Bracey

Thanks for a detailed report. Info like that is really helpful. That's a great fish, not many that size being caught recently. Really interested hearing about the upwellings. Sent you a pm. Cheers, Bart

Appreciate the advice. We will be there first week of Feb. Black trim Evolution half cabin "Sea Eagle".

Thanks Crusher that's good Intel. Do you anchor at Grassy or drift. What's on the bottom up there, reef??Cheers, Bart

Thanks for the info guys. Cheers, Bart

Cheers mate, will take that advice onboard.

Thanks Hotbite very helpful info. One other question, do you use a small section of wire from the bibbed lure to either a swivel or ring and then mono or is it not needed? Cheers, Bart

G'day. Heading to SWR in the first week of Feb and after any general advice for the area. Have a 6m Evolution half cabin and main targets will be mackerel, dollies and small blacks if they are around. Any tips for crossing the bar? Seems most rig their live and dead baits with single strand wire for the macks. 2 hook or single hook rig for livies? What about bibbed lures, do they need a short section of wire as well? Any tips on techniques for the area much appreciated. Cheers, Bart

G'day guys Anyone been down to Longy recently? Kings normally on from this time of the year but haven't seen any reports. Any info appreciated. Cheers, Bart

Good luck tomorrow. Going on Thursday for the first time in ages. Be great to hear if there is much happening out wide. Cheers, Bart

Thanks for the input guys. I like the way your thinking, just get both and swap. What do you think of the Jigging Master rods. The Terminator is toward the bottom of their range but it all seems really good quality and well balanced. Bart

Had a look online at the Saltist. Looks very nice. Seems like the vote goes to the overheads so far. Cheers, Bart

Thanks for the info. That looks like a t-curve deep jig. I've only used mine twice (spin version) but I'm not 100% happy with it. The butt is about 4cm too short I reckon. Thinking of getting a jigging master terminator II in the overhead version. Still undecided on the reel. Cheers, Bart

Bad luck on the missed hits. Thanks for sharing the info. Good karma to you for next time. Cheers, Bart

G'day Dave Which rod did you match that reel to? Cheers, Bart

Thanks for that. How do you compare it to jigging with a spin reel? Bart

Thanks guys. Definitely looking at a narrow spool reel something max 30mm so hopefully laying line not an issue. Do you think there is any difference in the action or fatigue with an overhead. I was jigging for up to 2 hours the other day (on and off, not continuously) and it is tiring. What about drag issues. My spheros has a fair bit of build up above what the drag is set at before it gives line. I thought that might be due to the vertical angle with the rod fully loaded up. Was wondering if a overhead would help alleviate that a bit. Bart

Would like to pick the brains of anyone who has an opinion on which setup is better for jigging. The common answer (and most logical to some extent) is just whatever feels comfortable. I'm after something a bit more specific if possible. I currently have a t-curve deep jig 200 with a spheros 10000FB. I think this goes ok as a medium priced spin outfit. Considering whether I want to shell out for a decent mid priced overhead setup. So what are the pros and cons of both? Both for jigging and for fighting a fish vertically in 100m. As an example I recently read that it takes longer to reach the bottom with an overhead vs spin. Not a biggie but a slight negative all the same. What about fatigue? Is one system better than the other? How much is budget a factor? Certainly all the jigging videos out of NZ have most fish caught on overheads. Any help appreciated. Cheers, Bart

Texas is 16 nm off Terrigal. It's about 24 nm from Barrenjoey. Was worth it that day though. Cheers, Bart

Dory went 52 cm. My dad's eyes lit up when he saw it thinking of dinner.

Hadn't been for a fish for 2 months. Weather was looking good but I was having trouble deciding where to go. I find spring a dilemma. Go wide or inshore reefs?? There didn't seem to be many reports of kings around but I decided to give Texas Reef one last shot for the season. Glad I did. Got 2 72cm on jigs right on the tide change then it went dead. Caught a Baracouda which was a first. Gave up on the jigs and switched to liveys. One rod went off then the other screamed off. I switched to the one having line stripped off it. That turned into a 92cm king. Went back to the other which turned out to be a Johndory. Also another first. Overall a great day. Cheers, Bart

PR knot is the best of all but FG knot is the go if you don't want to stuff around with a bobbin. 50 lb is fairly heavy off the sand which will limit your casting distance a bit. I use 30 lb braid and 30 lb FC leader and that has held up ok for some decent sized rays and small sharks as by-catch fishing for tailor and salmon. The longer leader will give you a bit more shock resistance during the fight. Cheers, Bart

Texas Reef is 24nm from Barrenjoey. We were out there on Tuesday as well, how did you go Scratchie? Hey Meg, what time were you there on Wednesday. I have been there a few times over the last month and it's definitely preferable to be there for a tide change. The bite can come on then turn right off. Are those licenced vessels you're referring to charter boats or pro boats? Cheers, Bart

That PB will take some beating! Great read. Congrats, Bart

Good to hear the salmon are around. Well done on getting a few. Thinking of heading there on Sat night. Which part of Narrabeen were you. Just generally, not after the specific street. Cheers, Bart

G'day guys I have never been to Texas Reef before. Was planning a run one day next week. Can anyone share any general info. Is it holdings kings from around now? Was planning jigging with 250 gram jigs and live baiting yakkas and trying to time it for the tide change. Any one got any tips how to fish this area? Cheers, Bart