Newbie To Australian Fishing
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Newbie To Australian Fishing
Hi i recently came over from england and decided to take up fishing as i did quite abit of it back at home.
Although i am not new to fishing i am new to the Australian way of fishing up here in Darwin, I am used to fishing fresh water lakes at home.
I went and bought a rod and reel etc the other day and now looking for the best location to start off.
People have mentioned Nightcliff, Buffalo Creek and Lee Point to me, i was just wondering what Tackle/Bait is best to use at these locations?
Thanks in advance.
i think this may be in the wrong subforum, apologies if it is.
Although i am not new to fishing i am new to the Australian way of fishing up here in Darwin, I am used to fishing fresh water lakes at home.
I went and bought a rod and reel etc the other day and now looking for the best location to start off.
People have mentioned Nightcliff, Buffalo Creek and Lee Point to me, i was just wondering what Tackle/Bait is best to use at these locations?
Thanks in advance.
i think this may be in the wrong subforum, apologies if it is.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
A live mullet or better yet a live prawn will be the most sure fire way to get a fish. Failing that, dead but fresh works too.
The most important rig is how to tie a leader to your main line. Learn a good leader knot, either FG, Slim beauty or improved Albright (IMO best to worst and difficult to easiest). You can use that basic rig for almost any setup, from lures, live bait and modified for bait fishing.
Get a hook to suit the live bait size, anywhere from a 3/0 to an 8/0 and tie it on (there are tonnes of knots that will suffice). A small float clipped to the leader with the hook at the end.
The best bet is to buy the bible, best $30 you can spend to get started.
The most important rig is how to tie a leader to your main line. Learn a good leader knot, either FG, Slim beauty or improved Albright (IMO best to worst and difficult to easiest). You can use that basic rig for almost any setup, from lures, live bait and modified for bait fishing.
Get a hook to suit the live bait size, anywhere from a 3/0 to an 8/0 and tie it on (there are tonnes of knots that will suffice). A small float clipped to the leader with the hook at the end.
The best bet is to buy the bible, best $30 you can spend to get started.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Thanks mate, where do i find this bible?dannett wrote:A live mullet or better yet a live prawn will be the most sure fire way to get a fish. Failing that, dead but fresh works too.
The most important rig is how to tie a leader to your main line. Learn a good leader knot, either FG, Slim beauty or improved Albright (IMO best to worst and difficult to easiest). You can use that basic rig for almost any setup, from lures, live bait and modified for bait fishing.
Get a hook to suit the live bait size, anywhere from a 3/0 to an 8/0 and tie it on (there are tonnes of knots that will suffice). A small float clipped to the leader with the hook at the end.
The best bet is to buy the bible, best $30 you can spend to get started.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Hi,
"The Bible" is a Magazine called Fish Finder, it is available at all Tackle Shops, and most places that sell Magazines.
I have picked them up at Petrol Stations.
They come out every 2 Years, and I think the new one has just been released.
This Site is associated with the Magazine
"The Bible" is a Magazine called Fish Finder, it is available at all Tackle Shops, and most places that sell Magazines.
I have picked them up at Petrol Stations.
They come out every 2 Years, and I think the new one has just been released.
This Site is associated with the Magazine
Sick of coming home Fishless
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
cheers mate, ill have a look on my way home tonight!
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Thinking about giving buffalo creek or lee point a go this weekend, am i right by saying its best to go early in morning or on the night?
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Most people like fishing Lee Point on the morning high tides, but there are some spots to fish at low tide.
Buffalo Creek is usually fished on tides rather than morning/arvo, it can be good at night but keep in mind the crocs.
Buffalo Creek is usually fished on tides rather than morning/arvo, it can be good at night but keep in mind the crocs.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
thanks matt, ill give it a shot this weekend. Only way to learn is by experience i guess
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
East Point is worth a look for LB fishing, there are various platforms at different stages of the tide.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
what tackle and bait would you recomend?
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Complicated subject, depends what you want to fish for.
Tackle and lures for LB pelagics very different from chasing barra.
Suggest visiting the local tackle shops as they can usually spare time to talk about your plans and set you up properly. Darwin has great tackle shops.
Tackle and lures for LB pelagics very different from chasing barra.
Suggest visiting the local tackle shops as they can usually spare time to talk about your plans and set you up properly. Darwin has great tackle shops.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
ok thanks for the help matt, appreciate it!
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
Buffalo creek is best fished on the big tides, its about 2-3 hours behind Darwin tide times. First push is your best bet with live mullet. If you're game enough, there is a path through the mangroves next to the boat ramp that takes you down to the rock bar where most people who know the place well fish. Keep your eyes peeled for crocs though as they have been seen in the mangroves.
Lee point is good on hide tide early morning for Queenfish, use silver slugs with a fast retrieval. Low tide can also be fun as there is a big quite an expansive rock bar that you can walk over to fish for other species.
Lee point is good on hide tide early morning for Queenfish, use silver slugs with a fast retrieval. Low tide can also be fun as there is a big quite an expansive rock bar that you can walk over to fish for other species.
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
thanks bazza, ill give it a shot!
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Re: Newbie To Australian Fishing
when you say silver slug, you mean a silver metal lure?
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