Just up from the wharf you were at is the start of the sand flat that was next to the the old baths. My brother and I used to fish both sides of the baths and did quite well there (back in the '70s).
Casting out along the Northern edge of the baths, which was deeper water, we got: Bream, Whiting, Morwong, Fantail Leatherjackets, John Dory. We caught poddy mullet to use as bait in a trap on the sand flat.The Southern side of the baths was shallower due to the sand building up there. We got the fright of our lives when, standing on the sand flat at half-tide one day, a shark swam behind us and the shore in knee deep water. It was about 5 ft long. Back then the sand-flat was exposed at low tide. The snags would be the foundations that were left there.
I see. I do notice the changes of depth that you mentioned. That is surprising to me that John Dory can be caught there and it's not the first time I've heard of that. That is shocking to hear about sharks in such shallow water, especially on the sand flat.
We used to see the occasional much smaller one foot sharks as they swam onto the sand flat. The JD were there in Winter/Spring. Caught them on live poddy mullet or yellowtail on a 6/0 hook under a float while trying to catch kingfish or tailer; just make sure that the live bait is almost dead or their tail is trimmed to slow it down as the JDs are a bit slow. Winter reminds me; the large tailer were a regular visitor to that bay and were a great sport using a Wonder Wobbler. We also used to see kingfish as they swam along the edges, usually in pairs, looking for a feed. Almost forgot, we also caught the odd flounder.
That is awesome information. You certainly know the area extremely well. I haven't run into any large tailor but I have caught the odd flounder but it seems to be an uncommon catch. One of these days, I will try get a JD somewhere in the harbour, probably further downstream using trimmed down yakkas. I still wonder whether there are still as many sharks in the bay these days.
I'm not sure I'm reading your comment correctly, but yeah Pier 2 is a top spot for kings. I haven't tried Tom Ugly all that much as every time I'm there its either packed or windy as.
Not the most productive spot but fairly quiet and caught my best flatty here, 59cm about 10metres on the right of the wharf. Thanks for not giving away the spot bro. I love fishing here even when I quiet
@@ShroomFishing Hi, the itchy twitchy is only rated to 5g, what size jigs do you go up to with it? (I have one and wondered how much over can you go before having issues. Thanks
@@ShroomFishing Hi, the itchy twitchy is only rated to 5g, what size jigs do you go up to with it? (I have one and wondered how much over can you go before having issues. Thanks
hey man, do you eat your squid or use it as bait? Also was this west or east of the harbour bridge. I catch southern calamari a lot but i only use it as bait. I wonder if they are good eating. thanks
Hey mate. You probably mean well but there are no size limits to my knowledge as specified in the DPI website. The bag limit is a total of 20 squid or cuttlefish. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits
For all the fishos out there, in particular if you like the squid fishing content. Enjoy this video! It's a tad on the lit side!
Great job mate! You were way more patient with your audience than I'd be in that situation. Thanks for being a fantastic ambassador for our community!
I appreciate the comment mate!
Good on ya. Educating the passers by 👍
Bro you’ve got the patience of a Saint 😂😂😂
Thank you Rob! I like that comment
Good session mate 👍
Great vid keep up the good work. And that looks like an awesome spot
Thanks mate. Appreciate the comment. Not sure why UA-cam withheld your comment.
Great video mate! I just started the squid fishing and watching your videos to learn it. Thanks!
Hope to meet you someday haha
Thanks for your kind comments! I appreciate it, plenty of videos to see and more videos to come as always. Say hi if you ever see me out there.
Nice session.
Thanks JYL.
And 12 am recommended has brought me here, and I’m ok with it.
Excellent
nice egi session buddy. great vid
Awesome glad you liked it Vincent C 🔥
Right place at the right time, well done, dunno if i would eat anything outa sydney harbour though.
Thanks Dimitris. Yeah, i think it's okay these days east of the Harbour Bridge but I like to release my fish regardless 👍
great video! Where's the place? Botanic garden?
Nice vid😎♡♤
Thanks! I could go for a squid sesh right now haha
Is that close to double bay
Good video subbed
Cheers!
great video! just wondering, where at the harbour is a good spot for fishing squid?
Always love your videos but this one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I like the way you were fishing with the locals good on you bro
Thank you very much seki CUSTOM. I loved this session 🔥🔥🔥
Good content love it one question where abouts was this and what ttime
Just up from the wharf you were at is the start of the sand flat that was next to the the old baths. My brother and I used to fish both sides of the baths and did quite well there (back in the '70s).
Nice, I think I know that shallow section there. What kind of fish did you get there back then? It looks really snaggy these days.
Casting out along the Northern edge of the baths, which was deeper water, we got: Bream, Whiting, Morwong, Fantail Leatherjackets, John Dory. We caught poddy mullet to use as bait in a trap on the sand flat.The Southern side of the baths was shallower due to the sand building up there. We got the fright of our lives when, standing on the sand flat at half-tide one day, a shark swam behind us and the shore in knee deep water. It was about 5 ft long. Back then the sand-flat was exposed at low tide. The snags would be the foundations that were left there.
I see. I do notice the changes of depth that you mentioned. That is surprising to me that John Dory can be caught there and it's not the first time I've heard of that. That is shocking to hear about sharks in such shallow water, especially on the sand flat.
