Ray R Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 G'day Raiders, I haven't been for a fish for a while since I was spoilt up in Darwin. Anyway thought I would give Blackfishing a go using float and all the traditonal set-up. I had to use a small threadline reel and my sloppiest rod as I don't have specific gear for blackfish. So off I trotted around the rocks, loaded up with some weed and out I cast. The float bobbed around and there was not much interest in my weeed so I started scratching around like an old chook and kicked in heaps off smashed up weed, well this got them sparked up. After this berley arousal they seemed to come from everywhere, I was stoked to get my first and then my second, third and so on. I caught and lost plenty and had a real good time doing it. So that was my arvo around the rocks, very pleased to get a few blackies and sure will give this a go in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefisho Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Nice Blackies Ray Lovely arvo for it turned out to be a cracker of a day Tight lines Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 nice bag of fish there ray well done mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel haber Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Top session Ray, Some nice looking nig gers for your troubles. Super effort which will keep you going back for more. Twin 1 Edited July 31, 2010 by twin1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Top stuff Ray...you'll be targeting them now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Nice blackies there mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Well done old fella Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Well done Ray!!! You're no novice!!! Not now, anyhow!! Congratulations - very nicely conditioned fish, too! Kicking burley off the rocks is the best way to go. Really fires them up! I tend not to burley (to my detriment) as usually, I put them back apart from the odd one or 2 for a feed ....... but now that I WANT to catch some - I bomb out!! Ne'er mind, it'll come back to me, ...... I hope! Cheerio Roberta Check out my smoked fish pie recipe in the cooking section! YUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVZ350 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 nice feed there mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Good on you Ray having a go and getting stuck into them. Ive heard they are preety good on the table also. Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Great story - you used the combined knowledge of this site (and some personal skill I'm sure) to try out a new fishing style and whaddya know! Makeshift gear but all those nice blackies as a result, and a new fishing option to boot. That's how it's done! I'm going blackfishing . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Ray, thats awesome those Avoca rocks fire for the blackies caught a few that way myself in my teens! But still its on your front door and its taken this long buddy! you won't look back it's all consuming and the best bit bait is free! Cheers Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Excellent work Ray! They're a good size! That second shot is a top photo . Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Nice one Ray. They are so much fun off the rocks and good eating too. cheers Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer007 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Nice one Mondo, great catch there. Haven't been out latley myself, you've inspired me. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Well done Ray, by the way I'm sure I know that blacky in the second photo, he looks very familiar. And don't let anyone tell you that blackfishing can become addictive. I've been doing it for nearly 40 years and I haven't found it addictive!! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanks Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Do you think that clear water or dirty water is best for catching blackfish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinner Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 great catch!! looks like you had an amazing time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhz Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hey There Ray!!! I'm the guy in the straw hat fishing briefly with you on Sunday, Thanks again for the tips and the blackie you generously donated since i had to leave early (miss was getting abit cold ) Your one of the nicest Raiders out there! (I'm sure others would agree!) Did you hook up anymore after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 well done ray - it can be really good fun from the rocks eh! thats a great first up effort, pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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