydney Harbour marker, sipping bait off the top and tailing, that was on 14 lb tippet. I found he went deep but then as I was fighting him I also put the boat in gear and slowly went to deeper water and away from the structure, he came out like a puppy being led on a lead and the fight re-continued then. Had another 80 cm + fish last year on a charter, but the guide doesnt believe in nets and lost him at the boat...heart breaking :cry: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11132 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11132 JUSTIN D replied on 06/03/2010:
Is this the Brent of the Hinson variety? If so welcome aboard mate. This is a great thread and I hope we can continue to refine techniques on bigger fish. The only way we ate going to get these bigger kings on fly is to actually get out and do it. Meantime, the jig gear increases the learning curve on locals and fighting techniques]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11130 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11130 RIPPINLIPS replied on 05/03/2010:
Guys,like justin said if you can get there head pointing up you can control fish more easily. I have hooked 80cm kings at the side of the boat lifted their heads up and they never got an inch under the water. not recommended by the way becuse they go nuts in the boat!!!The problem with jigging in shallow water is you can't get any angle on the fish. they will win every time. Also you are running braid which has zero give. when jigging in deeper water you almost always have some angle down there...next time out get a guy on the throttle..when hooked up hit about 4knots and get some angle on them..this has worked well for me in the past...this is probably the fly rodders can get them up on lighter tippets...you usually have angle to work with when the fly line sinks....cheersbrent]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11128 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11128 JUSTIN D replied on 05/03/2010:
The Gt's I spoke of were 30 lb on 80 lb braid and they barely pull drag off the reel.The fly deal I was speaking of was.........ahh, bugger typing on the I-phone, I'll call you mate, lol]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11127 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11127 POMMY MATT replied on 05/03/2010:
I don't know Justin - absolutely I agree these fish might be landable on fly, but like mark says you will need luck every inch of the way. We are running 10kg of drag on reels that can support 22kg, 75cm fish are not taking any line at all - 90's are, and the stuff we are not landing are pulling line at will. On that basis 10kg will snap like cotton - bear in mind with a knot you've basically got 7kg of strength there. Most of the bigger ones we've hooked have been within a couple of winds of the bottom - really cranking up drags has been resulting in pulled hooks, so its a question of lock up then back off as it comes up.As far as I know all of the really decent GT's landed on fly have been on the flats, which is a totally different proposition to rought ground, especially when the fish is already deep.My experience of bigger GT's on fly is one lost due to a snafu whilst my mate landed his at 12kg - they were hooked from a school where the fish were peas on a pod up in Weipa so I mine was a similar sort of size. It was in open water and a decent tussle but these fish recently have been the hardest hitting & fighting fish I have ever hooked.The only way to settle this is course is to land that meterey on 10kg fly - whether or not it happens I'm sure it will be a lot of fun trying! :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11120 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11120 JUSTIN D replied on 05/03/2010:
Btw, I'm not that interested in the igfa side of things and often fish 30lb such as for jewies but most flylines break at 35 so I don't go over 30. I just think there's not enough guys giving these bigger kings a go on fly and if more of us did then there would be more meter fish caught on fly, there's plenty this year and the deep ones will be the best shot, the inshore ones have a lot more structure]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11117 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11117 JUSTIN D replied on 05/03/2010:
Yep I hear you on a lot of that mark but you can't break 20 lb through a fly rod so what can you do with 60 lb that you can't do with 20lb apart from take the rod out of the equation and use it as a hand line. Noddy (Craig Radford) and Morsie landed sampsons in 10 meters of water to 100lb on 20 lb. You saw me get a fish at the colours on a 9wt around 90cm which never took a cm of line on 20 lb tippet and a 16 wt would have messed it right up. I don't disagree with what you say entirely I just think 20lb tippet has not really been explored by most flyfisherman to the extent it could be. I think you need a he'll of a lot of luck on 20 with a bigger king but a meter fish is very, very catchable on 20lb. I know anglers landing 30 lb gts on 80lb braid and the fish doesn't take an inch off the reel so our meter long kings should struggle on 80 lb braid too.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11116 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11116 MJ replied on 04/03/2010:
Justin,The big fish that did me last week on 60lb leader with 50 lb braid gave me no chance on that gear-let aloneon 20lb gear.If you hook them up high then they can run and you can tire them out.Down deep is a different story! Every king I've hooked down deep knows only one way to go-down.Anything is possible on 20lb if theGods and Planets are aligned-but not too often.Those guys in the recent Flylife said the same-20 lb forget it.I've been on so many big fish trips where IGFA followers adhere to the rules (10kg only) and these good flyfishermen never land a fish.I have often thought the ridiculous 10 kg tippet rule for saltwater records was made by leather arm patched fishermen who have never hooked a big fish.If you hook a big clean fighting fish down deep such as a 25kg+ tuna and if you are fortunate to tire it out down deep-its virtually impossible to lift it's dead weight up without the line breaking as well on 10kg.I have heard on good authority that many of the so-called flyfishing records on 10kg consist of teased up fish;hooked at the boat;and gaffed straight away-great sportfishing!Cheers Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11115 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11115 JUSTIN D replied on 04/03/2010:
Great fish Matt, really fun on any gear. There's a bunch that size inside too but so close to structure makes it hard. I don't think you need to fish 60 lb on fly. If you pull a 90cm kings head upward on 20lb tippet it can only swim up. The key is to keep the fish heading up and never let it turn deep. Red line and a bit of luck will do it on fly. My mate Tony was all over those 85cm fish last week, they never stood a chance, he would have had my bet on a meter fish no worries. The world record is over 25kg from the rocks on 10kg. I honestly think most guys are barely running 5kg of drag on their jig gear and you can double that on fly. Big fish on fly or jig are good fun regardless and matts been putting in the hard yards,JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11113 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11113 STUARTT replied on 04/03/2010:
