Alexsfishin1 781 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Ever since the first time I hit the Onk this season, I've been hitting it almost every week! It started off with a slow session on the salmon, so our plan B was to fish the Onk, although we didn't have the right gear, we emphasised and managed to land a few good fish! 4 fish were landed the first time between James and I. Biggest went 37.5cm. The fish turned off for a while so we finished the day off at the jetty. A nice school came by and James and I landed 2 fish each around 45cm! We were stoked and wanted to do it again. The next time we headed down, it was a lot more breezy and cold. The water was a chocolate milk colour and our hopes were lost. We started flicking and soon found a school! We both landed a decent fish each and dropped some too. We continued and found another school, same thing happens. Biggest fish went 39cm and FAT! But the majority of fish were over 35cm. Killa fun. Once the tides changed, the fish turned off so we decided to check out the jetty again.. Unfortunately, the salmon did not want to play this time. With the bloodworm run taking place around metro waters, we hit the Onk again! This time the condition were nice. We were welcomed to the spot with a glassed off river and a slight breeze. The water wasn't as murky as last time, but it was still quite dirty. We fished the same spots, and soon found a school. They weren't as active today, but in the end, we managed a couple of good fish. James hooked a bream that would have easily tipped 40cm but unfortunately it spat the hook! Loved the photos James took today, epic!! I had planned to fish with Nathan, Kwok and Kelvin on Sunday. Same plans! It was one of the best days (weather wise), but the fishing wasn't up to standards. As Nathan and I moved along, Kelvin and Kwok decided to hit another spot in the Onk. They caught a lot more than we did! We worked hard for the fish all day, but I only managed 3. Biggest went 35cm. Now for my trip to Port Augusta! I'm sure there will be a report, unless I donut!! Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed the report. Chief, Squid Inc., Milmo and 17 others 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 JEEZ! Just realised how many photos are there . I guess a report wouldn't be a report without pics! LOL. Tinker, Meppstas, hoopsy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaltyFlyer 298 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Great write up Alexsfishin1,even more with the impressive photography! I thought at one stage I thought I was reading a fishing magazine. doobie, Tinker and Alexsfishin1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB tragic 743 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nice read with great photographs ... and fish. Nicely done Alex. Regards, HBt. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn2fish 4,612 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 A whole bunch of nice fish there mate, well done! Alexsfishin1 and treefrog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piratepom 3,197 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Nice work Alex. Alexsfishin1 and treefrog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ah sigh, yet again I'll live my fishing dreams thru your eyes Great to see you're making the most your hols and out and into it..... not sitting around fingering the PlayStation, not that you ever would be! treefrog and Alexsfishin1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lureaddict 332 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Mate you are absolutely smashing it. Must hook up one day and have a flick! treefrog and Alexsfishin1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I swear you are sponsored by Z-Man mate. Either that or you are bribing the bream with the motor oil Grubz again. Were you using the HB bent minnows this time, I know you have also been having luck with the OSPs?? Alexsfishin1, treefrog and doobie 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Great report again Alex topped off by a zillion photos - and all worth it Alexsfishin1 and treefrog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Cheers for the great feedback S&Hers! Half the photos and fish were taken by James and a couple from Nathan. Credit to them I swear you are sponsored by Z-Man mate. Either that or you are bribing the bream with the motor oil Grubz again. Were you using the HB bent minnows this time, I know you have also been having luck with the OSPs?? Haven't had any luck with the Bent minnows on bream around this time of year. Salmon trout have been smashing them though! Cannot wait for Summer to arrive treefrog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludaqryz 290 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Cool breaming Alex Did you end up having much luck up at PA? treefrog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Cool breaming Alex Did you end up having much luck up at PA? Unlimited amount of Salmon trout! Would have caught at least 200 fish in the 3 days, all on surface lures, hard bodies and soft plastics. Awesome fun. Also got 2 banjo sharks on salmon fillets going for bigger fish. ludaqryz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Headed down to the river today. The morning was sensational, glassy conditions, fog and clear skies. Ended up catching around 10 fish between James and I. Biggest went 37cm on the Squidgy Lobby. Brankim, treefrog, ludaqryz and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Another great session for you and James Alexsfishin1 and