Steep Point Fishing
Submitted by bgibbo2 on Sun, 2013-02-10 15:06
G'day Guy's
We’re heading to steep point next week for two weeks has anyone been lately? and know the condition of the track in and the sharks situation ? last time you only got 1/3rd of the fish you hooked the sharks got the rest
if you've been how'd you go ???
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zedex
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I'm headed there on Friday
I'm headed there on Friday for 7 days, my old man was there late Nov and said they were only landing about a 1/4 of the fish hooked due to sharks.
boonmack
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before crissy there were bulk
before crissy there were bulk sharks.
talking to paul the ranger and he had a good idea of putting a shark shield on a float and throwing it out in the water could work?
wish I was fishing
zedex
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I think Dad discussed that
I think Dad discussed that with Paul also... he had me do some research and I don't think it's a very suitable solution. (I welcome input from others here if you believe what I say to be incorrect!! I'm just going off what I've been reading around the web.)
A) It only has an EFFECTIVE operating range of ~8m... so doesn't give you a much of a buffer.
B) There is still some conjecture with regard to the effect is has on sharks outside the effective operating range. Some researchers believe that outside the effective operating range it may actually attract sharks due to the subtle effects actually peaking the sharks curiosity.
C) Supposedly proven to be significantly less effective when the sharks are excited by blood/chum in the water (so potentially if other fishers near by are getting sharked it could lessen the effectiveness of the shield).
I think there were a few other things that kind of put me off... but they were the big things. In the end I couldn't justify the expense given the feedback I'd found.
bgibbo2
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brick on a rope
That sound about right guys the sharks have been pretty bad the last few years i watch an old fella with a half brick on a rope last time using that when they get close it seemed to work its basic but effective might have to try that out might increase the chances of landing
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zedex
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I'm there from this Friday
I'm there from this Friday (night) to next Friday. Might see you up there bgibbo2 :)
bitten
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mate just returned from there
mate just returned from there caught plenty of macks, large bluebones and a snapper estimated 8 kg, spinning and balooning pplenty of mackies around they also landed one and lost one sail.
plus a few randoms longtoms cobes and a couple of other bits and peices, i dont think sharks were a major problem
im heading up there march 1st cant wait
good luck
bgibbo2
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That's good news bitten
That's good news bitten thanks for that im hoping to fill the esky at least should be a good trip
Zedex might see ya there ill be in next friday when your leaving but might see ya have a good trip tightlines
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