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Hello all,
took a run out to the Cape Banks area this morning on the hunt for some kings
sniffing around the hordes of salmon in the bay. I've gotta say there is action
everywhere for the sportfisherman with a bit of patience for the schools to rise.
Failed miserably on the yakkas at some likely spots but managed a coupla squid
out on the sea side of Bare Island. All the while the schools of salmon would
periodically erupt and the boats would come a runnin'.
Decided to concentrate on the Cape as the tide had turned and maybe the kings
would be around some of the great structure out there.
Only had two squid and the first barely got down on the rigger before getting smashed.
After a good fight on my TN12 with 20lb a just shy of 70cm model was in the box
and the second went out. Another just under followed not long after and the baits were over.
Was slowly heading in to try for some more baits but with the umpteenth salmon blow up dead ahead....
First cast with a 10 gram raider and all the tactics came out of the bag over the next
twenty minutes as 4lb braid with an 8lb leader can only do so much on these engorged salmon.
As simple as this may sound, and as often as you have heard it -
SMALL LURES to match what they are feeding on are the go.
Throughout the morning there must have been a dozen boats flying up to the schools
and never once looking like hooking up with some of the lumps of things I saw flying out.
Seriously on more than one occasion the action would engulf boats all around and
the guys were hung out to dry.
If you wanna a go at some good fun sportfishing on the weekend, its on.
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Am shocked and saddened to hear of Neils' passing and
respectfully offer my condolences to his family and friends.
To his Adventure Bound mates - we all have respect for your
combined efforts along with Neil and would support any
decision you come to regarding the show.
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Yeah I'm in.
Glad to be involved as my old man
passed away not long ago due to
prostate cancer.
Would like to see many more join in
even if just to donate some coin.
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Thanks Jim and Mike,
this season has been notable for undersize kings and
a change for the better was welcome. This outing has
really put the wind up me as the rats bring about some
complacency when it comes to rigging.
You never know when a decent fish will come along,
so its a heads up for me.
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Thank you all for the encouraging remarks.
Yes CFD the Trinidad is on a PE2 to 4 Daiwa Monster Mesh
and it is a good combo. Feels about right for downrigging and
trolling and as a bonus - casts very well with upwards
of an ounce.
As productive as the Bay has been of late Josh, I couldn't bear
to line up with the numerous others for a shot at all the likely
spots - this fish came from a little further north outside.
Framed - as far as table fare goes it seems the mid sized models
are favoured but metre plus versions taste pretty good too.
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Hello all,
haven't posted for a while due mostly to the limited fishing of late
and of course the hordes of sub-legal kings. Well it looked as though
today would be another fruitless outing right up to the last bait.
With four fresh squid and eight or so live yakkas from Molineux I headed
for Horners' Corner up around Malabar to see if the legal size drought
could be broken.
After one pass and a hookup on squid for a 62cm model I figured the
summer '08-'09 script would be followed again. After mixing up rigs and
baits for a bunch more, it surely seemed like the ice slurry in my box
would be poured out clean once again.
Amongst all this it was great to see a couple of rock fisho's had ventured to
the ledge and were hooking up on lures and having a ball. I often wonder
why land based guys don't give this ledge a go more often. Good on you
guys if you are fishraiders. Thanks for the encouraging hoots on hookups.
Well you all know the feeling and as my last livie went below on the Trini 12
lighter outfit, it was now or never. I had saved the best looking yakka
for last and it wasn't long before he got hit. Finally a good take with some
solid runs and the need to manouver the boat to help land him.
Into the net and a healthy 78cm fish giving me a smile on the mug for the
bumpy trip home.
It's about time, but thats fishing eh.
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check your messages.
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Outside certainly was the way to go Thursday.
Yakkas were thick as thieves on the inshore reefs and
set as livies on the downrigger gave excellent results
south of the Hacking on the kings.
Mostly around the 60 to 70cm size which was interesting
as the smaller kings usually like the squid heads also
on offer but were smashing the smaller yakkas one after
the other in preference.
Just as Byron mentioned - a good day to chase the
pelagics outside as the Hacking was still a bit dirty
and slow for bait collection.
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Ah Rizzo,
this is like some sort of ongoing problem with us raiders. Read a post
with any little inkling in the mind of some new bit of gear and next
thing we are looking up the specs. and wondering why we don't need one.
Just one question - roughly how much?
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netic,
thanks mate for the info on the drag. Sounds like twenty pound would
be a good compromise for castability and power.
I too wish this post was listed earlier, your reel would have been a
timely purchase for what I have in mind.
Could I trouble you to ask a few more questions via a PM if possible?
Thanks for your reply.
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Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone out there may know of the differences
apart from line capacity with these two reels. (TN12 to TN14)
As with most specifications I would imagine the 14 to have a wider
spool hence the larger capacity and slightly heavier weight - is that
the case?
Also what would the real world drag pressure be for these models?
I am looking to spool with 20lb braid and am wondering if ten pound
of drag is a reality.