Then you can put that jiggly gear away .....]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11107 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11107 ALEXIT replied on 03/03/2010:
That is a top fish matt.... only a matter of time before you break the metre.Every year the king stocks just get stronger and the fish get bigger.alex]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11106 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11106 POMMY MATT replied on 03/03/2010:
I meant to say we got another 2 nineties as well, back looking for a meterey in the morning :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11105 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11105 WILLIAM replied on 03/03/2010:
Matt, this performance is getting a bit rude now :? Damn it!!!!Now I'm going to have to tidy up my shed to find the jigging gear stashed away in there somewhere :twisted: What a magnificent fish that is!? :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11104 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11104 POMMY MATT replied on 03/03/2010:
go on then here's one more from this morning - 95cm and the heaviest yet at 9.5kg - the jigs work there magic again. 14 between us in two hours and in work before 9.30. And nowhere near South Head!! 8) [img]http://lh3.ggpht.com/_xVPYx9nCtcU/S44hDqSm-fI/AAAAAAAAATY/rIyXCFIhwyA/s800/P3030170.JPG[/img] ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11103 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11103 MJ replied on 28/02/2010:
Well done Matt-you are on fire.The problem with the big ones down deep is that they reef you with a few powerful tail thrusts.You need big gear-a 14wt+ with 60lb flyline and 60lb abrasion-resistant leader;or mySaltiga 8 PE jigstick and 6500 Expedition reel,with 80lb braid,big drag and hang on-and you still have problems! If they get hooked mid water or higher you have some leeway,not the case here.Mark.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11097 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11097 WILLIAM replied on 28/02/2010:
Oh shusbutt!! I was just dusting off my 13wt ... but it looks like that's not going to do it either :roll: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11096 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11096 POMMY MATT replied on 28/02/2010:
hey Mark - we went out again today first to the usual haunt where I got 5 to the jig all pretty decent again including one in the mid eighties. We then went wide and I got another couple on the jig in deeper water one an 85. Then we went and got some livies and went back out wide - I got this 92 pictured on a yakka (returned) - yes there has been a bit of an edit to the background - it went very well indeed. However the next two drifts we both hooked up and both lost our fish - the first one I lost was without doubt the biggest kingy I have ever hooked - and it was hot on the heels of the 92 on the same gear so I had something to compare it to - it stayed deep with the rod bent to below the waterline, I was sweating and I thought I was winning for a while - the head shakes were really ponderous, like one every 2 seconds. Anyway to cut a long story short it did me, then my mate got done his rod tip actually hit the water while it was in the rest and he didn't get it out of the holder. Next drift pretty much the same happened to me, I was simply unable to get my rod out of the holder with the drag setting on the tld, and the braid actually cut on my trim tab edge. Then my mate hooked up - he was winning for a while on heavy gear but the same story. This is the same place we had the 94 and 105 last week there are some leviathans around but I just don't know how we are going to land them!![IMG]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_xVPYx9nCtcU/S4nzY-mh88I/AAAAAAAAAS4/VSTAKlCN7s4/s800/92king_cropped.JPG[/IMG]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11095 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11095 BIG GAV replied on 28/02/2010:
Great to see you getting into them Mark :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11094 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11094 MJ replied on 28/02/2010:
mustafa,The secret is out-go to south head and you will see the carpark.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11093 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11093 MUSTAFA replied on 28/02/2010:
Hi Mark, congrats once again , :oops: how far out did you go?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11092 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11092 MJ replied on 27/02/2010:
Matt that was on a jig,but today we hooked a couple of big ones on fly 80+cm.I didn't take any pics today-the fishing was so frenetic! I saw many charter boats wider out,and went out to them thinking they wereon a reef,but no reef showed on the sounder.Mark.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11091 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11091 POMMY MATT replied on 27/02/2010:
its nuts isn't it?I'll be out again tomorrow - might have a look further afield as the weather forecast is awesome.ps cracking fish - fly or jig ? :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11090 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539;replyID:11090 MJ posted on 27/02/2010:
I've never seen such big kings here before.Yesterday and today I went out and bagged 11 kings between 75 and 91 cm on fly and Saltiga-kept two.As Justin says the fly works well in 120ft of water.The highlight for me was a massive king which dusted me on locked up drag,hooked very deep-the 91cm was easy compared to that awesome fish.The pic is the 91 cm model-I'll go back to my proper camera soon.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1539 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1539;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 06/03/2010:
Solid fish mate, are you putting split shots on the tippet to get it down faster or do you reckon T14 would get down fast enough, I know you gotta consider the current on the day as well, but jigs just plummet down. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1538;replyID:11133 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1538;replyID:11133 BLUECOD replied on 06/03/2010:
[quote=Justin D] I encourage everyone to put the fly rod in the boat next to your saltigas.[/quote]JD, Does this mean that if I put the fly rod in the boat, you'll provide me with Saltigas?? :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1538;replyID:11131 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1538;replyID:11131 JUSTIN D posted on 27/02/2010:
Good to see some of the boys out on the jigging grounds. The fly was matching it with the jigs in 120 foot of water so I encourage everyone to put the fly rod in the boat next to your saltigas.My mate Tony Ong managed a very good number of fish on the 12wt yesterday using anchovie bombs.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1538 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1538;ForumID:1 POMMY MATT replied on 27/02/2010:
[quote=William] (I had kept it for berley)[/quote] :shock: have we no purists left on this forum?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11089 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11089 JUSTIN D replied on 27/02/2010:
The dots are the key]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11088 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11088 WILLIAM replied on 27/02/2010:
Compare that colour to a frigate:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11087 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11087 WILLIAM replied on 27/02/2010:
