Elijah and I take a trek in one of NSW most remote rivers in search for big numbers of wild Australian Bass! As we enter through a PUBLIC place we venture down the river for kms and kms walking through the river bed enjoying our day whilst having a few laughs and enjoying the fishing then we stubble across a lady who we thought was going to be really nice at first but told us we were trespassing and had to leave otherwise she was calling the police which is completely incorrect. We were in fact standing in the river bed at the time of approach (the bed is that any section which covered OR left bare with the increase of flows other than at times of flood) Directly from section 38 of the fisheries act. I hope this helps a lot of fishermen who do have encounters like this regularly. We need to take a stance in situations like this and continue moving on with our day. We decided not to let her know before hand that we would be going through this way because 1. Too early in the morning to be knocking on someones door and 2. We walk kms and km which would mean knocking on at least 4-6 doorsโฆ
If you would like a read for yourself here is the link and don’t forget to screenshot ๐
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/angler-access
We had a good day in the end with a total of 75 bass! I hope you guys enjoy in the video ๐
Our Gear:
Will:
Reel: Daiwa TD sol lll 2500
Rod: Daiwa TD Black Pinster 6’4 1.5-4kg
Line: Dawia J braid grand 8lb
Leader: Daiwa J-thread 10lb
Lures: Jackall Chubby in Black and Gold + HL Black
Elijah:
Reel: Daiwa Certate 2500s
Rod: Samaki Zing gen 3 1.5-3kg 6’10
Line: Siglon advanced 8lb
Leader: 10lb FC rock
Lures: Jackall Chubby in Ghost Gill + Black and Gold
Definitely you were in the right guy's ๐ Nice Bass by the way๐๐ฃ
This looks like it was taken in the Paterson River at Lostock? I grew up at Lostock.
If it's the woman I think it is, who bought the property a few years ago from Sydney, she's done this before – in that instance she forced a local autistic teenager, who didn't know his rights, to walk out of her property in the middle of the waterway.
After his mother told me, I searched out the information you two used and provided that to her to give to her son.
I work in environmental assessments, so I know waterways are Crown land – meaning they aren't owned by the people whose property borders it. Most people don't know that.
So long as you access via the waterways (i.e. don't go through private property), you have a right to be there – fishing or otherwise.
Along the Paterson River, it's quite easy to do, you can access the river from the bridge below the Lostock Dam, without ever needing to enter private property.
Most people who act like this aren't true locals, they're people with money who have bought in recent years.
Nice one, thanks for putting Farmer Karen in her place. I don't envy the guy on the horse when he tries to break the news that you were right to her.
What lures are the best for this situation
Good on ya lads. Know all wanker has no idea. You handled it well with facts and the knowledge that you were 100% legal for what you were doing..I,m too old to put up with her attitude . Cops would have been called..lol. Cheers.
Where about are you fishing if you don't mind me asking, I live in NSW and can't really find any good fishing spots
Well done fellas
Get on your broom witch and leave the boys alone
๐ Should have stood up to that tosser when you were Kayaking as well ๐
I had a raging farmer abusing me this at the Murray river … chasing trout ! They are nuts mate ! Its funny how they think the river beyond's to them ! Fisheries stock the rivers and lakes not for the farmers and land owners to sell the experience to fisherman for a quick buck ! Good on you lads.
I forgot to ask what was the web site that had the info about the rule`s on fishing up Creeks Thanks mate
She is full of Bullshit ,no One, Not even the Commonwealth, own`s more than 1 Chain length ! away from the creek, river, which is 22 Meters So the Boys are rite to walk up the Creek ! No one owns Water or what`s in it ! good on you Fishermen for tag & Release .
Not suggesting that you do what I have done however it might lessen the intensity of another similar situation. Present yourself to the local police and inform them of your daily plan. They are helpful and onside immediately. Simply because you took the time to introduce yourself. The upside of this is that when the disgruntled landowner threatens you with police you are not an unknown to them. Best to pre-empt by being proactive rather than on the reactive backfoot. Hope you never have that type of problem again. Enjoy the waterways that belong to all Australians.
What a bitch. Great work on the Bass
The fact is yes youโre allowed to be there but it would be
Nice to get the property owners permission first because it is their land after all
So is she saying the boundary of her property changes as the water level rises and falls? Maybe property value increases during a drought
Best thing to do is to always give your local land holders a call to give them the heads up, even though you may be within your rights to fish. 98% of the time they wont have any issue and youll find most will give you pointers on good spots or any hazards on the banks! Anyways great video, good river fishing ๐
What a weirdo asking for names and offering to drive you creep….
Good on ya fellas. I encountered a Karen just like this when I was about 10 fishing with my dad, I still get anxiety to this day when walking riverbanks waiting for a farmer to come raging out at me even when I know the law. Also encountered a lot of farm fences that go into the water which is BS. Surprised she didnโt try to say its a public liability issue Ibe heard that before
Double check that legislation. The DPI summary isn't the law. Looks like your on private land in a number of those shots. Your fine where you were when the lady approached you but I doubt you got there without crossing private property. Doesn't matter what the river looks like in flood the legislation talks about regular and normal flow of the stream where vegetation doesn't grow. Your doing the right thing according to the DPI and she's entitled to think it's hers as the land survey would consider the middle of the river her property and they would pay rates on that land. Should be clearer really to prevent these situations.
Iโve been bass fishing for 11 years and the one lure that has never let me down is the rolling crank. Itโs a great lure and you should definitely use it. Great video by the way.
good on ya boys for standing your ground against karen! welldone boys. sick of karens and you guys are not even catch and keep. you guys are purely fishing for fun catch and release so i dont understand why karen had the shits with you boys rofl.
Kept your cool guys, way to go.
Fantastic video dude, makes me want to make more videos and get out fishing more often. Watcihig those precise casts and precise editing is fantastic.
Kicked Karren's butt ๐คฃ๐คฃ With truths and fact, well done ๐
Land owners are getting fed up, only takes one or 2 bogans and it ruins it for the rest of us.
I've been chased off a creek by a owner with a very bad temper and supposed stashed gun.
Always practice the law and a bit of practicality by camoflauge and better not to be seen.
What lures where used to catch those stonkers
grate vid
The NSW Government should crack down on fences, jetties, wharves etc designed to stop people's access to the foreshore or riverbank. I'm over these fascist farmers claiming ownership of public lands.
Great video sorry about Karen
Good video will
hahah sucked in Karen!! learn the laws!
Hahah awesome mate standing your ground ๐ Karen had nothing else better to do that day ๐ค๐ค
Come on guys, she obviously comes down and catches fish and eats them (in between fast food). Ur so in the wrong and such bad people. Ba ha ha ha. God some people are so sad. Ur literally just fishing. U could be out causing trouble. Hopefully she rolls her cart and crushes that small brain of hers. Lol. Good stuff fellas.