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Hi everyone,
Had another good day in the George's in the hobie. Have developed a bit of a mulloway obsession the past couple of months and have been targeting them almost every time I go out in the yak on soft plastics. They've been out in good numbers around the 60 - 80cm range.
Today I fished the low with the start of the run-in tide. I was fishing drop-offs at a few different river bends. Right at the change I had my first run. It was a blistering run and went for a few minutes. I knew I was on to a good fish. However, the line suddenly went slack and I had a dreading feeling. The hook had pulled. I suspect a head shake may have freed the hook. It was probably 80cm+ compared to the previous mulloway I've caught in the Georges.
I had no hits for 2 hours and decided to try some calmer water out of the current. This is when I noticed some surface action 1 metre from the mangroves at a depth of 80cm. I was thinking they were bream or possibly tailor chasing some bait. I already had my jewie SP on so I just cast it out right into the bait ball. It got hit immediately on the drop and a couple of small runs later I landed a 72cm mulloway. It is the first time I've seen or caught a mulloway in the shallows. Not only that, this jewie had a full snooded rig with 1metre of line down its gob. The 2 hooks were well and truly on their way out and had pretty much rusted through. I removed them anyway before release and I'm sure he was appreciative. The fish was in very good condition. It's good to know that the hooks actually rust out without too much harm to the fish, when they are hooked in the mouth.
Gear used was a stradic 2500, 8lb braid and 10lb fluro leader, green and red flecked paddle tail shad. Got home and found out my new gear had arrived. Can't wait to test them out.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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On 5/2/2019 at 10:17 PM, jimbo61 said:
Awesome fish well done. Must try kayak fishing one day.
Thanks mate. It is a nice and different way to enjoy the water system. As a bonus it is a good motivator to exercise!
On 5/3/2019 at 7:38 AM, quintrex52 said:Nothing like Jew in your own backyard, even better on plastics 👌
Cheers! Nothing like fishing your local waterway.
On 5/3/2019 at 7:56 AM, fragmeister said:Great job Joe,
Looks like you know what you are doing.
Targetting a specific ( and for many an elusive fish) and coming up with the goods is a sign of a good angler.
That 1-meter fish will turn up I am sure.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Jim. I'm slowly getting there I think. One day I hope for the metre mulloway!
On 5/3/2019 at 8:16 AM, 61 crusher said:Great kayak session & awesome photos, with your skills the metery wont be to far away, good luck
Thanks Crusher!
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Incredible mulloway mate. Congrats on 2 fish of a lifetime!!
Cheers
Joe
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Hi all,
Went for a quick kayak session today flicking soft plastics in the George's River targetting mulloway. I like how quiet it is now in terms of boat traffic.
Started at around 7am at the change of tide. Caught 2 mulloway at 64 and 74cm in the first 2hours of the runout. I was fishing a drop off in an eddy current created around the corner of a headland. Both caught on a gold flecked squidgy paddle tail. 8lb braid to 10lb leader. I've found in the kayak I haven't really had to go heavier and I was a bit lazy to bring too much gear. Both were securely hooked in the corner of the mouth and came in with not much trouble after the initial fight. Both released after some photos. Quite difficult to do by yourself in a yak!
On the peddle back I flicked a prawn squidgy around some rocky ledges for 4 bream between 27 to a bigger model at 38cm. Kept 2 for the table.
Still in search for the metre fish!
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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On 3/29/2019 at 7:42 AM, the skipper said:
Well done Joe . The bay seems to have a lot of fish at the moment which are good fun.
Last weekend I was using yakkas for the kingies and they gobbled them up where as the week before they would not touch them. Seems a bit strange that two weeks ago the bay was full of slimies and for me they are a bit thin.
The secret for me is burley , burley and more burley to attract the bait fish which in turn attract the predators.
Anyway good job and tight lines.
The Skipper
Thanks mate. I have burley going the whole time I'm on the boat (even when I am trolling) and agree, without it would get no where near as much action. The rat kings were taking cubed pilchards as well but were harder to entice then when I went a few weeks back.
On 3/29/2019 at 9:53 AM, Gabm said:Excellent day out. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t realise you could get snapper that large in the bay!
Thanks Gab. Mostly the smaller ones but occasionally you do get a legal one in the mix.
16 hours ago, 61 crusher said:Good report, mixed bag & converting a couple of newbies, nothing better than having a couple of mates who don’t really fish keen for another session
Yep they are well and truly hooked on the experience!
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Hi everyone,
Haven't posted in a while as haven't been out fishing much. Had a weekday off which is pretty much my preferred time to fish now; don't like to contend with the weekend crowds.
Got out to botany bay at 6am with the boat and a couple of friends who have never really been fishing before. Got out on the water when it was still dark. Waited for first light then trolled various lures at varying lengths and depths. Started from the runways and made our way out the heads.
Picked up the first and largest bonito of the day at 60cm at one of the red channel markers where it was hanging around a baitball in the middle of the water column. Caught the other 2 bonito outside along the coast. No surface action and the bait was hanging down deep. The deep diver got all the hits. Only spent a short time out as my friend got sea sick. Headed in to la perouse and picked up one squid.
