Croydon Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 G'day folks, I'm one of the many new members to join the fun here on FR. I've been having a ball reading the posts over the past few weeks and thought that it was about time I got off my butt and joined in. I live at Batemans Bay and attached (I hope) is a sample of the snapper we were catching just before the big rains. With any luck it will be a baby compared to those after the seas settle. I picked it up on a live yakka in about 30m of water. Didn't weigh it didn't measure it, but it fed five hungry mouths. Got to love those south coast snapper.... If your down this way, drop me a line and I might be able to point you in the right direction. All the best and love the site!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 to the site Croydon, I like the snapper u got there,it would go down well for dinner at my place. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Croydon that's a nice looking snapper and a great eating size looking to hook up on the same off Sydney or the 'gong once the sea's settle a bit enjoy the site Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Nice Red and welcome to the forums. If you think the forums are great now, wait until we all get back on the water and start catching some fish !!! Everyone is chomping at the bit, waiting to get amounst them. It's good to see a few reports filtering in, which relieves the borecom of sitting at work or home. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Croydon! That's a great red. Hope to see many more reports from down your way! Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thanks for greeting and it's nice to be part of the fun. Yeah it was a great eating fish, but just before the bad weather arrived it was'nt unusual to pick up a few. Here's a couple more to keep the wind and rain at bay. Can't wait for a decent day at sea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Welcome to fishraider Croydon Look forward to reading your reports Two of our members (swordfisherman and The Iceman) are down your way fishing in the Sussex Inlet Bream Classic this weekend. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSHISWET Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 G'day folks, I'm one of the many new members to join the fun here on FR. I've been having a ball reading the posts over the past few weeks and thought that it was about time I got off my butt and joined in. I live at Batemans Bay and attached (I hope) is a sample of the snapper we were catching just before the big rains. With any luck it will be a baby compared to those after the seas settle. I picked it up on a live yakka in about 30m of water. Didn't weigh it didn't measure it, but it fed five hungry mouths. Got to love those south coast snapper.... If your down this way, drop me a line and I might be able to point you in the right direction. All the best and love the site!! Croydon,top photo- nice snapper and welook forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBLiME Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 nice catch there croydon... gota love that bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelxr6 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 mate welcome.. awsome catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 well done mate, you definately have it good down there with the decent to large reds. wish us here in syd could consistently get reddies like that. verrrrrrry few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boban Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Mate, they are some nice looking fish. Generous offer, Im sure someone will take you up on it. Cheers Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipo Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Awesome fish those snapper. Can't wait to feel that thump on the end of my line - one day. I'm out there this morning so you just never know. Hopefully you've let a few swim past on their way to Sydney. Cheers, Stipo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 nice size snapper there . wish i cam close to even getting them that size i always manage to get them under if not just legal,and welcome to this beaut site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Welcome to F.R, nice reddies, keep up the reports and pics. From the Central Coast Raider. Cheers Ray R... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Gee they are good looking fish down that way. I cant wait to get down there. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtap1 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Welcome Croyden, great first report, keep em coming buddy. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Welcome Croyden, great first report, keep em coming buddy. Cheers Dave Thanks Dave, I love your boat! Been looking at the Cougarcraft's for a while now and very impressed. I'm thinking about upgrading from my 5m Seafarer but not sure if i can go that big. Interested in these, the barcrusher and stabicraft. Not sure which way to go. I'd like something about the 6 to 6.5m mark but don't want to buy another tow vehicle. I've got a medium sized 4WD and don't want to go to the expense of changing cars. Waiting for the Sydney boat show to get a few more ideas...............Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako1 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Croydon. Great looking snapper. Looking forward to more reports of big snapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bream basher Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 HELL YEAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtap1 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks Dave, I love your boat! Been looking at the Cougarcraft's for a while now and very impressed. I'm thinking about upgrading from my 5m Seafarer but not sure if i can go that big. Interested in these, the barcrusher and stabicraft. Not sure which way to go. I'd like something about the 6 to 6.5m mark but don't want to buy another tow vehicle. I've got a medium sized 4WD and don't want to go to the expense of changing cars. Waiting for the Sydney boat show to get a few more ideas...............Cheers.. Hi Croydon , The 6.4 Cougar Craft Hard Top comes in around 1800kgs on trailer with mech brakes, definately worth a look buddy , as design and construction with input from owner to builder during build is something that others just wont do. I tow my 6.9m with a Territory at around 2500kgs fully loaded. Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Hi Croydon , The 6.4 Cougar Craft Hard Top comes in around 1800kgs on trailer with mech brakes, definately worth a look buddy , as design and construction with input from owner to builder during build is something that others just wont do. I tow my 6.9m with a Territory at around 2500kgs fully loaded. Cheers Dave. Thanks Dave, they are an awesome fishing machine as posted on their site. I sent the guys at Cougarcraft a message the other day and will give them a call to see what they may be able to do for me. I really need to see a few boats in the flesh before I make a decision. All the best with your boat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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