http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/forum.html?ForumID=1 BIG GAV replied on 06/09/2010:
Ha Ha,Looks like a bobble head :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12215 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12215 ESAVKOVIC replied on 06/09/2010:
i wish i knew that i owned a TCX, i might take it out and use it occasionally...you are a goose jimmy hehe]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12214 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12214 IKI JIMMY replied on 06/09/2010:
that looks just like the big one eddie caught :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12213 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12213 BIG GAV replied on 06/09/2010:
A couple of these floating arround the Harbour would hit the spot :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12212 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12212 IKI JIMMY replied on 06/09/2010:
lets hope they do come down here 8) - does anyone remember the run of them one winter in the harbour - mid 90's. you could catch them on fly land based under the harbour bridge :lol: cheers grant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12211 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12211 PETER D replied on 05/09/2010:
Caught them that size off the rocks on spin gear. Biggest on fly only a couple of kilo. I'd like to get one on fly too.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12210 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12210 BLUECOD replied on 05/09/2010:
Been a long time since I have got myself involved in a mack frenzy in Broken Bay - way before I developed an interest in fly. My best two were caught on the same day and went 16.5lb and 18lb both on a little 2" slug .... geeez they'd be fun on fly :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12209 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673;replyID:12209 PETER D posted on 05/09/2010:
Been a long time since I heard anything about a winter Mack Tuna run up there. Hopefully some will find their way down here :)[url=http://www.gotone.com.au/fishingreports.php?ID=1212]http://www.gotone.com.au/fishingreports.php?ID=1212[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1673 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1673;ForumID:1 POMMY MATT replied on 03/09/2010:
[quote=William]|| Wow thanks for that Peter.These look better than the old 34007. I have the older ones down to size 8 ... a bit disappointing in that they are heavy but soft, and are not chemically sharpened.Please let us know if your source has size 10.William[/quote]34007 were OK once you sharpened them - but it is a PIA! Like the look of these new ones - will get an order in today !]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12207 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12207 BLUECOD replied on 02/09/2010:
William, I already have 2 packs of the z steel hooks - not in size 10 but you might want to see if they can get you some[url]http://www.flyworld.com.au/view/2010070794511[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12206 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12206 WILLIAM replied on 02/09/2010:
Here is a review of these new hooks - says they should be available in Aus by end of this year:http://www.wildflies.co.nz/reviews/mustad-z-steel-fly-hooks-review.html ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12205 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12205 WILLIAM replied on 02/09/2010:
|| Wow thanks for that Peter.These look better than the old 34007. I have the older ones down to size 8 ... a bit disappointing in that they are heavy but soft, and are not chemically sharpened.Please let us know if your source has size 10.William]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12204 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12204 PETER D replied on 02/09/2010:
I used the 4,6, and 8 for my CI flies. Don't think the shop I used carried the 10s. Will see if I can get some. Need more 6 and 8's anyway.[url=http://www.mustad.no/catalog/emea/product.php?id=193]http://www.mustad.no/catalog/emea/product.php?id=193[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12203 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12203 WILLIAM replied on 02/09/2010:
[quote=Sam]The bait are no more than 2 cm and silver, thinner than spaghetti. [/quote]Now the description as "silver" is interesting. That doesn't sound quite the same as the pure flat-white of those damn mini-whitebait snot thingies that often make the salmon torment us.Sam please let me know if you find any strong size 10 salty hooks - I've been searching for a decade.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12202 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672;replyID:12202 SAM posted on 02/09/2010:
Well guys went out this morning and found the salmon and bonnies, it was a marvellous morning.I began with the size 10 "more hook than fly" fly....deadly again, but it is hard to get a good connection with such a small hook. I was using a 6 wt 6 lb tippet combo today and they toyed with me until I added some tippet grunt and moved to a bigger fly. Having seen the gurgler get smacked in Justins video I swiched and while much less effective it was great to see the take.I focused special attention onto what they were eating this morning and saw exactly what it was. The ultra small silver fly is so good because it matches the hatch almost perfectly. The bait are no more than 2 cm and silver, thinner than spaghetti. Sambos on a 6 with a light tippet just great. I have to find a sharper stronger size 10 hook :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1672 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1672;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 02/09/2010:
well done Tim. A 6 would have been fun on the salmon, bonnies too! I had a frenzied session out there the other day, salmon had garfish cornered in a little cove and smashing them right on the rocks. I thought they were on small pillies or something, but one of them spewed up a gar of about 8 cms long. There was something else with them too, not sure if they were bonnies, could of been, but they were jumping out ot the water and I hooked a few but lost them. Salmon, as usual were heaps of fun.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1671;replyID:12193 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1671;replyID:12193 TH posted on 02/09/2010:
Went out yesterday for a flick of the 6wt since the 9 is broken. Straight to the secret (ha-ha) salmon spot and got a few salmon, a trevally and a bonito. What was the bonito doing in this cool water? This is the earliest in the season I've caught one. I thought it was tailor biting off a few flies but I guess it was bonnies. There was a pod of dolphins at middle head and a seal in the heads. Mayhem everywhere.The salmon have been a bit quiet this last week but I saw a school off Queenscliff on Tuesday and they were back on yesterday.See you out there, Tim]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1671 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1671;ForumID:1 BIG GAV replied on 02/09/2010:
Classic :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12201 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12201 JUSTIN D replied on 02/09/2010:
