TheDiko
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Headed out today to the South Sydney FAD. Saw the FAD around 7:30am and beat 4 other boats to it. Second cast hooked up to a nice Dolly on 8lb, took about 100m of line and gave a few nice jumps out the back of the boat. As I was fighting the fish the other boats arrivedat the FAD, though I didn't see anyone hook up to a fish. As my fish neared the boat Dad tried to catch some possible followers of my fish but none were to be seen. Landed the fish, went 75cm and a PB for me. Few shots taken and in the tank it went.
As we headed back to the FAD we realised the reason why we hadn't seen anyone hookup was because a few people had jumped into the water. By the time we got back there everyone had left and the fish were no where to be seen.
IFS
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I hear you buddy.
I tried on Monday morning and its the first time in many months I've not seen one fish hit the surface other than baitfish. They were so confident they were swimming right out in the open (they usually hang practically under the rocks).
IFS
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I went out on Sunday and we couldn't find either the Port Hacking FAD or the Botany Fad. They must have been underwater with the current as a few other boats were in the area looking for it as well.
All we got out there were about 12 or so Stripies, they were everywhere.
IFS
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I've found in my experience full moon's are best for my fishing, squid and surface fish which I go for.
That is closely followed by the new moon which is nearly as good.
IFS
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I dunno what others have been doing wrong
I have had plenty of success on the dollies both times (keeping in mind these were my first two times) this season. I have seen others fishing next to me who can't hook up. GO LIGHT BOYS
I reckon 8lb flurocarbon leader is light enough for dollies on a calm day let alone that choppy Sunday.
Probably have to go further out next time.
IFS
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I went out on Sunday to the near FAD and came across a private FAD also.
We caught one 40cm dollie for 3 hours of fishing and didn't see any others.
The bloody water has cooled off 1 degree down to 23 and now there is nothing out there
even the stripies have gone. All the fish must've moved along with the 24!IFS
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I can support the rods coming apart theory.
I used to have an 8ft graphite rod which I used to get nice long casts. After a couple of months it would come apart every 50 casts or so which was really annoying seeing as it would fly into the water 2m below me
Now I use 1 piece for light stuff but I've got a 24kg T-curve spin rod which is two peice but I don't think such a good rod would give me any troubles.
IFS
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It's not a matter of how far they are, but where they are. Sometimes you can get lucky and find one or two... on other days there seem to be none at all.
I've found that polarois sunnies work wonders when looking for them. Anyone else got any tips?
I havn't heard that one before, I couldn't tell the difference with or without my Shimano sunnies.
It's a case of low swell and wind to be able to see them.
IFS
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Headed out on the 10th off Sydney, there were none about at the Botany FAD, just some undersized Kingfish.
Temp needs to rise a couple more degrees.
There were flying fish everywhere too, all about the size of big dragon fly. Though nothing was harassing them.
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My fave is the brown 2.0 Yo Zuri, best prawn imitation
But if I'm using the Yama's I go for the premium ones which have holes in the lead weight.
IFS
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That's a nice Trev, bloody Pike are back
You need some live squid next time
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As forliano (Ben) said, use single hooks, you will be amazed at the improvement this has in landed salmon. Trout guys have been doing this for years on tassie devil style lures.
Also use low rod angles when fighting salmon (or any fish that jumps) as this reduces the likely hood of the fish jumping which is the most likely time you'll pull the hooks.
Matt
Another +1 for single hooks.
Or another option is to get some small trolling hooks and run a twin split ring set up at the rear of the metal, as the fish will be attacking the lure from below you want the hook point pointing down.
Good luck next time
IFS
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Its the same thickness as 10kg mono
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G'day raiders,
I've recently been using and discovering the wonderful world of eBay.
On the weekend I got a very nice reel for my birthday and I need some braid for it. It's an 8000 Twin Power and is ever so smooth
So my question is, has anyone used Arche braid? I have found it on eBay and it looks the goods but I would never buy it without any good reviews as I know looks can be deceiving.
I can fit about 150m of 24kg braid on the spool which I think will be enough as it won't be used targetting anything bigger than a decent sized dollie or child sized tuna.
If not Arche would you recommend Bass Hard or just Fins?
Thanks in advance,
IFS
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On ya son!
Get onto those Wahoo for me!
IFS
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I must say I havn't ever tried Coral Trout but my favourite tasting fish is Nannygai by far, sweetest tasting fish.
Gemfish comes second.
IFS
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That thing is HUGE!
Well done!
IFS
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Looks like a Yellowtail
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It has been re-opened. Now a 2 boat ramp.
There is a new floating pontoon there though be careful of the corners, they are very sharp and aren't protected by rubber like the rest of the pontoon.
There are no fish cleaning facilities put in which is a real bummer
IFS
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I have 6lb and 8lb Bass Hard braid and love it.
All the benefits that my 4lb and 10lb Fins has but it's much much thinner
IFS
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Great work to all Raiders!!!
Looks like a well spent trip
IFS
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Noahs are referring to................
Noah's Ark, a Shark
IFS
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I've no experience with Jewfish, but I think rather than dragging the fish along the sane and taking it's slime coat off and damaging scales you could gaff it in the lip (or better yet heavy duty lip grippers) and carry it for a quick snap.
even the stripies have gone. All the fish must've moved along with the 24!
Lone Dolly
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An X-Rap, ghost minnow I think is the colour. Any colour works though really. I'm going to try a garfish fly next time.