treefrog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baitwaster 202 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 good bream champ. some great pics too! treefrog and Alexsfishin1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great photos in the fog. I need to have another go at chasing bream on lures, not sure I have the patience for it though. Alexsfishin1 and treefrog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Think I might try the Onk this weekend. @Alex, seems like you've got the bream pretty sussed, do you find that tide makes much of a difference chasing them in the Onk? Any other tips you wouldn't mind sharing? I could return the favour by sharing all the fishing techniques I try that don't work, so you know what to avoid. treefrog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Think I might try the Onk this weekend. @Alex, seems like you've got the bream pretty sussed, do you find that tide makes much of a difference chasing them in the Onk? Any other tips you wouldn't mind sharing? I could return the favour by sharing all the fishing techniques I try that don't work, so you know what to avoid. Hey Plankton. Happy to help! The tides aren't much of a fuss, only when it's running hard, it can be pretty hard to keep the lure close to the bottom! The slack of the tides are good to fish, but I find run in tides are also good to fish, as it lets in fresh seawater. But then again, the bream would be feeding on things coming down with the dropping tide! You can always trust a Zman 2.5" Grub to do the job . But I'm sure a lot of other lures would go well too. Best of luck mate! Let us know your luck. treefrog and plankton 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 somw solid fish there mate great too see young fellas into fishing instead of xboxs/pokemon crap great report and pics once again mate Nokia, treefrog and Alexsfishin1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks Alex, I'll let you know how I go, hopefully have some nice photos to share as well. I do have some little grubs, so I'll definitely start off with them. My biggest issue with bream on sp's is patience, it seems they prefer the lure to be moving very slowly and I struggle with that. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Here's a little video I put together. Thanks Alex, I'll let you know how I go, hopefully have some nice photos to share as well. I do have some little grubs, so I'll definitely start off with them. My biggest issue with bream on sp's is patience, it seems they prefer the lure to be moving very slowly and I struggle with that. That's a very good point, I struggled with that when I first started targeting them. But once you land a few, you will feel more confident and persistent. Always worth the reward when you catch one, nonetheless. SaltyFlyer, piratepom, doobie and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Had another fantastic time down at the Onk this arvo, only fished for 3 hours! I landed a dozen with the 2 biggest being 37cm and 35cm. Dropped quite a few including one that would have been similar to the biggest, if not bigger. My mate (Blan) landed his first bream on lure, followed by 3 more! All fish were caught on the ol' trust worthy Zman Grubz. Always feel confident using them. Hoping to get onto them again, sometime soon! doobie, Meppstas, plankton and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaltyFlyer 298 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nearly fell off my chair, when the tree branch snapped. (Laughing loudly) Funniest Home Video winner there !! I noticed that the fishing outfit never touched the water, good effort. As for the waders filling up, a whole new ballgame there, swan dive included. At least no one was hurt in the making of your movie. Your pictures, write ups and video's are fantastic. Alexsfishin1 and doobie 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nokia 39 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Well done. Great posts. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Great posts, video and photos Alex. And agree with Saltyflyer, best ever water flop and even better in slow motion Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Nearly fell off my chair, when the tree branch snapped. (Laughing loudly) Funniest Home Video winner there !! I noticed that the fishing outfit never touched the water, good effort. As for the waders filling up, a whole new ballgame there, swan dive included. At least no one was hurt in the making of your movie. Your pictures, write ups and video's are fantastic. Lmao! Still gives me a buzz when I think about it. A fishermans first instinct, keep the rod and reel dry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meppstas 4,964 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Some great photos taken Alex, loved the video clip too, well done.. Have to call you the "Onkaparinga Bream King" I reckon.. I've taken a few dives during my days of trout fishing rivers too, always try & save the rod & reel first as well.. cheers Adrian Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Some great photos taken Alex, loved the video clip too, well done.. Have to call you the "Onkaparinga Bream King" I reckon.. I've taken a few dives during my days of trout fishing rivers too, always try & save the rod & reel first as well.. cheers Adrian Cheers Adrian! Call me what you like, I'm no king. I've seen your recent reports too! Some fantastic waterways you're fishing and lovely fish also! doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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