AUS-BNE-FISHO

Nice haul of fish there, yum!! I haven't heard of Iron Jaw either - intrigued 🙂 

Still waiting for you to tell me the winning numbers mate ....... 🙂 Yes, being able to fish mid-week would be great!!

Yeah. You and me both!

What a beauty still pays to find a quiet spot in the bay and put in the time

3 crabs in the box is better than a poke in the eye

Hi Old Scaley
I have been keeping one for my fishing trips, this is how I set them out in case it helps.
Date:                                                 
Location:
Fish Caught:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lures/Baits Used:
1.
2.
3.
Tide time:
Weather:
Moon cycle:
Tackle:
Overall Success Rate:
That's how I make up mine, if there's anything else you think I could add/that I've missed, I'd love to hear it 🙂 The moon cycle is just something I've thought of too.
I normally write them up on a sketchbook but I've been a bit slack lately lol. I keep mine for the exact same reason as you, to see when to and to not go to that spot. 
Hope this helped 🙂 
Cheers Hamish

Now that sounds like one of my fishing trips! However, the only difference is you actually managed to catch something! lol
It could be worthwhile me keeping a diary though, if only to advise people where and when not to fish.

Its been a while between drinks for a good river session.
AT least Mrs Scaley would be happy with the sandies.

Hi all,
just attaching a link to a current report re crabs and fish in Moreton Bay. Most of you probably already get these but just posting for those that don’t. 
cheers
Greg
https://www.bnbfishing.com.au/mud-sand-crabs-moving-moreton-bay/?mc_cid=08a39f1d2b&mc_eid=47674f88e7

Thanks Fishaman. Much appreciated. Just what I was looking for. 

4 inch gulp Minnow in green prawn. Killer for flattys and jewies love them too
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/berkley-gulp-mullet-soft-plastic-lure-4in/M223732.html?dwvar_M223732_color=Pumpkin Seed&cgid=BCF035010#prefn1=brand&sz=60&prefv1=Berkley&start=26
 
4 inch Zman Streakz - Snapper lollies!! Also rig them weedless, fill the hollow belly with S Factor and chuck it out the back of the boat/kayak as a sleeper rig and wait for the zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
 
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/zman-streakz-curltail-soft-plastic-lure-4in-5-pack/M320895.html?dwvar_M320895_color=Pearl&cgid=BCF08928#start=8
 
5 inch Gulp jerk shad - Tuskies, pearlies, snapper, Nannygai etc
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/berkey-gulp-alive-jerk-shad-soft-plastic-lure-5in/M581364.html?dwvar_M581364_color=Pearl White&cgid=BCF035010#prefn1=brand&sz=60&prefv1=Berkley&start=41

That's a shame mate but on the plus side, good to hear they are around.

Hi Old Scaley
I have been keeping one for my fishing trips, this is how I set them out in case it helps.
Date:                                                 
Location:
Fish Caught:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lures/Baits Used:
1.
2.
3.
Tide time:
Weather:
Moon cycle:
Tackle:
Overall Success Rate:
That's how I make up mine, if there's anything else you think I could add/that I've missed, I'd love to hear it 🙂 The moon cycle is just something I've thought of too.
I normally write them up on a sketchbook but I've been a bit slack lately lol. I keep mine for the exact same reason as you, to see when to and to not go to that spot. 
Hope this helped 🙂 
Cheers Hamish

Hi Old Scaley
I have been keeping one for my fishing trips, this is how I set them out in case it helps.
Date:                                                 
Location:
Fish Caught:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lures/Baits Used:
1.
2.
3.
Tide time:
Weather:
Moon cycle:
Tackle:
Overall Success Rate:
That's how I make up mine, if there's anything else you think I could add/that I've missed, I'd love to hear it 🙂 The moon cycle is just something I've thought of too.
I normally write them up on a sketchbook but I've been a bit slack lately lol. I keep mine for the exact same reason as you, to see when to and to not go to that spot. 
Hope this helped 🙂 
Cheers Hamish

I have often thought of keeping a record of my fishing trips so I can learn from successes and failures.  Anyone doing this? Do you use a book? Maybe an app? Spreadsheet. 

Thanks for that. I’m going to try deep water bend tomorrow after work so I’ll let you know how we go. 