Hey George, I've gained a few pounds since but thankfully not fat. I don't know what it is in this video but I look fat, yet I was skinny as a rake!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12200 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12200 WILLIAM replied on 02/09/2010:
Haha Justin - nothing "old" about that footage - it's timeless :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12199 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12199 KAYAKER replied on 02/09/2010:
tee hee! And I thought it was just me ..... Am I mistaken, or have you lost a couple of pounds (and not just off the top off your head)?George :mrgreen: :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12198 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12198 JUSTIN D replied on 02/09/2010:
Thanks guys, bet you get a laugh out of this old footage I just dug up!! ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12196 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12196 SAM replied on 01/09/2010:
I love the videos great stuff]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12191 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12191 GEOFF replied on 01/09/2010:
Awesome stuff. Well done]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12190 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12190 KEN replied on 01/09/2010:
Good stuff Jusin, still firing up there.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12188 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12188 IKI JIMMY replied on 01/09/2010:
great stuff thanks for posting itgrant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12186 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12186 JUSTIN D replied on 01/09/2010:
Here's Jeremy Barlow and Shaun Scotts day[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEM1CfLuJ8o]Jeremy and Shaun 30/08/2010[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12185 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670;replyID:12185 JUSTIN D posted on 01/09/2010:
Here's the latest video blogs from the past couple of days charters. They are very quick edits (who's got time?) but I hope they tell the story................enjoy,JD[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsfpRwESDI]Steve Coopers Day out 31/08/2010[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1670 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1670;ForumID:1 BEERIE replied on 02/09/2010:
GavWhat happened to the roll cast hook set?Beerie]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12192 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12192 KEN replied on 01/09/2010:
Nice one Gav. The one and only time I went I got my first one on about the 3rd cast and thought it was going to be a good day, but that was it.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12189 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12189 IKI JIMMY replied on 01/09/2010:
so gav, you giot the fish on a dry fly? :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12187 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12187 ESAVKOVIC replied on 01/09/2010:
Jimmy can't believe you told the truth Gav...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12183 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12183 IKI JIMMY replied on 31/08/2010:
[quote=Big Gav]Jimmy it's actually a new technique I have been working on-You walk up to the water, Drop your fly in, then while your stripping of line to make a cast the trout just comes up and eats your fly :lol: :lol: :lol: [/quote]lol love it ! :lol: :oops: :oops: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12180 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12180 BIG GAV replied on 30/08/2010:
G'day William,I think this fish was spawning, onced hooked another trout was chasing it around.But we spent alot of time just walking and polaroiding (perfect day for it) and didnt see any other fish at all. I really think that TCD is hit and miss, my mate has been going up regulary and spoting plenty of fish, I was suprised we didnt see anymore?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12178 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12178 WILLIAM replied on 30/08/2010:
Gav that's a nice looking fish. Isn't about now the rainbows go into spawning mentality at Thommo -did you see any fish trying to spawn in the shallows?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12177 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12177 BIG GAV replied on 30/08/2010:
Jimmy it's actually a new technique I have been working on-You walk up to the water, Drop your fly in, then while your stripping of line to make a cast the trout just comes up and eats your fly :lol: :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12176 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12176 IKI JIMMY replied on 30/08/2010:
c'mon gav,give us a blow by blow account, what fly did you use? what line ? did you spot him cruising and chase or lay a trap on his beat? did you need one of your superlong casts?c'mon thrill me :P grant ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12175 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12175 IKI JIMMY replied on 30/08/2010:
c'mon gav,give us a blow by blow account, what fly did you use? what line ? did you spot him cruising and chase or lay a trap on his beat? did you need one of your superlong casts?c'mon thrill me :P grant ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12174 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12174 ESAVKOVIC replied on 30/08/2010:
10lb hey. I've i'd he was coming along I may have been paying more attention...Was a nice day and glad you got your first thommos fish Gav.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12172 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668;replyID:12172 BIG GAV posted on 29/08/2010:
Eddie and myself vertured up to TCD today, absolutly perfect conditions and after this little bow smacked the fly on the first cast we thought it was going to be one of them days :twisted: 5 hours later :roll: and the next bit of action, with Eddie missing the take on a possible 10lbs fish ( but we'll never really know :lol: )]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1668 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1668;ForumID:1 BIG GAV replied on 31/08/2010:
The olympus 1030 tough Beer, It really amazes me how good the point and shoot cameras are theses days]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12181 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12181 BEERIE replied on 31/08/2010:
GavWhat Camera did you take to CI?I think you were looking for a new camera the other day before the CI trip .The shots look like they are of a very good quality. Or is that just my new computer screen?Beerie :P :P :P ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12179 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12179 ESAVKOVIC replied on 30/08/2010:
Top report Gav. Need to start saving...]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12173 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12173 PETER D replied on 30/08/2010:
Having just returned from CI does not make you immune from that Rob. Sounds like great trip Gav. Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12169 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12169 CHAPPO replied on 29/08/2010:
