fishing in oz

[Guest gregnjo]

Hi everyone,

We are moving to Brisbane in feb 12 and as I am a keen fisherman I have a few questions,

Can I take my fishing gear with me?, obviously not tackle, hooks, line, bait etc but my bivvy, rods, reels, bed chairs and the like.

 

Also I am in fact a Carp man and I have heard disturbing things about Carp fishing in Oz, can anyone shine some light on that for me?

 

thanks for reading.

 

greg

[Guest The Pom Queen]

Hi Greg welcome to the forum, there are quite a few fishermen on here so I am sure they will be along to help soon x

[Guest guest37336]

Hi everyone,

We are moving to Brisbane in feb 12 and as I am a keen fisherman I have a few questions,

Can I take my fishing gear with me?, obviously not tackle, hooks, line, bait etc but my bivvy, rods, reels, bed chairs and the like.

 

Also I am in fact a Carp man and I have heard disturbing things about Carp fishing in Oz, can anyone shine some light on that for me?

 

thanks for reading.

 

greg

 

HI Greg.

 

Are you sitting down my friend, bad new I'm afraid mate.

 

Though carp are a truly revered species in this country mate, they are vilified and hated in OZ, one is that as an introduced species they destroy the natural habitat and the other is allegedly their fighting ability mate.

 

There are VERY few anglers who specifically target them, those that do will more than often kill them.

 

They have been known to grow to 60 kilos in OZ mate, but are still very much frowned upon I'm afraid.

 

In one way you can understand it, as the Carp has indeed destroyed many inland waterways and played a key role in the decimation of the natural environment for the local specie mate.

 

Sorry to say, as a carp fishermen mate you will be one of very few who target them in OZ.

 

There are other freshwater species (indigenous) that you could target and these may well make up for the carp. But as far as Carp go mate, you could always fish for them, but no doubt I 'think' it may be law that they are killed when caught, I'm not sure on that last point mate, but someone will know better.

 

As for the rest of your kit mate, the rods and reels could come in handy for any saltwater fishing (light) that you may want to do.

 

But in honesty mate, you may have to become a saltwater convert, and all I can say about this type of fishing mate, is that I can only think of one other place that is on a level footing with this, and that is the Florida Keys.

 

The species available are truly astounding Greg, and you could spend a lifetime fishing Australia (saltwater) and never get bored.

 

Sorry for the doom and gloom mate, but it is the truth unfortunately, hope you have recovered and can learn to adapt my friend.

 

Cheers Tony.

[Guest gregnjo]

Tony,

thanks for the great reply, you were right, my wife made me sit down before reading it and I am glad she did. All the info is a great help if not a little saddening but I am willing to embrace the Aussie way and I will adapt.

Are there restrictions on bringing my fishing gear as i have used it a lot in the UK and was worried they wont let it through customs do i need it cleaned etc by a specialist?

thanks mate

[Guest Working to fish]

fishing in oz ,man what can i say ,sod the carp ,get a boat go off shore ,sit around (all day /night some times)

I was out today beach fishing (cornwall) was good fun ,but yes i have to say ,got alot of fish in oz .

 

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[Guest Working to fish]

HI Greg.

 

Are you sitting down my friend, bad new I'm afraid mate.

 

Though carp are a truly revered species in this country mate, they are vilified and hated in OZ, one is that as an introduced species they destroy the natural habitat and the other is allegedly their fighting ability mate.

 

There are VERY few anglers who specifically target them, those that do will more than often kill them.

 

They have been known to grow to 60 kilos in OZ mate, but are still very much frowned upon I'm afraid.

 

In one way you can understand it, as the Carp has indeed destroyed many inland waterways and played a key role in the decimation of the natural environment for the local specie mate.

 

Sorry to say, as a carp fishermen mate you will be one of very few who target them in OZ.

 

There are other freshwater species (indigenous) that you could target and these may well make up for the carp. But as far as Carp go mate, you could always fish for them, but no doubt I 'think' it may be law that they are killed when caught, I'm not sure on that last point mate, but someone will know better.

 

As for the rest of your kit mate, the rods and reels could come in handy for any saltwater fishing (light) that you may want to do.

