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22.01.2022 Sydney Game fishing club would like to wish all members, family ,friends and supporters friends a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone around the club and out on the water. We would also like to thank our wonderful sponsors who continually support our great club we are excited to see what 2021 brings Congratulations to the Casey Boys and the Reaper boys for winning last months point score days your prizes are at the club.

22.01.2022 Welcome Tristan from Macquarie university for our December club meeting #tagging #taggingprogram

21.01.2022 SGFC Members and Guests. Please note there is no club meeting tomorrow night because of Melbourne Cup. Our monthly club meeting has been moved to this Friday 6th November at 7pm. Friday night talk will be about targeting Kingfish and Snapper with guest speakers Ernie and Louis from Ottos Tackle World, Drummoyne. Don't miss it!

21.01.2022 1st Marlin of the season has gone off. Well done to the boys on Casey. What a day the boys have had They have taken out 2 trophies. 1st Marlin angler and 1st marlin boat. This is also Daniel's 1st Marlin. Well done Daniel great work from a junior Your prize details will be listed in the members only page... #fishing#fun#mates#junior#marlin#sgfc See more

21.01.2022 Coming up soon, the Million Dollar Kingfish in Sydney! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGfDTzxf4zM

20.01.2022 Ambition report 12th.January’21 ----------------------------------- Well the bite is on, any Game Fisherman who hasn’t heard about the Marlin bite off Sydney mu...st live in a cave. The bite came on a while ago but really stepped up to a new level several days ago. The bait in the form of Slimy Mackerel and Yellowtail came in from the shelf with the East Australia Current and built up on the shelf and inshore reefs. At the same time the annual run of Black Marlin reached Sydney waters; perfect timing. Usually this run of Blacks are on the smaller size but this year there are some good sized fish among them. Those using lighter lines are having a lot of unexpected fun fighting Blacks of seventy kilo’s and larger. At the same time further offshore, around the shelf, Striped Marlin have turned up in numbers. They are fairly widespread but if you are lucky enough to find them you will be rewarded with multiple hook ups. Striped Marlin being what they are can be difficult to hook on lures but by using bait, either Skipping, live or switching you increase the odds. Also, as with the Blacks, there are some larger fish among them. I was out on Saturday in quite a lively sea and because I couldn’t find the bait was using lures. However I did manage one Striped Marlin from three strikes which was frustrating especially since several boats further South and North had had multiple hook-ups. What was interesting was that the water wasn’t terribly warm at only 21.6C and on the shelf green in colour whereas inshore it was a good blue colour. However neither the colour nor the temperature seemed to affect the fish the only problem for most was getting a solid hook up. Sunday was a totally different day, dead calm and the water a lot warmer. Inshore there was a lot more bait and a better bite than the previous day. Several boats ended up tagging multiple Blacks however it was still apparently hard work. I didn’t bother looking for bait inshore and headed directly for the shelf because of my results the previous day. I trolled lures for most of the day only getting one strike which didn’t hold. There was plenty of bait so after finding a good school up high we managed to jig some. They weren’t as big as the inshore slimies but we rigged them and went hunting with skip baits. I won’t go on with the boring details but we never saw another fish. Meanwhile both South and North of us there were boats doing well with multiple strikes and hook ups. One thing of interest for me anyway, was that the water along the shelf started to warm up and at one stage I registered over 26 degrees though it was still green. Over the radio a couple of boats further out talked of Blue Marlin which was highly credible considering the temperature and bait. In general it does look like a great start to the Marlin season so here’s hoping. Many years ago one of the greats of Game Fishing, one Jack Farrell told me that the wet years are the good years for Game Fishing. So, with the onset of a ‘La Nina’ weather system which promises rain we could indeed expect a good season. P.S. I’m off to Port Stephens soon and still have a few free days left so get in fast www.ambitioncharters.com.au Tight lines, Ivan

20.01.2022 Need to get rid of your Old Expired Flares safely? November is the month to dispose of them so they are destroyed in a controlled environment. See locations and dates below.

19.01.2022 Tomorrow night is SGFC's monthly club meeting. We will have not one, but 3 scientists along to talk about their research and answer questions. Should be a fun night and the last one before Christmas. See you there. Arrive 7:00pm for a 7:30 start.

