archerfish

Hope this is not taking this topic too far off-thread, but as someone who appreciates a good knife (in particular what the Japanese craftsmen produce), I love seeing what these guys are doing:
https://shun.kaiusaltd.com/knives
https://www.chefsarmoury.com
Some works of art there...
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af
 

I wouldn't get too cut up about it, TL...
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af

Some interesting new research/theories from "The New Daily" 16/12/17:
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2017/12/14/shark-attack-hotspots-australia/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171216_Saturday
Cheers
af

I wouldn't get too cut up about it, TL...
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af

Sharp prices on knives. I see what you did there 👍

Some interesting new research/theories from "The New Daily" 16/12/17:
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2017/12/14/shark-attack-hotspots-australia/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171216_Saturday
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af

Here's a few early morning photos of what it's like to be on a river very early this time of year here in Tasmania....
cheers
Adrian
 













Beautiful calm and cool conditions and fresh crisp air..

Then there's the odd day when the skies open up on one....  Torrential rain with no where to hide..

They do, I saw one of these when I was in Antarctica, it was about 30 cms across, not stretched out. But we weren't in the habit of swimming down there!

In the Northern Territory (and to a lesser extent in Queensland), your good old saltwater crocodile stories are basic fare for headlines and media beat-ups. Further south, sharks are the go-to to try and gather a few "shock and horror" reactions from readers/viewers. I think reporter Alexis Perry deserves a huge pat on the back from Uncle Rupert for introducing a story about a "Massive great white shark spotted near Esperance, WA" with a "helpful" video of a 6m Basking Shark (which is generally described as being "harmless"):
http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/thats-an-85m-patrol-boat-massive-great-white-shark-spotted-in-esperance-wa/news-story/f64a57c11947188670d97b860a443895
Idiots!
Rant over...
Cheers
af

In the Northern Territory (and to a lesser extent in Queensland), your good old saltwater crocodile stories are basic fare for headlines and media beat-ups. Further south, sharks are the go-to to try and gather a few "shock and horror" reactions from readers/viewers. I think reporter Alexis Perry deserves a huge pat on the back from Uncle Rupert for introducing a story about a "Massive great white shark spotted near Esperance, WA" with a "helpful" video of a 6m Basking Shark (which is generally described as being "harmless"):
http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/thats-an-85m-patrol-boat-massive-great-white-shark-spotted-in-esperance-wa/news-story/f64a57c11947188670d97b860a443895
Idiots!
Rant over...
Cheers
af

In the Northern Territory (and to a lesser extent in Queensland), your good old saltwater crocodile stories are basic fare for headlines and media beat-ups. Further south, sharks are the go-to to try and gather a few "shock and horror" reactions from readers/viewers. I think reporter Alexis Perry deserves a huge pat on the back from Uncle Rupert for introducing a story about a "Massive great white shark spotted near Esperance, WA" with a "helpful" video of a 6m Basking Shark (which is generally described as being "harmless"):
http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/thats-an-85m-patrol-boat-massive-great-white-shark-spotted-in-esperance-wa/news-story/f64a57c11947188670d97b860a443895
Idiots!
Rant over...
Cheers
af

Dunno whether this comes strictly under the heading of "Latest Fishing Purchases", but I'll go with a fairly tenuous connection anyway! Picked up one of these when I was down at Homewares Direct today:
http://www.homewaresdirect.com.au/swissmar-shucker-paddy-universal-oyster-knife.html
Will be interesting to compare it to what has always been my "Go-to" (i.e. Dexter-Russell Boston S120), but the dude who designed this one has "form", as you might say:
 
Cheers
af

What an exciting time , the OzFish Onk Habitat group have been making great headway in the restoration of habitat in the Onkaparinga river . We have finished stage one which was to deploy Limestone blocks into the Onk to place some substrate for small critters to attach to and hide around . These living critters such as oysters , barnacles and small crustaceans will in turn encourage bigger critters to congregate in the area . The placement of these blocks also should help the tides that flow over them to scour more of the sediment from the bottom of the river in an aid to make a deeper hole in the area for even bigger critters to hide and congregate .  As you can see in the scans the placement of the blocks are near a natural limestone outcropping for them to compliment and as there was 2 deployments , the first deployment has already encouraged some sediment displacement right after the outcropping . A big and massive thanks to all the volunteers that have been taking time out from there lives to come to meetings and the organising make this achievement . We have some more projects in the pipeline and if you care to be a volunteer , we are always grateful for more helping hands . 