 

But in honesty mate, you may have to become a saltwater convert, and all I can say about this type of fishing mate, is that I can only think of one other place that is on a level footing with this, and that is the Florida Keys.

 

The species available are truly astounding Greg, and you could spend a lifetime fishing Australia (saltwater) and never get bored.

 

Sorry for the doom and gloom mate, but it is the truth unfortunately, hope you have recovered and can learn to adapt my friend.

 

Cheers Tony.

 

Tony ,not beening rude and all that ,but your know all of fishing , i have seen you in a different light ,from omg (long thread comeing on) to ,yer good reply mate. :wubclub:

[Guest guest37336]

Tony,

thanks for the great reply, you were right, my wife made me sit down before reading it and I am glad she did. All the info is a great help if not a little saddening but I am willing to embrace the Aussie way and I will adapt.

Are there restrictions on bringing my fishing gear as i have used it a lot in the UK and was worried they wont let it through customs do i need it cleaned etc by a specialist?

thanks mate

 

As long as cleaned thoroughly mate no problems at all, you can do it yourself mate and no problems at all my friend.

 

I was a huge carp fisherman before I went over Greg, bit soon enough got in the Aussie way, and by god glad I did mate.

 

Honestly Greg, you will have a ball over here, once over the shock of not being bale to fish for Carp.

 

There is a fella on here called Bobj Greg, and he is a HUGE Barramundi fisherman, more than make up for the Carp mate, and there are LOADS of places to go, impoundments and the like, great stuff Greg.

 

Bob will I dare say put up loads of info and some truly stunning pics for you Greg.

 

Cheers Tony.

[Guest guest37336]

Tony ,not beening rude and all that ,but your know all of fishing , i have seen you in a different light ,from omg (long thread comeing on) to ,yer good reply mate. :wubclub:

 

Hi mate.

 

I know I thread way too long and boring to a degree, in my nature.:biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

But fishing has been my passion since around seven, and have been very fortunate to have fished all over the world, I could thread and post for England/Aus about fishing mate, but fear it would even get more boring.

 

I love my fishing mate, and will continue my 'journey' to find my fishing nirvana,:notworthy::notworthy:, so far Exmouth, The Bahamas, and Cairns are on my list.

 

I have tried to keep this short mate, honest,:embarrassed:, but my love of fishing knows no bounds and was believe it or not THE main reason I first migrated.

 

Cheers Tony.:yes:

[pablo]

Ok....so for someone who is clueless re fishing:embarrassed:,is it best to learn river/freshwater fishing before yer try seafishing,im not talking off a boat because i dont know if/when i'l get a boat,i live in hope on that,so shore/beach fishing is it harder?:wideeyed::wubclub:

[Guest The Pom Queen]

Ok....so for someone who is clueless re fishing:embarrassed:,is it best to learn river/freshwater fishing before yer try seafishing,im not talking off a boat because i dont know if/when i'l get a boat,i live in hope on that,so shore/beach fishing is it harder?:wideeyed::wubclub:

You will be fine if you go to Adelaide, I am sure Tyke will look after you:wubclub:

[pablo]

You will be fine if you go to Adelaide, I am sure Tyke will look after you:wubclub:

He already has when we stayed in his rental kate,really memorable day,and i wont forget that either:notworthy:,BUT were maybe gonna be an hour from tyke,so need to learn for meself i suppose,dont like harishing people tbh,ah well it'l give the experts a laff:huh:,good job i dont give a toss innit:laugh:

[Guest guest37336]

Ok....so for someone who is clueless re fishing:embarrassed:,is it best to learn river/freshwater fishing before yer try seafishing,im not talking off a boat because i dont know if/when i'l get a boat,i live in hope on that,so shore/beach fishing is it harder?:wideeyed::wubclub:

 

Fishing is a bit like technology mate, you can make it easy or harder for yourself.

 

Sitting on a beach head, pier and the like and just happy to cast the odd line or two is easy enough, a basic knowledge of a few knots, baits and tides mate is all that is need.