Compare that colour to a frigate:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11086 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11086 WILLIAM replied on 27/02/2010:
||| Matt, I don't know - Justin saw the fish (I had kept it for berley) and said he thought the spots are a mack feature.I didn't even look twice - I automatically assumed it was a frigate based on the location of capture and size of the fish - I've caught many frigates there before - but now that I think about, it was a bit more blue than a frigate.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11085 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11085 JUSTIN D replied on 27/02/2010:
Yep, black dots, generally bluer and deeper bodied too]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11084 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11084 POMMY MATT replied on 27/02/2010:
how do you distinguish a frigate from a small mac? Are those black spots on the belly there William? Is that a mac only feature??]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11083 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11083 LIONEL replied on 27/02/2010:
Nice !!!! really jealous my holidays are over now!!!!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11082 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11082 WILLIAM replied on 27/02/2010:
Thanks for making me feel better guys :D I'm still quite stunned by this mack capture. I got it soon after the beginning of the runout on the edge of that channel/hole just downstream of Clontarf. I've seen plenty frigates there before but never a mack.I was fishing a little popper at the time - I was kinda hoping for a small kingie in the open water there to put on the 2wt species list :twisted: - and was stripping the popper double handed in the vicinity of some boils I'd seen earlier.The baitfish were quite large - so fish were chasing them down one at a time rather than balling them up. This little rocket kindly showed me its breakfast so I could compare it to the fly:(Edit: Sorry about all the carpet pics.)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11081 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11081 SAM replied on 27/02/2010:
I could no agree more I had a ball last thurs on the Bonnies with the trout gear. Caught and landed a 25 cm king also never seen one that small before.At another spot I could not get the king which was into my cat food to take a fly. I hit him on the head twice with flys.Might have been your mate Justin he had no problem coming up to the bucket to grab some burly stuck in a hole.Great to watch.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11080 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11080 JUSTIN D replied on 26/02/2010:
It's all relative, those fish on a 2 wt put you ahead of the pack on today's reports. Mmmm 6kg fish on 60 lb braid? 4kg kings on 10kg tippet or 4 lb fish on 6lb tippet........you win!! Well done]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11079 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11079 WILLIAM replied on 26/02/2010:
I suppose getting it on the 2wt makes up for my initial misidentification, as well as the watsons leaping bonito I dropped trying to lift it from the water without a net. :roll: Completed the day with some fill-in fun on these little fly-thieves ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11077 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537;replyID:11077 WILLIAM posted on 26/02/2010:
Bad part of today was everyone else on the harbour today got kings - me nothing :roll: couple of boils and follows but nothing.Anyway I deseved to be taught a lesson because I was a bit late out of the starting blocks today. One lowly frigate was all I was really due for ...... cept Justin tells me it's a mack :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1537 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1537;ForumID:1 BIG GAV replied on 24/02/2010:
[quote=Peter D]We gotta find a reliable place close to home where we can wade and get some fish that pull.[/quote]I dont know how reliable Sussex would be, but it's deffinately a spot where this type of fishing is very acheiveable :wink: George, didnt see any Noah's, but wouldnt dout their presences :? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11075 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11075 PETER D replied on 23/02/2010:
Sounds like a challenge. Big salmon in the surf, quick cast when you spot em. Dodging the great whites. Got the making of some fun.We gotta find a reliable place close to home where we can wade and get some fish that pull.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11074 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11074 BLUECOD replied on 23/02/2010:
[quote=Big Gav] I spent a few hours Sat afternoon wading the bar, and about every 15/20mins a school of Sambo's would surf a wave rite up the bar in about 3 feet of water. Really exciting stuff, especially when all the Salamon are proper fish (10/15lbs). [/quote]Is that white pointer still chasing the salmon in the bar ? .. you'd think that it would be full of them by now and move on :wink: Your Saturday sounds about as productive as ours up at Lake Mac :( ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11073 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536;replyID:11073 BIG GAV posted on 23/02/2010:
Just a quick report on Sussex inlet.I must admitt it was more of a recon weekend then fishing trip, and with the impella packing it in on my tinnie, I was rather limited.There was some talk awhile back about chasing sambo's of the beach, and although I didnt manage connecting to any over the weekend I'll deffinately be heading back down!I spent a few hours Sat afternoon wading the bar, and about every 15/20mins a school of Sambo's would surf a wave rite up the bar in about 3 feet of water. Really exciting stuff, especially when all the Salamon are proper fish (10/15lbs). Unfortunately it was blowing so hard I couldnt even make a 50ft cast, but then again if it were easy everyone would be doing it :wink:If anyones interested in heading down for a weekend, let me know because I dont think I'm going to get a good nites sleep untill i pin one :twisted: Cheers, Gav ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1536 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1536;ForumID:1 BREAMEN replied on 05/03/2010:
Guys, just a reminder that these sessions are really filling very fast, almost two sessions ahead at times.Don't leave it to a week or two prior, get in early as i hate turning away people that are as keen as those in these forums.March 16 is well over booked, March 30 only has a few spots left and the rest are maye one third already full if not more - all the way to end of June.FYI, fish are still in spawn mode & so off the bite while doing their thing. Should start to fire in a few weeks.Still working on a weekend session for Fly fishing, just have to work out the red tape stuff, will let you know.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11118 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11118 POMMY MATT replied on 03/03/2010:
tail walking carp - now that's something I have to see ! :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11102 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11102 WILLIAM replied on 03/03/2010:
Reel OD is 93 mm :wink: It was fit fish too - some are slobs but this puppy had speed and pull - even managed a partial tail-walk after it got well into the backing. I'm addicted now - I won't miss one of these sessions :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11101 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11101 BIG GAV replied on 03/03/2010:
[quote=Pommy Matt]that's either a very small reel or a solid carp tail :)[/quote]I'll second that :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11100 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11100 POMMY MATT replied on 03/03/2010:
that's either a very small reel or a solid carp tail :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11099 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11099 WILLIAM replied on 02/03/2010:
Well, March 2 was alright hey!? :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11098 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11098 FATSO replied on 25/02/2010:
Hi Breamen, Can you put me + 1 down for March 16th as well, my brother is keen to come up from Yass as well.Thanks]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11076 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11076 LIONEL replied on 23/02/2010:
[quote=Bluecod]Bugger! Tuesdays are work days for me .... now if one was planned for a Thursday or Friday ...... :wink: [/quote]Quit work and fish on Tuesday :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11072 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11072 BLUECOD replied on 22/02/2010:
Bugger! Tuesdays are work days for me .... now if one was planned for a Thursday or Friday ...... :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11069 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11069 KAYAKER replied on 22/02/2010:
Please add me for the 16th as well, please. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11068 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11068 LIONEL replied on 22/02/2010:
hi Breamen, please put me down for March 16th]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11067 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11067 BREAMEN replied on 22/02/2010:
Stuartt & William, done.Flies are bread style, floating & sinking.Have used worms and tadpole style as well.If you want pic's let me know or i'll tie you a couple.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11064 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11064 WILLIAM replied on 22/02/2010:
Thanks Tony.Would it be too rude if I asked for a slot on all the dates?Just being in the Park is such a lovely experience to look forward to on a regular basis. Plus big fish on light gear is addictive. And then there's the sledging and banter :mrgreen: William]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11063 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11063 STUARTT replied on 22/02/2010:
I'm in with for 16th March with 2 x anglers :)What flies ????]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11062 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534;replyID:11062 BREAMEN posted on 22/02/2010:
Hi Guys, hope i'm not breaking any site rules in posting this but i have had so many PM's re the fishing in Centennial Park i thought it easier to post this up.These are the next dates, all on a Tuesday between 3 & 7pm. March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 June 8, 22 (March 2 is booked out already)It's free to join in but you must be registered prior as numbers are limited for each session.After talking with the Park Management, i have been playing with the idea of maybe holding a closed session for only those registered on this site - if there is enough interest. Let me know as we could maybe have it on a weekend to help out others who can't make it during the week. Also, you would be able to bring the kids if they are over the age of 7.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1534 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1534;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 22/02/2010:
NIce going Matt, jigs are doing the job lately.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11070 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11070 POMMY MATT replied on 22/02/2010:
Hey Patrick - I thought that was you mate. We still haven't been formally introduced :) From what I remember, I think it was petered off a bit by the time you rocked up. We were on that mark before sun-up and headed off elsewhere about 8.00 - we got the bigger ones at the other place.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11066 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11066 PATRICK ST JOHN replied on 22/02/2010:
Hi MattI think I saw you out there -I was in the white galeforce - the action seemed to have slowed down by the time I arrived as I did not see any fish landed and then you headed off. Sounds like I need to buy a jig rod to get in on this action. Patrick]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11065 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11065 POMMY MATT replied on 21/02/2010:
get that saltiga out mark :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11060 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11060 MJ replied on 21/02/2010:
Well done Matt.You are nailing them.Those guys in the yellow boat are good fishermen.A few weeks ago wewere matching them king for king on the fly-but conditions change and you have to adapt.Mark.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11059 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11059 POMMY MATT replied on 21/02/2010:
Mark - be interested to hear about your technique once you've refined it - its not attaching your fly to a downrigger clip is it? 8) I was out with greg yesterday and we hooked about a dozen fish and got I think 8 kings to the boat - nothing huge and actually two of those 'kings'w ere amberjacks that went well for their size. A couple of the kings were probably legal size, plus I lost something much better early on.I was inspired by watching the guys in the yellow boat cleaning up - they were landing a much better stamp of fish as well for some reason.Popped out this morning for a dawn raid - cracking session early at the usual haunt with a dozen kings all legal and most over 80. We then went a bit wider to a small patch of reef and the guy I was with got a 105 first drop followed by a 94 (pictured) and a little rat which was the only non-legal of the day. Incredible stuff so close to Sydney and there has been some real consistency over the last few weeks. We did keep a few today but released more than we kept. We were back at the ramp at 9.20.[img]http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xVPYx9nCtcU/S4B-VIh43FI/AAAAAAAAARw/CBxJm2IK0oE/s800/P2210164.JPG[/img]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11058 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533;replyID:11058 MJ posted on 21/02/2010:
Its been difficult of late with the weather,but the kings are certainly there-& down deep! Yesterday I hookeda legal king at a marker.I thought that I'd hooked up the chain-then it moved.It was a good fight.Sorry about the pic,my I-Phone's camera is not that great and has no flash.I hooked that king at sunrise.Later I went outside and saw Matt,Ken,Greg and everybody else hooking up big time deep on jigs.I've thought about this and I'll use a new fly technique, which should work.If it does I'll let you know.I do know thatour flies work just as well as jigs if they are in the zone.Then I may have to bring out the Saltiga gear,if allelse fails!Cheers Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1533 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1533;ForumID:1 MUSTAFA replied on 21/02/2010:
:o That is a bumer Sam, I went out on Saturday and picked up a nice Tailor and a few Bonies ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11061 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11061 POMMY MATT replied on 19/02/2010:
That's a shame Sam - I did see the wind wasn't looking great on seabreeze this morning - I take it from your report that the swell wasn't too nice either?I think you've got to be a bit flexible and fish where the conditions let you - I know the tide wasn't the greatest this morning, and the water is still a bit dirty but there's plenty of markers out of the swell that are worth fishing. Gives you a good excuse to explore new areas as well.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11056 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11056 SAM replied on 19/02/2010:
Well got up just in time for the one storm across the Sydney basin to hit me at the ramp. Cold wet and dark, looking out for the rowers. Came out of the spit into a very strong wing and swell, did what I said I would do, north head here we come via couple of markers. Impossible for me to comfortably fish more importantly safely fish, no boats out with me and it was very difficult to stand. I did not feel like trolling just to stay out there. I saw nothing.I was so disappointed it might be 3 weeks before I get another shot.Was time for coffee.Back home at 9.15.....tomorrow looks better.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11055 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11055 MUSTAFA replied on 19/02/2010:
please Let us know how you go sam as I am planing the same for tomorrow.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11053 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11053 PETER D replied on 18/02/2010:
Water was pretty brown around Darling Harbour today. Wonder if the fresh pushes the kings out or if they just go deep?Good luck tomorrow.Peter ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11051 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11051 POMMY MATT replied on 18/02/2010:
Hey Sam - not sure I can see the merit in trying to finesse it for kings, unless you particularly get a kick out of the light line thing or you feel you are not getting hits because they are leader shy. I would be sticking with at least 20 straight thru, preferably more frankly as if you hook into something like Martin caught last week you are going to have to get very lucky indeed to land it anywhere near structure. And there does seem to be a few of those sort of stamp fish around at the moment! :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11050 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532;replyID:11050 SAM posted on 18/02/2010:
Gents I am going out in the morning and will provide a thorough account of the events of the day. having supported but not won the Mako reel put up for grabs by Stuartt, I will have to be content with average gear. But I will go with two rods one for the Bonnies with 2.2 kg tippet and a King set up with sinking line and 20 lb tippet. If the kings are around I plan to cut back to the 10 lb tippet if I get the chance.First point of call a couple of markers on the way to north head.See you there]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1532 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1532;ForumID:1 BIG GAV replied on 17/02/2010:
That sucks, and the worst part is your stuffs gone, and the junkies will probably get nothing for it anyway :( ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11048 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11048 LIONEL replied on 17/02/2010:
greg where are you?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11047 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11047 JUSTIN D replied on 17/02/2010:
Does that mean you are running for office mustafa? If so then you need to grow your beard more!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11046 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11046 MUSTAFA replied on 17/02/2010:
So sorry to hear of your bad experince Greg. If they cut the arms off the offenders this would not happen . i say vote for the Taliban.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11045 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11045 GEORGE replied on 17/02/2010:
If you find who did it Greg, your welcome to borrow my compound bow! :twisted: :twisted: Probably goes without saying...but keep an eye out on Ebay, Trading Post etc Goodluck...hope the insurance claim is a favourable one.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11044 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11044 PETE W replied on 17/02/2010:
Very sorry to hear of this Greg. There are some low mongrels in this world. I've got some gear - spare 8 & 9 weights that I'm not using that you borrow too.Pete. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11042 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11042 GREGP replied on 17/02/2010:
Sam - they broke into my house and cleaned us out.Justin - yeah, insured. Remains to be seen how easy the process is claiming though - I've not been thru this before.William - appreciate it. Thanks.Ken - thanks for the offer mate. They didn't get absolutely everything on the fishing front though, so I should still have something to cast on the weekend.CheersGreg]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11041 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11041 KEN replied on 16/02/2010:
That sucks, I can lend you a 7 wt and line if you need to have a fish.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11034 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11034 WILLIAM replied on 16/02/2010:
Greg I'm sorry to hear that. It's an awful feeling having your personal space and property violated like that.I will certainly keep an eye out for those items. William]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11033 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11033 JUSTIN D replied on 16/02/2010:
So sorry to hear, keep your eyes peeled everyone. I hope you were insuredjd]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11032 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11032 SAM replied on 16/02/2010:
Sure thingWhat actually happened? :?: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11031 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531;replyID:11031 GREGP posted on 16/02/2010:
Got robbed yesterday :( Bunch of savages in this town. Laptops, cameras, jewelery, etc all went, but so did the fly gear :cry: So if anyone sees a Galvan Torque T10, a Fenwick F89LA or some TFO rods (7 weight & 9 weight in a duel tube) being touted around the place or sitting in the local pawn shop, can they give me a yell?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1531 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1531;ForumID:1 WILLIAM replied on 17/02/2010:
[quote=Bluecod] What's the secret of avoiding dandelions and broadleaf ???[/quote]pic selection and photoshop :twisted: BTW George what is this talk of dredging - I'm into floating lines now - presentation is the key old chap. I thought we'd be targetting whiting on the flats. More information please?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11039 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11039 BLUECOD replied on 17/02/2010:
