Richmond - Ballina

[Sean]

What part of the river were you fishing...Sean

[Archer]

Hi Sean, Was fishing around the buoy across from the RSL club on the sand bars there amoungst the weed patches.

[Canoedle]

Glad you let all the bream go m8, some of those fish were probably older than you.

[onerabbit]

There have been heaps of quality whiting in the Richmond, my mate bagging 36 fish between 250-300grms in two days (monday & tuesday).
I went with him on wednesday morning, thinking to get a feed while they were there, we arrived at spotX in time to see the haul netters just finishing up.........DAMN. Apparently they are taking 5-600kg a night.
We caught 17 between us, as well as hundreds of dogfish.

Muzz

[White_Steenbras]

mmm mr Flathead....hooked and lost a monster one there in early Jan. Spotted heaps of good ones in the shallows, best result 71cms released unharmed.

Will track photos down of the girls camera, nice feed mate.

[Archer]

If only this rain would bugger off i might be able to get another trip in....

[Tony_N]

Had an hour in Emigrant creek last monday for 2 decent sized muddies. Difficult to navigate for all the floats in the river. Er, slight exaggeration, but a lot are crabbing just now.

Tony

[corby1]

hey archer
have just moved down to ballina and have been mainly fishing north creek.
we have always caught our fair share but looking to travel up the main river
just wondering where would be a good place to start. being new to the area makes it hard but the kids are really enjoying the fishing and want to keep them interested.
just starting on soft plastics as well not doing too well yet but will be persistant.

hope im not asking too much
corby

[onerabbit]

Corby1,

Try the weed beds around pelican island (opp the RSL) or between the ferry & Emigrant creek.

Muzz

[DNO40]

Will be in Ballina over the easter weekend staying with friends at Empire Vale. Might see you on the river



DNO

[Archer]

Corby ive sent you a PM with my Mobile number. I would be happy to meet up and give you some pointers on fishing Ballina if you are keen. Im no expert by any means but seem to always find a few fish for a feed.
Seems to be a few Ballina locals around maybe we should meet up one day??

[White_Steenbras]

Picked up a pair of jeans on Ebay, but the plakkys didn't look to special, must have got in early.

Nice pics and sesh you seemed to have, Ballina has some great flattys!!! love the place.

Heading down to Port Mac for Easter, anyone know much about the joint and what sort of gear to pack. Spin stick is always there, what about surf rods etc???

Any help appreciated.

[corby1]

archer

will call you in the next couple of days thanx heaps

corby

[corby1]

thanx muzz will give it a go

[Archer]

Met up with Corby last night for a quick SP session before the sun went down before heading to some deeper water to chase a few Jew...
Dropped a couple of nice fish on the SP's but other than that only small flatties and a few unknowns that i couldnt hook for some reason.....
Moved over closer to the RSL to try our luck at something abit bigger. Couldnt get a livie to save my life water is even dirtier than last week.
Corby moved back over to the sand to pumps some yabs in the dark..Mad bugga
I headed over shorty after to run a few drifts over the drop offs in the hope i getting something but all to no avail.
Corby dropped pick ontop of the weedbeds and landed a very nice whiting just under 39cm!
More small bream and the dreaded dogfish and that was enough for us.
Was great to meet up with you corby we shall have to do it agian soon.