costello Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Hey guy's. Just got back from a trip down Narooma and was curious to know if there are any grounds where Slimies frequent in Sydney Harbour or up Barrenjoey way? Loads of them down south and the Kings couldn't get enough of them. As far as i've heard they're more common in Southern waters than up this way but i'm not 100% sure. Cheers, Mark Edited January 8, 2007 by costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPSGT Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 They are pretty common at the "Kingfish Carpark" during summer( Yellow Marker boy at North Head. When i first moved to Sydney there were so many boats fishing there it looked like a carpark) They are not their in big balls like you find them offshore, so bait jigs are not as effective. They are also great for the fishing newbies on the boat to catch, and a good starting point for them to try pulling in a fish that doesnt just let itself be skull dragged through the watter. Just start a minced fish flesh/tuna oil berley trail, The best berley to use seems to be minced slimies. I buy them from the fish markets, minced them up with a little bit of tuna oil and bran, then freeze them in a 2 litre coke bottle with the neck cut off.Then just drop this in your burley muncher or in a mesh bag and it will last for hours letting out little bits of fish burley. The more boats burleying the better. The best lures to use are little 5g/15g metal lures that look like whitebait with either blue/silver or green/silver. Just cast the lure as far back into your burley trail as you can, let it sink then wind in at varying speeds. They are pretty suicidal, so If you dont catch one within 15 minutes of setting your burley trail and tossing lures for them, or soaking a bait they probally arent there. They also seem to feed all stages of the tide. The best bait for them is a fresh slice of one you just caught. They seem to go nuts over eating their bretheren.... I guess after the school has been smashed up by predators the remaining slimies eat the left overs! They are probally all around north head during the summer, fish burley is the key to success They are great fun on light gear -Just remember to be careful if fishing with a light rod to have the drag set and dont leave it unattended. The big ones have a uncanny ability to snap light lines and one of the few fish that can snap rods as they pull really hard straight down for their size, and if you happen to hook a 40-50cm model with a tight drag,a heavy line and on your light bait catching stick you might end up with a busted rod. (I've seen it happen to an experienced fishing mate and his IM6 Graphite loaded with braid....) PPSGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenfisho Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 how much do you pay at the markets for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPSGT Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If I buy slimies at Chatswood or the Fishmarkets maybe $7 per kilo - Out in outer suburbs at the more dodgy "fresh" fish shops I've bought them for as low as $4 per kilo. Yakkas work ok for making berley but they are not as soft as the slimies going through the mincer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Cheers, i will definately give that a go. Your right too, they certainly do put up a good fight for such a little critter. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Mate anchor up at the the wedding cake and you cannot go wrong! You will pick up small yellowtail and slimies! DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Mate anchor up at the the wedding cake and you cannot go wrong! You will pick up small yellowtail and slimies! DAN Thanks Dan. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If I buy slimies at Chatswood or the Fishmarkets maybe $7 per kilo - Out in outer suburbs at the more dodgy "fresh" fish shops I've bought them for as low as $4 per kilo. Yakkas work ok for making berley but they are not as soft as the slimies going through the mincer. $7.00 / kg I paid $4.99 / kg at the local fish shop the other day & complained they were too expensive. Must admit they were very fresh & top quality. Have purchased lesser quality at the same shop a few months back for $2.99 / kg. I think it depends what they have on the day & how long they have been in stock. When used for berley , suspect it is all the same to the fish. The other one to keep an eye out for is Stripy Tuna. Similiar soft skin & flesh Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I get my slimies off north head and between the heads. Just motor around and there are almost always a school or 6 around. Just drop a bait jig and within seconds you'll have your slimies. THey are a bit harder to get inside than "out the front". Often you'll see them on the surface slurping microscopic stuff but normally you''ll see dense bait balls. Just got to be a bit careful when you have a bait jig full of slimies as it can get smashed by the local kings! Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have caught sh#tloads of slimies at the Drums in Botany Bay, penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hey guys, do you have any specific method to targeting the slimies rather than yakka's???? we can get tones of yakkas in all different sizes but i never seem to be able to crack it for the slimies... Would be good to have two sorts of quality live bait not just one! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 gee i must be a slimie repellant cause i havent managed a single slimie at all the spots mentioned in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 gee i must be a slimie repellant cause i havent managed a single slimie at all the spots mentioned in over a year. Mate im getting heaps near manly at the moment so if you wana know where pm me. Cheers, Bobfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I look thinish there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piss'n'Broke Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,,,,,,,, B-A-I-T D&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryinnis Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 West Head.... On a sunny day we will rack in loads, never caught one in clouds ... henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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