Martin Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) Finally after nearly 8 months of not getting to fish, last saturday we got to brush the cob webs off. I had on board my 9 year old son Matthew. The sole purpose of the day was to try and get a feed of flathead for the family and between us we managed 9 flathead and 2 flounder. Nothing to special with the best flathead going 46cm. Cheers Martin Edited October 16, 2006 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) Who can argue with a feed of fresh flatties? You achieved your objective! Flattieman. Edited October 16, 2006 by Flattieman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Mission accomplished!!!! Looks like a mighty fine boat you've got there too. Are you willing to disclose any info on methods, locations, bait etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) I never have a problem with location and happy to share. I generally drift at the mouth of the Hawkesbury opposite Gunya Beach, however between the Starboard markers in water that is between 12 to 18 feet deep ( high tide). Can be fished high or low tide. Most fish are caught on white bait using a two hook rig, one in the tail and one through the eye. Always use straight shank hooks like the tarpon to stop any spining of the bait. Through the eye use a 3/0 or 2/0 and through the tail I use a 4/0. I will also use small squid baits which will do just as well. We use a running sinker, generally a ball sinker, larger size to hold bottom on the drift. Give it a little bounce on the bottom by lifting and dropping the rod tip every now and then to catch the eye of the flathead as you disturb the bottom. The 2 flounder we did keep along with 9 flathead and let 3 go which were undersize. Cheers Martin Edited October 17, 2006 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) flatties of that size are the best eating - well done - may try that spot on Thursday Edited October 16, 2006 by Aron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Good onya for sharing that info with us Martin , , nice bag 'o fish there, what time do we eat? Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo62 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I generally drift at the mouth of the Hawkesbury oppisite Gunya Beach, however between the Starboard markers in water that is between 12 to 18 feet deep ( high tide). Can be fished high or low tide. Hey Martin, Well done..... Not sure where this is, can you be a little more exact? cheers, Bloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Thats a good feed there mate Glad to see your drought has broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Good looking Flounder. They're one of my favourites. Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) I generally drift at the mouth of the Hawkesbury oppisite Gunya Beach, however between the Starboard markers in water that is between 12 to 18 feet deep ( high tide). Can be fished high or low tide. Hey Martin, Well done..... Not sure where this is, can you be a little more exact? cheers, Bloo Opposite Guyna Beach on the other shore line you will see the green starboard markers. If you were heading up stream start your drift from the second marker on a run out tide drift back to the mouth (Juno Point). Start the drift about 30 feet out from that second marker and beyond. You will come across patches of flathead and should pick up two or three per drift. Any one want to trade a potential jewfish spot apart from Flint and Steel, Juno Point, Walker Point or Guyna Beach/Point? Cheers Martin Edited October 17, 2006 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako1 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Nothing wrong with tasty feed of flatties and flounders I bet it was nice to get out on the water again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbc2704 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 flatties are very good eating.... and i agree that size are the best the bigger the worse the meat...... hope to catch some myself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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