doobie

Excellent photo as usual Adrian, just after seeing yours I got this from a mate in the US, he took it at sunset while fishing in his "pond", that is his house on the left.
 

That is just a 'WOW' shot, very nice indeed.

Here's pic I took the other day while fishing a small river.. it's a real mirror image.. just a shame it was a dull overcast day..
 
cheers
Adrian
 

Well I suppose if you're not fishing you might as well compare the Thistle Seed Heads !  

The top photo of a thistle seed head (or what ever you'd call it)  was taken quite some time ago in a paddock as I was heading to a river.. the thing is the following two photos taken this morning while heading through the paddocks once again to a river are of the same type of thistle.. 
 
What I didn't know was that on cool mornings they are closed.. learn something new every day don't we..     photo taken with my trusty fishing Canon SX150IS compact camera..
 
cheers
Adrian
 

This photo was taken back in 2013
 


And this morning at 10:05 am at Meander..

Looks like another fishing store to close @ Anglers Choice, Beach Rd Christies Beach.
 
Seems the business has been for sale for a while as they are wanting to retire and travel, but unfortunately they haven't had any takers to buy.
 
Closing this Sunday (30/4) at this stage with a 20% sale in the meantime.
 
I rarely went in there, but when I had I received some good service/advice from Arthur and he even gave me his business card to ring him if I need any information etc.
 
But sad another has to close down.

That's a shame for them that the business is closing. I know it was for sale some time ago, I actually thought it had been sold on

Looks like another fishing store to close @ Anglers Choice, Beach Rd Christies Beach.
 
Seems the business has been for sale for a while as they are wanting to retire and travel, but unfortunately they haven't had any takers to buy.
 
Closing this Sunday (30/4) at this stage with a 20% sale in the meantime.
 
I rarely went in there, but when I had I received some good service/advice from Arthur and he even gave me his business card to ring him if I need any information etc.
 
But sad another has to close down.

Looks like another fishing store to close @ Anglers Choice, Beach Rd Christies Beach.
 
Seems the business has been for sale for a while as they are wanting to retire and travel, but unfortunately they haven't had any takers to buy.
 
Closing this Sunday (30/4) at this stage with a 20% sale in the meantime.
 
I rarely went in there, but when I had I received some good service/advice from Arthur and he even gave me his business card to ring him if I need any information etc.
 
But sad another has to close down.

his excuses into conning money out of people is the only cancer there

junkie seems very appropriate
            cheers b

what a bunch off tossers not only are they that low too steal they go even lower in regards to using cancer as there excuse.
 
sick pair off puppets
lock em up and throw away the key i say.
 
cheers
 
ks

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

April/May comp time....     Every report posted up in From today April 15th until May 31st will give you the chance to win a Balzer Alegra Air 3300 RD Reel thanks to Adore Tackle and a SH prize pack.   The prize pack includes: Balzer Alegra Air 3300 RD Reel, Tackle including, float, hooks, swivels, glow beads, a SH beanie and neck warmer.     Check out the Adore Tackle website www.adoretackle.com for their full range of products including, reels, rods, lures and fishing tackle.   Also check out the Adore Tackle Facebook page to keep up to date with all of their new gear http://www.facebook.com/adoretackle       At the end of May the site staff will choose the best report. Reports should be posted in any of the forum categories not in the comps category as we can check all posts from April 15th until May 31st.   You can target any fish, crab, cephalopod, saltwater or fresh, boat or land based, if you catch heaps or none at all. All reports are up for the prize as long as it's legal and clean. We will be looking for a quality report, get us immersed in your fishing adventures, photos always help tell the story, videos can really add an exciting edge too.      
The comp starts NOW April 15th 2017 and ends on May 31st 2017.
 
 
 
*** As we have a few members in other states, this comp will be open to all states of Australia! ***
 
 
Good luck everyone   
 
 

I don't catch pillies myself but someone may be able to give some advice soon (although many are away for Easter atm).
 
I just buy the frozen salted ones and are not too dear or even at the markets as fresh (but harder to keep on the hook) and a little cheaper again.
 
Also, I have read that you can buy a Sabiki rig which could have upto 8 hooks on the line - but with only 3 hooks permitted on one line I'm not sure how legal these rigs are or why they are allowed to be sold.
So I would just make up your own rig with 3 hooks (even with the little feathers on them) and/or white coloured bait and sinker at the bottom and start jigging away until they hook on.
 
Temperatures also will need to be a little cooler, so maybe another month yet, but where to get them I'm unsure.

Did it just for you too doobie..   

Such a handsome devil

Here you go, managed to get 90 minutes in the river late this afternoon while Pam rested..
 
took the selfie with the Spotters Fury sunglass & strap as well as wearing the Spotters cap while making my way past a fallen tree in the river. (report yet to come)..
 
cheers
Adrian
 

That is an awesome prize pack - When you put them all on (except the windscreen shade) I bet the wife will think she has a new fisherman in the house

Well I just received my Spotters Prize Pack in the mail today and what a great prize it is.. Great pair of Spotters Fury Black - Halide  sun glasses, sun glasses hold fast (so I don't lose them) a beautiful Spotters
t-shirt, Spotters baseball cap and a ripper car sunshade all of these prizes will be put to very good use too. Thanks again to  " SPOTTERS & STRIKE & HOOK " for putting up the prizes for the month of March & also I'm wrapped I won the March Spotters Comp.
Can't wait to find a bit of time to hit a river and give the spotters a go, plus I'll wear the cap and take a selfie too..
 
So guys get your April reports going and don't forget to take your camera with you too as photos always go well with any  fishing report..
 
cheers
Adrian
 

Great Spotters Prize Pack.

Are you really sure those bees have the correct name ?
 
I'm sure they are the 'Brown Trout Bee', the 'Rainbow Trout Bee' and a 'Blackfish' or 'Atlantics' thrown in for good measure.
 
I only think this due to your 'Trout Brain'