mako1 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Got to the carpark at about 5:30am and was greated by a strong southerly.I still got ready to go as the wind was predicted to ease off as the day wore on.The first part of the walk was very cold,but I soon warmed up as the walk went on.When I finally got to the spot all my warm clothes went on and I began sorting the lines.I had brought some live mullet with me to float out for a king but due to the wind I was unable to get a good drift. I then sent out two bottom baits as it was to windy to float out a pilchard.I got some nice bites but they were hard to hook due to the wind.I did get two small kelp sharks and some other rubbish fish which all went back.It was very dark and there was a light drizzle and I knew the fish loved these conditions,especially snapper,so it was only a matter of time before they'ed come on the bite. At about 9:00am the wind died down and I could start to feel the bites.I got one better bite and struck and set the hook.I could feel the good headshakes and I knew it was a snapper.I winched it up and it wasn't a bad one at 43cm.I sent the next bait out and instantly there was a rattle at the other end and I set the hook on a much smaller fish.It was just over legal at 32cm and was another for the table.The next bait was met with another good pull.I hooked it and it felt bigger then the last and much more like the first.I got the fish to the surface and was another snapper like the first but as I went to pull it up the hook pulled and it was gone The wind began to pick up and the snapper went off the bite.Finally the sun came out at 10:00am and I started to warm up. I rigged up a pilchard under a float and sent it out.The drift was fast,but I was still able to fish with it.The float raced under and I hooked a good fish which was fighting hard.Finally it surfaced and jummped,it was a good salmon that went 73cm.Kept it to go with last weeks bonito in fish cakes.Caught five more salmon which were released.Caught four eels and some more rubbish fish on the bottom outfit so I put a larger bait on and sent it out.Rigged some prawns under a float and got wiped out on 15kg gear by what I think was a big drummer.Then the bottom outfit,which had been in for 40mins buckled over.It was a good fight with lots of headshakes so I knew it was another snapper.It went 41cm and was another yummy one for the table.I fished on but the bite had shut down.Later in the arvo a huge pod of dolphins swam under the cliffs which was a great site.It would have been nicer and I maybe could have got into a few more keeper fish if the wind wasn't so strong,but it was still a top day out with pleanty of action and a great feed to take home. The catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbofisho Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 awesome catch from the stones mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 That rock fishing session sounds great. Boy I miss the rocks! cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 awesome catch from the stones mate! that! Some lovely meal-sized reds there, and a lovely salmon. All the salmon must've been good fun and kept you busy! Fantastic effort as usual. Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 top stuff there mate. good onya the place looks pretty scetchy, first thing in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 well done mate still a descent feed to take home. thats the main thing hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Did I hear you mention Fish Cakes ? What time do we eat ? Great report , wish I was there ! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 great report mate, that place looks like a good spot, might have to look for it one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Well done nice fish there for a good feed penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Fantasic work buddy. Top fish for the table. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johblow Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thats great! How high above the water were you? I caught some keeper snapper but never on whos head has been outgrown by its body yet ;-) Looks like it may be worth a try - how is the safety factor there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 thats great work off the rocks! my banned me from the rocks, after we went to Avoca one time... very nice snapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielinbyron Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 thats the kind of dedication i like to see.. we'd have made great postmen..lol good on ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 You deserve every success and every fish you get. I always think that fishing the rocks is doing the hard yards, not to mention the cold, the wind and the rain. A for effort and an A+ on those fish Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbc2704 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 great effort sounds like alot of fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako1 Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks for the kind replies. johblow the ledge is about 35m from the water and is quite safe.I spent acouple of weekends walking through the peninsula,before I even started to fish it,looking at all the spots and finding the safest ones.Have viewed this ledge and afew others from the top and from the ocean in the boat. They are very thick and don't have the crumbly edges like the ones further north towards Botany have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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