toikle Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 My mate Ned and I went to south curly this afternoon for a bit of a fish off the beach. Having never fished the beach with a full size surf rod before I had a lot of trouble casting and stuff but eventually I got it out. Sitting around talking suddenly my rod buckles and the drag on the 10 year old+_+_) combo goes off. I stand up and strike and my mate also gets a hit. After a bit of a fight (really new to me due to the wave action) I landed this aussie salmon, went 45cm and 1kg After that we got a few more hits but couldnt land them, will be going back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb4life Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 nice fish there mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 nice lookin salmon there well done john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpreston55 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 G'day Toikle. Thats a great way to start your beach fishing career. Also proves you don't need to spend a fortune to catch good fish. Get out there as often as you can and the results will only get better. By the way salmon are not all that bad to eat as long as you kill them quickly, bleed them and keep them in a cool place. Fillet then, skin them and then cut out any of the red flesh. Simply coat in seasoned flour and fry. Comes up OK. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty rock Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Mmmm thats my country down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Looks like you and your mate had a good session. Those salmon are good value, especially off the beach. Great fun. As for eating them ... I think I'll just continue catching and releasing! Salmon are the best "mother-in-law" fish around, except for maybe Sgt Baker. It wont take you long to get used to a big beach rod. Just make sure you're using the right line and sinker for the rod. And the casting, it's just practice and more practice. Well done! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Mmmm thats my country down there and a beutifull part of the world Edited August 3, 2009 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Great lookin Sambo there mate. They go real hard on light gear, when you get a big one you will know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegroves68 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The salmon off the beaches are always good fun to catch. Well done Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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