We used to see the occasional much smaller one foot sharks as they swam onto the sand flat. The JD were there in Winter/Spring. Caught them on live poddy mullet or yellowtail on a 6/0 hook under a float while trying to catch kingfish or tailer; just make sure that the live bait is almost dead or their tail is trimmed to slow it down as the JDs are a bit slow. Winter reminds me; the large tailer were a regular visitor to that bay and were a great sport using a Wonder Wobbler. We also used to see kingfish as they swam along the edges, usually in pairs, looking for a feed. Almost forgot, we also caught the odd flounder.
That is awesome information. You certainly know the area extremely well. I haven't run into any large tailor but I have caught the odd flounder but it seems to be an uncommon catch. One of these days, I will try get a JD somewhere in the harbour, probably further downstream using trimmed down yakkas. I still wonder whether there are still as many sharks in the bay these days.
Squid that spot reguralary great little spot great place to drift if you have a boat just out the front there catch some big callis in winter
Nice one mate!
Where exact place is this if you don’t mind
How far up the river can you catch squid, I’m up past the Gladesville bridge
All the way to Putney and possibly further than that.
Nice sesh mate, subbed 371 :)
Cheers mate :)
what rod and weight is the rod shroom? Also I live in abbotsford, where is some local spots i can catch squid?
Where are you fishing in this vid
Shroom where are you fishing in Sydney harbour
Awesome video! Just wanna ask something. I'm living in New Zealand. When would be the best time to do some eging?
Thanks, the early hours and late hours of the day see a burst of activity
@@ShroomFishing cool! Thank you. How about the best months? Or is it all year round?
@@domsnzadventure6734 All yeah prospect, the really big ones here are in Autumn leading into Winter
Mate u got so lucky I swear I’ve only caught like one there
It's never happened again lol
Just went there tonight, only squid I got was half the size of my 1.8 jig
Awesome dude, love to fish with you one day... keep it up
Cheers dude! 👍
"this is very exciting". :0 ]
Captivating 😮
Where is that that is a very good spot
Thanks for your support. Appreciate it. I can't call out the spot exactly due to respect for others but it is east of the harbour bridge.
Where at
Is the harbour go fish I heard king fish go to the piers and try out Tom Ugly’s Bridge it’s part of Botany Bay
I'm not sure I'm reading your comment correctly, but yeah Pier 2 is a top spot for kings. I haven't tried Tom Ugly all that much as every time I'm there its either packed or windy as.
What is the best place to catch and keep fish in Sydney. As we ca. keep and eat fish from Parramatta river …
Along the coast and east of harbour bridge. Can't eat anything west of the bridge due to pollution
@@ShroomFishing thanks , such a shame , live by the Para river at Mbank , but can’t eat … 🤪
Thanks for reply.
Not the most productive spot but fairly quiet and caught my best flatty here, 59cm about 10metres on the right of the wharf. Thanks for not giving away the spot bro. I love fishing here even when I quiet
Nice one Denis. A lovely spot and thats a nice fish for that place
@@ShroomFishing yeah someone came by and asked if its a shark lmao
Looks like you are catching tiger squid, or northern calamari...
Yeah the tiger calamari look very similar to the southern calamari.
mate, what is your fishing spec? thanks
Hey Ongky, I'm using a Shimano Stradic Ci4+3000 spooled with 8lb PowerPro Bite Motion braid on a Daiwa Itchy Twitchy 6'10" 1.5-3kg
@@ShroomFishing Hi, the itchy twitchy is only rated to 5g, what size jigs do you go up to with it? (I have one and wondered how much over can you go before having issues. Thanks
@@ShroomFishing Hi, the itchy twitchy is only rated to 5g, what size jigs do you go up to with it? (I have one and wondered how much over can you go before having issues. Thanks
@@ianwong4422 size 2.5 max I go comfortably on that gear
@@ShroomFishing Thanks for the reply. Great videos. Cheers
what time do you find during the day that squid are more active?
@SnapperMatt thanks. Do you find fishing for squid around midday less successful compared to sun rise or sun set?
@SnapperMatt thanks for the advice.
I agree with the information above. This video was filmed around lunch time.
Ha mate. Nice squid, can I ask where in Sydney harbour that is?
I Think Australia
Im A Kid By The Way
@@joelruiz8843 you're not wrong tho buddy 😂
Where are you squidding
These people will be fuming next time they pay $19.50 for Salt n Pepper Calamari at the RSL lol
🤣🤣🤣 Can't beat fresh caught calamaris
Could you please make a video on your eging setup?
Yes. It might be a while yet unless I start getting a bunch of interest in it. It is definitely a video I'll make in the future.
@@ShroomFishing in the mean time could you tell me what size reel and braid strength youre using?
@@kelvinatar5492 I used a 3000 Stradic Ci4+ and 8lb PowerPro braid in this video.
shroom you lost some pounds eh well done
Haha thanks
hey man, do you eat your squid or use it as bait? Also was this west or east of the harbour bridge. I catch southern calamari a lot but i only use it as bait. I wonder if they are good eating. thanks
I usually use it as bait. They are great eating and are a world apart in taste and texture from the calamari bought from the fish monger.
You eating them ?
Sometimes, usually I use them for bait
@@ShroomFishing cool never eated squid before
@@ShroomFishing use for a bait of what fish
Location mate
The squid are too small and best to be released. It's a big fine if the fisheries inspector comes along
Hey mate. You probably mean well but there are no size limits to my knowledge as specified in the DPI website. The bag limit is a total of 20 squid or cuttlefish. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits
@@ShroomFishing you are correct there are no size limit
Smaller the better for bait mate
the best kingfish bait