Web report 20/11/10
For a while now I have been working on two new books for AFN and in the last month they have now been released and they will be in your local tackle shop. The first one is Fishing Guide to South of Sydney and to give you a bit of an insight as to what the book is about you should read on.
INTRODUCTION
When I was 14 years old my parents brought a block of land down at a little sea side village called Gerroa. We used to spend every weekend travelling down from Sydney to Gerroa to either go surfing, fishing while at the same time building our holiday home. It was during those early years of my life that I got the opportunity to explore the 200 kilometres of coastal shoreline, rivers, creeks, dams and land locked waterways from Wollongong to Batemans Bay.
For those of you that have never ventured to this beautiful part of the NSW coast it is something that you need to put in your bucket list of things to do. There are hundreds and hundreds of places that you can wet a line on the south coast and in this book I have put together a series of 31 maps and about 460 fishing spots to help you to explore the near south coast of NSW.
Places like Bass Point, just south of Shellharbour. This rock finger of land is a natural gathering ground for many different species that juts out into the passing currents. Some of which are, snapper, bream, drummer, tailor, Australian salmon, pike, silver trevally, kingfish, bonito and groper, just to name a few.
Places like Bass Point, just south of Shellharbour. This rock finger of land is a natural gathering ground for many different species that juts out into the passing currents. Some of which are, snapper, bream, drummer, tailor, Australian salmon, pike, silver trevally, kingfish, bonito and groper, just to name a few.
If rock fishing is not to your liking you may like to explore the Shoalhaven River from either the shore or out of a boat. This river is southern NSW largest and most significant river that rises between Braidwood and Araluen, flowing north and then east for over 400 kilometres, entering the sea near Greenwell Point.
Now when it comes to lakes you may like to visit the little township of Lake Conjola that is situated just north of Ulladulla right on the coast. The lake empties into the Tasman Sea and most of the times is crystal clear. The lower section of the lake has extensive sand flats which are great for large dusky flathead, whiting and bream. Largest Lake in the area almost permanently opened to the sea. However the sea entrance in dangerous and not navigable. 3 boat ramps around the lake for access for small and large boats.
There is nothing like feeling you get when standing on a beach as the suns rises over the horizon, while the lapping waves of the surf laps at your feet. One of my favourite places to do this is at Racecourse Beach at Bawley. There is plenty on offer here for the beach and rock angler. It is a place where you could base yourself and explore both north and south of here.
It has taken me a few years and plenty of blood, sweat and tears to put this fishing guide together and with its 31 maps and over 460 fishing spots I hope that this information will also help you to expand your fishing horizons to the areas that I have fished since I was 14 and are still fishing with my many fishing friends to this day.
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cond book that AFN have released in How to Catch Australia’s favourite Saltwater Fish written by me, with contributions from Geoff Wilson, Bill Classon, Nigel Webster, Leanne Payne, Andrew McGovern, Warren Keelan and Brenton Hodges.
cond book that AFN have released in How to Catch Australia’s favourite Saltwater Fish written by me, with contributions from Geoff Wilson, Bill Classon, Nigel Webster, Leanne Payne, Andrew McGovern, Warren Keelan and Brenton Hodges. In this book I cover History, Biology, Location, Tackle and various Techniques of the following fish species. Australian salmon, tailor, bream, flathead, kingfish, leatherjacket, luderick, drummer, mulloway, snapper, trevally and whiting.
What has been happening over the past month.
On the 3rd of November I travell
ed down to BCF at Nowra and gave a talk on Beach and Rock fishing on the south coast of NSW. The store had just over 250 go through the store over the night. Greg Reid from Bay and Basin Sportfishing Tours and Tuition was also there and gave a talk on lure and bait fishing in St Georges Basin
and the surrounds. If you are thinking of going down that way have a look at Greg web site http://www.bayandbasinsportsfishing.com.au/ Or go to his BLOG and catch up with what’s happening in his local area
bayandbasinsportsfishing.blogspot.com/
PURE FISHING has just upgraded their PFTV WITH Gatesy’s Tournament Talk, Mango’s Pre Fish and Berley Basics by me.
