LOGAN RIVER FISHING 23RD DECEMBER 2023

I went down to the Logan River after the bit of rain we had, hoping that I would pickup a crab or three. Being a Saturday and beautiful weather I think half of Brisbane decided that they also want to catch some crabs.
I have never seen so many pots out in my limited time fishing in this river - there were boats everywhere. It was like a lottery, hoping that a crab would select your pot to crawl into and yes - you guessed it the crabs stayed away from my pots.
I do not enjoy fishing down the Logan River after a lot of rain.
It brings out all the vermin with catfish and stingrays a plenty. The problem with catching these is the anticipation while trying to land the unknown fish and it is the disappointment when you see the catfish or stingray when they surface.
Ok - you usually know if it is a stingray - when brought to the boat as they tend to just sit on the bottom with little movement but it is the hope that it is a large fish or large flathead that keeps you interested.
During this video the only keepers are bream - I have only shown on video catching 3 bream but I did talk about how I fish for bream using bread.
A brief explanation is as follows if my explanation on the video is confusing.
1. I use a number 5 sinker with swivel and a leader of approximately 350 - 400mm long.
2. I fish with 3 x number 1 long shank hooks. One tied off and the other two running free on the leader.
3. The bread is the crust section cut into sections about 20 mm long
4. The hook is threaded through the crust and back to secure the bait. I do this with the 3 hooks and they form a clump of bait.
5. By using crust the bread stays on the hooks for 15 minutes plus
6. Obviously you have to be aware of the bites but the bigger bream usually strike with force.
So - I suggest you give it a try and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

[@Mark-ew5jm]

Totally enjoyed the series of videos this year John and I would like to thankyou for your excellent no nonsense and entertaining productions. Have a wonderful Christmas and safe travels…..can hardly believe you couldn’t slip a travelling outfit in… Looking forward to next year.

[@JH-nh9xx]

Thanks for all your great fishing videos this year John. Very enjoyable and they’ve given me some ideas too. Looking forward to seeing what you manage to land in 2024.

[@garry-nj6fe]

Hi John Thanks for showing the bread hook up, We had a chat on the Logan River about 6 weeks ago, ( White boat with blue trim ) Have a good brake Mate, Garry

[@dingydate]

Hi John, thank you for your videos this year and looking forward to 2024, i am off to fish around Bells Ck, Wednesday pm, chasing whiting and whatever else swims past .
ok Stay Safe talk soon.
Cheers Chris

[@brettellis423]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, John!

[@netwarrior1000]

Hope you had a good Christmas mate. May 2024 bring more fishing success.

[@sonniesfishingadventures]

I have just noticed you got over the 1k sub!! Congratulations mate!!!👏👏

[@dingydate]

Hi John, JUST WATCHING the video again, the dark bakealiht Alvey you are using is it A 5. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE MODEL NUMBER but i do remember they were good for whiting
because of there narrow spool . i would be keen to hear,
Happy New YEAR MATE
CHEERS Chris

[@johnthefishingman]

Hi Chris - 5” reel but the only markings on it is Estuary Champion. This used to be my father’s reel - it would have to be close to 60 years old.