Ray R Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi Raiders, got out this morning with Hutcho and his son Bryce, we were gonna try for a few reddies along the close in reefs north of Box Head. We found a little frigate on the way as we trolled for a short time just along the front of Little Beach, he was despatched to the esky for some fresh bait strips later on. Anyway we found a nice gravelly reefy bit and sent down some baits, a bit slow at first maybe it took a while for the fish to get the scent of the berley. So there we waited and then with a bit of a rush things turned on, small reddies, wrasse and some huge runs and drops. Most fish went back but we did manage a couple of thumper horsies, it was 2 unreal 5 minute battles considering the gear we caught them on, my trusty little 2500 Stradic and old rack raider claimed another solid victim, this combo has served me well over the years, and Hutcho's beast nearly turned his little symetere inside out, Bryce chimed in with his reddie to complete the take home spoils. The day out was great but very humid, a nice morning out on the inshore reefs. Hey Slinky, I think that these 2 bait taken horsies at a touch over 60cm (RAY) and 62cm (HUTCHO) may slip into the FR records.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Hammond Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Some nice snapper bait there Ray - well done Great photo's as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 at least you boys got out well done i see you have re marked your brag mat to the correct size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Well done on the fish boys. Makes me wanna get out there and have a try for them ! I see you have a Coast runner mate. Me and Dad want to upgrade our Boats this year and were thinking of the Coast Runner. If you could answer these questions i would be very happy mate. How does your boat handle outside ? Is it the 480 ? Whats the setup of the boat like for fishing ? Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Nice work Ray. I'll sort out the records for you, no worries. As a matter of interest as a fellow 2500 Stradic user, I serviced mine with photos to do a tutorial for the Maintenance forum shortly... while I was at it I upgraded the drag. I tested the well performing stock washers through a rod using a spring balance first... 3.8kg of drag at full lock. With a set of Carbontex washers inside, it now pulls 5.2kg and is still smooth as butter. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Ray, You've done it again...be careful about the pelican stalking you, I've seen him in some of your earlier photos. Great fish there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Congrats boys... all sorted and now you've got 2nd and 3rd place in the Records. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Congrats boys... all sorted and now you've got 2nd and 3rd place in the Records. Cheers, Slinky Thanks Tony,I'll be sure to let Hutcho know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hey Ray, Well done on your catches also very happy to hear that hutcho's Shimano symetre handled a decent fish also, as I purchased a 4000 on saturday and the guy at the shop did mention that they can handle a king under the right circumstances and I did look at him a little funny but feel confident now and will give it a crack!!!! anyhow good work guys Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Congrats on the new records fellas Catching those little speedsters on the light stuff would have been a heap of fun, Ray. Great photos as always mate. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Hi Raiders, got out this morning with Hutcho and his son Bryce, we were gonna try for a few reddies along the close in reefs north of Box Head. We found a little frigate on the way as we trolled for a short time just along the front of Little Beach, he was despatched to the esky for some fresh bait strips later on. Anyway we found a nice gravelly reefy bit and sent down some baits, a bit slow at first maybe it took a while for the fish to get the scent of the berley. So there we waited and then with a bit of a rush things turned on, small reddies, wrasse and some huge runs and drops. Most fish went back but we did manage a couple of thumper horsies, it was 2 unreal 5 minute battles considering the gear we caught them on, my trusty little 2500 Stradic and old rack raider claimed another solid victim, this combo has served me well over the years, and Hutcho's beast nearly turned his little symetere inside out, Bryce chimed in with his reddie to complete the take home spoils. The day out was great but very humid, a nice morning out on the inshore reefs. Hey Slinky, I think that these 2 bait taken horsies at a touch over 60cm (RAY) and 62cm (HUTCHO) may slip into the FR records.. Hey Ray that mat of your is folded at the tail end of the fish mate Edited February 14, 2010 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 great report those bonnies are freakn huge ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 WELL DONE BOYS ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Onya Ray! Couple of great bonnies there. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 WOW! Terrific session there, boys!! And do I see an actual pic of the ellusive HUTCHO???? Yaaaay!! Great pics again, Ray. Looks like you had fun on the water! Doesn't look like you got the Sydney weather, either!!! finally started raining here last night, with drizzle today. Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho1 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hey Mondo and fellow Fishraiders, Sorry about my late response but hey better late than never my excuse is a bad case of F3 jetlag. Anyway had a great time out with Bristo and Ray with a couple of huge Bonnies. At first we thought we had latched onto a couple of good reds as the fish were taking the bait off the bottom mainly. For info, I have had the 480 now for three years and Ray and I have given it a fair beating in all kind of conditions both inside and out. The boat handles well but as usual you must make good decisions and weigh up the conditions before sticking your head out. The Coastrunner is set up really well for fishing with a good stable platform and everything is at your fingertips. The only negative is, like most aluminium boats, short chop can get quite uncomfortable if you push it. Nowdays we just kick back and take our time so we are not getting slammed. In short if you don't push it the 480 is fine for close in reef fishing in the right conditions. If in doubt, don't!! is always my mantra. I say buy a boat and get into it. Regards, Hutcho (the elusive one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangus Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) Nice catch on the boat Ray,no wonder we didnt see you at avoca on sunday.What camera are you yousing cheers bangus AKA Robin and Rommel Edited February 16, 2010 by bangus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks for the info mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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