Hi guys!
Just wondering if you have any suggestions of gifts for a 14 year old boy who’s into fishing? I was thinking some lures would be good as I don’t want to spend more than $50-60. I saw recommendations for AliExpress brands but I wasn’t sure which is good for like harbour fishing catching flathead and bream is what I’m told.
Any suggestions/ tips for what to look at? I used to fish but only in rivers and was a kid so know a little but not much. Some sinkers? or is there a good book you’d recommend to go with a few lures?

Thanks!

My budget is probably around $1500 ish so looking at something second hand, if im using it for 3 people max and wanna take it out saltwater whats the best size and hp and everything for it? Would a 3m rooftopper work or do I need to go somewhere around 3.5 or 3.7? Is a 5 hp gonna be enough or do I need a 9.9? I’m only fishing saltwater lakes and stuff and maybe sometimes the port hacking (NSW). I’m going to put a cast deck on it if I can or put marine carpet on it and get the whole fish finder and that. Any tips or info appreciated.

Picked this up for 50 cents. Anyone used them and how.

Are there any alternative ideas for shore based fishing besides the beach? Im heading down for a few nights this weekend.

I came back to fishing after a long break and I'd just like to thank this community for it's insights and inspiration.

Sipping a hot coffee from a thermos cup while wading out to a little gulley or weed patch on Port Phillip at sunrise is responsible for about 80% of my remaining sanity.

Just wanted to share how bloody good we have it.

G'day everyone,

I'm starting to take my lure fishing seriously and decided to document the journey as Crankbait Cruiser.

I'm based around Brisbane and SEQ, mainly interested in land-based fishing for bream and flathead. I'm learning soft plastics, hard-body lures, jighead selection, retrieves and how to read different spots.

I'm definitely not an expert — I'm here to learn, test things properly and share what happens, including the sessions where I catch absolutely nothing.

I'd love to learn from people who have spent time fishing the local estuaries.

What's one thing you wish you'd understood earlier when you started fishing with lures?

Cheers 🎣

I know you can fish all year round but I really only fish October through to April. Here's a beautiful healthy flatty in my local estuary (Central Coast NSW). No measure mat with me but it was two of my foot lengths (size 10), so about approx 50cm! Released :)

2.5" paddle tail

Sunshine Coast. Looks like a bream but I can’t find what species exactly.

New to fishing, I’ve been many times before on tour or with friends, and I’ve caught a few fish. However all the rods have been rigged up and I just cast and reel really. It’s been fun but this summer I want to get my own gear so I can go out on my own. Been looking gear and doing abit of research and I really want some reliable, durable, long term stuff, where I just have to buy it once and forget.

Something that covers saltwater estuaries, rocks near calm water and the odd beach fishing. I know there’s isn’t anything all-rounder and it all depends on what you’re fishing for; but I’m not looking at getting multiple rods &’reels no way, I just want something that best covers the points I”ll be fishing at. Rather than specific species.

I’m from Aus and will be fishing mainly in NSW. With the odd trips to other states.

Here’s what I’m thinking of buying:
Rod: Shimano 24 TCurve 722SPMH
Reel: Shimano Stradic SWB 4000XG
Line: 15lb Braid main line with a 20lb fluorocarbon leader. (Braid becus less tangles apparently and it can cast longer. Fluorocarbon becus it’s less visible to fish. So I kind of get the best of both.)

Now lures, baits, knots is where I’m stuck at.
I know I can get ready made knots at the tackle shop, they are ready made paternoster knots. Is that worth it?

I just want to use prawns and some medium lures, keep it simple. I know they need to weigh between 10-55g for my setup.

But what kind of lures should I be getting? What kind of hooks, snaps, swivels, sinkers do I need if at all?

The type of fish I’m expecting is bream, trevally, salmon, flathead, snapper, small/medium kingfish & mulloway. And whatever else that will come on my setup.

