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This wouldn’t have happened if I had been sent a reminder that the licence was going to expire. I think we pay enough money to receive a reminder letter in the mail, dont you. I’m also amazed fishoes have sympathy for a dept that charges you to fish. How quickly we get use to getting ripped of and even say thank you. Sure we get sticker and little colourful booklets, I really feel im getting my money worth now. We are the most taxed countries in the world, any opportunity by the Govt to shave a little more from of our incomes is exploited.

Dear Fishoes Two Sundays back I took my boat out from Port Kembla harbour. A few hours into some fine fishing a Maritime boat approached. I had to provide evidence that the boat was open water appropriate. This all went without a hitch. Then this ferrel red head bush pig asked to see my fish. This was odd as Maritime had nothing to do with fisheries. I put up a stink and then the cow showed me her fisheries ID. Both departments were working together on this day. I proceeded to pull out my fishing licence and provide it to the cow. Once she obtained my licence a huge grin appeared on her freaky face. She informed me that the licence had ran out a few months previous. When I asked for some concession, guaranteeing that a new licence would be purchased the following day, she smiled again and said “don’t feel so bad you’re not the only one I have booked today”. I replied “well this makes me feel a whole f####n lot better”. And we left it at that. $200 dollars gone like that. My grip is why don’t fisheries send a reminder letter that your licence is about to expire just like every other dept that requires a licence. When you buy a 3 year licence, you put it in your wallet and forget about it. Just another way to rip off the fishing community. Bloody Rude.

Hi Fishoes Went camping over the weekend at Lake St Claire, targeted bass & yellow belly to no avail. We were unable to get live worms due to a bass comp, all the worms had been purchased. Tried catching grass hoppers and other local bugs, somehow I don’t remember the bugs being so quick when I was younger. Gave the plastics a go, we managed a few bites but unable to get one out. Had a one good bite on the bank using some chicken that fell of the BBQ, lots of drag and then nothing. In any case had a few BBQ's, drank lots of beer , swimming and laughs with mates. I don’t mind this fresh water fishing for a change. p.s. couldnt get any tips from the locals, don't blame them really

Hi Fishoes Last Friday went on a late night fishing trip targeting jews on the Georges river. Left home about 8.30pm, was anchoring around 9pm, brought my portable TV on the boat and watched the Bulldogs go down, could things get worse. The answer is yes, the sonar for most of the night didn’t stop beeping, all around the boat fish were jumping around us to the extent that on a few occasions were felt the splash of the water. Had slimes, pilchards and squid for bait, the fish were everywhere but couldn’t get them interested even with some intense bur lying. Left at 4.30am for home, final body count was 1 huge eel. The previous week a mate of mine scored a 15kg Jew from the river in the same spot using the same bait. Better luck next time.

Hi Fishoes Went to the NSW maritime service at Rozelle to purchase some maps. While there I discovered they are giving away free VHS tapes on water safety, the rules and managing deep sea situations and other water situations. I picked up two VHS’s and a whole lot of other bits and pieces for free. They are upgrading to DVD’s.

Hi Fishoes Does anyone recommend any quality maps, preferably in hard copy, showing satellite pictures with water depths? I have been using this crapy Sydney / Hawkesbury fishing spots book for far too long and the maps are pretty poor. The map book doesn’t need to include fishing spots or targeting the fishing consumer, but just a very clear description of the NSW coast. Been checking out the fishing shops to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

waite till the next boat expo at darling harbour, you can see it all under one roof and compare prices

Try Coniston beach down the gong, catching whitting and bream most sessions, however there was a heap of weed on Sunday that resulted in zip.

Hi Roberta Thanks for the info, looking forward to going home and sharing the document with my son. Will let you now how we went. Cheers Veck

thanks fellas

Hi Fishoes Been catching my live bait for a while, nippers, crabs, potty mullet, ytail, slimies , pippies etc. It’s a great way to get some fresh bait, increase your chance and involve the kids. Was down South West Rocks diving 2 weeks ago, in the arvos was watching locals pull out these sand worms using pippies as thumb bait and a stockings with some old fish. They made it look so easy. I had a go while on holidays with no luck, last week went down to Coniston beach for at least 3 hours with zip. Both my son and I can attract them out of the wash and even plant the thumb bait infront of them so they raise their heads but when we try to get a grip they retract to fast. Anyone now what im doing wrong, help and hints would be much appreciated.

was at SWR a few weeks ago diving. Locals were catching whiting of the beaches with sand worms. Had a go at catching the sandworms, but no luck.

well done mate going out with my son tomorrow to the bay, hope we have the same luck cheers veck

I have called a mate called Boris who claims he ran out of bait fishing in botany so he ganged up his lunch and pulled out a 18kg blue fin tuna, he swears they love Hungarian salami no bullshit ill ask him to post the photos

ROME and age of empires, just god the lord of the rings strategy game, cant get of it