Lots of interesting research/discussion on how line colours change with depth as well...
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af

I just saw this on Facebook and found a version I could post on here. I thought it may be a handy reference for those that like colourful, shiny lures.
Now to decide what fish actually see these colours the same way we do. I believe UV plays a huge roll.

Awesome stuff.
I've already put savagetackle down to be a sponsor for 2018 😊
Such a great cause 😊
David

I don't know where you guys go for your cockles but here's where I used to get mine from at Goolwa..
cheers
Adrian

Hi dandan
If you're really keen to get a definitive identification, I've attached a link to a previous post I made:
 
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af

Hi dandan
If you're really keen to get a definitive identification, I've attached a link to a previous post I made:
 
Cheers
af

Hi dandan
If you're really keen to get a definitive identification, I've attached a link to a previous post I made:
 
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af

I agree with Meppstas that it certainly look like some sort of Anglerfish - my money is on this one:
https://australianmuseum.net.au/image/whitespotted-anglerfish-at-edithburgh
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af

OnkaStompa 2017 was off to an early start yesterday as it always is. A total of around 238 entrants and approximately 298 in attendance. It was a hot day but people still came out and enjoyed a family day of fishing and fun.
The total raised throughout the year and announced on the day was $24,760 with that number to be topped up a little when every last cent was counted. Well the grand total ended up being an astounding $25,181.60.
The official results...
Champion - Brett Haslett Bream 44.5cm and Mens Title
Women - Lisa Solly Bream 28cm
Junior - Christina Fontanot 39.5cm
Mulloway - Caleb Maunder 61.5cm
Other Fish Senior - Peter Hayesman Mullet 35cm
Other Fish Junior - Beatrice Nash Mullet 24.5cm
The BBQ although a bit quiet compared to other years went well with the Strike Hook crew at the helm. Just look at this bunch of legends!
We have Kidney Slapper, Myself, Southie the Banger, Doobie and The Fishing Guru who was an official on the day. A huge thank you to the guys for helping out with the BBQ and continuing the Strike Hook BBQ tradition.

Nigel another legend who has helped at the Bunnings BBQs couldn't make it but still managed to drop in and drop off a very well received frozen drink for us.

While in the BBQ area most of the time, I tried to get out and take a few pics of what else was going on during the day. A few of natures freakiest creatures made an appearance and one of the locals decided it was too boring and just slept all day.





It was great to be part of and so good to put the feet up afterwards.

Clam and Mussel Chowder?
 
Cheers
af

Took this at 5:40 am this morning just before the moon set, grabbed the little fishing camera.. didn't have time to get the good camera out.
The bigger & better camera would have taken a better photo, frosty night & morning forecast so hopefully I can be ready for tomorrow morning when it sets..
cheers
Adrian

OK, I admit it... I'm a sucker for Seafood Cookbooks. This is one is a doozie, though - just released in the last couple of days:
 
https://www.murdochbooks.com.au/browse/books/cooking-food-drink/ingredients/Australian-Fish-and-Seafood-Cookbook-John-Susman-Anthony-Huckstep-Sarah-Swan-and-Stephen-Hodges-9781743362952
 
Not just recipes, though...lots of good information on identification, sources, sustainability, substitutes, preparation etc., etc...
 
Picked up my copy last Friday from Dymocks, and although it's not cheap, I can recommend it.
 
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af