Ray R Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hi Raiders, just a quick report today at Avoca. Met up with Pete (mercer 007) for a fish hoping for some more nice trevs. The arvo conditions were nice, swell was down and the wind was kindly blowing softly from the south. Pete had a few enquiries on his baits so I hoiked the big rig out and we sat and chatted waiting for a strike. Well before too long my rig goes off and line is peeling off, this thing is going straight to Terrigal, I manage to turn it around and get some line back and after a few minutes I have a big eagle ray on the rocks, the hooks removed and he is sent back on his merry way, what a fight too although not a classic big eating type fish they still give you a real buzz as these things really go. So a quick check of my rig sees a rather odd shaped hook, looked okay although it now has an interesting twist to it, anyway on with some more squid and she goes. I the mean time Pete locks on to a big salmon, this thing does its best acrobatic display as we could see Pete's fish 50meteres out but alas this fella frees himself but it was fun watching Pete dancing around the rocks. I get another enquirey, just a gentle tap and then a nice run and up comes a Tarwhine, this one will be kept for Karen. Anyway as we are chatting the wind picks up to gale force and this makes things a bit difficult although the fish are still there, I get a good strike and pull in a small Kingfish, kind of knew he wasn't big enough but I still grabbed a pic of him before we sent him back, this little fella had an old hook in his side, we removed it and sent him on his merry way. By now the conditions are horrendous and our rigs are getting washed onto the kelp beds, I hooked onto another fish and from what I could see it was either a salmon or another king, the fish rubbed me off on the close ledge just before landing. So that is it for now, it started off good and it was good to catch up with Pete again and catch a few fish, I don't like the look of the weatherfor a weekend fish, the swell is building and it could be ugly around there for the next few days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegroves68 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Nice little session there Ray. You're pretty keen. Look after yourselves on them rocks. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcasting Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 your right about the next few days .swell going to swing to ENE till sunday night ,not much over 3 foot but is the swell that dose the most damage to rock fishos on the coast ,looks like its pigs and bream this weekend in the potholes , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jew chaser Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 yer nice was gunna head out there for some weed today,but thought the swell was up ,maybe to morrow ,might take a rig and try get on of those reddys you got the other day. yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That was a great report mate, especially for the novice rock fishos. Constant reference to monitoring the conditions, fishing with a buddy, and calling it quits when the conditions require. Another beaut fish for Karen, and some quality time spent on the stones with Pete. All in all, a good day on the water. Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Sounds like a good session for you and Pete. I've never caught an eagle ray, but they sound like a lot of fun. Where's the photo of the ray, Ray? (I love saying that) Thumper tarwhine too. However, that close-up photo of the tarwhine is freaking me out! The eyes are following me around the room! Geez it's an ugly bugger! Terrific report guys. Fantastic photos too, although more shots would be great. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Haha, nice goin guys, does anything stop you fishing fellas? Cheers, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer007 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Can't say it was a good day to be out cause it wasn't. But good to be fishing, and to catch up with Ray. Leo, The only thing stopping me fishing is work, oh, hang on, I'm the Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Ray well done mate you are one keen fisher but hey thats what we are all about. Another classic up close photo of the lovley spiceses Mate those Eagle rays love you !! Keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Can't say it was a good day to be out cause it wasn't. But good to be fishing, and to catch up with Ray. Leo, The only thing stopping me fishing is work, oh, hang on, I'm the Boss. Haha very true Pete, can't wait to get these damn stitches out so I can go for a fish, killin me sittin at home, spending to much on buying umm fishing goods hehe. Cheers, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Nice mixed bag boys. Looks like the weathers closing in all down the coast again. Glad you got a couple of hours in. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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