Hi KC24
These are just some spots I've found from a book (Landbased Fishing Guide Brisbane Area by Nigel Webster). I can't say I've fished all of them but they should get you started. 
1. Raby Bay Canal Northern Entrance - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, mangrove jack, trevally, estuary cod, crabs
2. Raby Bay Foreshores - whiting, flathead, bream, tailor, squid
3. Cleveland Point - whiting, bream, flathead, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
Here are some areas around Victoria Point to:
1. Point Halloran - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, squid
2. Victoria Point - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, snapper, estuary cod, squid, crabs
3. Yeo Park Shoreline - whiting, flathead, bream
4. Redland Bay Boat Ramp - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, jewfish, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
5. Point Talburpin - whiting, bream, flathead
From what the book says, I get that most of these locations are good to flick lures around near structure/in the shallows while in deeper parts use bait for jew, jacks, snappers and estuary cod. Hope this is a good guideline to get you to some fishing spots, and I hope you are successful at a couple of them 🙂 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 
*All of this information is from Nigel Websters' book Land based Fishing Guide Brisbane Area Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast* 
 

Hi KC24
These are just some spots I've found from a book (Landbased Fishing Guide Brisbane Area by Nigel Webster). I can't say I've fished all of them but they should get you started. 
1. Raby Bay Canal Northern Entrance - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, mangrove jack, trevally, estuary cod, crabs
2. Raby Bay Foreshores - whiting, flathead, bream, tailor, squid
3. Cleveland Point - whiting, bream, flathead, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
Here are some areas around Victoria Point to:
1. Point Halloran - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, squid
2. Victoria Point - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, snapper, estuary cod, squid, crabs
3. Yeo Park Shoreline - whiting, flathead, bream
4. Redland Bay Boat Ramp - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, jewfish, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
5. Point Talburpin - whiting, bream, flathead
From what the book says, I get that most of these locations are good to flick lures around near structure/in the shallows while in deeper parts use bait for jew, jacks, snappers and estuary cod. Hope this is a good guideline to get you to some fishing spots, and I hope you are successful at a couple of them 🙂 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 
*All of this information is from Nigel Websters' book Land based Fishing Guide Brisbane Area Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast* 
 

Thought we were on a winner this morning with 25 bass in first hour took us another 3 hours to reach 31 bass and 3 tandans before calling it quits. Found another 3 of my pots that had gone walkies plus 2 on sunday. Best bass went 44cm.
Cheers Ray

Hi rayke1938
Nice session there.
It's a pity you didn't get 25 an hour, great fishing still though. God job on the tandans too. 🙂 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 

Hi KC24
These are just some spots I've found from a book (Landbased Fishing Guide Brisbane Area by Nigel Webster). I can't say I've fished all of them but they should get you started. 
1. Raby Bay Canal Northern Entrance - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, mangrove jack, trevally, estuary cod, crabs
2. Raby Bay Foreshores - whiting, flathead, bream, tailor, squid
3. Cleveland Point - whiting, bream, flathead, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
Here are some areas around Victoria Point to:
1. Point Halloran - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, squid
2. Victoria Point - bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, snapper, estuary cod, squid, crabs
3. Yeo Park Shoreline - whiting, flathead, bream
4. Redland Bay Boat Ramp - whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, jewfish, mangrove jack, mud and sand crabs
5. Point Talburpin - whiting, bream, flathead
From what the book says, I get that most of these locations are good to flick lures around near structure/in the shallows while in deeper parts use bait for jew, jacks, snappers and estuary cod. Hope this is a good guideline to get you to some fishing spots, and I hope you are successful at a couple of them 🙂 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 
*All of this information is from Nigel Websters' book Land based Fishing Guide Brisbane Area Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast* 
 

Great session as usual Dinodadog. Good to hear the bass are going great, shrimp are an awesome bait aren't they. 
Hamish 🙂 

Majorcraft slicer for sale, perfect for kayak fishing or throwing lures accurately. Rod is in very good condition and can deliver in Brisbane with in reason. $100 
 
cheers 

Nice overcast morning this morning and only got wet once. Bass and yellas were on fire managed 61 bass and 3 yellas most on shrimp rest on spinnerbaits and trolled lures.
Dino

Good work mate. 
 
 
Just a caution on WD40. 
WD is a repelant and cleaning spray. So use it to clean everything up but do not rely on it to lubricate. It doesn't work as a lubricant. It may seem like it does but in actual fact it doesn't. It also likes to ruin rubber and plastic. 
 
When it comes to reassembling use an oil based lube. Lanolin or inox or even use a specific reel oil if you want. But lanolin or inbox does the job well. Some people use grease inside on the moving parts. I find this can create a stiffer winding action. Oil keeps everything moving free. 
I service my reels regularly. I do not have a reel younger than 12yrs old. My certate just turned 12 and is as strong as the day I got it. Replaced a few bearings and lost the plastic line retainer that lives on the spool, but the reel itself is rock solid. 
 
 
Also a good drag grease is something you should consider. Especially targeting threadies and jew from the shore.   
Yep, I grease carbon drag washers. 
Why? 
Partly to help with friction but to also fight off corrosion. You may lose a little of the maxed out drag on multi washer drag systems bit I have found my TLD'S with one washer get better max drag. Go figure, but it is super smooth at all settings. 
I would use erskines smoothy grease but that is not available anymore so I have found this one to be sufficient. 
Cals universal drag grease.
I have nothing to do with this seller either. I just buy the grease. It works well, and for the cheaper end reels it works wonders on the drag systems. My young blokes cheap end Shakespeare now has a super smooth drag. 
 
 
 
Cheers. 
Damo.