donjuarez Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Mixed emotions... fishing and bills all in the same envelope This Saturday parramatta City Council are have a carp cleanout... apparently loads of give aways and fishing prizes to be won. Registration is free..... www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/cfo I'll be down in JB going offshore so the carp will have to wait Hope some raiders get stuck into 'em and come out with some prizes ANy raiders planning on joining the annual carp cull? AJ Edited April 29, 2009 by throw me a fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_beginner Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 i should be there im keen to kill som -pests nd have a ;pretty sweet day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What is the best bait for carp?? Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What is the best bait for carp?? Ross Garden worms or corn, Ross Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Bread as well. Found it a killer bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks guys , I have an abundance of all of 'em !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donjuarez Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Have heard that corn works well.. and bread is know to damage.. given that they're mud suckers, can understand why the worms could work a treat too... Good luck Ross.. hope you get a couple mate! AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 we used to get heaps of them filthy mud suckers as a kid down there esp near the weir... when there is lots of rain there is usually heaps washed over those weirs... best fun we had was using our blacky gear and garden wormsand start the depth as close to bottom as can .. bread is also great and putting floaters out is good as they like to slurp the surface at times.... im busy this w/e otherwise wouldof loved to get the kids down there for a fun time.. there used to be some really huge eels over 2mtres long and thick as an arm to make things interesting and the old liver used to be the killer bait for them..... good luck to all going,hopefully the weather will be good.... cheers...steve..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The floated bread works a treat. Love watching the carp take your bait on the surface and then see your drag go! I wonder if there are any carp ares up here near Forster. Miss fishing for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevoro Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Have never caught a carp before.. and never fished the parra river due to the polutants there. Anyways, will be good to take the little cousins for a weekend fishing. Probably try my luck. Are carps good table fish? Is it recommended to eat them from Parra river? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Have never caught a carp before.. and never fished the parra river due to the polutants there. Anyways, will be good to take the little cousins for a weekend fishing. Probably try my luck. Are carps good table fish? Is it recommended to eat them from Parra river? In answer NO & NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_beginner Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 catfood thats ur best bet as far as there purpose goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Depends on what side of the globe you hail from , over "there" , they are a highly prized and sought after fish. Here, they are a noxious pest , and if caught in the Parramatta River , should not be consumed at all !!!! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeseman Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hey guys, my friend and i are gonna see if we can land a few of the damned things. Is it better to fish for them with a float or a sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hey guys, my friend and i are gonna see if we can land a few of the damned things. Is it better to fish for them with a float or a sinker. I usually sight the fish first and throw out an unweighed piece of bread as bait, particularly in that part of the parra river as it is quite shallow. A float will also work well. Haven't fished much with a sinker but I am sure that will work just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hook size and rig?? Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land based Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Hey We should meet up before or after the fish out i'll be there about 8:30 - 9am Cameron Edited April 30, 2009 by land based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SWEENEY Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hook size and rig?? Ross Ross , a small hook that can be covered by two or three pieces of corn or small worm ,300 long leader 15lb to small swivel ,and a small lead shot to 10 lb main line should do the trick .Cheers Laurie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 ive aalready signed up!! 10am...will be there around 9 or just after..hopefully there will be some parking... it would be mad if all the fish raiders can have a catchup...any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Carp..... ah Yes.... Great fun .... They will swallow almost anything; however, as previously mentioned corn seems to be the go. Although you can’t go past a hook full of garden worms either, bread also works. Have fun boys and throw a couple up the bank for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevoro Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ive signed up for the afternoon session. Was hoping to make the morning session but the little ones got soccer. Hopefully you morning fellows arent going to clean out all the fish before 1pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WANNAFISH Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Carp are good fertilizer. Atleast let the fish give back all the mud it sucked down. Find your spot and berley with corn and bread a night before the morning. Guard that spot with you life. Guaranteed youll get a prize. Or hopefully alot of people will read this and in the morning fish just get there early and look for the burley. Edited April 30, 2009 by WANNAFISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land based Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 ive aalready signed up!! 10am...will be there around 9 or just after..hopefully there will be some parking... it would be mad if all the fish raiders can have a catchup...any ideas? i'll be under the bridge if its raining lol I'll be wearing a Pirtek jacket and fishraider cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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