Panga

Had a bit of fun yesterday catching a few 45cm Salmon on 1-3kg sticks with a couple of mates.

OK...I recently posted in the "Shoutbox" about this, but I think it deserves wider coverage:
 
https://gonefishingday.org
 
Thanks to ludaqryz for the tip-off...
 
Cheers
af

Hey Panga,
 
Can't wait

Good haul Wilda, was that a Salt Creek area?.  You might have a new pair of Spotters soon mate 

As above.
 
Bloody fantastic report  Great photos that speak for themselves   This is  (posts and photos) we all  need to  do to make the site #1 IMO.
 
Cheers

Great report & pics doobie, Boy I used to love fishing those areas back when I lived in Sth Australia.. thanks for bringing back some good memories mate..
 
cheers
Adrian

Well conditions for Monday (yesterday) were going to be ok even though there was for generally Northerly winds at a moderate strength forecast – and I hate the wind, but thought I need to get out and find some more Salmon.
 
A low tide was for 12.30pm, so I had a plan to hit a couple of beaches with all intent of making sure I was at Pt Willunga for the low tide.  The reason being of 2 things 1) mainly Salmon but as a “by catch” I was hoping to recover a Gold Halco 40g lure I lost last Friday. 
I had snagged it not far out at all and with the line busting I thought just maybe at low tide I might find it. 
The low was for .5m so I wasn’t hopeful, which proved to be the case as not low enough – bugga.
 
So the car is packed, and my new first choice of rod is the Diawa Seabass 110MH (11’) is lured up and I head to Southport about 10.30am.
 

 
Conditions didn’t look too bad, only one noticeable gutter.
 



 
Normally I have been parking down near the Pt Noarlunga surf club and flick lures up to Southport and return.  But today I thought I would park by the Southport footbridge and spend about an 1 ½ hours between the club house and the river mouth.
 

 
On to the beach and no-one else fishing, so straight down to the water flicking my trusty old successful lure and casting close to 70 - 80mts with my new weapon. 
My lure looks well-worn but from using other lures like the Halco’s for example, this one has been my best performer in catching Salmon – it’s like, if the ‘other’ lures aren’t doing their job I get out my “Mr Reliant”.
 

 
Gradually reached that shown gutter and got a hit after a couple of casts.  It gave an ok fight so I knew it wasn’t big, but hey it was a start. 
 
But nothing more after that one, so started walking towards the mouth and with the tide low I was able to out in the shallows to reach hopefully a little deeper water.
 
I noticed now that someone else had turned up flicking lures as well.
 
Scanning the area there was a shadow, but it didn’t seem to be moving so it could be some weed – hopefully not. 
 
So first cast just passed it I retrieved a little faster and with rod slightly higher than normal making sure that if it was weed I didn’t get caught in it.
 
Bang !!  Lure taken and it was fighting very well.  Rod bent nicely, drag tightened slightly as it was taking a little bit of line and slowly side stepping back to the beach to land this sambo.
 
Retrieved the hook, bled it and straight back for more.  I signaled the other guy fishing trying to point out to come down here as there was a school and thought he should in the fun – he politely waved back but didn’t come down, so my signaling needs improving.
 
Just as well he didn’t come down as he must have known, as the next 20 or so casts there were no more Salmon. The shadow remained, so gathered it must have been weed with just unlucky Salmon strolling by.
The other fisherman had now left and wasn’t far behind, but first stop was to Fishing Wholesalers for a weigh in of .830g (40cm)– so not bad.
 

 
Off now to Pt Willunga for my lost lure (which as mentioned wasn’t to be seen).  Conditions were about the same as Southport but did seem slightly windier – did I mention I hate the wind!
 


 
Walked up just past the reef where I had caught a couple of dozen ST’s last Friday releasing the small ones and kept a dozen nice sized ones.
 
Bang !! Another fighter and of equally strength as the previous one.  Beached and bled and only just a little shy of the first one in weight but a few cms longer (43cm)
 
Unfortunately nothing else along the beach and by now it was about 2pm, so decided to gut this one.  It had just eaten with 2 small fish inside its gut.
 

 
On the way home I thought Maslins Beach is worth a try with all the new gutters since the storms. 
 
I had estimated close to 18 gutters along the whole beach from last visit and they all looked so fishable.
 
On arriving at the bottom carpark, I noticed the small creek outlet had opened up even more than last Friday. Previously it no drainage out to sea and was generally a little bit of ‘pond’ dirty water. Now it has had the sad sides carved away with a near 2mt drop and a nice flush out with a bit of a stream happening towards the sea.
 



 
 
Walked the beach with nothing even touching the lure but there was a nice calmness around – yes the wind had dropped significantly – at last, but I was on my way now – typical !!
 
Got home to clean up and of course the dog has her nose up and could smell there was something in this for her. 
 
She likes fish, so she wanted to get in on the act, she got her S&H beanie for a photo knowing she would enjoy some tea tonight.
 

 

 

 
Hope you enjoyed the read.

Mate, you have me on your next trip. I told the boss about our phone call the other day and she loved the idea on your next return trip back. So we are in mate.

With some good tides and even better weather forecast I made the decision early for another crack at the salmon. After a quick stop off at the bakery for a coffee, I arrived at my chosen spot around 10.30and quickly set up camp and had the rods out.
 
Well the long and short of it all was the salmon went off and and after a short time decided to park up 1 rod so I had time for a sit and a beer. At times I would even leave the rod in on the beach and just enjoyed the scenic views. Both Wednesday and Thursday nights I used some fresh salmon big baits in the hope of something larger but was shocked that nothing was interested.
 
