Rock hopper

Excellent work mate

Thanks for all the replies guys. All information very welcome. In general I give them distance as I am often remote without a phone signal. Hope everyone stays safe. Thanks again.

Mate I am new to this area. And you seem to have it sorted. I am yet to take the yak out. Once I get the sounder sorted and shoulder injury done I have to get into some decent fish off shore. Well done boys.

Hello, So I was looking for some squid grounds between seal rocks and forster. I found myself at Elizabeth Beach yesterday scampering over the rocks to the point. Turned a big boulder and 3 metres from the waves about 2 meters high I almost stepped on a coastal taipan. ( well that was my id) happy to be corrected. So just a friendly reminder that it is snake season and to be aware. I have never seen a snake so close to the ocean. But it makes sense. They can swim. He was very scared and did not come at me at all. My foot was about 10cm from his face. Humbling experience as I thought it was a brown at first glance. Almost dove off the ledge I was on. Lol

I am up in Bulahdelah at the moment. I have been exploring the beaches and am good with most places. I want information if anyone can help about the fishing in wallingat national park river. Has anyone fished in the system. It is open to the ocean but at the camp spot it is a few kms back up river. I'm sure there will be mullet and bream but any advice would be appreciated. I am heading for a camp and fish/ kayak in a few days. I will give it a go no matter what. I was just curious if anyone has some info. Cheers in advance. Sorry for my lack of posts. I will be starting again soon.

thanks for the opinions guys. cheers

I have seen flatties in shallows that are very similar. But as said only got a top view. It was a fatter body than the babies I have seen. That's why I put it out for suggestions. Thanks for responses. Cheers guys.

That's what I thought at first. Just wanted to see what people think.

Sorry. Beach front at Yagon. Mid coast

Hey guys and girls. I have been very busy. Long time no posting or fishing. Went for a camp session Friday and SAT night. Found this guy between my toes while twisting for Pippis. Can anyone Id this. Is it a juvenile flathead or is it a baby grinner or star gazer. That my guess. Anyone have ideas ???

The reason (as i understand it) is that they can collect toxins from algae blooms which can cause serious illness. Something like that. I do not want to risk it. Also back in the day they were over harvested to an extreme. Best to follow guidelines I think. In saying that I have seen many ethnic families carrying out plastic bags full. I have warned them in the past to no avail or I end up getting told off 😒

Thanks corro, Good idea. Work in progress.👍

Well done mate. Big girl. Those head spikes take a long time to heal if you get done. Cheers

Morning, bit of a late report. Went for a quick fish Sunday evening at Umina beach using pipis as bait. Only there for under an hr. I have been lazy and just running a Mustad Worm hook and ball sinker with 8lb leader and using pipis as bait. Arrived just as the sun was setting and near high tide. Wind had stopped and you could see a storm about to roll over box head. Conditions looked perfect and what a trip it was. First cast on the little flick stick and hooked a good salmon. Finally getting a fish with some weight to test the new rod Daiwa td black "Mundie Mauler". So much fun. Some really good runs and jumping out of the waves made for a sight. Salmon put up a great fight and this one was no different. Managed to get him on the sand and quickly dispatched him and back out for another. The next bite must have been at least twice the size. The runs this fish was going on had me cheering. Had me running up and down the beach following this monster. In the end over the period of the fight the hook straightened and I lost the fish. Dam it. I was gutted but was content with knowing how much grunt this little rod has. I know most people don't rate Aussie Salmon as a good feed but I love them. Cooked this fish 3 ways. Thai Style ( coriander, ginger and lime ), beer battered and panko crumb with chilli flakes. Went down a treat with some mash potato and asparagus. We had the beach to ourselves. Rain had all but cleared the beach. Took an ink impression of the fish before filleting it up. First time trying this and I think I need some more practice. 😆 Cheers

Lakelad, The 2500 is a treat to use as the reel is the original shimano model so a lot heavier but sits well and is actually quite balanced. I have used it with 3 reels on it. 2500 and 4000 Symetre best suited in my opinion with a 3000 daiwa. I just use the 2500 for my bait fishing lately. One rod, back pack and rod holder. nice and simple. This is the old stock I believe. They have just upgraded so stores were getting rid of them for 100 bucks. I have thrown heavy metals and poppers up to 80 grams with ease and down to 10 gram lures and soft plastics and I cannot fault it. With heavy stuff I would have liked a longer butt, other than that I think it is a very good rod. Great to use and they look amazing. 👍