Jack. 10 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 As the title suggests, feel free to throw up some quick reports on what has and hasn't been happening where.If you've had a adventure to write up in detail, of course let us know on a nice "grab a coffee thread" :woohoo:I'll start this off with an early hours Saturday trip.Port River with couple mates in the tinnie. JIMBO dropped a very nice potential PB Mulloway and later on caught a jumping Eagle ray. Nice mornin, but the Port River is still just firing... Slow today but plenty to look forward too :)Cheers jimbojames, afishyfish and Seth 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Milmo 116 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 With the weather looking good today, i went to Outer Harbour about 8am with nothing really particular in mind what to fish. My plan was fishing down the end of the breakwall but i only got half way as my leg were hurting. Didn't waste my time, i setup my rod and start fishing with squid head as a bait. Five minute later, something grab my bait and it was dog shark... and again and again and again... five dog shark in a raw?!. Really annoying but they really give a good fight. With just dog shark taking my bait, i just wanted to go home but when i about to pack my thing suddenly seeeesss...seeeesssssssssssssssss... my reel running very fast. Grab my rod and let it run for awhile but when i realised my line getting short i try to give it a fight. Really heavy. My mind start debating "is this ray?" but it running very fast. It probably a mulloway too. After fighting for maybe 3 or 4 minute, my 10kg line snapped and the fish escape . Lesson for me (use much bigger line).Upset but satisfying at the same time as this is the first time i fight fish that heavy. Even if i managed to land the fish, thinking of how i get there i will have to release it . So that it for me today. I didn't catch any fish but surely I'll be back :cheer: squid lips, Jack. and protactic 3 Link to post Share on other sites
samrota 1 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Tried again for a Brown Trout today at a Northern SAFWAA Dam.No Brownies, but got a few rainbows. afishyfish 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grazz64 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 With the weather looking good today' date=' i went to Outer Harbour about 8am with nothing really particular in mind what to fish. My plan was fishing down the end of the breakwall but i only got half way as my leg were hurting. Didn't waste my time, i setup my rod and start fishing with squid head as a bait. Five minute later, something grab my bait and it was dog shark... and again and again and again... five dog shark in a raw?!. Really annoying but they really give a good fight. With just dog shark taking my bait, i just wanted to go home but when i about to pack my thing suddenly seeeesss...seeeesssssssssssssssss... my reel running very fast. Grab my rod and let it run for awhile but when i realised my line getting short i try to give it a fight. Really heavy. My mind start debating "is this ray?" but it running very fast. It probably a mulloway too. After fighting for maybe 3 or 4 minute, my 10kg line snapped and the fish escape . Lesson for me (use much bigger line).Upset but satisfying at the same time as this is the first time i fight fish that heavy. Even if i managed to land the fish, thinking of how i get there i will have to release it . So that it for me today. I didn't catch any fish but surely I'll be back :cheer:[/quote']Good onya mate, atleast you got the heart pumping with anticipation of what it could be. Port Jacksons are an issue off the break water have been for years. My knees no longer let me attempt the journey out there but i used to walk them over the other side and let them go as i was certain i was catching the same ones time after time or atleast i thought i was. Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I stickied this so it's nice and easy for everyone to find! Great thread.Here's my 2c - I stepped out behind the St Kilda shop earlier and threw some soft plastics around on my Abu Garcia Black Max combo for zero results! Too many boats around today for there to be much around the shop end of the channel. Link to post Share on other sites
nickmav 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I'll add something on weds after I fish my full moon/ dropping barometer tues.Can't wait Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 With the weather looking good today' date=' i went to Outer Harbour about 8am with nothing really particular in mind what to fish. My plan was fishing down the end of the breakwall but i only got half way as my leg were hurting. Didn't waste my time, i setup my rod and start fishing with squid head as a bait. Five minute later, something grab my bait and it was dog shark... and again and again and again... five dog shark in a raw?!. Really annoying but they really give a good fight. With just dog shark taking my bait, i just wanted to go home but when i about to pack my thing suddenly seeeesss...seeeesssssssssssssssss... my reel running very fast. Grab my rod and let it run for awhile but when i realised my line getting short i try to give it a fight. Really heavy. My mind start debating "is this ray?" but it running very fast. It probably a mulloway too. After fighting for maybe 3 or 4 minute, my 10kg line snapped and the fish escape . Lesson for me (use much bigger line).Upset but satisfying at the same time as this is the first time i fight fish that heavy. Even if i managed to land the fish, thinking of how i get there i will have to release it . So that it for me today. I didn't catch any fish but surely I'll be back :cheer:[/quote']Bloody Legend MILMO mate! I was debating a hoon through outer harbor, but heard it was a bit rough once outside the walls :ohmy:Wonder how the snapper crews did out the shipping channel this a.m. Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 worked four hours. legged it to cricket, took 2/31 and possibly getting reported.... yeh had a good day. Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Hoping to have something to report after an early session sunday morning on the Red Fish Link to post Share on other sites