REPORT FROM GOT ONE AT PORT STEPHENS.
OUTSIDE
There’s no shortage of Sand Lizards on the drifts out the front of Fingal and wide of Broughton with quality flathead to 2kg coming in. Snapper are also in numbers with the best reports coming from Seal Rocks around Edith Breakers and the Saddles. Big King Fish in the 20kg plus class roaming the shallows around Broughton. There are smaller Kings on the Gibber, Vee and 21 reefs as well as Trag and pan sized Reddies. Drummer to an impressive 4kg are about in the white water around Big, Little and Fingal Island. Squid are in hospital bay at Little Island and Lighthouse Bay on Fingal Island, Jigs that seem to be working best are pink and orange Yo Zuri’s and Yamishita’s in the 3.0 to 3.5 size.
There’s no shortage of Sand Lizards on the drifts out the front of Fingal and wide of Broughton with quality flathead to 2kg coming in. Snapper are also in numbers with the best reports coming from Seal Rocks around Edith Breakers and the Saddles. Big King Fish in the 20kg plus class roaming the shallows around Broughton. There are smaller Kings on the Gibber, Vee and 21 reefs as well as Trag and pan sized Reddies. Drummer to an impressive 4kg are about in the white water around Big, Little and Fingal Island. Squid are in hospital bay at Little Island and Lighthouse Bay on Fingal Island, Jigs that seem to be working best are pink and orange Yo Zuri’s and Yamishita’s in the 3.0 to 3.5 size.
BEACH
Salmon numbers have jumped up over the past week with some really big schools getting along Stockton and Fingal. Best way to get stuck into a few fish cakes is casting and retrieving whole pillie’s and garfish or metal lures in the 30-60g range. Cracker Tailor are also moving up the beach with both Fingal and Stockton producing some monsters for this area to almost 4kg. Whiting are still building in numbers each week as we get closer to summer live worms are always your best bait for these tasty critters and don’t be surprised if you also pick up a few bream.
Salmon numbers have jumped up over the past week with some really big schools getting along Stockton and Fingal. Best way to get stuck into a few fish cakes is casting and retrieving whole pillie’s and garfish or metal lures in the 30-60g range. Cracker Tailor are also moving up the beach with both Fingal and Stockton producing some monsters for this area to almost 4kg. Whiting are still building in numbers each week as we get closer to summer live worms are always your best bait for these tasty critters and don’t be surprised if you also pick up a few bream.
ROCKS
There’s been some thumper Drummer getting caught especially around Fingal down to Rocky. There are reports of Pigs getting caught at Tomaree as well as a few late season Luderick. Squid are coming from Barry Park at Fingal and also Boulder Bay and Boat Harbour. Tailor and kings along the point at sunny corner as well as stacks of Salmon.
ESTUARY
If you’ve ever wanted to catch Bream and Whiting on surface lures now is the time as the water temp has risen inside the bay to well over the 20 degree mark. Surface lures such as the lucky craft Sammy’s and Pencil’s as well as Norries Treju’s and Jackson T Pivots are just some of my personal fav’s for this type of fishing. Live worms are the other way to get a feed of Whiting. Just focus around the shallow sand banks amongst the weed beds on the high tide and you should manage a feed of Whiting. Bream are still along the rock walls at Nelson Bay and around the Anchorage. Flathead are filling into the bay best areas to fish for Lizards right now is Tilligerry through to Karuah and around North Arm and Fame Cove.
If you’ve ever wanted to catch Bream and Whiting on surface lures now is the time as the water temp has risen inside the bay to well over the 20 degree mark. Surface lures such as the lucky craft Sammy’s and Pencil’s as well as Norries Treju’s and Jackson T Pivots are just some of my personal fav’s for this type of fishing. Live worms are the other way to get a feed of Whiting. Just focus around the shallow sand banks amongst the weed beds on the high tide and you should manage a feed of Whiting. Bream are still along the rock walls at Nelson Bay and around the Anchorage. Flathead are filling into the bay best areas to fish for Lizards right now is Tilligerry through to Karuah and around North Arm and Fame Cove.
