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In closer just around 6 mile reef. not a bad batch for 3-4 hours. Flat as.

Bait. Got another couple that worked very well filleted on the pinkies. Bit of an added thrill. 7 gill broad nose came for a stick beak then tootled off.

If you are contemplating hiring a boat or similar may I suggest you go on a local charter instead? For example, Ricky from Lakes Charter fishing WILL get you fish or if you prefer crabbing. No affiliation, he is a damn fine young bloke & not expensive for (basically) a guaranteed catch

Yep, lots there - just a matter of moving round a bit til you find them. We found small pilly or squid bits the best bait. Bagged out on school but only a couple of KG. Filleted and dropped in flour, hot pan and whiting McNuggets

Good post. If this wind drops off we will be out there tomorrow (Wed 18th). Usually stick to the 6 mile but my venture out further. I don't mind the Bernard the Gurnards as they are nice eating once you peel them. BTW, if you aren't aware, if you get stuck with a spike, hot water (as hot as you can ...

Hey folks. The whiting are really firing at the moment even though there are a LOT of boats around. It appears that late afternoon sessions are more successful than daytime. Whilst the good old pipie is still a favourite, we have been doing well on mussel and green (raw) prawn. Surprisingly we haven...

Went out last night. End of the slack/start of the run in. 29 between 3 of us. Nearly all on prawn.

Hey folks (particularly locals), prompted by a recent report from a member who "met a forum member on the water and exchanged catches" etc perhaps a photo of your boat may assist in recognising others who may be out there at the time? I will start the ball rolling if anyone is interested. Blue/white...

Good session last night. Headed around to Barrier at around 1700hrs. Initially very slow/end of tide. Got a couple of undersize whiting. Moved to behind Fraser Island area with little success after a number of moves around the "usual" spots. Back down to opposite the govt jetty with all the mullion ...

Hey folks, a couple of good days out recently. Got a few gumbos & pinkies & flatties. Sent back any pinkies 30cm or below (nice when you can upgrade). Flatties a bit on the smaller size. Interesting combination of fish - couple of big Sgt Bakers, leopard shark, Port Jackson, fiddly reefies etc but n...