Milmo 116 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 With the weather looking good today' date=' i went to Outer Harbour about 8am with nothing really particular in mind what to fish. My plan was fishing down the end of the breakwall but i only got half way as my leg were hurting. Didn't waste my time' date=' i setup my rod and start fishing with squid head as a bait. Five minute later, something grab my bait and it was dog shark... and again and again and again... five dog shark in a row?!. Really annoying but they really give a good fight. With just dog shark taking my bait, i just wanted to go home but when i about to pack my thing suddenly seeeesss...seeeesssssssssssssssss... my reel running very fast. Grab my rod and let it run for awhile but when i realised my line getting short i try to give it a fight. Really heavy. My mind start debating "is this ray?" but it running very fast. It probably a mulloway too. After fighting for maybe 3 or 4 minute, my 10kg line snapped and the fish escape . Lesson for me (use much bigger line).Upset but satisfying at the same time as this is the first time i fight fish that heavy. Even if i managed to land the fish, thinking of how i get there i will have to release it . So that it for me today. I didn't bring home any fish but surely I'll be back :cheer:[/quote'']Bloody Legend MILMO mate! I was debating a hoon through outer harbor, but heard it was a bit rough once outside the walls :ohmy:Wonder how the snapper crews did out the shipping channel this a.m. Saw a few boats there but they didn't stay long. One of the boat approached by the marine safety. Link to post Share on other sites
protactic 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 28/10:Early start for a good result.Christened the new Shimano Aero 4000 with a bag. Moggy23, archerfish, Jack. and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Yabb 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yeah, that was me that had the marine safety boat pull up for a check.Just a warning to everyone to check the gauge on your fire extinguishers, bloody mongrel gave me a $180 fine, would've appreciated an official warning, picked a new one up on the way home. Moggy23 1 Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bummer yab a bit over zealous on the fine ,warning would have been suficient and if they see you again then a fine ,must need the money for the xmas bbq Link to post Share on other sites
Yabb 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yeah, I know that it's my fault but the fire extinguisher would've been one of the last things I'd check. Not anymore though!!!I could understand if my boat was in disrepair and I was blatantly flouting the safety laws or if I was impolite to the tosser. And the fish had just come on the chew when he turned up, ruined a perfect morning.Still, looking at it from a 'glass half full' perspective I did get a lovely Salmon Trout of about 28cm, so if the troutie weighed 200 grams, with the fine, fuel, etc it's probably worth about $1000 bucks a kilo...Speaking of their Xmas bbq, I wonder if they wanna buy a couple of salmon trout fillets?? Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Launched at NH ramp with Rickster this morning well before the sparrows even thought of farting, and headed out for the OH channel edge, where wqw joined some 50 other boats jockeying for a spot on the channel edge.Soon after anchoring a blast from a cargo ships horn suggested someone had anchored in the channel yet again, and we could also see a nearby boat that was inside the channels edge by an easy 50 -75 meters No Red fish for us there apart from a pretty athletic Dogshark, and didnt see any taken so we moved to the JR area.Another Donut hapened there, but on the way back in we spotted some good looking bottom and anchored/burleyed up.Rickster scored a nice Gummy shark, and for me it was a massive Fiddler/Banjo :whistle: Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Cheers AFF, was wondering how you did today. Shame about the reds, but sounds like fun anyway mate! Hey, make sure you say gday to rick for me next time you see him... Reckon we really miss him on the boards... That dude is full of adventures and I still quote him as the only one to give me advice that made a difference when I was trying to catch my first legal mully afishyfish 1 Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Cheers AFF' date=' was wondering how you did today. Shame about the reds, but sounds like fun anyway mate! [/quote']Yep wasnt too bad Jack, apart from that :c Dog-shark wasting valuable time , and one or two braid/mono issues :c :c Didnt see my mate Noah out at the JR this time, which was a pity. He's such a friendly too :evil: Link to post Share on other sites
ekul 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 went over st kilda way got 6 snook 4 salmon trout and 3 nice sized tommys, some big schools of tommys getting around in st kilda, also spotted large amounts of crabs in st kilda around the weed beds afishyfish and Jack. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tacklebags 404 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Headed out at the crack of dawn and fished the morning tide for 3 snapper (only 1 legal) a leather jacket and 7 squid.Plenty of baitfish schools on the sounder even though the big snapper didn't rock up.See how those first 2 weeks in December go?TB urhookedfish and afishyfish 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Headed down to Salt Creek with Tassie and his Missus Saturday morning, the weather wasn't to bad... 1 undersized mully was caught by Tassie and he deserved it as he put a lot of effort in over the afternoon/night. Always good to get out of Adelaide and go camping but driving all the way for nothing pretty much.. should just take the boat out local.. or go 4x4ing instead! Link to post Share on other sites