Damm it Gav, you're makeing me twitch :mrgreen: Got to get back there sooner than later, well done :!: :!: Rob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12168 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12168 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
Hey Pete,a few 10+ bones landed throughout the group, I saw alot more this year, only managed to tempt one which resulted in a straightend hook :cry: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12165 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12165 PETE W replied on 28/08/2010:
Beaudy Gav. Well done. 8) Any big bones caught (10lbs +)?Pete]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12164 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12164 WILLIAM replied on 28/08/2010:
What a great place!!Thanks for sharing Gav.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12163 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12163 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
All in all a geat trip.Everyone caught loads of bones, got smoked by triggers and had shots a BIG GT's.The "Village" was excellent this year, great service and guides.Big thanks to Andy Vockler for organiseing the trip, and the rest on the guys for making it a week to remember.If anyone is keen on heading over, Nial Logan is the man to see www.learntoflyfish.net]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12162 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12162 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
So]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12161 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12161 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
I was lucky enough to spend a whole day popper fishing with 2 Japenese fisherman So and Koich. These guys had some seriuos gear and certainly showed me how to do it......]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12160 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12160 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
GT's were high on everyone agender.Unfortunately there was some seriuos bad luck through out the camp.1st my rod tube didnt turn up with my popping rod, thanks air pacific :evil: 2nd We managed to borrow a popping rod and the first afternoon we went popping the engine fell off the boat :shock: 3rd Dropped 4 big GT's on popper's the biggest ripped the front trebles out of the popper.4th 1 of the guys missed the take on a 100lbs fish5th 2 of the guys dropped fish ( 80lbs and 50lbs ) well into the fightSmall GT.....]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12159 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12159 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
Spent alot of time this year chasing Triggers.Over the week I would have cast to 20/25 fish, hooked about 10 and landed 4.Man these fish are fun, I would put them on par with bones any day.The biggest one for the week :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12158 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12158 BIG GAV replied on 28/08/2010:
Average bone....]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12157 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667;replyID:12157 BIG GAV posted on 28/08/2010:
Just a few pics from the last week at CXI.A new sign :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1667 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1667;ForumID:1 BIG GAV posted on 28/08/2010:
Most of you guys would have probably seen these pics floating arround, but for those who havnt :cry: http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/permit-massacre ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1666 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1666;ForumID:1 STUARTT posted on 26/08/2010:
[url=http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/thread.html?ForumID=6&ThreadID=1664]For sale :([/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1665 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1665;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 26/08/2010:
Thats a fair hike to Manly then Bondi, good run for the boat though.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12143 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12143 MUSTAFA replied on 24/08/2010:
Well done Patrick, :lol: I was out there as well but once the sambos went down i went all the waty to Manly and back to Bondi , then I gaved up and headed home. :evil: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12141 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12141 SIMONFISH replied on 24/08/2010:
Hi Patrick, great to hear the galeforce has been giving you some (reasonably) trouble free fishing. Scary to think it has been 5 years !cheers,Simonps: what was the problem with the e-tec, I am looking to put one on my new boat , so interested to hear your experiences with one over time.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12139 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12139 PATRICK ST JOHN replied on 24/08/2010:
Hi SimonNice to hear from you again.The Galeforce has given me great service (5 years since you sold it to me). I had an engine problem for the first time last month but its 6 years old now so I guess you have to expect something to go wrong eventually. The only orther things I have fixed in 5 years is a leaking livebait hose and I replaced the steering cables which had become very stiff and corroded so that's not bad I guess.I am afraid I am not a seller at the moment.CheersPatrick]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12137 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12137 PETER D replied on 23/08/2010:
Stuart, I used a laptop. Nothing seemed unusual. I just type in the reply and hit "Post Reply". Same laptop as I have used for this reply.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12135 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12135 SIMONFISH replied on 23/08/2010:
Hi Patrick, if you don't mind me asking, how is the Galeforce going? I am back in Brisbane and looking to get another boat, you don't want to sell do you ????]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12134 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12134 WILLIAM replied on 23/08/2010:
Sorry Patrick - I'm sure Stuart will fix it - at least we have a clue about the cause of the double posts.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12133 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12133 STUARTT replied on 23/08/2010:
[quote=Peter D]The double post problem. Definitely did not double click. Please delete this post and the double. Thanks :)[/quote]Pete, did you use a desktop/laptop computer or a mobile device to post ?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12113 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12113 PETER D replied on 23/08/2010:
The double post problem. Definitely did not double click. Please delete this post and the double. Thanks :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12111 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12111 PETER D replied on 23/08/2010:
