Jack. 10 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Shocking dodge on Saturday!!!!What's the best way tackle a dodge tide??? I guess everyone has there own ideas on this, as I kinda do, so I thought it might be a topic worth re visiting. I'm thinking maybe leave the boat home and try westlakes, or cross my fingers and see if I can find some wave action at the end of outer harbor breakwalls. There's also the mulloway idea that many say a dodge is good for.Ideas ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Better of playing dodge ball for the day Jack. Seriously though i do agree that the dodge suits me better and have done well on the dodge for the Mulllies, bear in mind that that is only bin one of my spots. :woohoo: Jasmin Evette 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 what exactly is a dodge tide? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'd skip W/Ls for a start and fish those spots where you normally only have a small opportunity to normally fish because the tide is rippin most of the time,I'd try one of your mully spots near the mangroves or head out deep. cheers brenton Rickster and Audacious 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 what exactly is a dodge tide?Dodge tideThis is a local South Australian term for a neap tide with minimal rise and fall over the course of a day or two. While very 'flat' neaps occur in a number of locations worldwide, the term 'dodge' is used only in South Australia. Professor Sir Robert Chapman, C.M.G., writing in the Official Yearbook of the Commonwealth of Australia of 1938, stated"At spring tides the range, due to the semi-diurnal waves, is 2(M2 + S2), and at neaps, if the two are equal, or nearly equal, they practically neutralize one another and cause no rise nor fall at all. This is what happens at Port Adelaide where at this period the recording gauge shows frequently little or nothing in the way of tide, in some cases the level of the water remaining almost constant for a whole day; in other cases one small tide occurs during the day. On each side of this tide is markedly irregular both as regards time and height, and the apparent impossibility of saying when the tide will be at this particular period has presumably gained for it its name 'The Dodger'."hope this helps. Jasmin Evette, Moggy23 and Jack. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninja 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Cracker topic Jack.I was looking back over my fishing diaries the other week for something unrelated and noticed the mullies seem to play better on the dodge, or maybe just coincidence :whistle: :whistle: It may be the way to go I reckon, let us know what you end up doing and how you go, I might have to give my own theory a crack, I will let you know.Dame Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blightmadi69 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yep excellent topicI agree with Brenton and Dame, Some spots do fire on dodge, was discussing with dad and his neighbor the other day and it seems the only spots that have fired for us on a dodge are all in exceess of 60 feet of water Blighty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ive played a few dodge tides for Snapper out deep, and not once has the dodge dealt me any cards that I liked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stev07 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 How does the dodge affect the Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan C 1 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not bad for squid either!http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/164498-dodge-tide-and-squid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killtank 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ill generally fish deeper grounds with a bit more flow!Ill be fishing saturday however won't get on the water till later in the arvo and fish the stronger run out tide. The earlier incoming 'dodge' tide looks horrid and i would be far more confident later for sure. Save me wasting most the day otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 From my experience:If it aint flowing, dont bother going! urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mwilson 1 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 The lead up to a dodge is an excellent time to fish, allows you to fish for longer in areas where the water rips through. Some fish are more active with less flow (ie: Mullies and Large snapper).Excellent snapper fishing on the dodge on deep drops, I have a few spots up my sleave and like to give them a crack during the slow tides - can normally pay off. Rickster and Moggy23 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 A thread from last year bloke, read thru it, I landed a 85cm red on a day that burley went straight to the bottom, and I was in shallow water as well. Not that Im all that experienced, but Ive caught fish when I shouldnt have and missed out when they've been a "certain"http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/135601-is-it-worth-fishing-for-snapper-with-the-dodge?limit=15&start=30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benwah 92 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 So would the Onkaparinga be a waste of time ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breambo25 1 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 How does the dodge affect the PatWell as the Pat isn't affected by tide, it probably wouldn't influence the water level too much. However, the gates tend to be opened at each high/low tide during the day to let fresh sea water flow in so it may disrupt the fish's normal feeding habits. The airport end would still be fine because the bridge constructors have a big wall running through the middle of the river part anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Salmon trout didn't mind the dodge this morning. 