AUS-BNE-FISHO

Hi all

I'm planning a fishing trip to the GC this Friday and I'm looking for some spots. So far, we are going to try our luck at the spit with pilchards or spinning for some pelagic species (probably tuna, bonito, tailor or mackerel). Though, I'm struggling to find a spot that looks uncrowded and has a wide variety of the following species; Dusky Flathead, Sand Whiting, Yellowfin/Pikey Bream, Estuary Cod, Mulloway, Mangrove Jack and good live bait. I'm not sure if anyone would like to give up there prized spot but if you have any pointers on what area i should be looking in it would be much appreciated (Surfers Paradise beaches or Nerang area.)  

Cheers Hamish

P.S. I will update on the plan at the end of the day and see if everyone has some better techniques (tackle, where to fish, etc)

P.S.S. It's my Dad's day off work on Friday so he can take us up there  

Hey Erick

I'm not sure about Sydney but I know Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches have sand worms waiting to be eaten by some whiting  

Cheers Hamish

Hi rayke1938

That sounds awesome - I wish I could've done that if I around in the 1950's 

Cheers Hamish

One time when my friend was fishing with me he forgot his rod coming home  

Cheers Hamish

Hi kmcrosby78

Well, yes. I do use the star sinker to anchor to the bottom but i use it how you'd use a running sinker so it can slide freely. Currently, I don't use mono leader in between because I found it hinders my cast. Though, that was 100lb mono so I reckon I could go down to 30lb-50lb. Thanks for asking/pointing that out  

Cheers Hamish

Another great session Dinodadog

Good to see plenty of bass around. It's certainly pouring down now though (where I am anyways lol)

Cheers Hamish

I might take my Dad's ancient overhead rod there too. He bought it in NT when he was with his mate barra fishing. The eye broke off too. Also GregOug, to be able to use your rod temporarily while the eye is broken you can wrap masking tape around the broken eye so it's smoother and won't cut the line.  

Cheers Hamish

Hi LouiseG

Sorry, I couldn't help you with that at all. Have you checked all tackle shops around that area? Someone would probably be in one who knew about it (staff, regular members.)

Cheers Hamish

Great Session!  

Good to see someone getting stuck into some flatties!

Cheers Hamish

G'day rayke1938

Great session  

Good too see a range of species and to know water levels are rising.

Cheers Hamish

G'day GregOug

This was just a quick search and I found a couple - I've never been to one but you might want to check them out.  

Micks Rod and Reels Repairs - https://www.facebook.com/anglermick/ 

Frazorodz Rod & Reel Repairs - https://www.hotfrog.com.au/

MOSSOPS IN-STORE SERVICE AND REPAIRS - http://www.mossopsfishing.com.au/

Bayside Tackle Service in Cleveland, Brisbane - https://www.truelocal.com.au/

If the links don't work, there's the websites there. Hope it helps  

Cheers Hamish

Great session  

Cheers Hamish

Alright, that's good to hear  released for next time

I know they're great eating though, as well  

Cheers Hamish

G'day Dinodadog

Would've been some good fishing, overcast conditions always work for me  

Did you keep the yellowbellies? 

Cheers Hamish

Hi GregOug

I do normally read a lot of Fishing Magazines and they have taught me a lot about species that are way out of my zone (pelagics, reefies, etc) as well as helped me with my fishing for fish that i do target (jewfish, bream, etc). I watch a lot of online tutorials too   

I could not help with those examples at all  but hopefully I will get to put some of those atctics in use/practise very soon  

Cheers Hamish

Hi GregOug

The number of lures is massive, I'm just remembering staring at them in amazement when I was a bit younger

The three lures I'd go with are soft plastics, probably the best and most easy lure to hook a fish on these days, hard bodies and metals. While I've tried heaps with lures, my best capture has been a 50cm dusky flathead from the Brisbane River. Here;s all I know on lures though, and it should be a basic guide to what lures you'd want for around here.

Soft Plastics - When using soft plastics, these lures are extremely versatile. For around here, you can flick them around 99% of structure and they will catch most bread and butter species as well as the chance of a nice mulloway (jewfish). I'd say the best SP brand would be Zman, and I'd normally have one or two packs and some jig-heads ready if I go on a fishing trip to the GC, SC, etc. Flick them around oyster racks, pylons and jetties and as well as those species, you could get the iconic gold coast Mangrove Jack. Use your standard spinning rod (not to heavy) with 10-20lb fluorocarbon leader. While it does take persistence, lures will hook you up to some very good fish. Good Locations: Pylons, Sand Flats, Deep Holes, Oyster Racks, Jetties, Moored Boats, Rock Bars, etc. Also be ready to loose a little bit of tackle every now and then when fishing in more snaggy terrain. 

Hard Bodies - Hard bodies are a great lure, and can be trolled as well as flicked. They will land you most of the same species, and same tackle/gear as soft plastics. I have never trolled, but I would troll along rock bars and sand flats. Have a flick around creek run off's and rock bars too. Lures from Rapala are normally good hard bodies.

Metals - These lures are great for flicking for tailor, salmon, mackerel and tuna. Around rock wall towards the mouth of rivers would be where I'd use them.

Also,  sorry, I don't have experience with most of this stuff, but from what I hear these are the sure-fire tactics. I'm sure someone will be able to correct me if I'm wrong, as well

Cheers Hamish

G'day Ryannnnnnnn

It's a very good question, if you ask me. Normally I'd just steer clear of them totally, and thanks for those clarifications to GregOug.  

Cheers Hamish

Alright, that sounds smart. I wouldn't like getting pricked by my knife either if I'm doing that, I s'pose the more of them i catch I'll get better and better at knowing how to handle them/when to use a knife or when to just get the hook out.

Cheers Hamish

Thanks for that christophagus, I'll know next time how to do it properly  

Cheers Hamish

G'day christophagus 

Thanks for those tips, they seem very efficient. The smaller ones do seem a lot more dangerous too. I've never really restrained them that well before, so I'll start trying to do that a bit more  and making cuts in there mouth. 

Cheers Hamish

Hi ellicat

When I'm shark fishing i use about 50cm of 80lb wire and a 6/o circle hook. Would the broomstick still work?

Cheers Hamish

G'day GregOug

That sounds like a good idea, it would certainly help holding it down  

Cheers Hamish

Hi all

With the last few sharks I've caught, I've found it to be very hard to de-hook them, because as well as the hook being wedged good in it's mouth, the things are flopping around like no tomorrow (probably trying to get there jaws on my hand ). 

Does anyone have any methods/tools that help getting the hook out?

Cheers Hamish

Alright  

Cheers Hamish