jkm1667 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) After a big night 12am and a very early start 2am Paul and i arrived at royces around 3.15. As usual royce whipped up some brekkie and coffees,(i very much needed something in my stomach and a strong coffee), had a quick chat then we were off. Royce decided to hit the ocean rocks,top call. We arrived at first light and after about 15-20 min checking out the swell it was down to the ledges. The fish were on straight away with plenty being landed and plenty being dropped. I didnt realise just how difficult it was to land these fish off the rocks must have dropped 8-10 fish just trying to lift them. After watching royce land them i started to get the idea.(be patient) All in all it was a great day wth plenty of fish landed only keeping enough for a feed and releasing the others. Edited January 9, 2013 by mcgoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 After a big night 12am and a very early start 2am Paul and i arrived at royces around 3.15. As usual royce whipped up some brekkie and coffees,(i very much needed something in my stomach and a strong coffee), had a quick chat then we were off. Royce decided to hit the ocean rocks,top call. We arrived at first light and after about 15-20 min checking out the swell it was down to the ledges. The fish were on straight away with plenty being landed and plenty being dropped. I didnt realise just how difficult it was to land these fish off the rocks must have dropped 8-10 fish just trying to lift them. After watching royce land them i started to get the idea.(be patient) All in all it was a great day wth plenty of fish landed only keeping enough for a feed and releasing the others. Good report and nice photos, shame about Royces ratty old Sportex and trudex reel Looks like you blokes are making the best of the good weather. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Well done shame i missed the session perfect conditions but the little white ball was calling me.They are a different fish off the rocks when it comes too landing them.Macman nothing wrong with the old gear im on the search for this gear myself but proving too be elusive too locate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mate I was being a bit tongue in cheek. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkm1667 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mate I was being a bit tongue in cheek. Matt Gyday matt Im glad I persisted with the steelite, quite confident now. The mag bream goes great of the rocks also, thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mate I was being a bit tongue in cheek. Matt I knew that i should of used this at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I knew that i should of used this at the end Hey its all good, great to see so many blackfisherman posting. Great to see that the steelite is working out McGoo, also the mag bream, excellent stuff and some really great pics. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Matt They are getting a bit long in the tooth both are over 40 years old the Sportex 663 was made at Chapmans at Rockdale in the 60's Dad lay buyed the thing at 2 bob a pay took a while to obtain so shes a special rod thats seen a lot of fish off the rocks from Yamba to Burning Palms! but still doing the damage I just can't bring myself to find another set up that does blackfishing justice!!!!! Well my Snyder 3145 and avon royal come close! Mate theres a huge run this year and late last year its awesome stuff! John has taken it to it well and we have another convert! as in the Star Wars terms you have done well my apprentice! Its good to see a few guys really taking it on and revivng the sport! And the mag bream is a top rod I have one extended to 12'8" and its a joy to use may just drag it our again! Edited January 9, 2013 by luderick -angler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosquid Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Very Nice fish guys, that is an awsome session by the sounds of it. I would love to join you on the next ocean outing Royce. cheers Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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