Mercer007 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Raiders, After a few weeks of bad weather, roughseas and the like went for an arvo beach bash at Avoca. Swell wasn't too bad but plenty of rips dragging me 50m left n right in a matter of seconds. Found an allright spot on the beach after about 20mins or so then zzzzzzzzzzz, I'm on to a nice Salmon. A few miniutes later landed a 46cm model and quite happy with myself. Bout 10 people were hanging round looking at the fish, asking about the fish, commenting on the fish etc.... I get a phone call at this stage, It's none other than Ray R, 'Where r ya'. ' I'm half way down the beach bla bla ' I say.. Anyway I was stoked, 1 fish and fresh coffee delivered by Ray. Thanks mate.. So coffee's gone, baited up and chased the retreating wave to cast out. 24 seconds later, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, OMG I'm on again. I knew it was a decent salmon, and he put up a great fight, cleared the surface, nasty head shakes, a few more runs, dodging waves and I land a monster Salmon. Took the Salmon home for a proper measere, but picked him to be just under 70cm. And to my suprise..... 70cm, on the knocker. Maybe a new FR record. Cheers guys. Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humkyle Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 one of the best fish to catch... big runs, jumping and head shakes... and available almost everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephi Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Great catch, my uncle caught one of these 70cm models on Saturday, weighed about 2.65kg. Nice to see plenty of those big ones being caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 nice fish mate big fella dwarfs the other gotta love avoca yep regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hi Pete, yeah mate that thing is huge, told ya when I saw its first leap out of the surf that he's a monster well landed too mate, things that size can easily escape but you nailed him.. Congrats again Pete and yes that is a new FR salmon record.. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 That's a great salmon Peter! They fight hard and have weight. Great fun to catch! I love it when they jump too. Great report. Cheers Peter Anyway I was stoked, 1 fish and fresh coffee delivered by Ray. Thanks mate.. So Ray, besides fishing and photography, you're delivering coffee now? The next morning I'm out in the boat freezing, I'm going to give you a call! (white with two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbag Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Good stuff there mate and don't they go like the clappers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saad Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Good on u mate, Avoca is gettin better by the day!!!!! Awesome fish!!!! Cheers, SAAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarCitySlic Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Ray has the lagoon been opened to the sea this winter? I keep promising myself to get back up there soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Ray has the lagoon been opened to the sea this winter? I keep promising myself to get back up there soon. Yeah mate, it is still open as we speak, should close up over the next couple of weeks.. Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Nice fish mate, here is mine, i caught this a few years ago but didnt mesaure it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenC Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 hey there, great fish. Do you eat them? I sure do. PPL say they feed them to the dogs but you gotta be creative. Dice them up, add some sweet chilli, sweet soy lime juice and some fresh coriander. Beautiful meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibbo Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 You've grown up fast Mr Groper Nice fish mate, here is mine, i caught this a few years ago but didnt mesaure it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 You've grown up fast Mr Groper Ha HA thats my son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offchops Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 well done there are a lot of samon around the central coast at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Beautiful salmon well done. They are awesome fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Cam Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Great salmon Peter ..... would have given you a nice dual....Congrats. Cheers, Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) well done on your fine catch the bigger model dwarfs the smaller one like its a joke great stuff Edited July 2, 2009 by hooklineandsinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Naut Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well done mate, that was a hefty fish. I haven't been to Avoca for yonks and it still produces the goods. I have to get myself down there soon. Keep up the good work. Tight Lines!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 what are you using to get the salmon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer007 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 what are you using to get the salmon? Salted Tailor fillets and pillies. But I've had more caught on the Tailor. I usually go late in the afternoon, but I guess they feed anytime. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Nice Sambo Peter, its a STONKER!!!! Ah, I love Avoca but havent been there fore AGES. Planning a trip up that way within the next couple of weeks, might try to rope you and Ray in for a quick session off the sand. Congrats matey, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 well i will have to give it a try, that is such a cracker fish, did it put up a huuuge fight? lucky your gear was up to the task Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 what a beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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