Fishing in Oz
May 3rd 2008, 7:33 am
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Fishing in Oz
Hi
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
May 3rd 2008, 7:50 am
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Re: Fishing in Oz
Hi
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
May 3rd 2008, 7:55 am
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Re: Fishing in Oz
Hi
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
Most of the tackle available in Australia is either cheap crap or very expensive.
The type of fishing depends where you go.
In the south carp are everywhere and considered a pest. there are also english perch and tench in some areas and a lot of trout fishing in some states.
look here:
www.fishnet.com.au
www.ausfish.com.au
www.fishsa.com
There are plenty of other websites but it really depends on where you plan to go.
G
May 3rd 2008, 7:57 am
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Re: Fishing in Oz
hello, i haven't been fishing for a long time and i am not an expert fisher but fishing is different, like most things are. different methods and equipment and the rules are different in different states. the carp thing is true. the murray river has been polluted by european carp so if you catch one you can't put it back in the water. there are some good web sites (i'll have a bit of a look) what state are you going to? I'd say keep your gear as it can be expensive here for good stuff. i am a woman so you will probably think i am an idiot and don't know much, but at least i have answered!!!
May 3rd 2008, 9:56 am
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Re: Fishing in Oz
Hi
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
What is the fishing like in Australia? Is it all like on the telly, (Rex Hunt and IFISH is all we get here) or do they use our European methods as well? When we get the go ahead to go there, is there any point in taking out all my gear like float, feeder, pike and carp, or would I be better off getting rid and just taking the fly, spin, beach and boat stuff?
I have also heard that if a carp is caught is can not go back, is this true?
Lastly are there any good fishing websites to look at.
Cheers
Chris
I even put the bivvy up and do night fishing .. get some very weird looks from the joggers and bank walkers alike .. I met some guys the other day who had been there for 6 hours without a fish.. I turned up and fished the Method using corn and caught 3 inside half an hour.. They were stunned and found all the gear really interesting so keep it!!
May 4th 2008, 9:02 pm
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Re: Fishing in Oz
Hi chris .. The fishing is great ... keep all your gear I did and thank god I did ... I have found a great Carp water in Melbourne, a huge lake that holds fish up to 30lb+ ... funny thing is is that they all slip out of my hands and make it carefully back into the water I even put the bivvy up and do night fishing .. get some very weird looks from the joggers and bank walkers alike .. I met some guys the other day who had been there for 6 hours without a fish.. I turned up and fished the Method using corn and caught 3 inside half an hour.. They were stunned and found all the gear really interesting so keep it!!
I even put the bivvy up and do night fishing .. get some very weird looks from the joggers and bank walkers alike .. I met some guys the other day who had been there for 6 hours without a fish.. I turned up and fished the Method using corn and caught 3 inside half an hour.. They were stunned and found all the gear really interesting so keep it!!Anyone got any ideas on the fishing in WA, around perth or near Dunsborough
Regards
Silverski
May 4th 2008, 11:01 pm
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Re: Fishing in Oz
hello, i haven't been fishing for a long time and i am not an expert fisher but fishing is different, like most things are. different methods and equipment and the rules are different in different states. the carp thing is true. the murray river has been polluted by european carp so if you catch one you can't put it back in the water. there are some good web sites (i'll have a bit of a look) what state are you going to? I'd say keep your gear as it can be expensive here for good stuff. i am a woman so you will probably think i am an idiot and don't know much, but at least i have answered!!!
At last, a woman that understands what us men have been telling em for years!!!!!!
Preparing for a very large slapping!!
May 5th 2008, 12:27 am
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Re: Fishing in Oz
I love the fishing here - none of this sitting next to some lake for 4 hours in the freezing rain. All you need is a rod, bait and a six-pack.
p.s. Dunsborough is a beautiful part of WA, I'd love to be able to live down there.
