G'day raiders,
Well, headed out this morning with my good mate "Dom the snapper whisperer". The forecast was moderate seas and predicted winds of 15-20 knots. That was going to stop us but thought it might be a bit bumpy. As we rounded the heads we were greeted to relatively calm conditions and pushed on to Broughton island all the while being mindful of the migrating whales. Hit the the sisters up first and first cast I was on to our target but was a throw back! We did a few drifts and I managed a nice pannie and a few more returns. As the sun rose the bite went with it but we were determined to find the fish! A few different drifts and Dom managed one for the bag! Time was getting on and we finally found a stack of bait and the casts begin. I feel a small tap and loaded up to what I thought was a small fish but then the run that followed was nothing short of awesome and we new we'd found them. Praying to stay connected we had to chase this bugger but I finally one and onboard comes a big fat healthy 80cm snaps!!! Yewwwwww
We reset the drift only a little wider and bang, I'm on again but this one hit it that hard my confidence was low on landing it as I could feel the teeth grinding the jig head. I played it out and Dom managed to net another one for me for a change. This one went 77cm and a nice healthy specimen. On removal of the jig it decinergrated and it had straighten the hook slightly!
After that we managed a few more casts but after chasing a couple I think we spooked them!
It was great to see my mate Dom taking photos of me for a change. Lol. Champion bloke, beautiful morning, gotta love Port Stephens!
Tide: first hour of run out
Time: 11:00am
Location: Broughton Island
Gear: shimano stradic 4000 20/20
Jig: 1/4 -3/0 with 5inch zman in coconut ice
Thanks for reading,
cheers scratchie!!!