Byron Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 It has been awhile since I posted a report so i thought I would share with you my results from a session in the harbour on Sunday. Thinking that the conditions would be ideal for a journey out to Long reef my mate Roland and I put the Quinnie Fishraider in at Little Manly and after filling the bait tank with yakkas near Cannae point we headed out into an already building Northerly wind. Making a quick executive decision that it would be a rather wet and uncomfortable trip out wide, we headed back inside the harbour after trolling minnows around the front for no result. Rocked into Shack beach and scored a few squid on the micro Yamashita in pink and started sounding out around the Dobroyd bommie. Anchored up on the edge of the reef and got a nice berley trail going before deploying a selection of tasty baits both surface and bottom rigs. Over the next few hours we managed a couple of rat kings (just under legal as per freakin usual!! ), at least a dozen blurters from a lovely 50cm model, down to little 20cm versions, a couple of undersized pinkies, and a rock cod. Unfortunately no pics were taken as it was very much a recreational boater mentality for us both on the day Just nice to go out and catch a lovely fresh feed of fish for a change. Relaxing at anchor on a piece of productive ground, and enjoying a few signature chicken shnitzel wraps, and a beer whilst catching those spirited little performers the trevally was great fun. They went down a treat on the plate as well, having been immediately bled and placed in an ice slurry. Nice to have a few leftover squid as well. Cheers, Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 I have to ask.....have I done something to offend everyone on this site??? 93 views and not one reply.......its enough to give a guy a complex!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Sounds like a top day Byron. I know a lot of people are not a fan of eating trevs but I'm with you. Bleed and ice them straight away. Fillet and skin and toss on the BBQ. Mmmmmm tasty. I'm sure you haven't offended anyone....... Then again maybe you have done something I haven't heard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I appreciate the time and effort spent on your report. (tongue firmly in cheek) Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky. Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Byron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaff Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I have to ask.....have I done something to offend everyone on this site??? 93 views and not one reply.......its enough to give a guy a complex!! 40667[/snapback] Good day Byron, top report mate those blurters just dont know when to give up. ps. Is that you in the pick with the respectable looking snapper. Cheers Gaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkD Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I have to ask.....have I done something to offend everyone on this site??? 93 views and not one reply.......its enough to give a guy a complex!! 40667[/snapback] lol!! Good report Byron! Did you get up to P.Stephens again?? If so what was the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 Cheers fellas!! You have all made my day!! In brief: The pic of the snapper is me Gaff. Port was excellent 2 weekends ago Mark. Got a nice feed with my mate Nick on Sunday (Flathead, snapper, whiting). Followed by a frenzied Dollie session on Broadbill with Ross.....25 odd fish from 6kg down to 2kg...no marlin, but i was on strike for a 6-7foot hammerhead just before we pulled the lines in. Good tussle for about 30 mins as it was hooked in the ass!! Jethro, you are right on the money as far as Trevs go...it is all in the preparation. That said I would never buy fillets from the markets as I know they are not treated with the necessary dedication to be any good. Bill S and Hooky.....funny as always my friends Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 .......its enough to give a guy a complex!! 40667[/snapback] Sorry mate...But I had to work all day! When you say Shack Beach, is that the one thats in the directory as Crater Cove...Just North West of the cardinal markers at Dobroyd??? That spot is a beauty. ANd all the Salmon were balling the bait up there this time last year! YEAH i KNOW...THEY WERE EVERYWHERE IN THE HARBOUR ... But if you didnt want to chase them, it was nearly garaunteed they would end up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 great report! cheers k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phild Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Byron just thought id add a reply to help the healing process. ps Trevs make excellent sushi as Mr dilmah teas says "Do try it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Good report Byron. I have not had a chance to get out for the last 8 weeks and reading your report made me feel like calling it quits for the day and go fishing. What is it about sitting in a boat and dangling a line that makes it such a pleasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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