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Tight Lines
Paul Lennon
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Report from Paul Martin rocksmarine@tsn.cc
More rain more dirty north easterly’s, we must be due for some stable weather soon. Early during last week there were some cracker Pearl Perch being caught off Scotts Head. There are a number of small Trag about with the odd Snapper off Grassy in fairly close. The current is running down south at a rate of knots bringing some warmer water with it. Fish Rock has been fishing well for King Fish most are on the small size but there are some around the 8 or 9 kilo mark. Once again out wide has not been an option so the results from the FAD and wider is unknown. There is plenty of live bait out there so when the conditions come good it should start to fire up.
There will be more fresh in the river after the latest drenching but it hasn’t put the Whiting off the bite with some good results coming from Jerseyville to Smithtown. Through the Cut towards Stuarts Point, Flathead have been in good numbers. The size is not really there they are just good pan size. There has been some nice Bream along the Break wall taking live worms, Mullet and Whitebait. Clybucca has been producing some good Flathead and Whiting on a run out tide. Herring are gun bait for these Flathead.
Smoky beach has a huge sweep at the moment which is making it tough to fish. There has been a few Whiting and Bream on the beach if you can put up with the conditions.
More on the Fish Rock lockout; on the 27th of November there will be a flotilla protest around the Rock and hopefully we will have a large number of boats in tow. Media have been organised and will be there on the day.
I have been receiving reports from Andrew Hestelow, Stelco Pty Ltd at sales@stelco.com.au for quite some time now and I am sure that Andrew wouldn’t mind if you ask to be included in his mailing list for his very informative fishing reports. When you get a chance check out the size of some of the kingies that are in his latest report.
I have been receiving reports from Andrew Hestelow, Stelco Pty Ltd at sales@stelco.com.au for quite some time now and I am sure that Andrew wouldn’t mind if you ask to be included in his mailing list for his very informative fishing reports. When you get a chance check out the size of some of the kingies that are in his latest report.
LAST FISHING CLASS FOR 2010.
WINDYBANKS BAIT AND TACKLE
My next fishing class will commence on Wednesday the IST of December 2010. It will start at 6.30pm and will run for 3 consecutive Wednesday nights. The cost of $95.00 includes a fish barbeque and the class. To book in and pay you will need to either ring the shop or pay them a visit.
Windybanks Bait and Tackle
523 Pacific Hwy Mt Colah NSW 2079
Ph (02) 9477 1501 Contact Annette and John.
Over the years I have had an enormous amount of support from my sponsors. They have stuck by me and supported me in many different ways. So when you get a chance, go and visit their web sites and have a look at what they have on offer. It is not all about fishing and boating gear, it’s also about how to articles, suggested techniques to try out, competitions, what’s new, plus much more.
523 Pacific Hwy Mt Colah NSW 2079
Ph (02) 9477 1501 Contact Annette and John.
Over the years I have had an enormous amount of support from my sponsors. They have stuck by me and supported me in many different ways. So when you get a chance, go and visit their web sites and have a look at what they have on offer. It is not all about fishing and boating gear, it’s also about how to articles, suggested techniques to try out, competitions, what’s new, plus much more.
SPONSERS WEB PAGES
PURE FISHING (Pflueger / Shakespeare) - http://www.purefishing.com.au/
The Pure Fishing Australia Web Site has plenty on offer for the keen angler and I would suggest that you go to www.purefishing.com.au and have a look at what the Pure Fishing Team has put together.
There are product reviews on the latest rods, reels, lines, soft plastics, hard bodied lures, squid jigs, terminal tackle, accessories and clothing they have in Shakespeare, Ugly Stik, Pflueger, Berkley, Gulp, Egi, Fireline, Abu Garcia and Nitro. The web site also features a product catalogue for 2010, but you should also be on the lookout for the new 2011 product catalogue (soon to be released).