19.01.2022 Ambition report 14th. December’20 ---------------------------------------------- With the ocean current moving in closer and the water temperature out wide appr...oaching 24 degrees it was time to give it a go. Added to that there have been reports of Black Marlin in close further North and even sightings off Sydney. Back here reports of Striped Marlin both tagged and lost are becoming more frequent. I heard one report of what sounds like a Blue Marlin from Mark Gunning who fought a big Marlin for 2 hours before losing it. Surprisingly those Yellowfin are still around however they do take a bit of finding. It was with great expectation that I went out with David Lo and Jamie McKay on his boat ‘Groundswell’. As an added bonus even the weather came good for us. Sadly the weather was the best part of the day. We put the gear in just before the shelf hoping for a Striped Marlin and headed for Browns and then towards New Zealand. Nothing eventuated until we were somewhere near Heatons where we spotted lots of Mutton birds working. Even from a distance we could see the water shimmering with what we thought were baitfish. As we got closer we could make out huge numbers of what looked like Striped or maybe Mackerel tuna scooting around in the waves chasing small bait. We worked the area for quite a while with great anticipation but all to no avail. After finally giving up we headed for home and on the way to have a shot at one of the FADs. One of the guys on board, Grayson, is a keen spear fisherman and wanted to go for a dive there. As an aside, after hearing the stories and seeing the photo’s of the Kingfish he has speared off Sydney and I mean 20 to 30 kilo fish, I could only wonder why more aren’t caught by anglers. Maybe they should try New Zealand methods, live salmon. Grayson jumped in at the FAD and came back telling of lots of undersize Kingfish with a few Mahi Mahi amongst them. We had a bit of fun catching the Kings but couldn’t raise a Mahi Mahi. Next we went and had a look at the 12 Mile but that also was a waste of time. The sounder didn’t show anything and the guys jigging only got sore backs. All in all it was a good day, great boat, good company and good weather. It does look promising out there. December is always a tough month both weather and fish wise but it will get better. Jack Farrell, one of the great SGFC game fishermen always said that the wet years were the good ones. So with the forecast of a ‘La Nina’ weather cycle we could be lucky. I have booked in at Port Stephens from the 24th.January until the end of February. Not as long as previous years due to the virus. So I hope next year’s season will be as good as this year’s. If you do want to catch a Marlin, Port Stephens is the place to do it www.ambitioncharters.com.au Tight lines, Ivan

19.01.2022 It is with great sadness we write this post, last night we lost one of our members Adrian Yates. Adrian loved his fishing and his boat. This year Eagle was part of the winning team at the State Championship Interclub. Adrian will be sadly missed, Our condolences go out to his family... Tightlines Adrian See more

18.01.2022 Ambition report 27th.October'20 ------------------------------------ Fishing for Game Fish during November can run hot or cold. It is a time when the cooler o...ffshore water starts to warm up under the influence of the East Australia Current. As summer progresses the EAC moves closer inshore and within our reach . During November along with the EAC come the bait fish namely Slimy Mackerel, Sauries, Garfish, Cowanyoung and Striped Tuna . Naturally the predators follow. Striped, Black and Blue Marlin as well as Mahi Mahi, Spearfish and all the other great Gamefish not to mention the appearance of big Tiger sharks move closer inshore with the current. November is the month that heralds the changeover from the Winter to Summer species it is also the start of the storm season. I have noticed over many years that the leading edge of the EAC often bring with it an early unseasonal run of big Mahi Mahi and Striped Marlin with more than one early season Spearfish having been encountered. So far this year as well as a good run of big Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin tuna and Albacore are adding to the mix and continue to tease us offshore. So as we enter a 'La Nina' weather pattern, meaning we'll have warmer water offshore and more rain to flush out the rivers and estuaries we could and I emphasise could have a bumper season ahead. On another note I'll be available at Port Stephens from the end of January until early March. If the Marlin season next year is anywhere near as good as this year's it won't be one to miss. Sadly this year's season was shortened by COVID, let's hope not again. Tight lines, Ivan P.S. Again Stock photo's

18.01.2022 The December edition of Tightlines is now out. Check it out for details on the Interclub next Feb and this month's article is on the contentious subject of Moon Phase. https://pub.lucidpress.com/3da6d1c9-6f78-4329-a78b-af98668/

