dogtooth Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Went out of kiama on tuesday in search of a few blueye cod . We decided to head south looking at the sounder and plotter untill we found somewhere that looked promising . Caught a few fresh striped tuna which were a bonus as nothing beats fresh bait . Found a nice spot on the shelf in around 500 metres of water and decided to have a drop . So down go the baits in search of blueye , it doesn't take long and both lines are on . our first drop and were on , one of the fish seems like a bass groper and is fighting non stop . Now our lines are only 40 metres from the boat with good fish on both . When out of nowhere a pack of six KILLER WHALES decides to eat our fish like its a seaworld show .... All we end up with is bare hooks and lost fish. . We decide to drop again and both lines are on . Now we are still in awe at what just happened and what we just witnessed. our lines are coming up from the depths again and when our fish are 40 meters from the boat our fish are attacked again by KILLER WHALES all we end up with is one head and a mangled blueye. . . It is now decided that its time to move before we are on the meal list . We decide to move spots and end up with a feed of blueye and sea perch by the end of the day and an amazing fishing story to tell... Heres a few pics cheers Dogtooth..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 fair dinkum thats amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poacher Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Awesome story Dogtooth, At least you could move and get away from them. Were you on a charter or a big rec boat? Poacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve07 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) Mate that's unbelievable & heart breaking at the same time loosing top quality fish to something you would never expect.I guess you will have those memories for long time to come,but good to see you got a few fish to keep in the end.Ive lost both nice yellowfin & longtail tuna to big mako sharks within sight of the boat so i no how you feel when it happens. You could still make up a pretty good blue eye fish soup with the head & bits left over Nice report mate!! Steve Edited May 9, 2008 by nexus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 mate i had makos steal lizards but that' well whats a good word mind blowing are there often killer whales off shore this far up are they following the whales soon to be followed by the fin[i hope] great report gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Thats amazing Dogtooth. Would of been a crazy experince. Cheers MIke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawley Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Went out of kiama on tuesday in search of a few blueye cod . We decided to head south looking at the sounder and plotter untill we found somewhere that looked promising . Caught a few fresh striped tuna which were a bonus as nothing beats fresh bait . Found a nice spot on the shelf in around 500 metres of water and decided to have a drop . So down go the baits in search of blueye , it doesn't take long and both lines are on . our first drop and were on , one of the fish seems like a bass groper and is fighting non stop . Now our lines are only 40 metres from the boat with good fish on both . When out of nowhere a pack of six KILLER WHALES decides to eat our fish like its a seaworld show .... All we end up with is bare hooks and lost fish. . We decide to drop again and both lines are on . Now we are still in awe at what just happened and what we just witnessed. our lines are coming up from the depths again and when our fish are 40 meters from the boat our fish are attacked again by KILLER WHALES all we end up with is one head and a mangled blueye. . . It is now decided that its time to move before we are on the meal list . We decide to move spots and end up with a feed of blueye and sea perch by the end of the day and an amazing fishing story to tell... Heres a few pics cheers Dogtooth..... I HAVE A MANUAL DEEP SEA WINCH WITH HEAVY BRAID AND IM KEEN TO HEAD OUT TO BROWNS FOR A BOTTOM BOUNCE. THATS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE, AND THE BLUE EYE LOOK A GREAT SIZE TOO! IS THAT AN ELECTRIC WINCH YOU HAVE AFFIXED TO YOUR ROD... IT LOOKS STATE OF THE ART MATE! IM LOOKING FORWARD TO MY FIRST OUTING TO BROWNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scon Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) that would of been amazing for all on board to witness. Edited May 10, 2008 by Scon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 When out of nowhere a pack of six KILLER WHALES decides to eat our fish like its a seaworld show .... our fish are attacked again by KILLER WHALES all we end up with is one head and a mangled blueye. . . I think I would have had to change my undies after that experience. Crikey, imagine if they decided to target your boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Thats scary stuff penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi Dogtooth. Excellent report and photos Tell you what, from the good jewfish activity around the off shore reefs lately, I reckon you had better bring a few more of those electric reels up to the rail bridge with you old mate Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 That is an incredible report mate! It would have been an amazing (if not disheartening) experience. Great photos mate Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothe Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Seen two of the buggers in @ 140M today off Kiama be warned. We stopped and they sounded straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie big bob Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Dogtooth If there was a prize for the post of the month ( no the year ) you would get my vote. That is just insane stuff. Shame about your blue eyes but it will be a trip you will remember. cheers bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That is amazing, never heard of killer wales taking a hooked fish. Glad none of them followed the fish into the cockpit!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobaitontheline Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 They should had never let Free Willy go. Great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie86 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That is amazing, definately a story you will never forget at least you ended up getting out of there with some nice fish in th end that deserves a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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