Jibbon Headland

[f1shen]

Checked the BOM this morning and knew it was time for payback. Last time I took the tinny out to Jibbon Headland, I got on to some nice salmon which busted me off at the boat (forgot the net!).

Went out at 6 with my secret weapon (the net), and my rod with 20lb main line, down to a 20lb fluro trace with two snelled hooks, just right for a pilchard. Took my lighter 6lb rod for some bottom bashing too.

Beautiful conditions out with very little swell and a fresh breeze. Wasn't long before I was hooked up on something big - on my bottom bashing line. After a helluva fight, reeled in a nice salmon which I managed to get in the boat this time, using the net!.

My heavy line went next, and was treated to a few jumps out of the water. A really nice fight, which put my el-cheapo online shop special rod to the test (note to self - buy proper gear!). Another nice salmon.

Hooked up again - on my bottom bashing line. Another salmon - I let him go, the two I already had were more than enough!

Got on to some little reds and a small trevally too which went back, as well as a keeper tailor.

The catch (got a little overzealous with cleaning before I remembered to take a pic):

Need to get a brag board, the knife for reference is 35 cm.

[kyngfish]

Well done. Nice morning sess, they give a good fight and my son & wife don't mind eating them.

I suppose it comes down to how you prepare them.

[Hammo2809]

Nice catch mate!!!

Just out of curiosity do you eat the salmon or use for bait?? I only ask as there is so much bad press about the taste of Salmon and I am yet to catch my first one. Hopefully this weekend.

Cheers

[f1shen]

Nice catch mate!!!

Just out of curiosity do you eat the salmon or use for bait?? I only ask as there is so much bad press about the taste of Salmon and I am yet to catch my first one. Hopefully this weekend.

Cheers

Both are being eaten. One is being turned into fish cakes, using strong flavours to mask the strong 'fishy' taste.

The other is going over a wood fired BBQ after a quick asian marinade.

I don't mind the strong taste, but apparently everyone else in the house does!