 

But you can go to the other extreme like me mate and concentrate on one particular 'sphere' of fishing. For several years have been an obsessive saltwater fly fishermen mate, the knots, leaders, fly rods and reels are fairly complicated to learn, and as for casting a fly in saltwater, well, it's virtually an art form mate, no where near expert, but can hold my own.

 

But in the same breath mate, if I get too worked up with flyfishing you will often find me happily sitting on a pier, basic rod, v=basic bait and just happy to catch what I can and enjoy the peace and serinity mate.

 

In short Pablo, its what you make it, each to their own matey.

 

 

[pablo]

Yeah mate,my hod carriers just taken up fly fishing,freshwater tho,he's been fishing for yonks,said its different!

Might have to start going with my bro,he's a novice really tho,took fishing up a cpl of years ago,really fancy beach/shore fishing tho as the ocean just fascinates me

[Guest guest37336]

Yeah mate,my hod carriers just taken up fly fishing,freshwater tho,he's been fishing for yonks,said its different!

Might have to start going with my bro,he's a novice really tho,took fishing up a cpl of years ago,really fancy beach/shore fishing tho as the ocean just fascinates me

 

Some great shore based fishing where you are going mate,:yes:.

 

However, I reckon you will soon enough become a bit 'addicted' mate and find yourself trying new things, boats, deep sea, game fishing, so many aspects to it Pablo that even the most dyed in the wool fisherman never stops learning.

 

And of course mate the MOST fascinating angle to fishing (when not fishing for a particular species) is the knowledge that you never truly know what you are going to catch, could be anything from a flathead/bream/whiting/salmon (Australian) mackerel, so many to pick mate:yes:.

 

Cheers Tony.:wink:

[pablo]

Some great shore based fishing where you are going mate,:yes:.

 

However, I reckon you will soon enough become a bit 'addicted' mate and find yourself trying new things, boats, deep sea, game fishing, so many aspects to it Pablo that even the most dyed in the wool fisherman never stops learning.

 

And of course mate the MOST fascinating angle to fishing (when not fishing for a particular species) is the knowledge that you never truly know what you are going to catch, could be anything from a flathead/whiting/salmon (Australian) mackerel, so many to pick mate:yes:.

 

Cheers Tony.:wink:

 

I'd love a little boat mate,but not a tinnie,something a bit more substantial so i feel jans a bit safer,better get saving eh!:wink:

[Guest guest37336]

Just as a side note to Greg, have a look at the link provided mate, WTF did it many moons ago, buy a great thread if you want some more information on fishing in OZ.:yes:

 

 

 

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/news-gossip-chat/63492-all-new-fishing-thread.html

 

 

 

 

Cheers Tony.:wink:

[Guest guest37336]

I'd love a little boat mate,but not a tinnie,something a bit more substantial so i feel jans a bit safer,better get saving eh!:wink:

 

This sort of thing is great mate, a VERY big tinnie that is capable of most things and a great centre console to fish around as well.

 

[pablo]

Aces that mate,would do me,jan might want a toilet :biggrin:

[Guest guest37336]

Aces that mate,would do me,jan might want a toilet :biggrin:

 

 

Toilet,:biglaugh::yes:.

 

I remember once mate fishing in Belize in a hired skiff, (very basic,:yes:) and my then wife,:wubclub: was dying for the loo, convinced her in the end mate to hang the 'essentials' over the side, just as she was about half way through I reminded her that sharks are attracted by urine,:yes::biglaugh:.

 

You have never seen anything as funny as a lady running to the centre of the boat with shorts and knickers round the ankles,:biglaugh:.

 

Cheers Tony.:chatterbox:

[Guest Hatton]

My hubby fishes but mostly sea fishing, found this for yoy, seems you will catch plenty of big ones over there but you should not release them back into the water, thats if anyone is watching :wink:

 

 

There are some big carp in Australia! However what a lot of us European anglers don’t like to hear is that if you catch a Carp over in Oz it is illegal to return it to the river. This is due to the damage they do to the local species. Carp were released into the wild in Australia on a number of occasions in the 1800s and 1900s but did not become widespread until a release of ‘Boolara’ strain carp from a fish farm into the Murray River near Mildura in 1964. The spread of carp throughout the Murray-Darling Basin coincided with widespread flooding in the early 1970s (see attached map), but carp were also introduced to new localities, possibly through their use as bait. Carp are now the most abundant large freshwater fish in the Murray-Darling Basin and are the dominant species in many fish communities in south-eastern Australia.