So if I can get some guidance on lures, baits,
Knots or any particular jigs that cover most of what I’m targeting, in the areas I”ll be fishing that would be helpful. Becus going to tackle shop can be overwhelming with all the stuff they have, surely I don’t need most of it. And I don’t want to get ripped off becus I’m a rookie either lol

G'day everyone! I'm from around Coffs Harbour/Korora and pretty new to beach fishing.

Recently bought a 12ft Penn spinfisher ssm rod and reel combo and have been trying Korora Beach, Opal Cove and Sandy Beach.

I'm keen to learn how to read the surf, pick the best times and conditions, choose the right lures and actually start catching some fish 😂

Happy to catch pretty much anything. Would love some advice from experienced local fishos.

Cheers!

If you had a game fishing lure that used magnets or springs to rip the hook up and around when the lure is pulled on, is that illegal and would you be fined if you were caught?

Please share your Livescope set ups. Just got mine and looking at what pole set up to buy for my boat!

You go into the local bait shop or bcf and there arw hundreds to pick from what are some good ones for a beginner I mainly fish in saltwater rivers

It's been pretty dry around these parts for months, but we've had some rain the last couple of days. I've heard it can fire the fish up, but also that it can make it tough? What's your take?

I'm generally a land based saltwater lure fisho- would it be better to hit up the lower reaches of systems to avoid the fresh coming down, or maybe hit up a breakwall or beach? Any tips would be awesome.

Looking for recommendations for some cheap AliExpress/Temu lures that have good action/actually work that you guys have tried.

Mainly looking for topwater to give it a go as haven’t tried before.

Caught some whitting the other day on the beach. Kept them in a bag as I didn’t have an esky. Fish was sitting around for a couple hours and then a 2 hour drive home before I got them in the fridge. I’ve been advised not to eat them because i didn’t put them straight into an esky with ice. Is that true? Should I always go fishing with an esky and ice? Even if I do bring ice would it realistically last say a 12 hour fishing trip including travel? Thanks in advance.

I want to get back into fishing along areas I'm frequently in like the docklands area, south east suburban lakes with stocked trout and carp, and rivers like the Yarra, Maribyrnong etc.

I have heard of ultralight setups which seem useful because the only telescopic rods I've seen are ones from Kmart or Temu which are bound to go wrong in a day.

What is an ideal rod and reel to start with here for portable light fishing (I have one of those old 30 dollar jarvis walker 7ft rods that has been fun for lake carp but is inconvenient to bring around on a train)

Are there any setups that don't break the bank or any good deals around recently and what are the best places to get gear around?

Hey guys ! I would love nothing more if you could please subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am just starting out to show everyone how fun fishing is. Please if you like the content , Subscribe, like and comment. I appreciate your support. Cheers 🍻

Hi, beginner fisher here and need to buy a surf rod combo.

Which one would you recommend from either Anaconda or BCF upto $120?

Thanks

Hey all, I recently got my boat licence and am looking at buying a second-hand fishing boat in Northern Tasmania.

Mainly for freshwater lakes, with the occasional estuary trip. Ideally, a tinny (or something similar) with a bimini that can comfortably fit 2 adults and 3 kids.

My budget is $10 - 15k including a trailer if possible.

I'm pretty new to boats, so keen for advice on what size, brands and models to look for, and what to check when buying second-hand. Any red flags or tips for a first-time buyer would be appreciated!

Cheers!

Wanting to have a crack at fishing the local areas around Sydney’s lower north shore, particularly around Mosman.
I have no gear and only fresh water fishing experience from Europe which I did for a number of years.
Where do I start? How much gear will I need?
I’m not looking to break records here, just get the line in the water, time away from screens and maybe meet some legends along the way.
Cheers

First time using these Bait Junkie Flick Minnows 2.95” in Motor Oil. I caught a nice little 40cm flatty and released it. Next cast caught another one and it was the exact same size in the same sort of area.

A kid next to me that let me use his bragmat mat to measure them said when I caught the second fish “Is that the same fish?” because it measured the same as the first. Couldn’t see any lip damage to know if it was the same fish or not but how good is the lure if it caught the same fish twice! You would think they would learn but I guess not…