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Fishing tips

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thermalben started the topic in
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 Monday, 2 Apr 2012 at 9:32am

OK, so I want to try my hand at fishing. I have a couple of rods and reels, and an assortment of stuff in a shiny tackle box (Chrissy present from a few years back). I've got salt water and fresh water options close at hand (Narrabeen). But, I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing.

Can anyone offer me some pointers? I'd really like to impress the missus.

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basesix Tuesday, 26 Aug 2025 at 9:37pm

dang. lose the gaff?

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freeride76 Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025 at 5:47am

Yep.

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saltman Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025 at 9:09am

Losing the fish like that is a bummer
Could have been worse and have dropped the rod I guess

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Andrew P Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025 at 9:13am

I'm not sure who this is for but well known charter captain Rob Smithy Smith rolled his boat Capricorn on Mooloolah River bar this morning and passed away. 4 clients are safe and well. Tragic loss for the fishing community.

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freeride76 Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025 at 9:15am

Damn, thats sad news.
Fairly solid sets this morning.

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Andrew P Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025 at 9:19am

Yeah FR the wave buoys showed an increase in swell with a big rise in period. Having crossed the bar with or behind him more than a dozen times he always took caution. Huge loss. Lots of people will be doing it tough today.