The Poacher Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Like most raiders, I had been restricted to dreaming about fish during the poor weather. So, with a good forecast, it was just me and 400 other fishos at the ramp at 5.30. Got in the water and picked up some good yakkas quickly, then out to the inshore reefs. Had the joint to ourselves for a while, but then other boats showed up. It was quiet for the first half hour but there was lots of bait around and we were confident. Anyway, took a hit out of nowhere and was onto a good fish, I was calling it for a 90cm plus king, and I had turned its head and had it headed in the right direction when the hook pulled. After that, Lento was hit and it was a 67cm king - so OK, its better than nothing. THen 5 min later he got hit, we thought here-we-go a better king, but no, after 10 minutes of solid fight up comes the fatest bonito I have ever seen - it went near on 80 cm, but prob 78 technically. Got a few more and headed for home, very pleased. Get out there Raiders! The Poacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zod Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Wow some big ass bonito you got there. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Bloody big bonito! Might be a Fishraider record. Edited March 9, 2013 by yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 It is a fishraider record Im happy to hand my record over to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 wow thats a great fish mate good on ya! pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.dawg Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Wow now that's a big bonito Must've pulled hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Monster Bonnie! We managed a few big ones recently and they look so solid at that size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 That's one hell of a bonito. I've seen them at the markets that big taken in nets but to catch one on line is something again. The 30 to 40cm ones we catch hit and run great so I can only imagine what that one went like. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanemills Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Should submit in records section. Record at the moment is 75cm on bait. Nice fish congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnsgeq Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great catch there mate. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiffy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well done on that monster where abouts where you ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 They go good don't they at that size. I went out with a commercial fisherman the other day chasing bonnies. Between the 3 of us we caught 328.5 kgs of the buggers in 5 hrs. Had trouble with a sore arm all the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poacher Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Flathead - there were 4 pro's line fishing next to us. They were all chasing bonnies too. Some with lures, some on bait. Stiffy - we were off the Entrance We honestly thought it was a king, Its great to feel like there are a few good fish around. Cheers The Poacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 A real horse of a horsie, well done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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