Milmo 116 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Went to Outer harbour again today two hour before low tide. I call this trip DOG SHARK DAY Caught nothing but dog shark!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrcHdLNBNOE Jack. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 never understood why their called dog sharks lol.. they are Pt Jacksons as I know themhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Jackson_sharknice video mate Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 not to bad afishyfish 1 Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 not to bad Surely this deserves its own post Ale, dont leave us hanging! Tacklebags 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Keep it short, was lucky enough to get a lift in Rotares deep south red dog express. As it has been of late, bag of bigs within the first few hrs and the rest of the day looking for the lil ones. Not much by-catch , but a great day regardless afishyfish and urhookedfish 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rotare 491 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Keep it short' date=' was lucky enough to get a lift in Rotares deep south red dog express. As it has been of late, bag of bigs within the first few hrs and the rest of the day looking for the lil ones. Not much by-catch , but a great day regardless [/quote']What, no story? I thought there would have be plenty of "story worthy" moments in that trip! afishyfish and urhookedfish 2 Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Does this count as a report :pinch: Headed up the Goannas way late yesterday arvo after a quick Hello to UG4 at the ramp, and seeing rtwo nice Reds being cleaned there Went to spot X and had lots of small bites but nothing exciting, so headed out to one of The Culverst where a nearby boat landed one good fish. while I only managed two u/sized Reds before deciding to leave.As I cruised past another nearby boat the fish came on the bite for them, and they were nice enough to let me anchor nearby, tho wind/current made it a bit tricky.After drifting too close twice, I decided not to make their life hard, and left for Goanna Rock.Again, a few small bites, before I missed two good fish on floating baits.Both times I was at the front of the boat and heard the braid coming off the spool and grabbed the rod to find a good fish, with three or four god headshakes then nothing :S I put this down to having used circles instead of bait-holders or J hooks DOH ! Anyway, I hope that wasnt too long for a "short" report Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Does this count as a report :pinch: Headed up the Goannas way late yesterday arvo after a quick Hello to UG4 at the ramp' date=' and seeing rtwo nice Reds being cleaned there Went to spot X and had lots of small bites but nothing exciting, so headed out to one of The Culverst where a nearby boat landed one good fish. while I only managed two u/sized Reds before deciding to leave.As I cruised past another nearby boat the fish came on the bite for them, and they were nice enough to let me anchor nearby, tho wind/current made it a bit tricky.After drifting too close twice, I decided not to make their life hard, and left for Goanna Rock.Again, a few small bites, before I missed two good fish on floating baits.Both times I was at the front of the boat and heard the braid coming off the spool and grabbed the rod to find a good fish, with three or four god headshakes then nothing :S I put this down to having used circles instead of bait-holders or J hooks DOH ! Anyway, I hope that wasnt too long for a "short" report [/quote']Sounds like ever one is cleaning good fish but you lol smiley face spew excited lmao Bad luck :ohmy: :woohoo: :whistle: :whistle: :pinch: :vomit: :vomit: 4THALOVE and urhookedfish 2 Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just noticed my typo saying I had three or four god headshakes I missed two good fish on floating baits.Both times I was at the front of the boat and heard the braid coming off the spool and grabbed the rod to find a good fish' date=' with three or four god headshakes then nothing :S :ohmy: :woohoo: :whistle: :whistle: :pinch: :vomit: :vomit: [/quote']Seems that way Chief !was out with Rickster early sunday for not much apart from a Gummy, and Ive only gone backwards since ! Got out last night as per report, and think Id be pushing my luck if I went again before the 1st :pinch: The Irony of it all is my first ever Snapp went over 13 Kilos, so its almost been backwards ever since :whistle: Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Good to read a report from you regardless of result AFF. afishyfish and bjorn2fish 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hit up a local beach today chasing YFW on the low tide.nice long walk around trying to find a nice gutter, bit of weed all good.Threw around a popper for about 15 mins, no hits.Changed popper, 4 casts later and IM ON! The rods bent at almost 90 degrees and lines peeling off the little sienna 1000. fighting this fish for a good couple of minutes on light gear, look down and its a 50+cm flatty! I'm licking my lips and the thought of flatty for dinner and reach down to grab him let a little too much slack in the line and a quick shake and kick and I watch him swim away :(Not deterred I keep casting the popper around the sand/ weed area running along the edge of the gutter. And bam another bite! Not as much fight in this one and hes quickly at my knees. Another quick wiggle and it too spits the trebles!Starting to get abit annoyed with this I change to bait, pile of shitties later I give back up on bait. Tides now coming back in and I can see the surface splashes about 10ms down. Cast a few meters bethind and swim the popper through, not a touch. try a few more times to whatever it was not liking the popper. Turn around and cast back at the gutter, nice big whiting follows the popper and takes a bite at it. I'm on again, 3rd time have to be lucky right? No, fish is just hooked below the eye and also wiggles free of the treble.No fish worth eating later I decide to walk back to the car. Need to work out why the trebles are so horrid at staying hooked in 4THALOVE, Moggy23, vxman29 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice going there Jimmy, I'll bring a landing net for ya next time Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy. 173 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Looks like I found a good use for you then Moggy LOLI said i'd come home with nothing too :/ Least I know they are there, now to work on tides, lures and baits to improve chances... and Moggy with a landing net Link to post Share on other sites
Reeve 10 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Few squid of porties, not the biggest but enough for a feed! they were getting a couple of salmon of the end of the jetty...and when i say end one bloke was casting over the reef Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 they were getting a couple of salmon of the end of the jetty...and when i say end one bloke was casting over the reef Thats a hell of a cast from behind the yellow line Link to post Share on other sites
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