piratin Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Went for snapper session after all the wild weather we have been having. Eary start as wanted to catch the seven change of tide. As soon as we arrived plenty of bait, and bird action so looked fishy. Water temp only 18 and water very green indeed. As soon as we arrived the bite was happening and we quickly caught a couple of solid reds. The only problem being the barracoutta. They were everywhere and if you could get a bait down you had a very good chance of catching a quality red.We lost a lot of gear, however we managed fifteen reds and assorted reef species. The weather was fantastic and we had a great day. Nice bit of current on running down hill and we have found we need the current to do well. We stopped to see if any flat head were around and tried south of the wreck in fifty metres of water and found plenty of good size fish. So it looks good for the next few days and I hope everyone does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.widz Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Niiiice reds boys did you use floaters or fish the bottom for those. Haven't seen a haul of reds like that from around Sydney in ages! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Thanks mate. On the floaters and engetsu jigs. We have been using jigs with great success for some time now on the reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Great haul mate! Very impressive indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Very good quality reds, look at the bumps on some of em ! well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongrass18ft Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Went for snapper session after all the wild weather we have been having. Eary start as wanted to catch the seven change of tide. As soon as we arrived plenty of bait, and bird action so looked fishy. Water temp only 18 and water very green indeed. As soon as we arrived the bite was happening and we quickly caught a couple of solid reds. The only problem being the barracoutta. They were everywhere and if you could get a bait down you had a very good chance of catching a quality red.We lost a lot of gear, however we managed fifteen reds and assorted reef species. The weather was fantastic and we had a great day. Nice bit of current on running down hill and we have found we need the current to do well. We stopped to see if any flat head were around and tried south of the wreck in fifty metres of water and found plenty of good size fish. So it looks good for the next few days and I hope everyone does well. Some quality reds , Good to see . Would of been enjoyable pulling some of the larger fish aboard , well done and enjoy the great catch Piratin are those jigs you used made by daiwa? Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefisho Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Great bag of Reds and Squire you got there budds Tight lines Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Great job guys, they are some fantastic snapper, congrats on a top day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi Pongrass thank you , the jigs are similiar to the diawa ones, howevwer these are made by Shimano. They make two types the engetsu which look like little squid and the bottom ship which have a skirt attached. THey are different sizes however we are using the 90gram ones. These work great. I have ben purchasing them from a store called Plat in Japan, though I think Shimano are starting to import them into Australia so I think you will hear alot more about them in the next few months. Shimano New Zealand have been using them with great success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 very impressive reds mate, best Ive seen so far of Syndey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I think a lot of Raiders will be impressed with your catch, Great work cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outfisher Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 good haul of reds mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingmik Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Some crackin reds there fellars well done mik.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanemills Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 They look like the ones you go to wyalla and port Phillip bay for. Congratulations on the catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Nice Reds! Butter,salt & pepper - Yum! Are you guys south or north of Sydney? Cheers, AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hey leatherjackt, we are south mate. Down hump way. Lots of bait at moment and reds in amongst it. If you want more information message me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Now thats what I call a great Day's Fishin!!!!!!!!! If only it happened on a regular basis, but then again I suppose it wouldn't be. Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Brilliant catch there piratin! Well done guys. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Cheers guys. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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