james7 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Trolled down along the Royal National Park for just two tailor. It was calm, but some big sets were hitting the shore, so we kept our distance. We saw a whale off Marley, but I didn't get any decent photos. It was great to watch it from a distance. (It doesn't take much to please me - I still get excited seeing a whale, seal, dolphin, sea eagle or fairy penguin) With the wind coming from the north west at that stage, we decided to stop and "bottom bash" just out from the cliffs. Syd and I only managed to get a couple of good flatties amongst some rock cod and lots of small flatties. ... and this thing? Is this a "beauty spot"? We also lost a couple of rigs to these little line snipping buggers !@*@!! We eventually made our way to the Hump, but scored a big zero ... except for this??? I am not sure if it is animal or vegetable??? (I might have to post it in the Aquarium section) Anyway, we moved back north and closer to shore and drifted for some good flatties amongst "zillions" of baby ones. Syd caught the little ones while I mainly stuck to the big ones! Throughout the day, the conditions varied from calm and pleasant to breezy and choppy. It was great to get out fishing again, but it was one of those days when expectations were higher than results ... but I'm not complaining as we still manged a good feed between us. Syd shows off two of the better flatties (both mine) The final catch The tailor and sweep will be smoked tonight ... however ... Syd decided to smoke one of the nannygai there and then ... Isn't it amazing what some people will do when they're had a few drinks after a long day fishing! Anything seems "funny" to them! Cheers Peter Edited August 3, 2009 by peterS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper Tom Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 G'day Peter. What can I say. Always top report. Always brilliant photo,s And, As always, Syd gets in the limelight Cheers Trapper T PS Jeez your game eating a sweep! Let us all know how it fronts up smoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Great report Peter, great piccies too. That "thing with the beauty spot" is in fact a black finned perch and they are tasy as all hell. My friend Frank caught one off Shoalhaven Heads last November and they are one of the most beautiful fish in the sea- both aesthetically and on the plate. I am very impressed with the flatties, they are the better eating size like that (I reckon they would be 55cm or just under 60 right???) Funny as the smoking of the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty rock Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 that long hairy thing is called a tuna kate for memory,you often see heaps of them out at browns at night time,we were out at heatons a few weeks back well after dark and had heaps of these floating down in the current,wass told there called tuna kates!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 always a great read up and a great laugh from you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robust Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 G'day Peter, Thanks for a great report I always enjoy them and the pics......funny about the small flatties.......we went out to bate bay yesterday and caught 16 flatheads but all being tiny. Only 6 were keepers. The weather sure was glorious however and I hope it sticks around...... Keep up the great reports....love your work. Regards Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am very impressed with the flatties, they are the better eating size like that (I reckon they would be 55cm or just under 60 right???)jewiehaven Yeah ... spot on Anthony! ... 55-60cm ... yeah ... right ... mmm (Well actually, just between you and me Anthony, all the flathead Syd and I caught were 40-50cm. Just don't tell Hodgey okay? I like the idea that my flatties were bigger than his ... just don't tell anyone else!) The two flatties that Syd is holding were 48 and 50cm. I think they are just about perfect eating size. Anyway, they were the best flatties I've caught for months. Making fish look bigger is a photographic art! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel haber Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Great report and a funny read. That pink platicy looking thing is a fishy condom , looks like it had just been used by a king fish. Twin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtosea Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 That pink platicy looking thing is a fishy condom , looks like it had just been used by a king fish. Twin 1 Its even ribbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 That's the way to do it Peter, that's a nice lot of take home flathead mate You and Syd always seem to do well when you fall back on your favourite spot ...... Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 nice work peterS good looking flatties regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 great report gotta be happy with those nannys cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambly99 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Top report pete always a good read. keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Great report and pics Pete , I always get a giggle from reading your posts mate, you really had a great day out down south. Congrats to you and Syd (the nanny smoker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 GDay Peter Another bloody nice feed of flatties boys, accompanied by the usual scenic (and amusing) photos. Keep 'em coming Peter ... I have a feeling your PB flattie is not too far away Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 wow excellent report there Pete and a real good feed of fish caught aswell,good to see great flatties there john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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