3 of us scored about half a bag each and 4or five used as live bait.Moved late morning to a schooling mully spot and spent about an hour for zip.... Maybe Rickster & just me faired better on the mulloway, but lovely morning non the less.... Nice to say g'day to a couple hooksters out in the port Rickster, Moggy23 and Just Me 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Good one Jack, well you've answered your own question, love it. Jack. and Rickster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Salmon trout didn't mind the dodge this morning. 3 of us scored about half a bag each and 4or five used as live bait.Moved late morning to a schooling mully spot and spent about an hour for zip.... Maybe Rickster & just me faired better on the mulloway' date=' but lovely morning non the less.... Nice to say g'day to a couple hooksters out in the port [/quote']Cheers Jack, backatcha. Looks like you did well on the STs.I'll let Rick tell the story, although i will let it slip that at another spot we moved too, we're 99.9% sure Rickster got busted off by a horse of a Mully. Rickster and Jack. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarsOne 137 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 go freshwater fishing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Savagelip 4 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 easy.. fish n'chips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Salmon trout didn't mind the dodge this morning. 3 of us scored about half a bag each and 4or five used as live bait.Moved late morning to a schooling mully spot and spent about an hour for zip.... Maybe Rickster & just me faired better on the mulloway' date=' but lovely morning non the less.... Nice to say g'day to a couple hooksters out in the port [img']http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff374/supernorthbank/e976b349.jpg[/img]Well done Jack and Co, likewise was good to say gooday, as Just_Me stated i reckon i got busted off which i think would have been my PB and a fish of a lifetime. I won't dwell on it but will just get out there and give it another shot some time, so close yet so far away after finally getting it's head turned and bringing it towards the boat and putting plenty of hurt onto it he won the day by busting off about 5 mtrs from the boat. :woohoo: Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Mate, if you ever rock up to a fishing spot and see me there, you know your doin something wrong! :PI see you've taken to fishing in disguise these days hey... Solid looking boat JustMe is cruising about in.... And as far as the big jewie, if anyone can get back on the HORSE ( ) it's you bud. BTW I hear there's a lot of snapper biting local if you get a shot in the next week or so Rickster and Just Me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 go freshwater fishing More than one way to skin a cat :evil: ...well fish.... Fingers crossed for tomorrow ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Mate' date=' if you ever rock up to a fishing spot and see me there, you know your doin something wrong! :PI see you've taken to fishing in disguise these days hey... Solid looking boat JustMe is cruising about in.... And as far as the big jewie, if anyone can get back on the HORSE ( ) it's you bud. BTW I hear there's a lot of snapper biting local if you get a shot in the next week or so [/quote']Thanks mate, JM actually got a snapps today, he was stoked as this was the first one to be landed on his boat, he was so happy that when he slapped me on the back with glee that i thought i was going in the drink. His boat is pretty solid and i actually feel like a giant in it compared to the BC. :woohoo: Keep at the Jews they are there and your time will come. :woohoo: Moggy23 and Just Me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 She's an oldie but a goldie. Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mangles22 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Dodge coming up on tuesday so it has been great reading a few local suggestionsHit up up the squid and Garfish end of bower road also blueys too are not too distracted by the D.Tand I've never been lucky with mully, but will target them and salmon on dodgy tuesday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I spent the weekend near Port Victoria on the beach (with the boat). I caught one 40cm + KGW on the drift, picked up the school on the sounder and thought it would be on. Not to be, it was too late in the day and the tide had dropped. Squid were brilliant though. Dolphins and one lonely seal herded a school into the little bay we were camped at and I was catching them at my feet. At one stage the dolphins were tossing them through the air with a head shake, just for shits and giggles I suppose. The water was that shallow that gulls were diving and picking them off. Mangles22 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DanTheMan 62 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Big things with teeth espech over the next eight or so weeks local.....but shhhh their isnt a local population now the money has passed hands... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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