If you go to the Berkley Proteam Blog (located at the bottom of the home page) you will find new product reports, reviews, reader’s stories and much more. Then you could try clicking on the “The Armchair Angler” you will see a new segment called the Panel. This segment is open to all anglers on the Pure Fishing pro team. The Panel gives all fisho’s an insight into techniques these experienced anglers use to catch more fish. A great read for both tournament and social fisho’s alike, there is sure to be a few nuggets of fishing info that will improve your winter bream fishing.
Some of the Pro Anglers are Andrew McGovern, Brad Hodges, Neil Schultz, Mark Mangold, Stephen Wilson, Me and many more.
There are product reviews on the latest rods, reels, lines, soft plastics, hard bodied lures, squid jigs, terminal tackle, accessories and clothing they have in Shakespeare, Ugly Stik, Pflueger, Berkley, Gulp, Egi, Fireline, Abu Garcia and Nitro. The web site also features a product catalogue for 2010, but you should also be on the lookout for the new 2011 product catalogue (soon to be released).
If you go to the Berkley Proteam Blog (located at the bottom of the home page) you will find new product reports, reviews, reader’s stories and much more. Then you could try clicking on the “The Armchair Angler” you will see a new segment called the Panel. This segment is open to all anglers on the Pure Fishing pro team. The Panel gives all fisho’s an insight into techniques these experienced anglers use to catch more fish. A great read for both tournament and social fisho’s alike, there is sure to be a few nuggets of fishing info that will improve your winter bream fishing.
Some of the Pro Anglers are Andrew McGovern, Brad Hodges, Neil Schultz, Mark Mangold, Stephen Wilson, Me and many more.
You can also view video clips on Pure Fishing TV (PFTV) on how to rig up a whole pilchard onto a set of ganged hooks, strip baits, whole and peeled prawns, squid and worms. There are also plenty of other clips, for example, how to use blades, squid jigging and bream on soft plastics and surface poppers.
If you are interested in getting a newsletter to also keep you up to date on what’s happening on www.purefishing.com.au all you need to do is subscribe to their newsletter and they will keep you up to date.
Australian Fishing Network AFN (Publisher) – http://www.afn.com.au/
For over 20 years the AFN has been the publisher of the premier fishing magazines in Australia. In their continuing efforts to bring the best fishing magazines, books, maps, DVD’s and other exciting products to the anglers of Australia and around the world. The Australian Fishing Network has added to its range some exciting new products. With more magazines a year there is always something new to offer every angler. Take some time to browse the www.afn.com.au site and help them to plan your next fishing trip.
AFN have an online book shop where you can purchase one of my books, DVD’S AND map that I have produced for AFN over the years. Or you can send them an email to find out which tackle shop that sells their produces that is closest to you.
AFN have an online book shop where you can purchase one of my books, DVD’S AND map that I have produced for AFN over the years. Or you can send them an email to find out which tackle shop that sells their produces that is closest to you.
BLA (Hummingbird & Minn Kota) - http://www.bla.com.au/
On this web site you will find links to their catalogue, products and dealers. You could also go to the www.hummingbird.com.au web site and have a look at the Humming Bird788 C2X Combo GPS Fishing system that I am running on the side console of my boat and the Humming Bird Fishfinder 345C that I am using up the front of my boat in conjunction with the Minn Kota Auto Pilot Riptide 70lb Saltwater Bow Mount, complete with foot control.
Good Times Marine - http://www.goodtimesmarine.com.au/
Good Times Marine is a boat dealership specialising in new and used trailerable boats and are situated in the aquatic playground of the Sutherland Shire the dealership for Anglapro boats. There boats are powered by Suzuki Marine outboards and supplied on Dunbier trailers.
