Newport

I like what Paikeas suggesting in that when we report on a days fishing (where we have traveled and what we have caught, including what boat make, model & size we were using) I think there are plenty of us raiders that could benefit from simple information such as this which can help to grow confidence and even inspire some of us to go that little bit further. I also think small stats such as motor size, fuel burned and distance covered would be very helpful. Cheers, Tim

I was at the Botany wide FAD 2 weeks ago, couldn't sound anything and picked up nothing around the area. Lots of small Mahi Mahi at 12 mile last Monday.

I think if they are fair and reasonable it won't be a problem. 3 months is too short but there are a lot of unregistered trailers, boats, caravans and other vehicles just left dumped and rotting on the side of the road. If you are keeping your registration and road worthiness up there should be no time limit placed on parking on public roads. It would be great if they were to build some additional boat storage yards that were secure and reasonably priced. I won't have to contend with any Rangers as I park on my front lawn but instead I have gum trees dropping all sorts of rubbish.

We used to celebrate Guy Faulkes in NZ when I was young, always a big bonfire and plenty of fireworks but I think its pretty rare now. Thats an awesome pic of the Aurora!

Hi Donna, Please add me to the list. Thanks for organising Tim

Count me in, looking forward to it too

Count me in too, great idea

If they are big enough you can fillet and fry coated in a little flour, fry in butter with a little olive oil to stop it burning. Beautiful white flesh. We used to call "poor mans lobster". Also good baked whole with your own choice of seasoning. Just use a towel or gloves to handle as the spines can certainly hurt!! Cheers, Newport

Thanks mate, will have a look, hope the weathers good

Hi all, wanting to head out from Wollongong next weekend. Not familiar with the loading ramps or fishing spots, would like to do some bottom bashing or jigging. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Newport

Great Salmon mate, hopefully get out tomorrow for a run

Hi all, Never posted before but have been around fishing my entire life. Oily fish such as salmon (kahawai) trevally, tailor and the good old mullet are fantastic fish hot smoked. Just gut and butterfly the salmon (leave the head on as the cheeks are the best) rub in a bit of brown sugar and soak in a bit of brine for a few hours before smoking and it will come out beautiful. Hot smoke for approx 40 min. The oilier the fish the better it smokes. Trevally & also young salmon make fantastic Ceviche when fresh, cured in lemon/lime juice with coconut milk and spanish onions. I don't think it matters what the fish is so long as you treat it right. Cheers, Newport