Better than Saturday. I went out into a cold and very windy Pittwater. Too windy to get out into BB, let alone poke our way up into Cowan. Found some big fish up the back end, but they were sporadic. They seemed to completely disappear about 1 hr before the low tide.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12109 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12109 PETE W replied on 23/08/2010:
Hey Patrick,You were almost constantly hooked up while I was there - well done.I was out with a couple of guys who had never fished before. So most of day was spent trolling and bait fishing. I had a go with the fly but with 3 others in the boat I was a bit nervous of pinging one with the fly so didn't try too long. I didn't get a hook-up.We caught a heap of assorted species on bait including a beaut flounder. The guys had a great time. "The best Sunday I've had for a long,long time" was Rubens quote while enjoying a few beers and the 'wildlife' at the Manly Pier Hotel afterwards. We do take our harbour for granted - these guys have travelled extensively overseas and reckon it's very hard too beat.Pete.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12108 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12108 MJ replied on 23/08/2010:
Well done Patrick-your patience paid off.It was a good day.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12107 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12107 JUSTIN D replied on 23/08/2010:
cool report mate. I'm a 12lb guy on salmon now, they seem to prefer thinner line and its nearly impossible to break 12lbJD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12105 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662;replyID:12105 PATRICK ST JOHN posted on 23/08/2010:
I had a great morning on the Salmon at North Head yesterday. There was an early sunrise bite out the front that finished by about 7:30. I was a bit late for this and only got 1 salmon (I blame Don's party). MJ was there early and got 4 I think. I then waited around for a couple of hours and by 9:30 the wind was dropping and the tide was running out and they started working just inside the corner. I had 2 hours with no other boat there and I caught as many fish as you can catch in 2 hours. Constant hookups and fights then back to do it again. And amazingly for a Sunday no one seemed to notice or join me (very few birds on them). Pete White arrived just as I was leaving.They wanted small flies and light leader (10lb). If any of you have been to Justin & Morsie's casting day you would have seen the demonstration about how hard it is to put real pressure through a bent flyrod. I did the experiment on the 10lb tippet (through a Sage 9wt TCR) yesterday trying to break off a fish. You can do it but I was amazed how hard you can go on a fish with just 10lb on. You only want to play experiments like that on days when you have caught too many fish!Sorry no pics - but you know what a blue sky, North Head, calm water, school of salmon and a bent flyrod look like by now!Patrick]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1662 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1662;ForumID:1 MATT J replied on 28/08/2010:
Thanks for that, will get in touch with them and let you know how I get on.Matt]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12156 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12156 PETER D replied on 22/08/2010:
Jon Snell guides in Cairns now I think. Best bet is to talk to Lozza at Erskine's Tackle shop. He'll have Snelly's number.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12104 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12104 BEERIE replied on 22/08/2010:
MattRing Dave Bradley of Australian Flyfishing Outfitters he is THE GUIDE to talk to.Australianflyfishingoutfitters.com.au0417789032Good luck with the trip and post some reports of your endeavours.Beerie]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12103 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661;replyID:12103 MATT J posted on 22/08/2010:
Hi AllI am new to the forum and have enjoyed reading all of the threads! I heading up to Cairns in a couple of months and am keen to do some fly fishing while up there. Do any of you know any guides up there that you would recommend?ThanksMatt]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1661 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1661;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
Hi George, the kayaker didnt show, but I was ready for him to tell him about the boundaries. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12098 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12098 BLUECOD replied on 21/08/2010:
Nice going Ken - was going up the coast but it got canned. How'd you go with that kayaker nut if he showed up again?JD as for that length of T14 - just picture a sinker on the end of some running line - it ain't pretty but it works :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12097 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12097 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
Hi Justin, it casts well, well enough for me anyhow and with the type of fishing I use with this method a 20-30 ft cast is enough but alot of the time the fish are caught just under the boat. No finesse needed. As for length the Central Coast guys are using 1 ft to 3 ft sink tips for their blackfishing, but not long casts needed there either. I used that T14 shredded on your boT a while ago, Give it a go and let me know.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12096 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12096 JUSTIN D replied on 21/08/2010:
Mmm, how does casting a 10ft head work??? I would have said anything less than 27 foot would take a very, very good caster to prevent it dumping but 10 foot seems incredibly short to cast with any finesse. I'm curious..........must have a go.Glad you like the clip,plenty more to come i'm sure.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12095 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12095 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
Hi JD,its a T14, 10 ft long, Chappo put up a chart a while ago on your site in regards to rod wts and what length to cut the T14 off at, it works well and shoots in the wind like crazy.I love your Youtube clips, I've watched that salmon session a few times already.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12094 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12094 CHAPPO replied on 21/08/2010:
Nice work Ken!Rob :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12093 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12093 JUSTIN D replied on 21/08/2010:
great stuff Ken. I must ask though, T-14 on a 5wt?????? What length head are you using? Maybe you meant T-8?JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12092 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12092 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
Not sure what happened to the salmon pic, try again.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12091 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12091 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
5 wt kingy fun]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12090 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660;replyID:12090 KEN posted on 21/08/2010:
G'day guys,went out at 6 am and the wind was'nt too bad, but it quickly picked up. Got round the front and there were already a couple of boats casting to salmon, so I thought, looking good. I had my 8 wt with an intermediate shooting head and an old candy that is at least 2 years old and has a tattered tail but it still produces. First drift into them and had three good strikes, but dropped all of them after about 10 seconds, checked the fly and it was ok and the hook was sharp. Then next drift hooked up first cast and into the fat salmon in the picture, ended up getting about 5 and then they went down by 7.30. I went to Trev Ally and started burleying up, it was quiet for about 15 minutes and I thought it was going to be slow, but after what has been lately the first fish caught there the last 5 visits, a smelly pike, the trevs came on and as with past visits, a small king as well this one was 57 cms and fun on the 5 wt, what joined in the fun today were 3 sargent bakers which included quite a large one that pulled hard. I have been using the 5 wt with a T14 at this spot lately and its been great fun, today I caught over 25 trevs it was almost a fish a cast for awhile, not huge, but mostly in the 30 - 40 cms range, kept a couple for sashiimi and curries. Th e clouser in the pic has caught at least 50 trevs lately and still looks good! On the way back in it was blowing about 30 knots and there was a school of salmon at the Heads, but it was too windy to even think about it. Had a good day anyway.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1660 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1660;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 20/08/2010:
Nice work Mark, hope to get into them soon.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1659;replyID:12081 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1659;replyID:12081 MJ replied on 20/08/2010:
Cooperative salmon]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1659;replyID:12080 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1659;replyID:12080 MJ posted on 20/08/2010:
Went out today-I had the feeling that the wind would not be too bad,and it wasn't.The sambos were up and cooperative.I caught a few,then after 1 1/2 hours they went down.Enjoyable.Mark ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1659 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1659;ForumID:1 WILLIAM replied on 26/08/2010:
Sorry - double post.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12149 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12149 WILLIAM replied on 26/08/2010:
Exciting stuff Justin :D Makes me want to try the Hawkesbury a bit more.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12148 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12148 BIG GAV replied on 26/08/2010:
Great addition JD,Look fwd to seeing more :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12146 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12146 JUSTIN D replied on 23/08/2010:
Thanks guys,i hope to post plenty of this stuff:)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12106 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12106 IKI JIMMY replied on 21/08/2010:
great stuff, though it makes me feel guilty for sleeping in and staying at home this morning :oops: cheersgrant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12087 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12087 GEORGE replied on 21/08/2010:
Great footage JD......thanks for posting.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12085 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12085 PETER D replied on 20/08/2010:
Great footage Justin. Looks like fun.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12084 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12084 BEERIE replied on 20/08/2010:
JDNice Hot Bite.Love the Technology.Smiling Customers and good to see Col is still whinging about his Loch Style Back Cast. WhyBeerie]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12082 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12082 TH replied on 20/08/2010:
Well done with the video JD, and you did well to find a spot out of the wind.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12079 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12079 KEN replied on 20/08/2010:
Great footage JD, heaps of hook ups there. Happy customers no doubt.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12077 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658;replyID:12077 JUSTIN D posted on 20/08/2010:
Im going to try and keep some fresh video content on the website now i'm up and running with youtube. I won't have time for big long professional edits but they should be entertaining.Here's some footage of a fun little session 2 days ago with Howard Hilton and Colin Breese in the Hawkesbury.I hope to have these links active on the homepage soon too, as well as active video in the tips section as well.JD ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1658 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1658;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 21/08/2010:
Broken Redington, thats sad. I broke one a while ago and had it replaced through the dealer, have you looked into that? I scored some salmon today on a candy, maybe 3 cms long, they were eating happily and not fussy at all compared to 2 weeks ago.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12099 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12099 IKI JIMMY replied on 21/08/2010:
[quote=TH]Grant I went out early. [/quote]thanks.. i slept in [B][I]again[/I][/B] today ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12088 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12088 PETER D replied on 20/08/2010:
Thanks guys. Little flies then. Just checked out Justin's Hawkesbury video. Looks like big clousers up there.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12083 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12083 TH replied on 20/08/2010:
Grant I went out early. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12078 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12078 IKI JIMMY replied on 20/08/2010:
bad luck Tim, hope i get similar excitement this weekend, were you out early or late?grant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12076 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12076 TH replied on 20/08/2010:
Peter I used a pinch of supreme hair ( I think) on a 2cm long hook. I love the movement of the sili skin tails but I must do something wrong when I make them as they all get stuck together in the fly box. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12075 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12075 SAM replied on 20/08/2010:
PeterI just put a extremely small amount of silver sili skin on a no 10 hook.ie 2cm long 3mm deep thats it. I call it "More hook than Fly"Worked like magic. :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12074 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12074 PETER D replied on 19/08/2010:
Bugger! Just be thankful it wasn't a gloomis :)Fess up though, what was the tip on the fly size?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12072 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12072 WILLIAM replied on 19/08/2010:
Wow Tim - I'd be in a state of despair as well if one of my CPS got busted. At least it was in the line of duty :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12071 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12071 BLUECOD replied on 19/08/2010:
