Banks Amateur Fishing Club at Waterworks Hotel Botany NSW

19/06/2026

Steaming out of Gunnamatta on the southern charter

19/06/2026

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STOP DRIVING INTO WORKUPS! 🎣

As fishermen, we all get that massive shot of adrenaline when we see a workup forming or stumble across one in full swing. It’s the ultimate jackpot.
But I also know that the vast majority of us absolutely hate seeing someone let greed take over, pinning the throttle and ploughing straight into the middle of it.
Giving people the benefit of the doubt, some might just be clueless about why this is so destructive. Here is a quick breakdown of the teamwork required to make a workup happen, and why driving into it ruins it for everyone.

Dolphins use their sonar to locate baitfish deep in the water column. When you see a few dolphins racing in a straight line and surfacing quickly, those are the scouts signalling the pod.
The pod circles the bait school, blowing a wall of bubbles to corral them into a tight "bait ball." Once concentrated, they drive the baitfish to the surface, using the air-water barrier as a ceiling to trap them.

With the bait trapped, gannets rain down from above, dolphins take turns cutting through the middle, and predatory fish, like snapper, kingfish, and kahawai, gatecrash the party from underneath.
All three forces work in perfect unison to keep that bait locked down.

When a boat or jet ski races straight into the middle of this chaos, it scatters the bait and instantly destroys the structure. You aren't just ruining the day for every other angler nearby, you are actively undoing hours of hard work by the dolphins and birds. The whole thing disperses.

If you want the big snapper, driving into the middle is the worst thing you can do anyway.
When a workup is in full swing, the feeding frenzy creates a massive, natural burley trail of scales and scraps drifting down current. The biggest snapper are rarely directly under the birds. They are sitting down current in the burley trail waiting for an easy meal.

Park up current, turn the motor off, and drift into the zone. Don't be the person who ruins the party for the fish, the birds, and the rest of the fleet. Respect the workup!

13/06/2026

Raffles after 4pm today,
3 trays of delicious meat,
Roast,steak and brekkie,
2 Bistro vouchers each valued at 50 bucks,
Pick up your members 2026 club shirt if you ain't already!
Be a deadset legend of a champion like this random guy holding a fish over his head,wearing a club shirt, with a beer behind him ,standing in The Waterworks Hotel Botany .

SUPPORT THE PUB THAT SUPPORTS YOUR CLUB.

**YOU COULD BE JUST
ONE SCHOONER AWAY FROM A POTENTIAL WIN **

06/06/2026

Raffles today at the Waterworks. Support the pub that supports your club.New club shirts available if you have not already collected, so come get it.Rock your 2026 shirt like club members and club apparel models, Treena ,Kristy and Kate. Clearly styling whilst practising casting with an urban surrounds backdrop.
Awesome work ladies !🐡🐠🐟🦭🐬🐋🐳🦈
**YOU COULD BE JUST ONE SCHOONER AWAY FROM A POTENTIAL WIN **

31/05/2026

Monk magic

30/05/2026

Matty cleans zee pool and cleans up at the raffles!
Where was ya.... blame yourself
**YOU COULD BE JUST ONE SCHOONER AWAY FROM A POTENTIAL WIN **
Saturday 4pm
Support the pub that supports your club.

30/05/2026

Raffles , beer , horses, feed and 2026 club shirts.
You know the drum .
Don't get your shirt if you dont come,
Look cool and be part of the crew,
We will be here and look forward to seeing you!!
**YOU COULD BE JUST ONE SCHOONER AWAY FROM A POTENTIAL WIN **

26/05/2026

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Ever wondered what happens to FADs in the off-season?

Each winter, DPIRD retrieves all FADs from its extensive statewide network for annual maintenance. All FAD buoys are cleaned and inspected and GPS trackers are replaced. New ropes are rigged to suit the depth at each location, chains, anchors, lights and light protectors are inspected and serviced and all gear is assembled to ensure the FADs are ready and up to standard to meet the forces of the East Australian current and large sea events next season.

This season, DPIRD trialled the use of radar reflectors in FAD surface buoys to reduce losses from vessel strikes. This was a resounding success with minimal losses for the season.

All FADs from Eden to Port Stephens have now been retrieved and FADs from Forster to Tweed Heads will follow from mid June. The FADs will be back on station in their usual locations between September and November.

Keep up to date by checking out the NSW Government's Fishsmart app or website before planning a trip to your local FAD in the coming weeks.

23/05/2026

Reasons to head to the Waterworks this arvo;
•Raffles @ 4pm, 3xtrays 2x50 buck bistro vouchers
▪︎Happy hour @ 4pm
•collect your brand spanker 2026 club shirt,
Great beer, great food and great shelter from the weather !
Support the pub that supports your club
Need I say more.
**YOU COULD BE JUST ONE SCHOONER AWAY FROM A POTENTIAL WIN **