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Bl**dy hell! What are they fishing for with a live bait THAT size?!!! Cheers af

Crusher, you may wish to check this out: http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/fishing/ Cheers af

Prefer platypus, myself...sort of like a cross between koala and dolphin. Cheers af

An interesting little critter from acros the ditch: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11576168 Cheers af

http://www.robarra.com.au

Funny you should say that, Knackers... I was watching "Talking Fishing" on Channel 44 the other day and the host was talking to Jaala Pulford (Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development). For a change she struck me as an approachable, well-informed Minister on top of her portfolio. The discussion was about a check list on the status of pre-election promises made and one of the promises was to investigate the possibility of stocking Barramundi in Hazelwood Pondage. More info here: http://fishingterritory.com/files/presentation_050808_194.pdf Lots more stuff on the '

First Dog on the Moon's take on the carp herpes virus in "The Guardian" today: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2016/jan/13/were-killing-off-carp-with-herpes-what-other-pests-should-we-eradicate Cheers af

Another development much further north: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-23/department-probes-mass-fish-death-on-pilbara-beach/7051642 Cheers af

It seems there may be some more fun happening further south as well: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/funding-to-prevent-further-south-west-fish-kills-vasse/7012128 Cheers af

It was the dreaded "Algal Bloom" wot dun it! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/algal-bloom-caused-cockburn-sound-fish-deaths-says-department/7011394 Cheers af

...and so the story continues: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-07/cockburn-sound-water-quality-improved-government-insists/7008154 Cheers af

Nice to see the WA Fisheries Minister is across it: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-04/fisheries-minister-contradicts-own-department-on-fish-kill/7003916 Cheers af

Looks like a Sculptured Seamoth (Pegasus lancifer).... Interesting catch, Brankim. Cheers af

You won't be sorry you went down the Fin-Nor path, plankton... Cheers af

Tonight I checked out a link on Alan Hawk's site and found this: https://jeanpaulcharles.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/les-bequilles-pour-moulinets/ I have a very rough idea of what this article is about (based on my schoolboy French from many moons ago and the accompanying pictures), but I'd love to get a full explanation. Most of the on-line translation options are less than effective. My guess is that it has something to do with optimising the balance of a reel. Cheers af

Just happened to stumble across this, and although it's few months old, I thought I'd post it to kick-start a topic: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3237069/Japanese-fisherman-reels-massive-fish-caught-coast-Japan-not-far-site-Fukushima-nuclear-plant-accident.html What is the weirdest fish you have caught/seen/read about (either here or internationally)? Cheers af

Update: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-03/environmental-factors-to-blame-for-fish-kill/6999412 Cheers af

By the way, this isn't a half-bad place to spend a couple of lazy hours, either: http://moceanstreakybay.com.au Cheers af 😉

From my limited experience of both, I agree with keenfisho... Venus, if you and the wife really want a quiet place and wonderful scenery and are prepared to get back to basics... Streaky, if you both want a bit of that isolated West Coast feel, but still feel the need for the odd touch of "civilisation" to balance your lifestyle. Good luck with whatever you decide. Cheers af

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-02/fresh-mass-cockburn-fish-deaths-as-probe-fails-to-reveal-cause/6992530 http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/more-dead-fish-wash-ashore-in-cockburn-sound/news-story/ae594aede156f1a77aaaf394b8bc1337 Wil be interesting to see the outcome of investigations into this one... Cheer af

Hi gregmacc While I can't personally recommend this product through experience, there seems to to be some online "buzz" about its effectiveness: http://www.naturesbotanical.biz/products.html I vaguely remember it being offered as a special at Snowy's Outdoors a few months ago. You may wish to check it out, anyway... Personally, I can live with the "over the head" fly nets - inelegant, slightly uncomfortable but effective, nonetheless... Cheers af

For sushi lovers with a bit of time to spare (not sure about the cat, though): http://www.japantoday.com/category/food/view/how-to-make-sushi-that-looks-like-real-life-swimming-fish Cheers af

Interesting topic that you've started, Cal... I'm keen to hear what other alternatives/combinations our online Hookers have tried and the varying degrees of success they have experienced. I'm about to experiment with doubles on poppers at the moment. However, there are singles, doubles, trebles, assists, stingers, etc. and any number of combinations of the above - any favourites out there? Cheers af

Snap!

For what it's worth, Cal, here is is Rapala's "off the shelf" take on singles... http://www.rapala.com.au/rapalahome/show_one_product.aspx?productgroup=Lures&iid=531 Cheers af