Kat

Hi All
I'm Katrina and haven't fished since I was about 20 back in NZ - 20 something years ago. Back then it was fishing with the boys and all I learned was one knot and how to cast.  I loved it so much I decided it was time to take it seriously and learn the sport. I purchased my gear last week and have been obsessed ever since.  I have been watching YouTube clips and reading fishing knot books.  There is so much to know.  I am hoping other members may be able to share knowledge, tips and maybe even offer to buddy up for a trip or two occasionally. 
I would especially like tips on snags (how to avoid them), cleaning gear, and threading bait.
I am land based around the GC but also have family on an Island in Moreton Bay with a boat so intend on exploring the fishing there too.  
I caught a Bream on my second trip (1st fish caught in Aussie)! Also scaled, gutted and filleted it myself (also a first)!
Would love to hear from anyone with good land based spots for beginners?
Cheers
Kat

Welcome Kat! Utube is great for knots. I mainly use uni knots which I find great for braid and easy to master. I moved to Brisbane 2yrs ago from the goldy where I lived for 7yr. Beaches are good for tailor when in season, you just need to find a good gutter (utube how to look for those) the spit jetty is pretty good but can be busy and they charge a couple bucks to use it. Canals can produce at times, my dad lives on the canal in mermaid waters and catches bream, whiting and flathead. If your keen on adventure then mermaid reef is easily accessible by kayak (15-20 paddle) On a good day u will see a heap of boats out their. Paddle to the shark nets and your half way there. justpick a day with no swell so u can beach launch off mermaid beach and wear a life jacket. If u want a fishing partner then make sure u tag Gold Coast. 

Hey Kat
Yes, I catch my own live bait. In a cast net. I am based in Brisbane and mainly fish the Brisbane River. 
A cast net is a tricky task to learn. It will take a while to get it right. I still can't make a very good throw. Yabbies would probably be a better bait for bream, whiting, flathead, etc while a live fish would most likely get a trevally or jewfish. 
There are plenty of people who know more than me on this. They'll be happy to help.
Here is a little video on pumping yabbies on what you might want (just a couple tips mainly) - 
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pump+yabbies&rlz=1C1GCEB_enAU886AU886&oq=how+to+pump+yabbies&aqs=chrome.0.0l8.7196j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_djchX_TrF-Kf4-EP2eC7gA428
Cheers Hamish
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Hi All
I'm Katrina and haven't fished since I was about 20 back in NZ - 20 something years ago. Back then it was fishing with the boys and all I learned was one knot and how to cast.  I loved it so much I decided it was time to take it seriously and learn the sport. I purchased my gear last week and have been obsessed ever since.  I have been watching YouTube clips and reading fishing knot books.  There is so much to know.  I am hoping other members may be able to share knowledge, tips and maybe even offer to buddy up for a trip or two occasionally. 
I would especially like tips on snags (how to avoid them), cleaning gear, and threading bait.
I am land based around the GC but also have family on an Island in Moreton Bay with a boat so intend on exploring the fishing there too.  
I caught a Bream on my second trip (1st fish caught in Aussie)! Also scaled, gutted and filleted it myself (also a first)!
Would love to hear from anyone with good land based spots for beginners?
Cheers
Kat

Hi All
I'm Katrina and haven't fished since I was about 20 back in NZ - 20 something years ago. Back then it was fishing with the boys and all I learned was one knot and how to cast.  I loved it so much I decided it was time to take it seriously and learn the sport. I purchased my gear last week and have been obsessed ever since.  I have been watching YouTube clips and reading fishing knot books.  There is so much to know.  I am hoping other members may be able to share knowledge, tips and maybe even offer to buddy up for a trip or two occasionally. 
I would especially like tips on snags (how to avoid them), cleaning gear, and threading bait.
I am land based around the GC but also have family on an Island in Moreton Bay with a boat so intend on exploring the fishing there too.  
I caught a Bream on my second trip (1st fish caught in Aussie)! Also scaled, gutted and filleted it myself (also a first)!
Would love to hear from anyone with good land based spots for beginners?
Cheers
Kat