The whiting will be there on the flats and we'll give them a real good crack early when the wind is settled, however Mike has been doing good dredging at the dropover and if the wind gets up its always worth a shot although with the tide rising most of the day [the flats are usually 2.5 hours after Fort Denison] it could well be worth while perservering on those finickity whiting. I'll be packing a #5 floating #8 inter and #10 fast sink [just in case the kings show up at the dropover]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11040 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11040 BLUECOD replied on 16/02/2010:
You'd better bring your luck on Saturday [and dredging lines as well!]Your grass reminds me of ill-kept kikuya that has died and recolonised with couch, winter and summer grass ... very much like mine but one trick eludes me ..... What's the secret of avoiding dandelions and broadleaf ???]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11038 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11038 KEN replied on 16/02/2010:
Looks like fun William, some nice ones there.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11037 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11037 WILLIAM replied on 15/02/2010:
And healthy looking edges:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11024 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11024 WILLIAM replied on 15/02/2010:
Low maintenance in parts:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11023 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11023 WILLIAM replied on 15/02/2010:
[quote=Sam]... I presume it was Sunday morning while I was mowing.[/quote]Sam, come over to my place and I'll show some time saving tips for looking after your lawn.See here, luxurant and natural:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11022 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11022 SAM replied on 15/02/2010:
Yea very well done I presume it was Sunday morning while I was mowing.I too will venture out again this week]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11019 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11019 POMMY MATT replied on 14/02/2010:
that's it! a fly only session for me this week :)nicepics William - great session on the kings and well done on the frigate!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11018 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11018 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... and this :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11017 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11017 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... with some special creatures like this ...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11016 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11016 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... even if we do share it a close quarters ... ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11015 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11015 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
And never mind the cliches, the Harbour is special ... ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11014 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11014 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... I mean like this ...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11013 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11013 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... poppering just does something for me ...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11012 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11012 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... twas fun for sure ...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11011 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530;replyID:11011 WILLIAM posted on 14/02/2010:
... for twisting my arm for the early morning sesh]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1530 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1530;ForumID:1 BREAMEN replied on 15/02/2010:
That new rod is sure getting a workout]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11025 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11025 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... and fun :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11010 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11010 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
... but it's salty]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11009 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11009 WILLIAM replied on 14/02/2010:
Poetry in motion ... a trouty 2wt wet dream ...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11008 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529;replyID:11008 WILLIAM posted on 14/02/2010:
It's called the salty twigging [B]pout [/B]:wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1529 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1529;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 16/02/2010:
I have only been to the Sth Is once and it was magic. Some nice pics there Mustafa.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11035 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11035 MUSTAFA replied on 15/02/2010:
Hi Sam I did use a guide ( nz fly fishing tours IAN) but we had ony 3 hours to work with in a lake that he did not like very much but due to bad winds we had no other choice' :( Rob, Now that you have pointed out, it makes a lot of sence lol :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11029 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11029 CHAPPO replied on 15/02/2010:
I know why you didn't catch any fsh, you're holding the rod in the wrong hand mate :!: :roll: Rob :D PS: Isn't the South Island a paradise]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11028 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11028 SAM replied on 15/02/2010:
Hey mate got to use a guide over there other wise no chance]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11027 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11027 MUSTAFA replied on 14/02/2010:
.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11001 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11001 MUSTAFA replied on 14/02/2010:
.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11000 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:11000 MUSTAFA replied on 14/02/2010:
Bungee jumped this bridge and could not help my self and started to look for fish before the jump]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:10999 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:10999 MUSTAFA replied on 14/02/2010:
some more pics]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:10998 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528;replyID:10998 MUSTAFA posted on 14/02/2010:
Had a nice break for a week in NZ, tried all the activities (sky diving , bungee Jumping Etc)Had only a 3 hour window for a bit of fly fishing in lake MOKE spotted a few rainbow trout but it was very difficult getting them to take the fly ,May be next time,]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1528 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1528;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 16/02/2010:
Very nice, congrats on a great fly caught fish.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11036 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11036 BREAMEN replied on 15/02/2010:
Great work, congrats]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11026 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11026 POMMY MATT replied on 15/02/2010:
..and what a different story it would have been if things hadn't gone so smoothly at the net :)I gotta say - I swung my big one in on the leader!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11021 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11021 MARTIN FORTMANN replied on 15/02/2010:
Thanks guys! I will remember this fish for a long time!Ironically, I hooked a really big fish off this same spot about 5 years ago from my kayak. I let that fish run and it didn't stop until it bricked me. Wasn't going to make that mistake again.I can only imagine how hard the 100cm jobs must go, Matt, and I agree how there is a exponential increase in pulling horse power once you step above 'rat' class.Good to share this moment with a fishing mate who you can recall the story with and they can relate. Not to mention the expert landing that was employed. First shot - no miss!!! And I didn't even "gently" instruct him not to mess it up - a luxury not always aforded a fishing mate who is about to land a PB fish for you. So, thanks Greg.Gav, even the little ones love those big flies]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11020 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11020 GRANT replied on 14/02/2010:
Yep - A great fish. Ive hooked a few that size but......!!Also looks like its in superb condition - good stuff. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11007 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11007 PETE W replied on 14/02/2010:
Great fish Martin - well done. :D Pete.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11005 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11005 CHAPPO replied on 14/02/2010:
Top job Martin :!: That's an absolute cracker for Sydney Harbour, I'm sure any of us would be proud of that puppy, I know I certainly would be :mrgreen: Well done mate :!: :!: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11004 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11004 GEORGE replied on 14/02/2010:
That's a [B]top [/B]fish Martin, well done. :shock: :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11003 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:11003 CLARKREID replied on 13/02/2010:
Good on ya! Very Nice!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10997 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10997 POMMY MATT replied on 13/02/2010:
Congrats Martin - lovely fish, and I have to say it is nice to see such a decent fish come to the fly :) They do certainly step up a gear or two once they get past the rat stage, eh?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10996 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10996 GREGP replied on 13/02/2010:
Was indeed an epic fight - Martin's 9 weight is a beast of a stick, and that sucker was bent through the corks. The take of a big fish is something different as well.I'd happily have called it for 80, and it was a thick fish as well]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10995 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10995 BIG GAV replied on 13/02/2010:
Nice!!!!Big Fly's catch Big Fish :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10994 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10994 PETER D replied on 13/02/2010:
Onya Martin. Nice fish. Fat too.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10993 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10993 FELTY replied on 13/02/2010:
Nice fish!Well done. Mike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10992 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527;replyID:10992 MARTIN FORTMANN posted on 13/02/2010:
... because it's my PB King. 75cm plus (boat's measuring stick ends at 75cm, and the tail was extending further). Pulled like hell. Amazing!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1527 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1527;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D replied on 12/02/2010:
Time to encourage those white sharks into the harbour]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10989 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10989 CHAPPO replied on 12/02/2010:
OK George, you hang on to him and I'll get the scisors :shock: That marker is slap dab in the middle of the harbour and he is as happy as Larry!I was out side the Harbour about 5 weeks ago and he was pinching Kings from the bait and jig fishos, which was pretty funny at the time (he couldn't get mine cause I didn't catch any).Here he is hoiking what's left of a big squid about off South Head 8) Rob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10987 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10987 BLUECOD replied on 12/02/2010:
Nice batch of dubbing sitting on that marker :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10986 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526;replyID:10986 SAM posted on 12/02/2010:
This guy has been around for the past few months. :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1526 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1526;ForumID:1 CLARKREID replied on 14/02/2010:
My article was in FlyAngler... not sure what has been in FlyLife... but it seems while some over here have figured out how to get them shallow it seems Simon Runting and me were the first to find the Ray Riders and I have put a fair bit of work into figuring them out. It seems no one else yet. Last year wasn't great for them... this year is proving better already. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:11002 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:11002 JUSTIN D replied on 12/02/2010:
I think Clarke wrote that article]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10990 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10990 KEN replied on 12/02/2010:
Some impressive kings there, congrats on the PB Matt. For me, the kings are a bit slower that last year, they were everywhere and heaps on the surface. Still been pretty good, but I hope they repeat last year's fun and excitement on top. I have a frequent flyer ticket for NZ, kingies on the flats sounds tempting. I read an article in Flylife a while ago about fishing for kings on the flats in NZ, will have to dig it out and start making some plans.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10988 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10988 CLARKREID replied on 12/02/2010:
You have to bear in mind we don't have the estuary species here you guys get so our esturay fishing doesn't end to be that productive over all. The Harbour itself does get good Kahawai and king-fish workups, silver trevally and snapper are also there though I do tend to target them outside the harbour more.There are kings on the flats in some of the estuaries but they are hard to find on the land side as the bottom is predominantly silt/mud making spotting difficult... on the Island side however it is primarily white sand and does make it easier. If coming over and want some advice or pointers on where to go just drop me a note happy to give you some info or take you if time allows.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10985 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10985 PETER D replied on 11/02/2010:
Thanks Clark. Quick Google earth. Looks like a very pretty estuary. Could have some fun exploring it.Cheers,Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10981 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10981 CLARKREID replied on 11/02/2010:
Katikati, Northern end of Tauranga Harbor.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10980 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10980 PETER D replied on 11/02/2010:
You guys get some nice fish. Well done. Clark, where are you based?Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10979 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10979 CLARKREID replied on 11/02/2010:
It varies where you find them. They are usually here from November until June ish... this year they never arrived in numbers until Dec. Now there are plenty everywhere though a bit fickle on the feed still.Depth... that one was in about 2 meters and hooked at about one meter. It didn't hit a popper but probably would have had we used it.Sometimes we fish for them on deep reefs sometimes we wade the flats, or the poles... whatever conditions and the fish dictate.I don't guide anymore but if someone is coming over and wants to go, I'll take them if I have time.Justin old mate... I'll make time for you mate.This is the second double of rats we have had off Ray Riders in the harbour... That ray had about 10 fish on it. It seems no one else has managed to figure out that pattern the way we have been lucky to.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10978 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10978 JUSTIN D replied on 11/02/2010:
Yo clarkey, tried to contact you, I'm over in early April cous, how about crankin up the banjo music and headin for some kungfush]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10977 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10977 POMMY MATT replied on 11/02/2010:
Lovely fish Clark - what is the season for kings over there? I'd be very tempted to jump on a plane for a long weekend one of these days..What sort of depth was that fish in, and what depth did he eat at?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10976 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10976 CLARKREID replied on 11/02/2010:
Kings have been landed over here yp to 55 lbs or so on fly gear... I haven't done it... about 40 is my best. This is one a mate from England got with me last evening... real nice fish about 30 lbs...10kg leader, got it off a harbor pole on a Fatboy... the Cts rod did break as we were landing it though :oops: [img]http://www.clarkreid.co.nz/trevorking.jpg[/img][img]http://www.clarkreid.co.nz/trevorking.jpg[/img]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10975 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10975 POMMY MATT replied on 11/02/2010:
Hey Mark - that's a solid fish on the fly. I've kind of got the itch to get over to NZ for a crack at the kings there - go for the bigger ones on conventional gear and the smaller ones (by NZ standards) on the fly. Just how big are they getting them fly caught over there?I'm running near 10kg drag on my big spin reel, and the fish was taking a fair bit of line at some stage - I don't know what t-14 snaps at? I think SA do a sinking line with a stronger core for the bluewater stuff.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10974 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10974 MJ replied on 10/02/2010:
Matt-great capture.I had the same problem in NZ-they are difficult on fly down deep,and 20lb leader-forget it,they bust 50lb easy enough. My biggest king on fly there went 12kg in 25m of water.With the heavier leader the 12 wt had plenty of grunt and was up to the task. I share your concern of holding the braid to control the fish-you could get a serious cut in your hand! I always try to get big beasts on the reel as soon as possible.Cheers Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10973 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10973 POMMY MATT replied on 10/02/2010:
[quote=Bluecod]Well done Matt ...... nice touch with the rod too. I expect next week it will be on live bait or squid strips :lol: :lol: :lol: [/quote]Hey George - I might as well come clean. There's been a bit of that going on as well :? The new boat has a livewell and it needed testing :) Its nice to mix it up a bit and apparently jigging for kings is a bit of a winter pursuit, so maybe that wait for the salmon won't seem quite so long this year 8) ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10972 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10972 PETER D replied on 10/02/2010:
Was such a nice flyfishing boat too :)Better jigging kings than working though]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10971 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10971 BLUECOD replied on 10/02/2010:
Well done Matt ...... nice touch with the rod too. I expect next week it will be on live bait or squid strips :lol: :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10969 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10969 POMMY MATT replied on 10/02/2010:
[quote=Justin D] You can actually hold a fish like that on fly without loosing any line so it's as good a chance if not a better bet on the long wand,well done[/quote]yeah - maybe - I have to say this thing went like stink, it was taking line against some very serious drag, very quickly! The problem is, if you could even get your fly to where I hooked this fish there is a very good chance you would be stripping with your backing and I wouldn't want to take a wrap of that and try and stop one of these :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10968 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10968 STUARTT replied on 10/02/2010:
[quote]You can actually hold a fish like that on fly without loosing any line[/quote]Said by a man with very deep line burns in his fingers ....You may loose skin/fingers but not any line]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10967 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10967 JUSTIN D replied on 10/02/2010:
I'm off for a cold shower to wash your heathen philistine germs off.But secretly I'm jealous and suggest it may be a fine capture on any gear. You can actually hold a fish like that on fly without loosing any line so it's as good a chance if not a better bet on the long wand,well done]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10966 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10966 STUARTT replied on 10/02/2010:
Matt - Your photo shows that you have a small rod ..... please post a pic of a BIG fish :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10965 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524;replyID:10965 POMMY MATT posted on 10/02/2010:
I ran into JD this morning near the harbour bridge as he was heading off to meet his client - I have to admit to feeling somewhat unclean as he gave me some solid fly tips - I couldn't bring myself to admit that I hadn't even packed a flyrod this morning :oops: I was off to try out my new jigging stick - 65lb braid and a massive spin reel - did the business for me outside the harbour this morning with 3 landed including my new PB king at 99cm and 8kg - it went like an absolute train and I rather suspect that even if I could have secured the hookup on fly, I never would have landed it![IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd192/mattyboy1973/big_king.jpg[/IMG]sorry for posting the image of a devil's implement, but it had to be done :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1524 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1524;ForumID:1