Finally Pittwater Fires (sort Of) Pic Added

[Jake]

Went chasing Kings in Pitty after hearing that a few had moved in. Got some live yakkas at my fav wharf and hit the heads around 7am. Towed them all around for zilch.

Then anchored up at my fav point inside Pittwater on western side and started a bury trail and set out a live yakka. First little pesky snapper coming in on my light threadline got followed right up to the boat by a solid Kingy (est approx 70-80cm). Water was gin clear and was amazing to watch this Kingy follow my little snapper around right near/on the surface. Tried to switch bait him with the yakka on the heavy stuff but not interested (was actually more interested in my bean sinker!). Maybe the 40lb mono leader put him off??

Next little snapper came up and it happend again! Exciting and frustraing. Never caught a kingy before so my knees were shaking and the heart a racing! Put down a fresh frozen squid head but not interested either.

Anyway gave up on the king and started bringing in a few 30-35cm breams and a nice trev of 35cm on pillie fillet and squid. Was getting cut off without knowing it occasionaly so thought there might be some good tailor or bonito around.

Then had a massive run on my 6lb outfit that spat the hook - felt like bonito for sure as it came up high in the water column.

So put out an unweighted strip of squid and lef it in the rod holder. After a while the rod starts sparodically zinging. Thought it was just an ok snapper or trev as i picked up the rod but as i brought it in it went ape s#@! near the boat. Looked like a bonito or maybe even a spotted mackeral in the water.

After a great 5 min fight on my little 1000 stradic a Watsons Leaping Bonito hits the net. I was stoked! I had heard they come into pitty occasionallly but a pretty rare capture non the less. Jeez they go hard and even more eratic and fast runs than a normal bonnie. Went 45cm's. Such a pretty fish too.

Had a mate swimming with him so kept him for the table. Hope it eats ok? Try one fillet and if ave use the other for bait!

Totaled 5 legals, kept three which is a lot better than what pitty has been producing for me. No sydney harbour but at least the pros haven't got them all. Maybe I won't give up on this fishery just yet.

Cheers

Jake

Edited April 7, 2008 by Plastic Man

[adjustedpete]

Went chasing Kings in Pitty after hearing that a few had moved in. Got some live yakkas at my fav wharf and hit the heads around 7am. Towed them all around for zilch.

Then anchored up at my fav point inside Pittwater on western side and started a bury trail and set out a live yakka. First little pesky snapper coming in on my light threadline got followed right up to the boat by a solid Kingy (est approx 70-80cm). Water was gin clear and was amazing to watch this Kingy follow my little snapper around right near/on the surface. Tried to switch bait him with the yakka on the heavy stuff but not interested (was actually more interested in my bean sinker!). Maybe the 40lb mono leader put him off??

Next little snapper came up and it happend again! Exciting and frustraing. Never caught a kingy before so my knees were shaking and the heart a racing! Put down a fresh frozen squid head but not interested either.

Anyway gave up on the king and started bringing in a few 30-35cm breams and a nice trev of 35cm on pillie fillet and squid. Was getting cut off without knowing it occasionaly so thought there might be some good tailor or bonito around.

Then had a massive run on my 6lb outfit that spat the hook - felt like bonito for sure as it came up high in the water column.

So put out an unweighted strip of squid and lef it in the rod holder. After a while the rod starts sparodically zinging. Thought it was just an ok snapper or trev as i picked up the rod but as i brought it in it went ape s#@! near the boat. Looked like a bonito or maybe even a spotted mackeral in the water.

After a great 5 min fight on my little 1000 stradic a Watsons Leaping Bonito hits the net. I was stoked! I had heard they come into pitty occasionallly but a pretty rare capture non the less. Jeez they go hard and even more eratic and fast runs than a normal bonnie. Went 45cm's. Such a pretty fish too.

Had a mate swimming with him so kept him for the table. Hope it eats ok? Try one fillet and if ave use the other for bait!

Totaled 5 legals, kept three which is a lot better than what pitty has been producing for me. No sydney harbour but at least the pros haven't got them all. Maybe I won't give up on this fishery just yet.

Cheers

Jake

Nice effort for Pittwater Jake. I am having the same drama too. Too many trips for nought. i hope to change that soon too.

[bolan]

I have been talking to alot of fishos that fish the Hawksbury and I must admit, its sounded more like a watery graveyard than anything else.

I scan the reports on my home river every day, and I must admit, all seems rather gloomy. Before I get shot down, I do realise that their have been some great trips out, and I applaud those that have had a good outing, but the ratio of good Harbour reports as to good Hawksbury river reports has definately turned.

Does anyone agree with this comment???

Cheers,

Stumpy

[Jake]

I have been talking to alot of fishos that fish the Hawksbury and I must admit, its sounded more like a watery graveyard than anything else.

I scan the reports on my home river every day, and I must admit, all seems rather gloomy. Before I get shot down, I do realise that their have been some great trips out, and I applaud those that have had a good outing, but the ratio of good Harbour reports as to good Hawksbury river reports has definately turned.

Does anyone agree with this comment???

Cheers,

Stumpy

I agree. Although i don't fish the hawkesbury, more pittwater (although i suppose they are sort of one in the same).

Even though i live right near Pitty, I have chosen the drive to Sydney Harbour this year as I am doing 3 times as well in that fishery.

I prefer to fish Pitty from an asthetic point of view but the size, quantity and variety is just no comparison to my Sydney Harbour results.

Even the charter guys are saying the same thing.