17.01.2022 Ambition report 20th.December’20 -------------------------------------- Reports were coming in of Striped Marlin and some good sized Mahi Mahi around the shelf ...and the odd Yellowfin further out. So after having to cancel a couple of charters because of the Virus I decided I was going out no matter what. I received quick responses from members wanting to join me after a post to the club’s facebook page. Unfortunately due to cloud cover the only SST’s available were from several days beforehand but I’d been told the temps were around the 22 to 23 C so it was all systems go. We left the Heads into what was supposed to be light winds and calm seas. However as it happened there was 15 to 18 knots blowing and the sea was a mess with a residual swell coming from the Southerly. So, that together with the bounce back from the cliffs made for an uncomfortable ride from which one of the crew succumbed. We put the lures in just short of the shelf and headed out marking bait as we went but it was all deep. One of the boats out there, ‘Grey Goose’ , had already raised a Marlin but no hook-up. They’d also had a Mako hit one of their lures, though it doesn’t happen often Mako’s regularly hit lures and just to prove it wasn’t a fluke they raised another later in the day. We continued marking bait and found some birds working on what appeared to be Striped tuna but raised nothing after chasing them for a while. What we did find sadly was that the warmer water had moved out. The best I found was 21.6 C and that after a temperature break of 0.3 C . It was while working the break that we had a double hook-up. Marlin was the call, but the sight of green and gold told a different story. We landed two good sized Dollies, supper was provided. A few other boats had hits from Striped Marlin and I think one was tagged and estimated at 50 kilo’s. And then it was our turn, the shot gun went off, the Marlin took a bit of line then just dropped off. Damned Stripies, however he was still there following the lure. He/she had at least four other shots and missed each time and eventually lost interest. We pulled the lure in to check it out and found the leader was chafed for nearly a metre above the lure. I know it happens all the time but it is so frustrating, they obviously know they want the lure but just keep missing it. Maybe they should get some lessons from their Black and Blue cousins. So, that was the action for the day, we had caught nice feed, the seas had calmed and we were on our way home. www.ambitioncharters.com.au Tight lines, Ivan P.S.:- I have booked in at Port Stephens from the 24th.January until the end of February. Not as long as previous years due to the virus but I hope next year’s season will be as good if not better than this year’s. So, if you do want to catch a Marlin, Port Stephens is the place to do it

16.01.2022 Wishing good health and a Happy New Year to everyone. Next year has got to be better than the last one. Hopefully the Weather and Fishing gods will also be kind...

15.01.2022 December News and Events - https://mailchi.mp/de93ede96907/december-news-and-events

15.01.2022 Botany Bay Gfc 9htiSponsotredts ONE DAY TOURNAMENT: Due to the current BOM weather forecast and the gale force wind warning currently issued for Saturday the 16th the committee have decided to cancel Saturdays fishing and change the tournament to a one day shootout. Boats are allowed to fish from their home port on Sunday and return to their home port. ... Note: 1)Friday night briefing will still go ahead tonight at 7:30pm in the Bayview room which is upstairs. Dress code applies so you must wear closed shoes and no singlets allowed. We will have raffle prizes and have a Calcutta for entered boats. 2)We have extended our cut of time to receive tournament entry forms till 1pm on Saturday the 16th. 3)Our Saturday and Sunday breakfast will still go ahead for any boats who have made plans to stay at the St George Motor Boat Club over the weekend. All boats and crew are welcome to join us for a social day. 4)If you are weighing a fish for the 25k cash price the fish must be weighed at the botany bay GFC weigh station at the St George Motor Boat Club. 5)If you returning to you home port on sunday it is the skippers responsibility to ensure that the weigh station they are going to will have a weigh master available to weigh the fish. The skipper must contact that clubs weigh master before attending the weigh station. 6)When submitting tag cards and weighing fish from an alternate port, all documents must be clearly eligible and must also include pictures of the fish including weigh station board, tag card paper work and all tackle used. 7)Fish hooked before finishing time on the Sunday are allowed to be played out as long as tag cards/captures are submitted to the Botany Bay Recorder Peter Moussa by 10am Monday 18th January, via email to [email protected]. See more

15.01.2022 Friday night club meeting thanks to Otto's Tackle world

12.01.2022 Point score this weekend the 21st and 22nd Nov you must choose 1 day to fish on. As per Julian previous post the 28th and 29th Of Nov is a point score weekend along with CZ round Please see the flyer for CZ weekend... You must log onto the sked if you fish the Lord Howe weekend Plenty of trophies up for grabs esp the 1st Marlin t&r and capture and the 1st boat to catch a marlin Also their is a case up for grabs of Great Northern for the highest point scoring boat in t&r and capture for the month and yes you can win both sections. If you have a boat and looking for crew or you are an angler looking for a boat post in the members section as there are plenty of people in here that can help you. And our next club meeting on the 1st of Dec we are lucky enough to have 3 scientists coming along to talk Olivia, Tristian and Maria their will also be a small presentation Tightlines