I know these models are no longer imported into Australia by
Shimano, but I am keen to hunt one or the other out. I would prefer
the TN12 as I suspect the spool to be narrower and lighter - thus
better cast capabilities for lighter lures.
If anyone knows of either the TN12 or 14 for sale (used) or in
stock at their local I would appreciate a heads up.
Thanks for any info anyone may be able to provide or some
well informed pros / cons would also be appreciated.
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franga,
nothin much to say about all that..... you filthy finks. good onya mate.
how good is catching anything on a home made let alone that beast.
good lookin boat, is it one of those legendmarine dory's with a console?
well done mate.
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seems like layin out the loot after a bank robbery.
not sure who got done though.
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Chef,
great effort mate. We've had a couple mess up the deck over 30lb while jigging
and the hit and fight is unbelievable eh. Make sure you put that up for the lure
fishing records - it will be great to see the ante upped to something that special.
Well done, barker.
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Well done Banana,
great report, great fish and again I wonder why we sponsor those $10 plus glossy
magazines when a normal bloke like all of us on fishraider posts a report like this.
That takes the cake for sport fishing, boat handling and some good management.
Good onya mate.
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No worries Byron, will get onto that tomorrow. Bad news with the break in but not
too bad an outcome. Great to hear you can be operated on and hope it works out
well enough to get you out for a fish again sometime.
Good onya mate.
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Well done Bully, that is the best fishing when you can see and cast at them.
Good work mate - Barker.
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Good onya Byron, thanks for the kind words although the kings are not rocket science
compared to the jew. Hope you are doing well and getting amongst it yourself.
The Northern Finks - thought to be extinct but found to have just returned to a more
familiar climate. Good to talk to you Finks - the Sharks have done it again. Next year.
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Olitay,
no worries mate. Am happy to help if possible.
Barker.
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Olitay,
thanks mate - on the day we pretty much just put down anything we had to see how they went.
Honestly I believe a length of shiny galvanised reo-rod with a hook would have done just as well.
With the frenzied school and four bait like jigs wizzing around their heads there were no stand
out colours, sizes or types. Every jig worked, even four different types on a couple of
four way hookups.
All up we dropped -
Williamson Benthos and Abyss in pink and blues of varying 200 to 300 gram weights.
Surecatch Sonics in pink colour at 200 grams.
The original River2Sea knifes in redhead/yellow colour in 200 and 250 grams.
Zest models in the long slender type in black backed silver and green at 200 and 300 gram,
and one of those River2Sea plastic squids with the double ended assist hooks.
As the current and wind/drift were both pretty lean the lighter weights were no problem
even in the 130 metre depth.
Retrieve styles varied and both flat out speed and jigging at the right depth worked well.
Hope that helps and I wish you all the best tomorrow, regards - Barker.
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Frank,
no worries mate, glad to hear you had a good day. You could see what I mean by the floats
being a helping hand I am sure.
For me this is what this site is all about, to pass on some current information so as
to help others get some fun out of what is going on out there.
Regards, Barker.
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Erroll - cheers mate, shift work is unreal for midweek action. Still at the will of the weather but
I am in no way complaining.
Peter - thanks mate and here is some more pictures of the business.
1. our real target, the bycatch was annoying.
2. don't know if you can see the school down deep on the sounder?
3. a few pointers....
4. i'll keep an eye on the rods - bludger.
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Drummo,
thanks mate - the Jackets are not bad at all compared to some of the recent reports I have read.
With four blokes jigging for over an hour in only two locations and losing just three jigs and minimal
line they were behaving themselves.
I reckon the 'couta may have been the culprits at the Peak.
If you can, get out the Twelve Mile tomorrow and sound out the schools hanging in middle water.
The trap floats are great indicators for drift and general positioning - use 'em to make it easy.
Hope you can get amongst it, Barker.
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Hello All,
we had a fun day with an early start out of Botany and the idea of a jig and troll out wide.
The water around the Peak was dirty and about seventeen degrees so it shouldn't have been
a suprise to jig up a bunch of Barracouta and a lone Kingy whilst losing a coupla jigs.
The decision was made to head to the Twelve Mile and gradually the water came clean and
hit eighteen degrees so things were looking up. To make matters easy the pro's had their
traps on the structures holding some good schools and the floats were like FADS.
The next hour or so saw thirteen kings between 67 and 80cm jigged up on various colours
and sizes with another jig and some line lost to the odd Jacket.
With a feed for our four families on board and the action coming to an end it was time to
drag a few lures to the shelf to see if the head of the warmer water had made its way down.
As we crossed the two hundred metre mark and around Browns a few Stripeys jumped on,
but no Yellowfin showed to lures or during a brief cube.
All up a good day with plenty of stupidity among a few mates to remind us that catching fish
really is a bonus to getting out there and having fun.
Regards, Barker.
Lion Island Salmon
in Fishing Reports
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Great photos mate and some memories for the family with your
dads' heirloom and good times. Can't wait to one day have some
similar days with my own kids and some of the old mans gear.
Well done.