350chev Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hi raiders, Bit late but a report none the less. Hit botany on Monday. Late start hit the water at around 9:00. Tried molli for zero. Conditions were great. Slight breeze from the east, run in tied, and 20 degree water. Thought we would be in for a chance with a hoodie. Went over to the drums, burley going strong. Managed a 45cm flathead and a big flat flounder. Soon after there was some surface activity right behind the boat, so I threw out a small deep diver and bang, was smashed by a tailor. We then came to realize that there was a huge school of mackeral and yakkas behind us. So in no time at all had some in the live tank. At this stage the wind had completely died off and the bay looked like a lake. Went outside south bound in search of a hoodie or two. Sounded around for some time but nothing really substantial on the sounder. Water temp was around 19.3 and I thought we would be in for a chance. Slow trolled a yakka on the dr for zero. Wind picked up so headed over to Brighton for a flatty drift but not much better there. I was glad to get my pre Xmas fish in before I shoot off to honolulu tomorrow with the wife and kids. I'm keen on giving a charter a go. Will keep you all posted on my adventures. Anyway merry Xmas to all and a safe new year with your families and most importantly tight lines to all. Cheers Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpreston55 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hope the fishing is better over in Honolulu. Have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 At least you got a feed. Better than being at work mate. Have fun in Honolulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickybeak Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Good report Dan Have fun in Hawaii mate Good fishing over there the shelf is only 1 mile out big blues and big tuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350chev Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thanks guys, A day on the water catching donuts always beats a day at work. Looking forward to some Hawaiian fishing and keen to get stuck into a few hoodies when I return. Cheers Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks for sharing Dan, Pretty much the same story for me last thursday. Water temps are hovering between 19-21deg C in and around the bay but not much happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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