Bad News, Good News

[arpie]

Hi guys

Been off the water for a few days (visitors!) They left this morning, so had the kayak on the ute before they were out of the drive! Just before high tide - out for about 3hr - NOTHING!! Very disappointing! Had 3 hits from flatties, but they didn't connect. That was the bad news!

I was actually hoping to try out the 'modified' mullet float, so went to one of the spots they usually hang out (on a rising tide) - couldn't even spot one! Tried berleying them up with spare bread - only got the odd bream splash.

I was in the lease searching for the mullet when I spotted the float I had lost last week (with mullet attached at the time!) The float had been well & truly wedged between the oyster rack & the protective wire covering! The good news is that I managed to pull it out in one piece (using my net), & it was only missing some hooks!

I'm stoked! The mullet obviously got it stuck in the wire & was then able to break the line & escape! A win/win situation for both of us.

Spoke to some other boaties this morning - very quiet all round, from what they said. Saw some huge leather jackets in the leases tho! The mongrels chew your sps something chronic! Very aggressive, too - approaches anything that moves!

Also saw heaps of big blackies - but always close to the fences & structure, so would be difficult to use a float to get them.

Better luck next time!

Cheerio

Roberta

Edited January 4, 2007 by Roberta

[OneLastCast]

Too bad about the lack of fish. But good news on the float return (how lucky is that!)

I really look forward to your reports.

Forster is one of my favourite places.

You are very lucky to live there.

Cheers,

Derryn.

[arpie]

Forster is one of my favourite places. You are very lucky to live there.

Hi Derryn

I'd have to agree with you on that one - but I may be just a tad biaised!!! Been here 7 years now & it is better every day! Even a fish-free day out on the water is still a fun day!

I am still shaking my head about getting the float back (made by me, so instantly recognisable!!) I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I said "No Way!" The interesting bit was trying to retrieve it in the kayak, with a strong in-coming tide! It was about 2-3ft under water & I couldn't reach it by hand. That is why my kayak has lots of ropes on it, to tie off onto anything I can find - even with a wire 'hook' to grapnel onto bits! I just didn't want to fall out!

Give us a 'yahoo' when you are next in the area - great to catch up with a fellow Raider!

Cheerio

Roberta

Edited December 25, 2008 by Roberta