 

Here is a video of some excellent Carp fishing in Australia:

[pablo]

Toilet,:biglaugh::yes:.

 

I remember once mate fishing in Belize in a hired skiff, (very basic,:yes:) and my then wife,:wubclub: was dying for the loo, convinced her in the end mate to hang the 'essentials' over the side, just as she was about half way through I reminded her that sharks are attracted by urine,:yes::biglaugh:.

 

You have never seen anything as funny as a lady running to the centre of the boat with shorts and knickers round the ankles,:biglaugh:.

 

Cheers Tony.:chatterbox:

Yeah i know mate:wink:,i get yer,but i only mean a small bit of space for maybe one of those chemical ones even would do,im not after a liner or anything,but something with even a small cabin space,like i say ....better get saving:laugh:

[Guest guest37336]

Yeah i know mate:wink:,i get yer,but i only mean a small bit of space for maybe one of those chemical ones even would do,im not after a liner or anything,but something with even a small cabin space,like i say ....better get saving:laugh:

 

 

Here you go Pablo.

 

No one would ever know.:biggrin:

 

[Bobj]

Hi everyone,

We are moving to Brisbane in feb 12 and as I am a keen fisherman I have a few questions,

Can I take my fishing gear with me?, obviously not tackle, hooks, line, bait etc but my bivvy, rods, reels, bed chairs and the like.

 

Also I am in fact a Carp man and I have heard disturbing things about Carp fishing in Oz, can anyone shine some light on that for me?

 

thanks for reading.

 

greg

 

G'day mate, might I suggest that you keep schtumm about crap fishing??? Possibly the most reviled fish in Australian freshwater. Up until a couple of years ago, there was an annual crap fishing comp in the Albert and Logan Rivers, Brissie, whereby the fishos would catch as many as possible and with the proceedings from entry fees and crap sales to the Charliecarp fertiliser factory, the blokes would buy native fingerlings to stock those waterways. Upwards of 4 tonnes of crap were taken each comp. The reason it is not held these days is that the insurance fees were far too high to carry on.

 

If you want freshwater fishing, look no further than the Brissie dams for yellowbelly (golden perch) bass, catfish, murray cod etc.

 

I won't go into the fishing accessories as I have no idea of uk gear. (Left UK 48 years ago)

 

This is a good link to Brissie fishing

 

http://www.ausfish.com.au/

 

As a couple of blokes have stated, look into sea fishing...You will not be disappointed!

 

Cheers, Bobj.

 

PS. Magnificent barra fishing is only a weekend away at Awoonga and Monduran dams.

Do a search in Ausfish and find out heaps more about fishing all the Qld dams.

 

Cheers, Bobj.

[Bobj]

Some great shore based fishing where you are going mate,:yes:.

 

However, I reckon you will soon enough become a bit 'addicted' mate and find yourself trying new things, boats, deep sea, game fishing, so many aspects to it Pablo that even the most dyed in the wool fisherman never stops learning.

 

And of course mate the MOST fascinating angle to fishing (when not fishing for a particular species) is the knowledge that you never truly know what you are going to catch, could be anything from a flathead/bream/whiting/salmon (Australian) mackerel, so many to pick mate:yes:.

 

Cheers Tony.:wink:

 

Aint that a fact??

 

Yesterday, caught a flounder in the Barrier Reef, then caught a grinner on a metal lure...

 

Cheers, Bobj.

 

PS.

 

I must not digress.

[Guest guest37336]

Aint that a fact??

 

Yesterday, caught a flounder in the Barrier Reef, then caught a grinner on a metal lure...

 

Cheers, Bobj.

 

PS.

 

I must not digress.

 

I remember fishing off the old Learmouth Jetty Bob, ballooning at the time for Macks, and I caught the biggest ever blowie, bloody huge it was, wouldn't have minded so much but I was using live bait at the time which took me ages to catch in the first place,:arghh::arghh:

 

Cheers Tony.:wink: