DezM

Thanks folks, it made my week, hopefully made yours. Went out and checked the boat, made me appreciate it just that little bit more.

There are some good people out there... Yesterday I went fishing with my son, it was an uneventful short trip with only a few large sealant bakers caught and released. I returned to the pontoon and parked, tying up with a single rope tightly as the wind had started to pick up. My 7 year old and i got out and I went to get the trailer. I reversed it in and went to pontoon to drive it on to find a group of guys near my boat. My son yes out the rope had snapped and that fisherman went and grabbed my 6m fibreglass boat before it drifted off down the parra river toward the bridge pylons... How good is that. He yells out to another boatie to tie it up again. When I hear the good news that these kind fellas had saved my boat from drifting off with the wind, he even offers to hook it up after driving it on, how nice is that! I thanked them both but didn't get your names - if you are Raiders well done and thank you!! I'm very grateful for your efforts in helping me avoid expensive repairs! Note to all skippers - make sure you are using high quality rope... never seen a rope break like cotton before. Dez

Thanks for the report. I've fished 40m to 60m for snapper but never 120m... Must be tough in a strong wind/current?

Thanks for sharing the video. Looks like a top day without much wind or swell. Must give the micro jigging a try. Dez

Congrats! Once you've got the feel for it the next squid become a lot easier.

I find JB looks so good but like you have found it harder than it looks. We scored some rats kings earlier in the year but all under sized as were the flatties. All the reports seem to suggest it's an outside the Bay hotspot. In any case the scenery and wildlife is enough to keep people returning. Thanks for the report. Dez

Privileged to witness the big shovel headed flattie coming up from the depths. Big sides and that and that big mouth... what a catch. Glad to have got the net shot right as well! Congrats on the capture. One for the memories in future years to come. Dez

Hi, Not experienced with the shorehunter but the chilli dog is a nice rod that is hard to find nowadays. It's a long rod and not really designed for the beach, more for lure casting for snapper, small pelagics and for long casts. BTW there is second hand CD for sale in the city store if you're interested in buying second hand gear The 3000 certate is a good match with this. Dez

Would have been magic day if you were catching top water kings and left them biting. Going down to JB in a months time.... This will be our 3rd time and really need a turn of luck as the last couple of sessions were slow. You have me inspired to keep persisting

Good fish there. I've also been out with Adam (green boat in the photo) as well. plenty of fish and spectacular scenery. Dez

thanks for the report, sounds like you had a good day. Looks like you were throwing plastics? Dez

Tried for them on Saturday and as manny have suggested they are very fussy. I tried a smelt 3 inch bass minnow but the bait is even smaller than that. My mate caught a keeper trevally underneath the school. on the smallest metal lure (4g?). Exicitng watching the "spa bath" of them feeding on the surface. Dez

top report. I agree, after years of fishing, the other joys that come with fishing to add to the overall experience. Dez

Good stuff Ritchie. Good to see the flatties are back. I can help you out filleting next time we're out. Dez

Great pic and thanks for the report. I also think tailor are underrated on the table. Sure not as good as kings, dory, snapper etc but not bad after 24hrs on ice/fridge and eaten fresh. Dez