Anchored at the runway and cubed for some salmon, rats, bream, snapper and trevally. Took the 33cm snapper, one 29m bream, one 32cm trevally and one of the salmon for the table. Released quite a few bream and trevally that were just legal as we had enough fish between the 3 of us. Unfortunately pickers took our live squid bait.
Got back home and cleaned the boat by 12pm. Friends were chuffed and looking forward to the next outing.
Thanks for reading!
Joe
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Hi Krause,
Have not been yakking as much as I used too; last time would have been in November in Berowa creek for some bream and soapies. I'm in the middle of customizing a kayak trailer to fit my 2 hobies and my off-roading and camping gear. I can't be bothered lifting the kayak onto my car roof anymore haha.
Have been taking the boat out instead due to time constraints. Just 2 weeks ago had a great session in Botany bay at first light with bust ups everywhere infront of the 2 runways. Got into a good number of bonito, tailor, salmon and kings on the troll and micro jigs. And I had them all to myself as everyone else was at molineaux.
Once I finish the kayak trailer would be good to arrange another session eh?
Cheers
Joe
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I was staying on the Hawkesbury river during the end of November and there were lots of blue swimmers about; of good size too. Unfortunately all our traps were stolen on the same day. Only got the chance to lift them one time!!! I know how you feel. Shame that there are a few people out there that do the wrong thing. I will have to keep the traps in view from now on.
Joe
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Hi mate,
Nice video! Just be careful with the 'baitgrounds' as I am pretty sure it is out of bounds as per the port authority. I've seen maritime and police move people out of this zone on multiple occasions. I know a lot of people still collect bait from here but it is something to be aware of; unless rules have changed for which I'll be happy to be corrected.
Tight lines!
Joe
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On 11/7/2018 at 10:19 AM, frankS said:
For a small launching fee you can launch and park at Dolphins ramp It's right up the end of long island close to the bridge. Not lock up but it's pretty well the safest place to leave the cars and trailer, ramp is not the best but OK for up to about a 20 footer with due care.
I have used it for many years when I hire houseboat for Hairtail week ends and never had an issue, also can buy bait and tackle there in business hours.
Frank
Just thought I'd thank you again Frank for your advice. I took your advice on Dolphin's ramp. It worked a treat and everything was safe and sound when I got back! I can see how it might be a bit difficult to launch at low tide due to the shallow depth but overall quite a well maintained ramp.
Cheers.
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I've just come back from the Hawkesbury around bar point. I had no luck with muddies but was quite successful with blue swimmers. I was there for 4days but unfortunately only got the chance to put 2 pots out for 1 day before they were stolen...The locals had not caught any muddies either and said it was still a bit early.
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On 11/7/2018 at 8:28 AM, zmk1962 said:
I have parked at the ramp overnight without problems but not as long as you are planning.
Best of luck
Zoran
Thanks mate.
On 11/7/2018 at 9:00 AM, masterfisho7 said:Mate you just have to keep look out at boat ramps that's all I can say
You always hear of smashed windows and stolen goods but I was thinking parsley was going to better then mooney. I guess another consideration is berowa but quite a drive...
On 11/7/2018 at 10:19 AM, frankS said:For a small launching fee you can launch and park at Dolphins ramp It's right up the end of long island close to the bridge. Not lock up but it's pretty well the safest place to leave the cars and trailer, ramp is not the best but OK for up to about a 20 footer with due care.
I have used it for many years when I hire houseboat for Hairtail week ends and never had an issue, also can buy bait and tackle there in business hours.
Frank
Thanks Frank! I will give them a ring. Only have a 470 coastrunner but bringing 2 kayaks as well so will be bit of a launch for all 3.
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Hi everyone,
Was wondering if anyone knows of secure parking for 2 cars (one with a boat trailer) around parsley bay boat ramp? Or an alternative launch area that's safe? Just worried leaving the cars unattended for several nights.
Staying at a water front holiday house around Milson's point.
Thanks
Joseph
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On 10/17/2018 at 10:56 PM, kingie chaser said:
Nice work Joe
I going to try & target jews more over this summer & with some luck will get a keeper.
Thanks mate. I wish us both luck in getting that 1m+ mulloway!
On 10/18/2018 at 6:45 AM, masterfisho7 said:Nice photo Joe looks like you had a great day great to see the Jews are around
Thanks masterfisho. Hopefully the bigger ones will come out as well.
On 10/18/2018 at 2:43 PM, Caple666 said:nice little jew champ and top pic too
im heading out there for a fish tomorrow arvo so great to see the jew on the chew.
Cheers. Hope you had some success.
On 10/18/2018 at 3:54 PM, Ribs said:Nice fish bud, the GR will fish well this season.
This rain will flush some bigger Jews / flatys out of there comfort zone, they love to hunt in the brown water especially near the bridges
Thanks for the advice mate. I have had some success around both como and captain cook bridge using bait from the boat. Yet to get one above a metre though. Do you happen to know if any of size have been caught lately?
