Polynemus_sheridani Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hi all we went out for a snapper fish on Sunday morning, we left the marina at 4.30am and headed south the weather wasn’t looking the best arrived at the Hump at about 6.30am and setup for the first drift of the day. On the first drift we got 2 small snapper and 1 pig fish. the weather wasn’t the best with us trying to floater fishing so we change to paternoster rigs and then we got a few the wind and sea did it best not let us catch fish but we keep going. As the day went on the weather got better and better, later in the afternoon on the 2nd tide change of the day we got a few more fish including a 5kg model. Then the wind stopped and the seas dropped right away and then that was it the 3rd tide change was upon us and here they come fish after fish over the side with a few 2 and 3kg models now on ice and ready for fish and chips, we keep saying one more bait then one more and we looked at the time and it was 7pm wow. All up we got 30 snapper up to 5kg. all and all a great day out on the water with some great snapper. cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What a catch mate!!! snappy tom... Yum Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 WOW! Great pot of Red's there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upton Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey mate 1st post, i just had to after seeing such a haul. "Good Day On The Reds" understatement of the century if you ask me. Well done mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 whats up with there eyes looks like there zombies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Holly Molly Its the best Snapper report Ive seen since Joining the forum, mate thats awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Excellent effort Craig! Was there much current? Last time I was there it was racing and you needed 1lb+ lead to hold near bottom. There were also a few jackets around. Did you lose any rigs to the little line snippers? Did any particular bait prove to be more successful? Top effort! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What a haul. VERY nice feed for all concerned. Congrats on a great trip Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice catch there. Snapper are sensational eating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Great bag of Reds, wish I were eating them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegroves68 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thats a brilliant catch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynemus_sheridani Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) we did have a bit of current in the morning but 2 parrashutes out slowed us down and we used 4oz to get down ok. the best bait all day where pillies but later in the afternoon around 6pm the best one was sargent baker and baracudda. Edited November 16, 2009 by Polynemus_sheridani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgema Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Great Table fish there. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice haul for sure! It takes me a full hour to clean our boats 6 fish limit, I'd hate to think how long that took! Worth the effort for such good eating fish tho! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golemfish Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Very well done. Did you catch them all using bait or did you try plastics at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 That's a postcard shot...great haul and bon apetit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 good catch there. I think we're going to change our fishing plans and head to the snapper grounds for our next trip after reading this report. well done. Jaykay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynemus_sheridani Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi all thanks for the comments it was one of the best days on the red for a long time, we tried some soft plastics but didnt get a hit i tried one of the shimano lucanus jigs and got smashed by something had it on for a few mins then dropped it. other than that everything was on bait. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Buddy that's some serious snapper, thanks for the report. Great to read such a report and see the proof. Got me very excited, can't wait to go out and chase them knowing there out there. Thanks very much. The President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Sounds like a great day! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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