They are also an authorized Suzuki Marine dealer. Our outboard mechanics are experienced in servicing all brands of outboards and they offer valet servicing to our customers unable to deliver the boats to our premises.
They offer a range of marine electronics from small compact sounders to large dual frequency colour sounder / GPS combos. They also offer marine radios and stereos as well as a full selection of safety gear to keep your boat as up to date with the current safety requirements on the water. On display is a great range of on water toys like tubes and tow ropes and also other general boat and trailer chandlery. They also supply a full range or engine oils and lubricants to keep your boat running at its best.
(Anglapro boats) – http://www.anglapro.com.au/
They are also an authorized Suzuki Marine dealer. Our outboard mechanics are experienced in servicing all brands of outboards and they offer valet servicing to our customers unable to deliver the boats to our premises.
They offer a range of marine electronics from small compact sounders to large dual frequency colour sounder / GPS combos. They also offer marine radios and stereos as well as a full selection of safety gear to keep your boat as up to date with the current safety requirements on the water. On display is a great range of on water toys like tubes and tow ropes and also other general boat and trailer chandlery. They also supply a full range or engine oils and lubricants to keep your boat running at its best.
(Anglapro boats) – http://www.anglapro.com.au/
At Anglapro we started our design process by contemplating you! What seats would you prefer to sit in, how would you like your dash laid out, what fishabilty needs do you have? From there we got started on building a good hull. So in short we built the boats backwards starting from the driver seat and finishing with the hull. So the result is love at first sight with the layout, then you get in and head for the horizon and its all smiles because the boats just perform in all conditions!
We keep our hulls simple by design, no catchy names for the hull to make the boat sound tricky. We know a hull must achieve 4 main results.
We keep our hulls simple by design, no catchy names for the hull to make the boat sound tricky. We know a hull must achieve 4 main results.
1. Plane easily with minimal hole shot effort
2. Corner comfortably
3. Offer stability at rest
4. Be comfortable underway though choppy seas
2. Corner comfortably
3. Offer stability at rest
4. Be comfortable underway though choppy seas
Uglyfish eyewear (Sunglasses) – http://www.uglyfisheyewear.com/
Ugly Fish has a huge variety of specialised and general use glasses and related eyewear products. They have an extensive set of polarized sports sunglasses that is perfect for driving, fishing, boating and all other outdoor activities and spots where wrap around sports eyewear is the best choice in the sun. This range includes their collection of highly advanced bi focal polarized sunglasses, which by the way I cannot be without when out in the sun.
E J Todd (Luckycraft lures) http://www.ejtodd.com.au/
At E. J. Todd & Son Imports they work hard to bring quality fishing equipment to the Australian Sports trade one of which is the highly prized lures from Lucky Craft. If you go to the web site and click on the logo of Lucky Craft you will be amazed at the number of lures they have in their stable. Some of which are the Sammy 65, the Pointer 65, Humpback minnows, the Bevy Shad and the Bevy Minnow. All of which show their great colour range in each lure.
Professional Fishing Instructors & guides association – (Member)
HAS A NEW WEB SITE. So the next time you have a chance have a look.
Love fishing - (Monthly articles) http://www.lovefishing.com.au/
The Love Fishing web site has so much on offer for the recreational from the beginner to the advanced angler. So much so that it is so hard to mention all of what is available on the site you should go to www.lovefishing.com.au yourself and see what they have to offer.
Some of the things you will find are Most Popular Stories, Weather updates, Kids Corner, latest photos, AFTA Retailer, member login, just to name a few.
I have now started putting together a monthly article for the Love Fishing Web site and for the next six months they will be as follows. So when you get a chance check them out:
July 2010
Techniques for Four fish species for the four seasons of the year. POSTED.
August 2010
Techniques on how to target dusky flathead with soft plastics. POSTED
September 2010
How, when and where to berley when bait fishing. POSTED
October 2010
Whiting techniques. POSTED
November 2010
Location guide to fishing the Parramatta River in Sydney
December 2010
How to fish pontoon, marinas and wharfs
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