Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 G'day raiders, Well, I had a couple of hours to kill today, so I decided to take a walk around the rocky outcrops of sunny corner, a renown spot up here but I had not been before. After a 15min trek in, I arrive at the cliff face and scoped the area. It was low tide but the swell was still pushing in hard. I've never gone fishing without bait before so this was a first for me. Armed with a few brand new SP'S and metals that have been in the box for years, I surveyed the area and picked my spot. I began to toss metals and plastics for about 30mins for one bite I think. After that I realised I didn't know what I was doing, so with no bait I looked in my tackle box to find a long float. After remembering reading posts from people like stormy etc, I sort of remembered some explaining how to make a rig for luderick. So I thought I'd give it a go, found some cabbage, trusted the rig I had made and in she goes! Within 30secs, I get my first down. Didn't land it but ahhhhh the rig worked. So I rebaited, tossed some burley and my rig and again another down, this time I'm on but 10secs later I dropped it. So out again and bang I'm on, played the fish and after a short fight up comes my first ever blackie! The fish goes 36cm, not sure weight but looked really healthy. With confidence booming I try again and within minutes I'm on again and break my PB on landing the next one. This one goes 39cms and very fat and healthy! And I'm delighted with my catch! Overall, I had 6 downs, dropped 2 and landed 2. Was really pleased with my catch and it made the trek out very easy! Questions for all you rock fishos: A. What's the usual size of blackies and are the ones I caught of good size? B. How do you cook them? Whole or fillet? So thanks, to all the raiders that are providing info on rigs, techniques etc on their posts because if it was not for this site I would be walking back empty handed. Thanks for reading! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well done on the luderick the fish you got are around the average size for off the rocks although 39cms is up in the mid too large size range. As for cooking them i dont eat seafood so other members will have a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Nice one scratchie! Never thought you would be putting in a luderick report! Great work on making the best of a situation and seeing that amply rewarded. Don't give up on the plastics though. I can't give any specific advice for SPs off the rocks but they slay many species and usually catch decent sized fish once you get the hang of it. Edited May 22, 2013 by nbdshroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well done on the luderick the fish you got are around the average size for off the rocks although 39cms is up in the mid too large size range. As for cooking them i dont eat seafood so other members will have a better idea. Surprised hawkesbass!!! You don't eat seafood?Thanks for the feedback, I ended up filleting them! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Nice one scratchie! Never thought you would be putting in a luderick report! Great work on making the best of a situation and seeing that amply rewarded. Don't give up on the plastics though. I can't give any specific advice for SPs off the rocks but they slay many species and usually catch decent sized fish once you get the hang of it.Thanks nbdshroom, mate I didn't think I'd be putting up a luderick report either! But once I realised I have no clue on sp's, that was the only alternative! Tastes great though, with a lemon and dill sauce! Yummmo!Cheers scratchie!!! Edited May 22, 2013 by Scratchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantic Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 that spot looks tops (bit of white water ,changes in depth )bet theres a jewie lurkin there somewhere )mate u wanna bleed them as soon as you catch , when you leave spot if you can find a calm pool fillet & skin them , should be plenty around your way with the breeding run of sea blackfish /seamullet /sea bream all pretty much coinciding with each other .i know of big catches from hat head . season little ,flour then pan with butter and a couple of minutes each side and oh yeah ,time to eat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 that spot looks tops (bit of white water ,changes in depth )bet theres a jewie lurkin there somewhere )mate u wanna bleed them as soon as you catch , when you leave spot if you can find a calm pool fillet & skin them , should be plenty around your way with the breeding run of sea blackfish /seamullet /sea bream all pretty much coinciding with each other .i know of big catches from hat head . season little ,flour then pan with butter and a couple of minutes each side and oh yeah ,time to eat . Thanks frantic. I did bleed them straight away because every post I've seen they all seem to have there throats cut. I didn't know to remove skin, learnt that while eating. My culinary skills are pretty good though, so I give the fish respect and not over cook it. The kids loved it anyway and the eldest said it was his new favourite. So with a bit more reading and studying I'll be adding luderick to the menu! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well done on your 1st & P.B Scratchie. Freshly caught, filleted & skinned they are a top feed. Just shake them in a freezer bag of flour & mixed herbs & pan fry them. YUM! Frantic is right. I would be hammering that spot with heavier gear & big plastics for a jew. It looks like a prime spot. If they won't take a placcy then a big fillet of fresh blackfish is a top bait off the rocks. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well done on your 1st & P.B Scratchie. Freshly caught, filleted & skinned they are a top feed. Just shake them in a freezer bag of flour & mixed herbs & pan fry them. YUM! Frantic is right. I would be hammering that spot with heavier gear & big plastics for a jew. It looks like a prime spot. If they won't take a placcy then a big fillet of fresh blackfish is a top bait off the rocks. Cheers, Grant. Thanks for the info grant! I didnt know that jewies would eat a fillet of blackfish! I target them in the bay with mullet fillet or live/butterflied tailor or squid! Will definitely give it another go soon! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlRak Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Great report and a few nice fish, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMn Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well done mate! Pays to have spare bit of kit around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak4g63 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Scratchie you have to proud of that effort well done mate, did you try any metal lures from that spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Scratchie you have to proud of that effort well done mate, did you try any metal lures from that spot?Yeah I did. As well as SP's. but I figured with all the cabbage and weed sitting on the rocks, the chance of blackfish was good.Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Top Top sesh Scratchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam354 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 You are now joining the addicted luderick anglers club,There is no turning back you will be getting downs in your sleep I do anyway.Congratulations and good going on your first attempt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Top Top sesh Scratchie Thanks champ! Preferred you sesh though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 You are now joining the addicted luderick anglers club,There is no turning back you will be getting downs in your sleep I do anyway.Congratulations and good going on your first attempt I wouldn't say addicted but it was good fun! I generally dream about the rod peeling off. There know doubt though without people posting on how they catch luderick, I wouldn't have even bothered. Glad I did! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Nice work. They are good sized ones, and great work for a first up attempt. Tip for cleaning, don't bother scaling them, just gut them, then fillet and skin. Skinning is much easier if you leave the scales on. Don't bother with getting rid og the black gut lining, this is only important if you are cooking them whole, otherwise its a waste of time and effort. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Nice work. They are good sized ones, and great work for a first up attempt. Tip for cleaning, don't bother scaling them, just gut them, then fillet and skin. Skinning is much easier if you leave the scales on. Don't bother with getting rid og the black gut lining, this is only important if you are cooking them whole, otherwise its a waste of time and effort. Matt Thanks for the tips! That's pretty much the same as flatty. No guts, no scale, just fillet with skin off! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 top job scratchie!! and another awesome read bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 top job scratchie!! and another awesome read bro Thanks spotie! Just trying to be versatile and find some good new spots! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 doing it tough again i see scratch,you could catch a fly with chopsticks at the moment,good work champ,and another species ticked off the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 doing it tough again i see scratch,you could catch a fly with chopsticks at the moment,good work champ,and another species ticked off the list Thanks diesel. It's a great spot for anything I reckon. Was worth the walk. Next time your up, if I can drag myself from my boat, I'll take you there! Maybe we can upgrade your stickfish! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Surprised hawkesbass!!! You don't eat seafood? Thanks for the feedback, I ended up filleting them! Cheers scratchie!!! yep i dont eat seafood fishing keeps me sane too some degree but if you ask people that know me i need too fish more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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