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Hi all,
A bit of a delayed post. Went for a kayak session in the George's River on Labour day using soft plastics on the rising tide in the lugarno and menai area. Started in the morning at around 8am and finished fishing by 12pm. Was using a clear prawn squidgy and 2.5 watermelon zman grub. Caught 3 bream ranging from 27 - 34cm, 1 flathead at 42cm and a mulloway at 63cm. The mulloway was caught on the prawn squidgy 2 hours before high tide on a steep drop-off. Caught the others on the zman grub. Using 6lb braid to 8lb leader. Surprisingly the 34cm bream had more fight then the mulloway which was almost dead weight. Released all fish except 1 bream and the flathead which was kept for the table.
The mulloway are out there if anyone is keen to give them a go. Hopefully next time they are a bit bigger!!
Cheers
Joe
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On 02/06/2018 at 7:30 AM, kingie chaser said:
Nice work Joe, I like the look of those squidgy prawns, think I will have to pick some up to try
Thanks mate. I find the squidgy prawns work pretty well with some sort of scent. I was using the provided s-factor. Pretty wide range of species.
On 02/06/2018 at 8:14 AM, Berleyguts said:Great stuff, Joe! Rewarded for your effort!
Thanks Berleyguts. Fishing is a very good motivator for exercise I found!
On 02/06/2018 at 9:42 AM, masterfisho7 said:Nice report Joe well done like the Tailor photo .
Cheers mate.
On 03/06/2018 at 10:37 AM, sam bros said:Good report mate,
Shame about the rod though
Thanks Sam. Haha I'm off to buy a new rod soon. Looking at an upgrade. So looks like it's going to be alright.
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Hi Everyone,
Haven't posted in a long time. Have been caught up with work. Thought I'd put up today's landbased session which is a little different to my usual style of fishing (kayak/boat).
I was supposed to get to my spot in the port hacking river by 630am. It takes around a 30min hike through bushland. This didn't happen. I arrived at 10 o'clock to get the start of the runout. Conditions weren't great. High winds and side rain, but this settled down after a bit.
Started off using soft plastics (squidgy prawn) with 6lb braid and 8lb mono to start as I've caught some good bream and snapper here before. Straight away I get a good hit on the descent and reel in a tailor measuring 38cm. I try again several times but get bitten off everytime (seemed like there was nothing else there except tailor). Switched to a rapala and cast after cast I was bringing in tailor (6 in total from 36cm to 42cm). They were all released.
Suddenly on a retrieve something else hits and gives a much better fight. So good in fact that it broke my rod (there must have been some previous damage). Brought in a good bonito at 58cm.
Given that my rod was broken and no further fishing was to be done I kept the bonito for the table and headed home. All up fishing time was under an hour. The drive and hike took 3hours.
Thanks for reading.
Joe
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Hi everyone,
Very late notice but have a day off tomorrow and going for a morning session at botany bay launching from kurnell at 5amish if anyone wants to join.
Cheers
Joe
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Thanks for the update Henry. I haven't fished Juno in quite some time. Happy to hear there are still fish hanging around. Might just have to give it another go sometime.
Cheers
Joe
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I vote for an early morning session next meet haha! Not sure if i'm ready for another hairtail session just yet, unless it's on my boat.
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23 hours ago, HenryR said:
excellent! Cold and smell aside (does it really smell?) aside, sounds like a pretty okay morning
Haha Henry, it did smell a little bit but not too bad. There was a lot of floating rubbish snags though...
5 hours ago, swordfisherman said:Got my brother his first Jew today and a 2nd
Nice one swordie's bro! I'll have to try my luck again another weekday I have off.
3 hours ago, ARC H said:well done mate that tailor looks pretty solid
Cheers dude. They were a pretty good fight on 6lb.
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Hi everyone,
Went for a short early morning session in the yak today before first light (4am) at the cooks river. It's getting pretty damn cold. Struggled to wind in fish today with frozen hands.
Have never fished it before but thought i'd scout the bridges. Unfortunately there must be short in my circuit; couldnt get the sounder started. So just fished the pylons blindly using a shad sp and soft vibe at the bridge. Caught 3 nice fat tailor from 50 - 52cm, bream at 29cm and a small flathead I didn't measure. All caught in the first hour of the runout.
I might head back before the next moon for a try at jewies but not sure i can stand the smell!
Thanks for reading
Joe
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Thanks Damos. You should give it a go! Get's addictive.
Thanks mate.
That's good to know. More chances for mulloway bycatch! Water in that part of the George's definitely qualifies as being coloured. Thanks Yowie.
Thanks mate.
Thanks Nathan!
It does indeed. Cheers.
I guess they have to be tough to survive. I've felt guilty at times about how the fish goes when I've been busted off. This makes me feel better. Even more reason not to use stainless steel hooks. Thanks mate.
Hopefully a report is coming soon haha.
Thanks mate. Good to know they work! Maybe I will see you around.