Swoopa 1 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 G'day lads,Thinking about taking my eldest lad for an overnighter at the rip near Whyalla this Friday. Wind and weather all look favourable (so far) however the tide isnt great. There is only 1 incoming tide for that 24 hours in Whyalla resulting in very slow movement. One bonus will be we can get a decent burley trail and get our rigs down somewhere near our boat (unlike when the tide is ripping and our bait ends up somewhere near Port Augusta)I guess I am asking for advice or experience fishing for snapper on a slow tide. Am I wasting my time?Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Never say never is my "advice " Keeping in mind that different locations 'work" differently its hard to give a definitive reply !rthe lowlyu rip is a known Snapper haunt and suppsedly the fish may still feed there during a slow tide. It may also be that the rarea's like Cape jwervis that's normally got fast currents, and is easier to fish ona dodge.Ive caught decent Reds on close to dodge tides off Adelaide, so maybe the same can be done over there too.Maybe try asking locals like Rocknev or Scaley Tom ? Swoopa 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swoopa 1 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Cheers, have to agree, never a bad time to go fishing. I am taking my lad out for his first over nighter so he is excited, would be great for him to experience a big red run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swoopa 1 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Well ended up taking my lad out overnight in Whyalla. Was a bit blowy with seas around 1.5m so we sheltered in a bit closer to the light house than we would of liked. Put the rods out and had a cook up of snags, sauce and bread. Apart from 4 annoying Port Jacksons we didnt have any luck and finally got some sleep.However at 5.30am we woke to find the seas had settled a bit so we ventured out to our spot and at 6.20am my son landed his first big red. Ended up a touch over 8 kilo and gave him a great fight. Think I have recruited a future fishing enthusiast. Got to see sunrise over the Flinders Ranges and see that look of excitement that can be described on your kids face when the reel is peeling off. Cheers Just Me, Rickster and urhookedfish 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Wow that is really great news. Glad to hear your son got his first Spencer Gulf Beast.Just remember that once addicted, it will be expensive and will involve never ending pestering to go chasing those BIG REDS.For me, Im at my most happiest when Im in a boat sitting in upper Spencers gulf either early morning or late in the arvo waiting for the peace and quiet to be broken by a RAMPAGING Red.ah, does life get any better. :clap:To answer your question though, I havent had nearly as much success on days with slow or minimal tide movement as what ive had on days with good big tides.But as youve found out, there is always a chance of picking up the odd fish.Brett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swoopa 1 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Brett, you are right, would be a whole lot cheaper to go and buy some snapper fillets but memories like that you cant buy! Have a great one, cheers urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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