Blackfishing / Drummer Fishing Over Winter

[craigbutcher]

Had a great Black Fishing session in the harbour last weekend.

Seems as though the beaches are holding good Drummer (and zero blackies) and the harbour is holding good Blackies (and zero drummer)

Is this usual scenario for winter fishing? I usually boat fish for snapper / kings etc, however, I took up Black Fishing as my Dad loved it and was interested in it.

Thanks for the input

Butch

[arpie]

Well done Butch on a great catch! A couple of those look to be magnificent specimens!!

If you haven't tried it before, check out my 'smoking' recipe in the Cooking section. So easy & so tasty. Only need to gut them!

Cheerio

Roberta

[rickster]

I've fished the harbour for more years than I care to remember and only once have I ever caught a drummer and that was at Cremorne and only about 500gm. Blackfish definetely a winter species in the harbour and generally start back off the rocks from about September on.

[hottyscotty]

if you ever catch drummer in the harbour its usually a great surprise. i have caught them as by catch before

its mighty fun on bream gear.

[Basil D]

Hi Guys, Ive alway caught Drummer in the harbour from rosebay rocks al the way to south head, must be close to rocks and berley.

regards Basil

[Victor78]

there are plenty of blackfish of the ocean rocks ive been catching my bag limit every trip since easter

[MartinthePom]

The Blackfish seem to be prolific throughout the Harbour this winter with the bigger fish inside the bridge but I have not found Drummer west of Bradley's Head. However I'm still feeling my way at the moment.

[craigbutcher]

I actually fished the harbour heads for drummer / blackfish last weekend. Managed 7 blackies and a good sized drummer in about 2hours