spic Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't know if I'm loosing my touch but I just can't seem to get onto a patch of decent flatties outside. In previous years I was always able to get a good feed but this year has seen my with not one. Is it just me or have other having the same frustration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spic Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Yes your right I've been working the 50 line but I'll try a bit wider. Have you managed a few lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky. Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I know it's not Broken Bay or outside but Botany Bay seems to be similar, for me at least. I haven't fished Botany all that much this summer but on the occasions that I have ventured out, there doesn't seem to be as many flatties. All my usual spots seem quiet but what I have noticed is the usual spots now have plagues of whiting and some good size to them as well. cheers Hooky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvie Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 interestingly we got some sandys inside Botany heads on the weekend... most undersize though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 There must be a general shortage of flathead this year. Have you seen the price in the fishshops lately? Over $30.00 per kilo for fillets! There was a time when flathead was everyman's fish. Nowadays they are the same price as John Dory. What is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_steve Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 hmmm my opinion is 55-60m for flatties is a little to deep, ive been out the front of botany and around to cronulla with chris "crazedfisherdude" for 2 saturdays in a row now and there seems to be quite a few out there, maybe we were just lucky i dont kno... cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Was told by an old bugger (who sadly is no longer with us) that used to fish my a$$ off, that the 25 fathom mark (approx 50m) was the crossover for tigers and sandys (also where the trawlers work) and as such the place to fish. That advice hasnt let me down yet......... for our southern lads, out the front of Botany doesnt fish as well as south of Port Hacking (how far you ask...... as far as comfy for you!!!!) We normally end up somewhere off Stanwell.... fish are generally in the 40-60cm range (we toss back anything over 50... they dont eat as well) We usually are back by midday with a full bag. Skinning and filleting is usually good for 3 beers at Yowie bay ramp!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spic Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hopefully going to give Broken Bay Wide a go this weekend and give the 50-60 mark a go. Haven't ventured that way before and am going to try new avenues this year. Will let you know how I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hopefully going to give Broken Bay Wide a go this weekend and give the 50-60 mark a go. Haven't ventured that way before and am going to try new avenues this year. Will let you know how I went. MIight be out that way as well.. but not 100% sure yet as I like to make the decision on the Friday before hand. Will probably start my drifts out near esmarelda.. then head towards terrigal for an explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 The same mate. I used to frequently get a feed and left them biting on most occasion. 60m was where I landed my biggest at 87cm wide of Terrigal. But I tend to find the most consistant spot is about 57-60 meters directly east of Barrenjoey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spic Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Gave the flatties a try today and didn't see one Started at 60m and worked my way in and everywhere I went came accross damm leather jackets. Ah well atleast I got a feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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