r/FishingAustralia

I'm looking to get into squidding at the moment and planning to fish around the ferry wharves in Sydney harbour, what kind of jigs should I use and what should I expect? Are they easier to catch than fish?

Its been a good twenty years since I was into fishing. I used to have a little tinny and i'd keep the fish fresh in an esky. Same thing when fishing off piers etc. But i'd like to go for a wander and do some lure fishing moving along the coast on foot to find the spots. I cant really see how it would work carry a bloody esky with me. Dunno if an Aldi freezer bag is big enough? Maybe it is what do you reckon. Maybe if you cut the heads off first or something, bleed them, then place them in a plastic bag with some frozen blocks in the Aldi bag or something.

Where should I go fishing? Anywhere 3 odd hours from canberra. Kayak and shore/beach/lake. Camping without kids or wifey.

Current rod:

• 6’6” Jarvis walker classic 3 series
• 3–6kg rating

Mainly fishing Melbourne estuaries and light saltwater for:

• flathead
• bream
• salmon
• squid

Mostly using:

• soft plastics
• topwater
• small metal lures

Budget is under $100 AUD.

I’ve been looking at:

• Daiwa Crossfire LT 2500S-XH
• Daiwa Laguna LT 2500
• Shimano Sedona/Sienna
• maybe some KastKing reels

Planning to run 10lb J-Braid X8.

What reel would you guys recommend for the best balance of:

• smoothness
• saltwater durability
• casting performance
• value for money

Thanks.

I asked a bloke at the local tackle shop where he managed to bag a decent feed of calamari and he practically looked at me like I had asked to borrow his car. I get not wanting your local ledge to get completely smashed by crowds but the gatekeeping in the local scene is getting a bit ridiculous lately

Been fishing solo around Sydney beaches and rocks for ages now — mainly surf fishing, snapper, salmon, tailor, whiting etc.

Got all the gear, rigs, bait chaos and sunrise missions sorted… just missing a reliable fishing mate who’s keen to:

• fish early mornings / afternoons
• explore new beaches and gutters
• share fishing reports and conditions
• not mind the occasional donut session
• enjoy the process, not just catching fish

I’m more into relaxed sessions, learning spots/conditions, casting, rigs and enjoying the ocean rather than hardcore ego fishing. Although I dont mind if some is an expert and can take me under their wing 😄

If anyone around Sydney is keen for a session sometime, shoot me a message . If multiple expert people lets go a fish team attacking rocks ! lol

Bonus points if:

• you know how to read gutters/rip/Waves
• you don’t complain about sand everywhere
• you also spend too much money at tackle shops

I have been using a budget fifty dollar combo from bcf for about 3 years now and the line guides are starting to rust out. Looking to treat myself to a decent setup for targeting bream and flathead in the river. Budget is around $200- 300$, what rod and reel combo should I look at?