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Tony will do, of course to all those reading this forum its a legitimate backup Well I got my bait and lures. We went to the St Marys store but they were a bit busy with a few customers so we got the bait which appears fresh and headed back home. We stopped into our usual bait and tackle place and I decided this time to stop and have a good chat with the bloke. He explained a few different lure choices and set me up with a more generic middle of the crop setup, obviously you need to setup to the conditions, and as he said he understands we're not going to have the different sized weights or the different coloured lures all at once. but this setupo should lie somewhere in the middle, not spot on perfect but it leaves a chance to catch something. I'll duck back in tomorrow and pick up a few different types of lures like he explained, just so ive got some choice. We're also going to setup a small live bait tank and get some live squid and prawns in brooklyn before we launch so I think we're pretty much set for the weekend. Thanks for all your help, we're now on track a bit better, have some idea to rod technique and lure/baits and cant wait for the weekend

thanks Ben, it sorta makes sense in a way TelcoBroker no worries, thats next on my list so its given me a heads up

hmm so I need to look at buying 2 DVD's tomorrow

Hey all Can someone please draw me a pretty picture to show how to correctly setup a rig to hook up squid? I am focussing on Jew Fish in the Hawkesbury this weekend and have been told squid is the best bet, but I'm going in blind and have no idea how I should go about setting up the rods or how to best rig the squid onto the hooks. A picture would be excellent, as I'm a bit thick headed, an explanation would suit though ... Ive got no idea!!!!! Also should I try any lures on one of the rods? If so what would you suggest? Thanks

yep I've got Thursday planned, knock off work and head straight for the tackle shop to pick up the DVD, and spend Thursday night watching it and Friday night reviewing it (after we've attached the boat to the car and the gear to the boat!) When you say its been frozen fresh would frozen fresh bait have the same effect if I were to buy it from a local bait shop (in Penrith) or are we best off stopping at the store in Brooklyn and getting their bait? I dont know if theyve got different squid to whats availiable here or if its all the same just the freshness that differs?

guy sorry for the barage of questions now ... anthony, sounds like we need to talk We've decided this weekend to target the Jewies so I'm going to cram as much info down my throat as I can between tonight and Saturday morning! yep we're up for it. In the process of organising a live bait tank! Do you mind if I ask some questions ... -Is there anywhere close to brooklyn boat ramp that sells live squid? -What size hook to use, and how do you acctually rig them? Weve tried squid before but as soon as we cast out we see the hook hit the water over here and the bait goes flying over there! Obviously not securing to the hook right! -Is there a rod technique to use? TelcoBroker we'll give that a shot as well is there any rod technique to this? Throw it in the water and wait for a bight? mmmm calamari! Whats the chances of catching some squid in the hawkesbury? Is there any bait their more attracted to? (youve got me going on this now!!!) Is there any suggestions for landing a squid if we do get lucky?Sorry for the questions, but its best to ask them now before we hit the water and think "hmm should've asked ..."

hmm I might have to hang around here a bit more often and become less of a stranger! Thanks for the quick replies, its good to see people willing to jump in and give a hand I'll look into getting the DVD Jewel, it sounds like what I need to watch. Anythings better then nothing.

Hello all Sorry to make my first post a really stupid question thats been asked several times over. Its rare that me and dad get the same weekend off, so we've decided to take the boat out to the hawkesbury this weekend, assuming we can get to it past the spider webs! Now on previous outings ive tried my best to search forums and websites for suggestions and everytime I print a topic or an article I get excited that it tells us where to look, what bait to use etc etc, so we buy the bait suggested and head out, only to not catch a thing (or even get a nibble) because that topic was posted 4 months ago when the water was cooler/hotter/wetter/bluer and the fish were biting/swimming/in the area! So I thought rather then stuffing this outing too I'd give up and ask some guys with ideas for some current advice for this weekend! We fish around the freeway and railway bridges, or the otherside of the island. Can someone please guide a couple of knobheads in the right direction ... what bait or lures should we try? Where should we look? We've got a sounder / fish finder but dont really know what to look for, can anyone guide me on how to get this thing to help us (or is there a topic around that might be helpful?) What rod techniques can we use? Is burley any use? Ive heard the Jewfish are supposed to be bighting around this area ... is this true? Are we better off trying to just focus on, and research jewies this weekend? Obviously we'd be better off doing a fishing class but with the little time we both get off we try to hit the water and see how we go, but its aq dissapointment when we keep coming back without even the slightest of nibbles. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'll be wrapped the day I land anything