aidanhoh Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 After 2 days of studying and with 2 days of workshops ahead, decided last minute that I had to get out for a quick spin this morning. Ended up on one the rocky points in Manly Harbour with my ever versatileShimano Catana Light and old Daiwa PR1600H outfit. A few casts in, a school of baitfish started jumping out of the water in front of me, and at that moment the little Waxwing I was retrieving got smashed by a little Watsons Leaping Bonito. Tried to put up a fight, and had its mate encouraging it all the way in, but didn't stand a chance on 8lb line. Continued casting the little Waxwing and did get another hit but no hook up this time, and unfortunately that was all the action for the short session. Good sign though that the water is clearing and warming up again with Leaping Bonito in the harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Good on ya - I like waxwings, great action and cast like bullets Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargeRX8 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Good info for us land goers. What coloured waxwing were you using. Never heard of them before, just checked them out, they look interesting but not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidanhoh Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was using the 58mm (12g) version in silver. Have tried the larger ones but haven't had any success on them. The smaller ones seem to be working at the moment though, probably because they match the little baitfish schooling around the harbour. They are expensive vs the usual metals that you chuck around the rocks, but they make a good change, as they cast almost as well, don't require an all out retrieve, and swim just under the surface where most of the action takes place. The last point also means they are unlikely to snag, as you don't need to let them sink before beginning the retrieve and they skim over the snags as you get close to shore, especially with double hooks rather than trebles. Only one I've lost is from the leader breaking due to a wind knot on a cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettmann86 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Those waxwings are deadly, I've caught so many fish on those lures it's shameful. They out fish any other lure in my tackle box 2 fish to 1 easily. I've caught whiting, flathead, bonito, tailor, kings, frigates, bream, bass and ep's on them in different sizes they're just a quality lure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidanhoh Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Whiting? That's amazing. What size & colour did you catch them on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-On Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Nice fish; never managed to hook one myself. Must admit I'm also a big fan of the waxwing. A mate bought one out when we went to longie a year ago and smashed king after king while my sp didn't even get looked at! Got 4 in my box now of various sizes and colours. Love em on kings, salmon and trolled up a few big tailor on them around dobroyd headland. Edited March 15, 2013 by Fish-On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siesta911 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Nice fish mate. Well done. Leaping Bonito is one of best fish for Sashimi - but they don't stay fresh too long. Better to bleed and take the gut then ice it right away, and have sashimi within 5-6 hours time. I hope I can catch one or two this season too. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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