Sharked, kingied or sealed ?? bad luck about the rod]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12070 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656;replyID:12070 TH posted on 19/08/2010:
Went out to battle a few sambo's in the wind today. I landed a few after a rocky start where I broke my beautiful Redington cps. It's now a 5 piece. The break was unusual in that the salmon went deep and I had it reasonably under control, was going hard on it, then I felt a bump thru' the line and the salmon appeared to put on 50 kilos. Snap bang, a horrible sound. Despair. Anyway pulled out the 6 wt spare and all was good. Thanks for the tip on fly size Sam. See you out there soon.Tim]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1656 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1656;ForumID:1 BLUECOD replied on 17/08/2010:
Nice afternoon for it .. some of us had to work :cry: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12069 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12069 WILLIAM replied on 17/08/2010:
Good stuff Sam - it was a fine day for sure - I went for a carp outing but blanked :roll: Shoulda done like you instead - but still managed to enjoy being out there.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12068 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12068 PETER D replied on 17/08/2010:
Great stuff Sam. Wish I could have joined you.I have a box of 3407s in a size 10. Picked them up in a bargain bin a long time ago. Don't think they are available any more. Not sure what to replace them with. I reckon it is a good size for eyes.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12066 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655;replyID:12066 SAM posted on 17/08/2010:
Well it was just too good to stay at my desk.Seabreeze said it all, the tide on the out and wind sooooft.So out for some afternoon delightWhat no boats out must be Tuesday, or no fish.Well there were heaps of sambos a great hour and a half.I i=used a 4 cm eye with some success but when I changed to a very small eye it was a "fish per cast" until I was busted off. Then dark. This fly is small indeed 2 cm at best with a no 10 hook. I had trouble hooking up I don't think the small hook helps and with 6 lb tippet I was a bit timid sinking the hook. I would like to find a 10 which was really strong, any suggestions. If you look hard in this shot you will see the school and the tight line. Good photos are hard by yourself, when you have to have glasses on to see in the viewfinder while fighting the fish on 6 lb. All this while staying in the boat. Better with 2 people.Fantastic arvo]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1655 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1655;ForumID:1 BUD replied on 26/08/2010:
Thanks Justin...looking forward to fishing with you.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12154 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12154 JUSTIN D replied on 26/08/2010:
I've sent you a PM Bud,JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12142 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12142 BUD replied on 24/08/2010:
Lionel......My trips arrive on Wed or Thurs and the layovers are 24 hours. Looks like I will be there on the 9th of Sept. I am taking a little time off.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12136 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12136 JUSTIN D replied on 22/08/2010:
Bud, if you are in town in late Spring or Summer I can do afternoon trips from about 1.30pm for significantly less than the price of a full charter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12102 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12102 LIONEL replied on 22/08/2010:
Hey Bud, one of my relo's works at the 4 seasons. Now what day are you in Sydney? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12101 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12101 BUD replied on 22/08/2010:
Thanks guys for the feedback. I just returned to Texas from my first trip to Sydney. WOW...what a great city. And the Pubs....awesome. Never met a bunch of friendlier people. I toured around a bit just taking in the sites and saw a number of jetties along the shore. Is the fishing worthwhile from these jetties? The problem I have with booking a guided trip (aside from the cost) is the fact that I arrive at the Hotel (4 Seasons) at around 1030 AM. By the time I check in and stow my bags, it doesn't really leave more than half of the day for other activities. Anyway, even if the layover doesn't offer any fishing opportunities, I still love the city....Did I mention the pubs? I don't know what the availability of gear is like in Sydney....I would be more than willing to carry over things like flylines, hooks, and other tackle (as long as it is not illegal) in exchange for a pint at a local pub. Seriously, I would love to meet some of you guys and share some lies.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12100 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12100 PETER D replied on 17/08/2010:
Sam is right, Justin is the best bet. The quality of the land based fishing in the harbour is not a patch on the boat based stuff. If you are not going to get full day here, it could be a bit harder. If you are staying in the city, then you could get a few hours on a sandflat in Rose Bay, but the targets will be different. You'd be unlikely to encounter Salmon or kings there, more likely Bream, Tailor, Whiting or Flathead. Still good fun though, but dependent on season, tides etc. Not sure how they are fishing at the moment.Will you get a full morning or afternoon? What day will it be?If you're gear has only been used in Saltwater, then there should not be a problem, it all depends on where you fly in from. If it has been used in freshwater, especially in a didymo infected area, then it will be quarantined. Commercial flies should be OK, but there are never any guarantees. Best to check with Australian Customs.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12067 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12067 SAM replied on 17/08/2010:
Budemail Justin the owner of this site, he will sort you out then you dont have to bring anything and you will have a wow of a time.Just look at some of the photos they are real. :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12065 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654;replyID:12065 BUD posted on 17/08/2010:
I am an airline pilot visiting Sydney for the first time in a couple of days. I also have two trips to Sydney next month. My layovers are 24 hours in length. My question is: Is there any fly fishing available in the immediate Sydney area? Is it worth fooling with on a 24 hours layover? Any casting available from shore? Are there any restrictions on bringing flies/tackle into the country? Any information would be greatly appreciated.Bud Crist]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1654 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1654;ForumID:1 MJ replied on 16/08/2010:
Geoff,Well done-I had the same experience on Saturday.I was the only one there because theswell/waves were substantial! When found the salmon were cooperative.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1652;replyID:12064 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1652;replyID:12064 JUSTIN D replied on 16/08/2010:
