Ross Hunter Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) A GREAT DAY ON THE REEF ON BROADY Because of the uncertainty of the yellowfin tuna fishery of late I have lost the desire to be a professional pilchard chopper upperer. Sure, there has been a couple of good fish caught, but there have been a lot of pilchards thrown in the creek and a lot of precious fuel burnt for zilch result by the unlucky ones. So after a few trips of little result ( a couple of fleas and a blue and mako shark..they simply do not rate a mention) on the tuna we have begged our tuna charterers not to go after the illusive yellowfin, but to have a better day on the reef fish. We have only tried the reds at the “Hump” twice and whilst we caught snapper every time, they were on the smallish side (up to 2kg which compared to the 6kg gems we caught regularly last season was a little disappointing) This will improve soon with the cuttlefish run maybe in the next fortnight. So rather than travel the 18 n mile southward we decided over the past few trips to fish our old reliable “Hunters Hill” a reef area north of Coogee nick named after our boats by others. This area, has, over 30 or so years produced some amazing catches of snapper, mowies, kings and misc table fish for us and the 6 n mile run makes it much closer. Well, yesterday it fished so well from the moment we first anchored Broadbill we never stopped catching fish inc kings to 6kg and some throw backs around the 65cm mark. Two superb pearl perch ( in 16 degree water, I thought they preferred the warmer stuff) and a few reds and loads of mowies. A great day was had by all of us, certainly better than catching no tuna. Smiles on dials “That’s all ya want!” Roscoe Edited July 20, 2008 by mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I wish I was on that charter, plenty of good table fish there Ross, well done to u and the gang penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 great work out there ross, definately a top feed out there for your customers who would be licking their lips at what to eat first lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well done on what seems to be some fantastic action. Its certainly slowed down the last couple of weeks with some cooler and greener water, but you certainly seem to be striking gold. Fingers crossed the tuna return soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well done boys on the great mixed bag . Captain Roscoe you've done it again . Seem Like a great trip out . Hoping to be on boardbill again soon. Cheers LALA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Look at the Pearlies!!!! Once again, a great day on the water for your clients Ross. Hat off to you mate, you really know how to cater for your clients. Congrats on a great haul of superlative eating fish. You are definitely the man I will visit on my next trip down your way. Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ross, How was the current out there? Regards, DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft-on Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Good On you Ross! Looks Like you cleaned up big time! Plenty of mixed bag there. Well Done Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Hunter Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ross, How was the current out there? Regards, DAN Dan, Sorry about the lack of reply The current was about half a knot to the south, almost perfect We fished patonostas with 4 oz lead and floaters The last three trips have been really productive We fish in 65 metres on that section of reef Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Hunter Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well done on what seems to be some fantastic action. Its certainly slowed down the last couple of weeks with some cooler and greener water, but you certainly seem to be striking gold. Fingers crossed the tuna return soon Fishmaniac, Some wise man once told me "A fisherman can only catch what's swimming past on the day" It's a simplification of things but so true and if those tuna are not swimming past then that makes it hard. I reckon that they'll be back in a week or two Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shefford Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Very impressed! Wish we had a decent charter like you, still yet to find a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfo1234 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Awesome catch there, would of been a excellent day out fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Pearlies?? This far south ?? Were they lost?? Without a doubt, the best eating fish in the sea - bar none. Good work, Ross. Tuffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Hunter Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Pearlies?? This far south ?? Were they lost?? Without a doubt, the best eating fish in the sea - bar none. Good work, Ross. Tuffy Tuffy, We have caught them before maybe a dozen or so over a long long period Is it global warming? Are the fish moving southward because of this factor. I do not know but given time all will be revealed. You are right they are one of the best table fish in the ocean. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Dan, Sorry about the lack of reply The current was about half a knot to the south, almost perfect We fished patonostas with 4 oz lead and floaters The last three trips have been really productive We fish in 65 metres on that section of reef Ross Ross, Thanks for the info. I really need to move out of the 18-24m reef systems that i bottom bash and move into deeper waters. Regards, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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