Drop Bear

I have not heard any reports of people getting ciguatera poisoning. Clearly that is anecdotal. Didn't old sailors fees some to the cat first?

I had to google Marlo. Wow that place looks mint. I have not had any luck with Diawa Reels. I bought a Sienna at the same time and the Diawa went grindy after first fish. Both reels were treated the same. Not a good enough sample size so only anecdotal.

I'm really sad to read this mate. What are people expecting to see on a fishing forum? Especially as I know how careful you are at looking after your catch and that nothing is wasted. While I respect peoples decisions to be vegans, and people who practice catch and release, I have thousands of years of catching food for my family in my Genes. It is one of my greatest pleasures feeding my family and friends with fresh fish. If we all do the right thing and keep to bag limits and size limits it is one of the most sustainable food practices. I feel lucky that this trolling has not happened to me and I'm yet to see this. I've loved hearing your stories first hand so would love to read them in a report too.

good call I will try and do this better.

That all sounds fun as. In a week or so I will have some more time and would like to take you up on the offer of a decky spot if it ever worked out?

@AngusDid she take out first prize?

line of the year!

So true. Don't go changing!

Great post thanks mate. Yes please on the reports

Pictures are really great. they put context to where people are. I like context pictures more than brag mat photos but if there is a really good fish a brag mat is great to see the size. I won't get tired of seeing people in great or interesting places hold up fish. Narrative is fun. The stories from this week were really fun to read - grinners and marlin and a bit of bird watching all gave me a smile or a chuckle. Stories do need to have some context for where they are especially for newer members that might not know the people in the story or what they have done in the past. I still love reading them even if I don't really know what is going on. Information is good. I am rubbish at remembering tech. stuff so its good to be reminded. It's especially great when I am thinking of buying some new gear and working out what to get. Successful or not is not too important to me. I am happy to hear what people did and what they were chasing and where they were more than a blood bath (although... that's pretty cool too...). But in saying that I do love seeing catches. I am a bit of a foodie so love to see the seafood caught. Locations. I love seeing places I've never been or fish or fishing styles I've not done. This is a big one for me, probably my favourite thing really. I really enjoyed seeing the creek @Angus fishing in, hearing about how far out @Luvit went, hearing where @kmcrosby78 and @Old Scaley traveled around the middle of the bay as well as @rayke1938 and @Dinodadog do all there fresh water jaunts. It makes me want to go to these places. What else? Well if people are eating there catch I love to see what they do with it and how they eat. A simple idea of a recipe is great too. The Narrative around who ate with them or how they like to store it is great too. Now I know what I like to read I can write that sort of stuff too...

sounds great. I hope to make that one

Yep that sounds like a great plan. I think the 2 night socials are fantastic but would be intimidating for people that are new to the site. A Bribie beach trip and BBQ would be fun as. I'm still keen for the other one though

Good try. It was surprising that so many people (including me) couldn't make it. Perhaps a few months out?

Mate keep a keen look out for any decky spots posted up on here. there are some great skippers and it's reallllly worth doing.

Great I hope you get a stack. I'm looking forward to seeing how you went

Sounds like a great trip. I wish I could make it and will be checking for updated photos from the hospital bed Do you get phone reception up there?

thanks for the update Gad

Oh good. you can help me up the beach as I always make sure mine are 80lb...

Just a foot injury I did back in May last year... Stupid tree root...

Any after that weekend. Also out for 2nd march weekend and out for 5th April weekend but free other than that. In saying that I may need some surgery in the next month or so.

Oops. I will still be in hospital... sorry but I cant make those dates.

Sounds tops. I have no opinion on location and can fit into dates. count me in. I will check with Mrs Drop Bear and little drop bears

Brisbane river CBD Represent~

Ok they are catching a stack of Tilapia behind the Greyhound track at Capalaba. Use bread or worms. Bit of fun. Remember not to throw the fish back as you have to kill them because they are a noxious fish. Have fun