After hearing rumours of good catches I concentrated west of the bridge Saturday.It proved disappointing as I tried 2 spots for zero, and 1 fish at the third.
Today I headed east, hoping to find the fish.
I got one small one on the first drift, then nothing, so again I packed up and moved.
The wind was a bit strong, so I couldn't fish my normal backup. I found a new place and fished with the wind behind me.
It wasn't long before I was getting downs, I'd strike and nothing would be there. The bait hardly touched.
I tried smaller baits, I tried leaving the down to go longer, still no hookup.
I put it down to small fish, right then the float went down, and I pulled tight on a solid fish.
He went straight for the pylons, and for a while I was stuck. I flipped the side cast open an free spooled.
To my surprise he came free, had a few more runs then into the net. Fat 40cm
Followed that a short time later with a smaller fish but still a good fighter.
I pulled the hooks on 2 more almost at the net. I had to leave then biting.
Not sure about fishing yet tomorrow. I'm headed up the central coast to pickup a rod I bought online.
I have quit a pack a day habit going on 5 weeks, probably saved a grand so far.
Fishing mate Trevor said I will only spend it on something else. Haha yes Vintage Fenwick blackfish rod.
Might take it for a test drive.