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    BIG RED!!

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    Congratulations mate! 
    It’s a very active and rewarding way to fish, casting soft plastics. And that RED is a cracker! 
    It will only get more addictive from here. So try no to stop at every tackle store looking for more plastics. 😂😂

    Well done, 

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Snapper on SP - Bate Bay

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    Nice work on the reds! Especially on soft plastics. It’s a very addictive and active way to fish! The more you do it, the more you’ll work things out and the fish will get bigger! 
    One thing I noticed was that you adjusted your drag after you hooked up! For me, this is a no no! With soft plastic fishing you should have a tight firm drag before you cast and don’t adjust it during the fight. The reason behind this is that the preset drag sets the tone for the battle, on big fish allows you to strike hard to set the hook and turn the fishes head asap! Just my opinion! 
    Well done though, good fish! 😎

    cheers scratchie!!! 

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    Snapper Reel Suggestions $300-$400

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    2 hours ago, cbh742 said:

    Cheers for the feedback scratchie! The more I read about them, the more I'm pretty confident that's what I'm going to pickup. 
    Going to pair it with a Trophy Hunter Snapper rod 10-20lb by Michael Bonnicci. 
    Should be a tidy little combo. 

    Bonnici is the “fish god”. Anything from him will be good 🙌

    FISHRAIDER DISCOUNT- PORT STEPHENS

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    G’day raiders, 

    As the warmer months approach and the fishing heats up, many of you will start to travel. 
    For those of you heading up to Port Stephens I’ve managed to secure a permanent discount to fishraider members with Port Stephens Bait N Tackle to anyone that mentions Fishraider. 

    Conveniently located on the corner of Shoal Bay rd and Government Rd at Shoal Bay. 
    You can’t miss the graphics on the shop either! 😂

    Happy fishing, 

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    Cheers Scratchie!!! 

     

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    Port Stephens- Finally on the water

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    11 hours ago, aquaholic73 said:

    Hi scratchie, do you usually prefer 7 inch gulps  over 5 inch  ? I only ever used 5’s , just always assumed 7’s a bit big for average snapper. Cheers 

    Hey mate, 

    To answer your question in short, yes I always use 7 inch because I’m looking for those larger models. Although, on very tough days I will change multiple plastics, colours and different sizes to try and entice the bite. Snapper are a  very aggressive fish and you will still catch a 35-40cm model on a 7 inch. The other reason is that I don’t seem to get much unwanted bicatch. 

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    Port Stephens- Finally on the water

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    Thanks for all the comments fishos! It was just great to get out there and definitely the fish were a bonus! 
    For those interested…….

    I was using a, 

    atomic offshore snapper stick 10-25lb

    Okuma ITX 4000 hispeed

    20lb braid and 20lb leader 

    TT 1/4 6/0 jig head 

    Gulp yakka snack 7 inch. 
     

    The other thing we noticed was that the fish were spawning. This will mean they will congregate in numbers around a small patch of reef and be very territorial. Perfect time to nail a few good ones on the inshore reefs 

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    Port Stephens- Finally on the water

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    G’day raiders, 

    Gees it’s been a while since I’ve managed to get out for a fish! Between work and kids sporting commitments and crap weather, the opportunities have virtually been zero for me! 
    So after a text from fellow raider @Peter Nelson  to say I was keen to get out was an understatement. 
    We hit the water at 5am and didn’t bother chasing livies and headed straight up to the island. Began our drift with plenty of good signs but with the curse of the full moon, things were pretty slow. We hit a good ledge and Pete loads up and lands a good fish! Phewww at least we didn’t donut as that’s the way it was looking. 
    We tried a few other areas to no avail but kept persisting. Changed areas again and with a consistent drift we kept casting. Pete changed to bait and managed a few nice pannies. I used more plastics than Kim Kardashian but settled with a darker lure for a darker day! At the end of the second drift I came up tight and the reel starts singing but it spits the hook. I cast out again and bang I’m on, and into the net goes a decent high 60’s model fish. Finally on the board and we reset the drift. We reach the same area and bang I’m on again, but this time it’s fully loaded and the reel screaming. A solid fight  and some tense moments as I felt the fish grinding the jig head but into the net she goes and a solid 80cm plus fish! 
    We change locations again and as we pull up I was distracted by my phone and turn to see Pete accidentally pick up my rod to cast. I said “you gunna use my rod now” lol. He apologises but I said nah don’t be silly, give it a go! So he casts out and without even a wind on the line he’s on to a screamer. Good fish into the bag and we decided that that was enough and we headed for home! We broke the full moon curse and got to hear the reels scream, so a successful day all round! Thanks for the day Pete! 
     

    cheers scratchie!!! 
     

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    Bali Sportfishing?

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    2 hours ago, Berleyguts said:

    Have you been talking to Dooley? He’s christened me Banana Baz! 😂 I actually managed 2 nice flathead on plastics near the lodge - the best fish of the charter.

    I’m still struggling to hold a rod with my casting hand (right) after my surgery. Should be able to manage trolling and holding the rod in my left hand and winding with my right. 🤷‍♂️ Still don’t know if I’m going to get a fishing trip in!

    Yes mate, dools filled me in! That’s an expensive couple of flathead. Good luck in Bali 👍

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    Port Stephens- Making the most of it

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    43 minutes ago, Berleyguts said:

    Great stuff, Jeff! You certainly get up there early! 😎 Gotta keep your eyes and ears open for whales. I watched some amazing breaches off One Mile yesterday. 🐋 Ive got a lot more time on my hands these days, as I’ve cut back my hours at work, so I might just message you to join me on a trip in my boat… as soon as my hand recovers from surgery and I can hold a rod. 😉

    Thanks Baz. We’ll get you out there sometime. 
    As for the whales, on Friday, the second drift we did as it hit first light, a whale full breached 20m ahead of my boat. Scared the S&@T out of me! But so majestic 🙌

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    Port Stephens- Making the most of it

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    14 hours ago, bobthelob2341 said:

    Cracking fish there, hoping to get up to Port Stephens and chase them on plastics too some time!

    Thanks. Winter is generally the best time to find a few up here! 

    13 hours ago, Little_Flatty said:

    Good to see you back at it @Scratchie! You haven't failed to disappoint.

    Really nice to be back on the water after a long hiatus. I know what that feels like...mine should end next weekend!

    Cheers mate! Yes it can be very frustrating when commitments of work and kids get in the way of good conditions. Good luck next weekend! 

    11 hours ago, Pickles said:

    Great report Jeff, some really nice reds there. Foggy start is always a bit tentative on the water, but usually means a nice day as you proved. Great to get out with your boy. Hope the new job is going well, but sounds like you are busy.

    Cheers Bob! Yes it was a great day with the boy even though the early start is not ideal for a teenager. My new job is going well, thanks! 

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