mako2000

Yellowfin that size....Id be bridling one up on 37kg and hanging on

Well done...great fish....was good to have a chat with you the other week at Grays Point ramp too.

Also live cam of the boat http://www.swellnet.com.au/surfcams/shark-island

Some pics my father took of the Qld registered, Vietnamese crewed longliner that ran aground last night at Cronulla. Apparently the crew set a waypoint for the Shark Island bait grounds and then promptly fell asleep !! I think they are going to have a hard time getting it off as the high tides are quite small at the minute.

At least you got out on the water..been nearly a month here ....everytime ive planned to go the weather has turned foul or somehting else has ruined my plans. Might try and get out after work tommorow if I can.

Yes, the very end of Grays Point rd. Best at low tide as you can walk right out to the nipper flats

Dont be sorry for the length, I enjoy a good read. Shame about losing the big one, my biggest worry fishing light line on big fish is not enough pressure to set the hook properly in hard mouths so make sure hooks are razor sharp. Nice snapper though...well done

I would start trolling the minute you are between the heads, a few small blacks starting to show up in close.

Thats how I understand it as well, If there is two adults onboard they do not need to be worn at all times.

Awesome fish mate,,,,congratulations

Or do what I do, don't leave till about 3pm, most of the once a year wonders are leaving then so there's normally a spot close to the ramp and within an hour or so the water is pretty quiet.

At least you managed a feed mate, I got out for the first time in nearly 6 weeks yesterday...managed two 40cm flatties and two bream around 32cm. also a couple flounder just on legal released.

Ive always thought that its maybe from being ripped out of a professionals net.

Im with Burnsy, your not pulling the plait tight enough as your tying it. Once tied it should have a nice curve to it if tied correctly.

Thats the one mate.

http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/alerts-recalls/alert-algal-bloom-botany/ Botany Bay, Georges River recreational shellfish NSW Food Authority advises: Shellfish taken by recreational fishers in the Botany Bay or the Georges River areas should not be eaten. The warning applies to oysters, mussels, cockles, clams, the gut of rock lobster, the gut of abalone, periwinkles, sea urchins or crabs taken from these areas. It does not apply to shellfish purchased through commercial seafood outlets as shellfish farms have ceased harvesting in the affected areas. This follows NSW Department of Primary Industries advice that a toxic algal bloom has been detected in the waters of Botany Bay. The algae detected produces paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins. The level of toxin is above safe levels for human consumption. Cooking does not destroy the toxins. Symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning include tingling in the mouth and extremities, pins and needles, unsteadiness on the feet, weakness of the arms or legs and nausea. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after eating wild seafood from or near the affected area should seek immediate medical attention. Anyone experiencing health effects after contact with water affected by algal blooms should also seek prompt medical advice 23 November 2012

http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=66104 looks like they are there now!

What are you planning on using it for?

Amazing stuff mate...congratulations

Ive either owned, driven or fished on anything up to 54ft... im now content to float around the river in my 13ft tinnie..so if some idiot does that ...hes gonna be told hes an idiot !!

He would have found an empty stubby joining him on the flybridge if he tried that on me

Well done, beautiful looking fish...and a feed to take home as well!!

Fred, at a guess I would say they are looking to find the dropoff out from shore, sometimes its only a metre and other times 10m from the shoreline. Best bet is to invest in a sounder of somesort so you can find it yourself. The dropoffs are normally where the larger fish are lying in wait for smaller bait etc to be washed over the edge.

Nice feed anyway Yowie....now you know my frustrations from the other week when I was pulling hooks on all the flatties

I want a couisin like yours!! although my 90 year old grandmother was complaining about no fresh fish the other day so I filled her freezer with flathead and bream for her.