Friday morning arrived and with only 2 more fish needed for a full esky they were on the beach bleeding out before I even finished my coffee. After a quick clean up I was soon on the road home to clean up.
 
The results was 24 beautiful salmon with the biggest coming in at 65cm and the smallest at 57cm and a average of 60.6cm
 
With some great feeds and plenty of great mully bait all vac pack in the freezer it was time to knock up another feed off fresh salmon patties for tea.
 
Hopefully Lindsay you can make next time

Top bait especially when used as a cocktail, cockle squid and worm as Hoopsy knows = Winner  

Top bait especially when used as a cocktail, cockle squid and worm as Hoopsy knows = Winner  

i never go fishing with out them mate like putting blood in the water for sharks .. good for when the fish are there but wont bite as TF said i use them as as a berly//they definatly turn the KGs on even for the bloke next too u if he aint using them ..gun bait

Do not judge people by what they  have.
I just want to enjoy the site and have events at the shack for all responsible people.
Would like to arrange an event, come the warmer months for an event (admin approval) for crabbing and a gar dabbing night. I have accommodation for 15 (sleeping together, 5 b/rooms - 4 queens and a family bunk room for 5 and large lounges. Softy knows the place. (hi mate)
Really would like to arrange an event if management agree.
 
Cheers.
Lindsay.

Yep agree, a very nice looking place.
I wish Panga was my best mate now

BTW Panga if thats a shack i'd love to see your house.I hope the weather gods look after you on your salmon trip
                       cheers b

1080 doesn't help either mate. I'd rather leave old mate home than risk poisoning.

Looks like I am going Salmon fishing with Wilda (Craig) Had a talk 2 weeks ago and have just spoken to him today ......... so.. I am planning a trip this Wednesday and taking Sonar (of course) and heading to Salt Creek to chase the salmon under his guidance.
Hope all goes well   Will put up photos and storey (fisherman's lies, no lies here) Will need to be back on Friday so I am ready for the "bloodworm run" Saturday.
All about the journey and having fun with others on the way IMO.
 
Cheers
Lindsay

Correct Chief  Love the mustard. This is where Hoopsy and I disagree (with respect to both) So when we crab together we have to spit the catch and process his way but I usually end up with the shells and "guts" for burley  , to be frozen then run through the MUNCHER for KGW at a later date. All good at the end of the day. Respect both ways, just a lot of banter

Nice clean crabs Hoopsy ....
but wheres the mustard 

Just a follow up as I said I would put up a post win, loose or whatever.  Well it was whatever.
Got 8 squid but no KG's. That's fishing but on the positive side, great to on the salty H20 with Darren and his 2 sons and of course Sonar.
 
Did not take any fish pics of the squid or the crabs we caught on the rods.
 
SONAR hiding from the cold

 
The sun came out and so did Sonar in his Parker. (toughen up princess)

 

 

 
Got some plans in place along with the worm run and with lots more photos.
 
Cheers
 
 

With the larger model, you can do a full meal at once with a meat/fish dish and chips. Even in the standard unit you can do a couple of steaks, chips and some vegies. Definately healthier...
 
Probably the best way to buy one is through TVSN  (Chanel 14 on the Tele) or google TVSN as you can pay it off in instalments and if you dont like it after 30 days you get a full refund, no questions asked, as oposed to buying from a retailer & then you are stuck with it.    

The Philips Air Fryer IMO is the best for chips, seafood, meat, pies, roasts, sausages, meat balls, chops etc etc. No oil needed & all cooks much faster. Cooks beautiful juicy steaks. Chips always come out fantastic, whether frozen or cut from a raw potatoe. Vegies like capsicum, beans, pumpkin, onions all come out really good. Can do bacon rashers & if you get the dish with it, you can cook your eggs at the same time whether scrambled or sunny side up or other ways...like a raw egg within a roll scooped out. So many options & so many dishes all oil free. Heating up left overs come out great in lieu of using the microwave where food gets mushy etc. You can also make cakes in it......
 
Anyway, I have had one for nearly 3 years, bought my daughters one and it gets used daily. Quick & easy& I think a great investment.
 
Another gadget I have is a Tefal Cook for me. Another brilliant unit which makes fantastic slow cooked meals like stews & caseroles etc, awesome  fall off the bone lamb schanks and soups. Set & forget type cooking.
 
No more deep fryer for me!!!!!!!!.

Just a follow up as I said I would put up a post win, loose or whatever.  Well it was whatever.
Got 8 squid but no KG's. That's fishing but on the positive side, great to on the salty H20 with Darren and his 2 sons and of course Sonar.
 
Did not take any fish pics of the squid or the crabs we caught on the rods.
 
SONAR hiding from the cold

 
The sun came out and so did Sonar in his Parker. (toughen up princess)

 

 

 
Got some plans in place along with the worm run and with lots more photos.
 
Cheers
 
 

Yes, I heard those Air Fryers are good Panga, but from the ones I saw where a bit more expensive and 'looked' as if they didn't hold too much of say chips.

I use a varied type of oils pending what I cook ...... but I love cooking with Grape Seed oil - clean as.
 
I have also purchased a "Fry - Air" Amazing, no oil and quick and juicy meals. Potato chips turn out perfect and no oil required. Comes with all you need to do kebabs including s/s skewers and cradle in the rotisserie. Love it but still like some meals cooked in oil (grape seed preferred)  But will try the Rice bran.
 
Cheers