AznVinc3nt

Hey guys,

What lures have you guy had success on for medium-large size pelagics off the rocks and surf? specifically targeting GT/Mackerel/Tuna/Kingies/Austraia Salmon.
Did some research and found that the following are pretty decent:

- Halco Roosta Poppers
- Halco Max 13
- Rapala X rap long cast
- Spoons

Would love to hear what you guys suggest.

Cheers!

cheers dude thanks for the heads up. Didn't know a new BG was coming out!

good point!

Usually if I use bait i'll target bream, jewies and Threadies.
For surf and rocks, I target mackerel, sharks, Australian salmon, tuna.

all land based

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a new reel mainly for surf/rock fishing. I usually use circles hooks with dead/live bait but want to get into lure fishing/jigging as well.

I've read through the pros/cons of baitrunners but wanted to see what you guys have personally experienced with them?

If I choose a baitrunner, i will go with the Shimano Baitrunner 6000D

If i choose a spinner, I will go with the Daiwa BG 4500

What do you guys suggest? Cheers

Looking to buy the Wilson 8ft 3/4in Draw String Cast Net from BCF.

Not looking to invest too much into my first net. Has anyone had experience with the Wilson Draw String nets? Hows the Quality?

Deciding whether to get the draw string or the bottom pocket.

Cheers guys!

On 05/05/2020 at 11:57 AM, Jaz44 said:

Hi AznVinc3nt. Was your leader scuffed or was it a clean cut? A clean cut could mean it was a shark or mackerel and a scuffed line might mean it was a jewfish. Really, it could be anything big as I have lost many a fish off piers. That's just the nature when you're fishing near barnacle- encrusted pylons. One tip would be to have a heavy outfit rigged up for fish like these. Just hook the biggest bait you have and leave it in freespool or a light drag. You can then fish with your light outfits for the usual catch. Once the heavy outfit starts screaming, you will have a fighting chance.

honestly don't remember. i'll keep that in mind next time. Cheers

12 hours ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Hook type will have an impact on your chances of landing whatever it is (I agree with @Old Scaley that a small shark or school mackerel are the two most likely options). What sort of hook were you using? I'd go to 30lb leader (you could still go heavier but the heavier you go, the less likely to land other desirable fish like snapper, etc) and try using a circle hook (around 3/0 size) as you can land them if you hook them in the corner of the mouth (just don't give it ANY slack line once hooked, and perhaps set your drag a little firmer.

As Hamish said, you could also try ganged hooks - if you go this way, with a live herring bait, I'd just use two hooks, pinning one hook lightly through the back of the hook. I'd only use wire if these options fail as it will work for sharks, but less likely to attract much else (desirable anyway).

Good luck, it's always fun pondering what the one that got away was and how to catch it next time, part of the fun of fishing .

I was using a 4/0 or 5/0 Gamakatsu circle hook on a 20lb mono leader.

my drag was so light that when the fish pulled, my spin reel span faster than the line (almost like a mini baitcaster birdnest).

I went to buy some 3/0 gang hooks and 40lb mono leader so we'll see how that goes

I'm curious as to what's the reasoning behind a slightly tighter drag and not giving it any slack?

 

3 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hey AznVinc3nt

As I have said above, it comes down to what you think it might be. I personally would go to heavier mono, as you are more likely to get a bite than if you are using wire. If you think it is something with teeth, use wire though as it will give better chance. 

If you think it may be a big chopper (tailor) or a mackerel, another tip might be to use gang hooks, especially with larger pillies. 

Cheers Hamish

appreciate your detailed response. I'll try using heavier mono next time and see how it goes. Cheers

Do you think a heavier mono leader will work or do I need to switch to a wire leader?

Hi all,

So the other day I was fishing off of Shorncliffe Pier using live herring on a running sinker rig (20lb leader). All of a sudden, my reel starts screaming (very light drag) and then it stopped. I reeled it in to find that my hook has been completely ripped off of my line.

This also happened at Wellington Point on dead pilchard.

WHAT KEEPS BITING ME OFF?

edit: how do I avoid this issue in the future? thanks