Christmas 2020

[ellicat]

I've just made a booking submission for Area 1 at Orleigh Park, West End for 20 people from noon to 3pm on 29 November 2020.

You can't book the bbq's but have to share with other park goers, so if anyone has a mobile one that may come in handy please let me know.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Sounds good - I will make an effort to give it a fish before this is on to see what types of things work and what don't (if we are going to actually fish in it while there). Unfortunately I don't have a mobile BBQ - hopefully someone on here is kind enough to bring one or there is a free one. 

If we are going to fish it, from what I remember, the jetty is small, but good for catching live bait, but then the actual park has a big rock walls and a couple hundred metres of river access which is very fisherman friendly . 

Cheers Hamish

 

[ellicat]

Can't comment on the jetty. I've never seen it. The wall provides ample area to wet a line if you want.

I don't think I'll fish on the day. Happy to watch though.

[benno573]

I no longer have a portable bbq - I do have a mini Weber if things get desperate. I am sure we can work it out - there’s quite a few bbqs along there so I am sure we can secure a 1/2 hr window somewhere in there.

[benno573]

20 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Sounds good - I will make an effort to give it a fish before this is on to see what types of things work and what don't (if we are going to actually fish in it while there). Unfortunately I don't have a mobile BBQ - hopefully someone on here is kind enough to bring one or there is a free one. 

If we are going to fish it, from what I remember, the jetty is small, but good for catching live bait, but then the actual park has a big rock walls and a couple hundred metres of river access which is very fisherman friendly . 

Cheers Hamish

 

Hey mate, only good if the tide is coming in. Expect catties and little jew. Have caught one very nice grunter there and a small thready, few bream, stingrays and the worst thing of all like eels.I don’t target sharks any more but have seen other people catch them there.  @ellicat and I used to fish here regularly until he bought a boat. 

[Drop Bear]

On 31/10/2020 at 10:29 AM, ellicat said:

You can't book the bbq's but have to share with other park goers, so if anyone has a mobile one that may come in handy please let me know.

I could bring the ozfish one if needed. 

[ellicat]

On 01/11/2020 at 2:40 PM, Drop Bear said:

I could bring the ozfish one if needed. 

That'd be tops, mate.

I got a response from BCC. They gave 2 options -

1. First in Best Dressed or
2. $510 to secure the area.

Needless to say, I chose Option 1.

 

[ellicat]

Opening post has been updated with the details.

[fishingnut]

See what happens with my back, due for surgery in 30 days or sooner if I can I will. 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

15 minutes ago, fishingnut said:

See what happens with my back, due for surgery in 30 days or sooner if I can I will. 

Good luck with your surgery, hope it goes successfully and a quick recovery is had.

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

1 hour ago, fishingnut said:

See what happens with my back, due for surgery in 30 days or sooner if I can I will. 

Be good to catch up.

[Drop Bear]

15 hours ago, fishingnut said:

See what happens with my back, due for surgery in 30 days or sooner if I can I will. 

Good luck mate. 

[Drop Bear]

16 hours ago, ellicat said:

Opening post has been updated with the details.

Thanks mate. 

[Leosonfire]

I’m in just tell me where

[ellicat]

3 minutes ago, Leosonfire said:

I’m in just tell me where

All the details are in the opening post on page 1.

Short form - Orleigh Park, West End, starting 12noon on 29 Nov.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Brian, what/why are the 'Opening Freshies' and 'Opening Salties' threads for?

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

Just to make sure that those who only read the fishing forums get the message. Not everyone looks at the Non Fishing Chat forum.

[ellicat]

This happens a fortnight from tomorrow.

We currently have 12 attendees, but if you want to bring someone with you, let me know in this thread. That way I can figure what amount of supplies I bring.

It will be a good way to meet potential deckies or skippers or just get to put faces to names, so worth coming along.

[ellicat]

Please confirm your attendance -

@benno573

@Kat

@AUS-BNE-FISHO

@Cavvy

@kmcrosby78

@GregOug

@Drop Bear

@Do$tylz

@Old Scaley

@fishingnut

@Leosonfire
 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Yes, me and Cavvy will be there Brian.

Im off on a Scout Camp now to so won’t be online for a night or so.

Cheers Hamish 

[ellicat]

Enjoy your camp.

Remind me to bring that firewood on the day too.

[Kat]

Yes I confirm my attendance.  Can I bring some food?  Desert - cake or something?  Or meat, potato salad, bread?  Private message me what you want me to bring or bake.  Also when you do give me numbers.

[Old Scaley]

I’m in.

[kmcrosby78]

I will have to wait til closer to the time to confirm Brian - will send you a PM.

[benno573]

I am a 95% yes.

 

can also contribute some stuffs as required. 

[GregOug]

And I’m about a 90% yes

[ellicat]

Thanks, peoples.

Feel free to bring stuff along if you want.

Supplied will be -
Snags, Onion, bread rolls, butter, sauces (tomato and bbq), Coke, Lemonade, Water, gluten free bread loaf and a couple of desserts courtesy of @Kat.

If you want meat instead of snags or have other dietary requirements or any of that kind of thing, I'll leave that up to you.

There will be no plates/cutlery etc - just a roll of paper towel to hold your bread and to wipe your messy fingers and face.

@Drop Bear, Would you be able to organise for the Ozfish bbq on the day, please ?

Any special requests - either post here or send me a PM.

Cheers.

PS. If you're going to bring someone along that's okay too - just let me know by  Monday 23.11.20 so I get enough stuff.

[GregOug]

9 hours ago, ellicat said:

Any special requests - either post here or send me a PM.

 

Free beer?

[ellicat]

2 minutes ago, GregOug said:

Free beer?

Bring Tom and tell him it's his shout. haha

[GregOug]

3 minutes ago, GregOug said:

Free beer?

It was worth a try

[GregOug]

2 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Bring Tom and tell him it's his shout. haha

Okay. But I’ll only tell when he gets there otherwise he won’t come!

[Leosonfire]

I’m in

[ellicat]

58 minutes ago, Leosonfire said:

I’m in

Welcome back. Did you wet a line up the coast ?

[Drop Bear]

Yep will bring bbq. 

 

[Leosonfire]

On 16/11/2020 at 5:54 PM, ellicat said:

Welcome back. Did you wet a line up the coast ?

No mate just family time but did sneak out for a surf hungry for snapper now

[fishingnut]

Doubt I’ll make it @ellicat I’m  still in hospital,  no lifting of twisting for 6 weeks and no idea on driving either. Have fun everyone make sore there is plenty of pics taken. 
 

cheers 

[ellicat]

That's a bugger, mate. Make sure you take care of yourself and good luck.

[Drop Bear]

1 hour ago, fishingnut said:

I’m  still in hospital

look after yourself mate. Hope you can have a great Christmas. 

[Do$tylz]

i may or may not have my kids in tow. Don't cater for me though. Got a kids party that morning so we'll be pre-loaded with delicious greek food and lollies.

[Drop Bear]

Hey @ellicat. Did I miss something. Are you supplying sausages etc?