Very cool geoff , thanks for the reportJD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1652;replyID:12056 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1652;replyID:12056 GEOFF posted on 16/08/2010:
Decided to head out yesterday afternoon for a look around. Wasnt expecting much and was very suprised to find some nice schools of salmon working off the heads with only one boat on them. They were not fussy and caught plenty before the wind became to strong.Also spotted a whale splashing around for 5 munutes at Old Mans Hat.Great afternoon !!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1652 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1652;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D replied on 14/08/2010:
Wow, I would have said the weather was very windy, that's weird. There have been kings on top in Pittwater, shame it was so quiet. Thanks for the report,JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1651;replyID:12054 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1651;replyID:12054 MUSTAFA posted on 14/08/2010:
Just got back from pittwater, and did not see any sambos at all :oops: . Very quite day,But the weather was awsome, I think I will try the Harbour tomorrow :wink: .]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1651 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1651;ForumID:1 BLUECOD replied on 19/08/2010:
looking at it again, you gotta admire the blokes line control.Even when he misses the take and spits the dummy slapping the water with his rod, he still fires out a pretty good cast :? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12073 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12073 JUSTIN D replied on 14/08/2010:
Thanks for sharing this]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12055 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12055 BEERIE replied on 14/08/2010:
GavIs that Binitoro in the Video?Beerie]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12053 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12053 BLUECOD replied on 13/08/2010:
There is some excellent footage in there of a bloke who obviously knows what he is doing. Very well put together too.Almost makes one want to get out and chase swamp trout ....... almost :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12052 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12052 KEN replied on 13/08/2010:
Wow, that is great, nice camera work, some big carp amongst that lot.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12051 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12051 WILLIAM replied on 12/08/2010:
Sensational video Gav :D Also worth a look are some of the incredibly beautiful photos of carp and mullet fishing on fly at their home site:http://www.carpfly.com/and sub-site:http://www.mulletflyfishing.com/It's really fascinating to see that the Koreans have a strong aesthetic appreciation and unique tradition of fly fishing for their native fish :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12050 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650;replyID:12050 BIG GAV posted on 12/08/2010:
Deffinately worth a look!!!!I tried muteing the sound but it just wasnt the same :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1650 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1650;ForumID:1 PETER D replied on 07/09/2010:
The whole show was very funny. Missed a few in the series. Have to see if we can still download older shows.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12217 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12217 JUSTIN D replied on 07/09/2010:
Priceless and so true]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12216 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12216 STUARTT replied on 30/08/2010:
Who did you vote for ...... :)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12170 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12170 GEORGE replied on 21/08/2010:
For those that don't vote below the line ( and therefore leave the preference up to the party you have voted for ) - please refer to this link before you cast your vote. Please choose a party who preferences the Greens [B]last!![/B]https://www.belowtheline.org.au/]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12089 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12089 MJ replied on 11/08/2010:
Agree with the above.It is very concerning if the combined Labour/Greens parties are voted into power.The Labour Government has been a great embarrassment due to it's incompetence and an alliance with the Greens is a huge concern,on many matters-including the marine parks issue.Mark. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12049 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12049 ESAVKOVIC replied on 11/08/2010:
Here here. I've never voted below the line but I think I will this time around just to make sure that Labor and the Greens are at the very bottom of my vote.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12048 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12048 JUSTIN D replied on 11/08/2010:
Im just adding this to my facebook page and encourage everyone else to do the same, most the populous don't seem to know what's lurking behind a vote for Labour.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12047 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12047 FELTY replied on 11/08/2010:
JustinThanks for putting this up. I have been doing my bit on email trying to distribute the various pieces I get but its great to have them up here. I think anyone who values their fishing freedom and is considering voting labour or greens really need to have a re-think as the consequences are pretty scary.Nobody is for one moment suggesting we shouldn't be caring for our precious resource (hell I take about 1 fish a year and if you had tasted my wifes fish you would know why!) but there are other ways to manage the fishery through bag limits, size limits and far better enforcement of the laws rather than massive green zones. The vast majority of fisherman I know do the right thing but there are always a few that will keep undersize fish/exceed bag limits and I for one would be quite happy to see the penalties and policing increase 10 fold to simply make it non-viable to even contemplate.Thanks again for highlighting the matter.CheersMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12046 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12046 JUSTIN D replied on 11/08/2010:
