Ray R Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi Raiders, I went down for a quick fish this arvo about 4:30, a noreaster was blowing but it wasn't too strong, still okay to fish, anyway I caught a big salmon and boy he pulled hard, broad sided me in the break and he was hard to budge, a good fight and I eventually got him up the beach. Then I caught 2 bream which was a surprise as I hadn't caught one for a while, kept the bigger one he was 34cm's. Out went another pilly tail and got smashed by a small flathead, not quite big enough for me so I returned the little fella. I had had enough now , hungry and cool so I had one last cast, waited for a few mins and then Whammo ! the pilly tail was taken by another big salmon, he fought like a train, I tell ya these things know how to use the surf to their advantage, a short time after he was on the beach, hooks extracted and he was on his way. So that was my arvo/evening at Avoca, a lot of fun and a fish for my beloved (Karen) she loves bream. A Toothy Bream... Thanks to the young mum for taking this shot of me and bream Hey PeterS look no sand on the salmon (my foot is about 30cm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcasting Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Nice fish once again Ray. You sure are the Salmon King. Do you have any favourite beaches for Sambo fishing around Wollongong? CHEERS ESKY man i fish Avoca alot and I cant catch a salmon ,what am i doing wrong ? Edited September 2, 2009 by customcasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice work ray, you gotta love a late afternoon fish... Top close up shot of that bream's mouth!!! Its amazing when you compare an ocean fish to a river fish, most of the river fish i find have teeth completly worn down.... Keep the sambo's coming!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunghead Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 g'day ray,mate i've been surfing avoca a fair bit lately and there has been so many schools of salmon out there it's crazy last friday i was constantly surrounded by massive schools of salmon and a pod of dolphins kept coming by and smashing the fish.it was an awesome sight to see.try the gutter just north of the pines or the gutter of lake street north av. tight lines bungy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho1 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Mondo Nice Sambo. I really get jealous when I am stuck on the F3 and you are pulling in fish. See u on the weekend. Regards, Hutcho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice looking gutter behind you in the photo Ray. Another good session on the sand Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Onya Ray! You and Peter (Mercer007) certainly have the salmon situation sorted at Avoca. They're a good size alright and fighting them in the surf is different to a boat. (Much more fun!) Excellent photos. I love the toothy bream shot and a "clean salmon" is good to see for a change. It's also a top photo of you too with the beach in the background. Like Slinky says, that gutter looks great. Excellent report! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer007 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ray, Nice catch, and nice suprise with the Bream and flattys. Were you in the usuall spot?? Cheers 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Great effort once again Ray Nothing else I can say, you are the Sambo King and the Breambo was a nice score for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 nice goin Ray, gotta love the fight they put up. We went out this morning for salmon and i got 4 big ones within 15min, a lot around still. Caught mine with 40g spinner and owner treble i put on, always change hooks that come with spinners etc to good quality ones. Cheers, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hi Raiders, I went down for a quick fish this arvo about 4:30........ Nice little Avoca session Ray and a nice 34cms take home bream for Karen, my Shirley prefers eating freshly caught bream over anything else these days and particularly a nice fat beach bream .....Looks like you've got a top camera in that one Ray and that's a really nice portrait photo the lady bystander took of yourself with the background scenery and everything looks nicely focussed and natural.....By the way Ray, the only suggestion I would make would be to add some packing to the sides of your hat, but don't overdue it mate, too much packing at the sides of your hat would look like you're about to give your regular bystanders some good beach fishing tips followed by a beach cooking lesson on video Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 great shots Ray and a nice salmon regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Nice fish once again Ray. You sure are the Salmon King. Do you have any favourite beaches for Sambo fishing around Wollongong? CHEERS ESKY G'day buddy, mate any beach with a good gutter should have them.. Ray, Nice catch, and nice suprise with the Bream and flattys. Were you in the usuall spot?? Cheers 007 Yep the usual secret spot HeHeHe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Ray, Well Done!!! and a nice bream. Just wondering can you catch them on gang hooks as I have always caught them on long shanks in the estuaries. but would not mind getting my hands on one. I am aiming on getting up there on Saturday arvo to try and get a couple more salmon as the freezer is empty now and the Mrs is not happy. And Love your photos it makes me want to move up there.... such a awsome place. Regards, Nathan, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just another day in the piscatorial paradise that is Ray's backyard Well done on the breambos for Karen mate. That is a fat salmbo. There seems to be good numbers of quality salmon moving along a beaches now Keep the terrific reports and photos coming mate Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevex Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 hey ray im new at this just thought i give you a rap on the top salmon dont u just love the fight awesome , been having a bit of trouble lately on findin the fish any help wat side of avoca did u get these beauty from cheer steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 hey ray im new at this just thought i give you a rap on the top salmon dont u just love the fight awesome , been having a bit of trouble lately on findin the fish any help wat side of avoca did u get these beauty from cheer steve Hi Steve, park at the lake car park , walk down the track to the shark tower and that's it, a huge deep hole right in front of the tower.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevex Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks heaps ill give it a go on da weekend (i park just off ficus av?) thats the right parking isnt it .. wish me luck thanks heaps again have a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 looked like a fun and productive session, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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