18-01-2004, 05:15 PM
I'm a relative newbie - took up spearing last summer - just looking for some tips and advice.
I've only been going fairly local to where I am - brighton, black rock, half-moon bay around the cerberus, but I'm feeling a bit more adventurous. The areas where I go I mostly see leatherjackets, flathead (although not lately) and a bit of salmon and snapper (and a goatfish or two). I've decided to upgrade my sling to a gun after a few frustrating experiences with pike (maybe barracuda) and salmon.
I'm still trying to figure out what factors influence a good session - mostly the murkiness of the water is a problem - ive learned not to go out after it rains, when the tide is coming in, but are there any other things to look out for?
Also - i've been going around 11-4pm - although I have been at brighton a little later, around 5-8pm - I guess the best times to go are dawn and dusk. I haven't been seeing a whole lot - is it the spots I'm picking or the times i'm going? (Or both).
Cheers.
I've only been going fairly local to where I am - brighton, black rock, half-moon bay around the cerberus, but I'm feeling a bit more adventurous. The areas where I go I mostly see leatherjackets, flathead (although not lately) and a bit of salmon and snapper (and a goatfish or two). I've decided to upgrade my sling to a gun after a few frustrating experiences with pike (maybe barracuda) and salmon.
I'm still trying to figure out what factors influence a good session - mostly the murkiness of the water is a problem - ive learned not to go out after it rains, when the tide is coming in, but are there any other things to look out for?
Also - i've been going around 11-4pm - although I have been at brighton a little later, around 5-8pm - I guess the best times to go are dawn and dusk. I haven't been seeing a whole lot - is it the spots I'm picking or the times i'm going? (Or both).
Cheers.