The biggest problem with the Greens marine Park proposal is the fact that it is based on a fear campaign aimed at general populous who have not the faintest clue that most of what is being touted is pure nonsense and has absolutely ZERO scientific merit. Senator Brown used a scientific paper published in 2003 by Meyers and Worm which has been so widely discredited by the scientific community it is in my opinion "a Joke". The Meyers and Worm paper is also based mainly around pelagic fishes and the Japanese Longline fishery, its got almost no parallels to our fishery.......... But don't believe me, check out what Walter Starck PHD had to say on the issue of Marine Parks (see Walters credentials below the article, this guy knows what he's talking about!!)10 Aug 2010By Walter Starck PhDThe recent policy announcement by the Coalition regarding Marine Protected Areas is a hopeful first step in the direction of a return to environmental reality and away from political pandering to the eco delusions of the Greens. It is important to recognise a few home truths regarding MPAs:They are a costly hypothetical solution to a problem which doesn’t exist.They have no effect on pollution or climate change and the possibility of overfishing is already more than adequately addressed by the most costly and restrictive fisheries management in the world.There is no threat to marine biodiversity. We have never lost even one marine species from any human cause and none are threatened with extinction.The Law of the Sea Treaty under which we claim EEZ rights provides that other nations may petition to access our resources if we are not utilising them. It would be difficult for Australia to sustain an argument that vast no-take MPAs are a “use” of fisheries resources.Holders of fishing rights have committed to large investments in both money and years of their lives on the assurance that their rights were, secure, permanent and tradeable. Their licenses are in fact a contract with government and the terms and conditions of their rights cannot be legally changed without either their full knowledge and individual consent under contract law, or fair and just compensation.The Biodiversity Treaty which has been cited as requiring the declaration of MPAs, also requires that traditional uses be protected. Recreational and commercial fishing are traditional uses going back to first settlement by both indigenous and colonial peoples.At present, no need for or benefit from, extensive MPAs has been shown to exist and it would be prudent to await the accumulation of further knowledge to implement them over time in accord with increasing knowledge. Current scientific understanding is simply not adequate for a soundly based large scale implementation of MPAs at this time. The crash program of MPA implementation amounts to large scale environmental meddling with no proper assessment of either needs or consequences. It is simply cheap pandering for green votes.Over recent years numerous large scale clinical and epidemiological studies published in the world’s leading medical journals have found significant health benefits from increased seafood consumption for a broad range of neurological, cardio-vascular and immune related conditions. Translated into reduced health care costs, it could save Australia billions of dollars per year not to mention the improved quality of life for millions of Australians. We need to be looking at how to expand our underutilised fisheries and aquaculture potentials, not seeking to find more imaginary reasons to close them down.Fisheries have by far the lowest impact of any form of food production. To replace global fisheries production with beef would require conversion to grazing of an area about 15 times larger than the whole of Australia.Beyond the matter of fisheries management, ill-conceived environmental restrictions have become a major impediment to almost any productive activity involving use of land or natural resources. An expansion of the Coalition’s MPA policy to offer a similar rethink on excessive environmental restrictions in general as well as a strengthening of property rights would strike an overwhelming chord of popularity.The anti ETS sentiment in the electorate which was the propelling force for the Coalition’s change of leadership and public approval is but an exposed seam. A motherlode of resentment against environmental nonsense is just beneath the surface and a rousing chorus of agreement awaits only a leader willing to say that this emperor not only has no clothes, he is disgusting. The political pandering for green votes at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of fishing families and the health of millions of persons.Walter Starck,10 August 2010About Walter StarckWalter Starck grew up on, an island in the Florida Keys. In 1964 he completed a PhD degree at the Institute of Marine Science of the University of Miami. In 1968 he took delivery of a purpose built 150 ton research vessel, El Torito, and spent the next two decades exploring widely from the Caribbean to the Western Pacific. He eventually arrived in Australia and in 1979 established a home base on a 164 acre rainforest property on the north shore of the Daintree River.His research interest has centered on coral reef biology and has included research grants and contracts from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research and National Geographic Society. He has been a research associate of the Institute of Marine Science in Miami, the Bishop Museum in Hawaii, The Australian Museum in Sydney and the Western Australia Museum in Perth. In recent years he has written, spoken and consulted widely on environmental and resource management issues. Thanks to Fishing World magazine for the kind permission to reproduce this valuable information ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12045 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649;replyID:12045 JUSTIN D posted on 11/08/2010:
If you want to have any water left to fish you must read this. PLEASE don't sit around and say it wont happen because its ABSOLUTELY going to happen if we vote Labour or the greens. Spread the word, I have spent the last few days telling everyone I can, so spread the word and DO NOT VOTE LABOUR OR THE GREENS or our wonderful sport of fishing will be impacted if not banned forever.Below is a letter from Doug Joyner of AFTA (Australian Fishing Tackle Association) with some critical links and attachments including how to vote, you need to read.Dear Member,All is not well for industry as we head towards a Critical Federal Election!We have been advised that Labour Are Preferencing the Greens and we have the Greens wanting and announcing that they want 30%? Of Australia’s waters closed to extractive uses i.e. Recreational Fishing.This political football again will be at Industry expense and if you take time to think about it, disastrous for rec fishing let alone your business.To fight this AFTA has acted where it can to get the message out there including a Television campaign focused on Marginal seats.The TVC can be viewed on U Tube. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpxZv9aab1QFurther, it really is also up to you to fight and we have various attachments you need to read and use in your business to get the message through to your customers and regional communities.We feel there is no choice in this matter, we have support from the BIA’s, Outboard groups and industry to finally move forward to try and make a difference!Please also help your cause and if you can assist by distributing the information “Don’t Vote Green! And Keep Australia Fishing, then you know that you have given it your best.The attachments are, Understanding the voting system, Marine Parks Cartoon and flyer/ poster. Use them as you choose.Regards,Doug JoynerAFTA[url=http://www.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/pdf/Voting-to-fish.pdf]voting to fish[/url][url=http://www.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/pdf/No-fishing-2010.pdf]No fishing pdf[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:1649 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:1649;ForumID:1