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Rock fishing Northern Rivers

Hey Everyone!

Ive been getting into rock fishing abit lately in the Northern Rivers area.

Does anyone know what time the pelagic leave the area im guessing around now from what I can find?

Im also fairly new to soft plastics but my brother has used them for years in the esturary/rivers but any tips tricks or pointers would muchly be appreciated!

I currently have a 10-20kg 11ft daiwa seabass with a daiwa saltist mq6000 40lb pe3 Braid running 60lb leader.

If anyone is from the area I would love to hear from you or anyone with rock fishing tips and tricks in general.

Have a good long weekend!

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u/Unfair-Plum2516 — 3 hours ago

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Small Kingfish

Just curious, has anyone caught any really small Kings? You see a lot of rats, say 45cm and up. Wondering why you never see any say 25-30cm.

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u/Cute-Acanthisitta-46 — 7 hours ago

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shark id?

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u/Lunchjuicer — 23 hours ago

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I picked up a free kayak. Give me 5 “must have” items to get started kayak fishing (excluding tackle).

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u/effggghhg — 1 day ago

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I'm looking to buy JDM for my next reel and I'm wondering if anyone has any details about these 2 reels - DAIWA 22 CALDIA SW 5k vs DAIWA 25 CALDIA LT 5K

I'm looking for something closest to the SALTIST MQ but I dont want to spend $450 but I also want something better than the BG SW

I will mostly use this for Jewies off the breakwall and so a 5k might not even be strong enough but I dont want a heavy 8k since I already have a 14k SALTIST MQ and daiwa use the same body from 8k to 14k.

Other uses will be shore jigging for bonito, kings, longies etc. And walking the beach for tailor and salmon

I'm also looking at the 5k opposed to the 6k because for the 22 CALDIA because its listed as much lighter (295 vs 430g) and it has a slightly higher retrieve, plus it fits 300m of PE 2.5 braid perfectly. If I'm recommended the 6k I'm all for it.

From what I know the 25 CALDIA is mainly built lighter which does interest me however with the overall size already being on the smaller end I'm worried that it wont have enough power.

u/Sekkiie — 4 hours ago