12.01.2022 November News and Events - https://mailchi.mp/4818fc8e279c/november-news-and-events

11.01.2022 Ambition report 29th. November'20 --------------------------------------- As I sit here listening to 30 knots of North Westerlly howl against the windows, I am ...glad I'm not at sea. Especially so because the fishing off Sydney has been less than mediocre. The Kingfish bite has been the only positive scene outside. The Kingies have been biting well with lots of fish over the magic metre. The only problem, well one of the only problems is in locating the fish. The Kings are ranging between the inshore, offshore, harbour and coastal reefs, only by checking out the various spots or good intel will allow you to locate them. The other problem is that as soon as word gets out every man and his dog jumps in. Consequently those who find the Kings are being very secretive, some to the point of distraction. On a couple of occasions I have seen up to forty boats on one spot. I'm sure they must spook the schools with all their sounders pinging the depths. On the couple of occasions I have had a shot at the Kingfish bait was a problem for me, probably because I start out too late. However perseverance pays off and by avoiding all the boats on the regular spots I found enough. Ironically when I did get onto the fish the biggest a 105 cm. fish was taken on a jig. Offshore Game fishing has been for the most part hopeless. There are increasing sightings of Marlin and a couple caught. Yellowfin are also still showing up but generally to the South, from the Southern canyons down past Woollongong. To give an idea how poor the Game fishing is off Sydney at present all I heard about from last week-end was Sydney boat ‘Gale Force’ managing an Albacore near Browns and the Botany Bay boat ‘Marquis’ a decent Yellowfin and someone on a a trailer boat catching a Striped Marlin. At this time of year most club anglers are out there vying for their prestigious ‘First Marlin’ trophy. Looking at the latest currents and Altimetry it all seems to be coming together. The Zero line is within reach and there is some current from the North wider offshore pushing in. All we need now is for the weather to be kind. www.ambitioncharters.com.au Tight lines, Ivan P.S. I will be available at Port Stephens from 1st.February for the month a must especially for those who want to have the best chance at catching a Marlin. If this year's results are any indication of what to expect next year it will be a great season - Call me...

10.01.2022 Ambition report 18th.October'20 ------------------------------------ Wild and Woolley is the only way to describe the ocean on Saturday. It doesn’t look too bad... in the video but let me tell you the 25 knots of North Easterly pushing against the Northerly current created a very short and steep sea. We had only just put the lures in the water when over the air came a distress call. A boat was sinking with four on board. I marked their position and found I was twelve miles and 45 minutes away. Fortunately for them another boat was much closer and eventually got them aboard. It was a scary sea. I can’t imagine what would have been going through those guy’s minds as the boat filled with water. I suppose there was some comfort in knowing that via the radio everyone out there was willing to help. The importance of a good radio cannot be understated. To top it off another boat (I don’t know the exact details) was found floundering near the shelf with no power. Fortunately for them a passing boat was there to help, again a happy ending. It should be remembered that the ocean can be most unforgiving and being prepared is essential. Anyway back to the fishing. There were a few Yellowfin 30 to 35 kilo’s taken South of Browns. Unfortunately I never got the chance to try further North. The sea was still building and returning to home seemed a good option. It is apparent that these ‘fin are sticking around and are very spread out. Before the week-end they were being caught from wide of the Car Park at Port Stephens down to past the Southern Canyons. Also sightings of Striped Marlin, as well as at least one capture, are becoming more common. Over the next few weeks the warm current will move in closer and should bring the first of the tropical namely Mahi Mahi and hopefully motivate the Striped Marlin. Reasonable weather is all we need Tight lines, Ivan PS. The photo's below are stock photo's - sadly I didn't catch any this week.

07.01.2022 This weekend the 16th and 17th is the Bill Heyward Memorial Tournament forms can be found via the link below $25,000 for heaviest marlin over 200kg $25,000 for heaviest shark over 350kg also lots of prizes are on offer This is also a point score weekend and a CZ weekend So get your entries in https://www.botanybaygamefishing.com.au//botanybaygfcbillh

03.01.2022 Reminder Club meeting tomorrow night. Guests speakers Ernie and Louie from Otto's Tackle World one of our long term sponsors. They guys will be talking all things fishing.'Start7pm for 7.30pm start All are welcome to attend