The Rev Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Before I start this post it needs to be said – I am an Anglican minister – so I believe in miracles! And this was an interesting day – but not quite what you may be wondering… Baramundi in Sydney Harbour? Think more Jesus multiplying five loaves and two fish to feed a crowd. We are in miracle territory today. We set out at 6:30am from Manly boat ramp on Friday morning (my day off). I live not far from there and always go out from this ramp. We started in North Harbour fishing for bream and Trevally and only managed one bream in the high twenties. With my wife counting on a feed when we got back he went into the esky. My mate Tony had a great hook up and run but inexperience cots him a good fish at the boat. After being there for an hour without too much action we moved to Sow & Pigs. With a large high tide coming in – our floated un-weighted prawn baits just wouldn’t sit down in the burley trail and as soon as the line feed stopped – they floated up to the surface due to the run of the water. Blow! I have fished there a bit and experienced this a bit – you need to get the boats sinking down with the burley to get fish and if you weight your bait up – you get endless lost tackle. Been there before for a lot of frustration. So the call comes time to move. High tide was at 9:45am and I wanted to make sure we had a good burley trail set as we approached it so me moved. We motored over to Middle Head – but same problem with the tidal flow. The westerly was now well and truly up so we made the call to move again – this time to inside Dobroyd near the Shacks. We got there and all looked promising. Clean air as we were protected from the wind and only one other boat that was squidding. Well after an hour we managed only 1 keeper. A nice Leatherjacket along with a sergeant baker (Great for making fish stock for all the cooks out there. They have great flesh just millions of bones!). Plenty of small snapper but nothing else worth writing home about. It was now 9:35am and feeling somewhat defeated – we headed in to Balmoral. Coffee and Breakfast at the new boatshed beckoned and my mate offered to shout! So over we went. The wind had dropped by now and as we slowed in the no wash zone and began to motor past the boats, an empty mooring beckoned. I thought high tide – let’s have one more shot. Well after a hot session right on the high tide we managed 9 Trevally in 30 minutes – 6 were 31-35cm keepers. Happy days I though as we motored the rest of the way in to the boat shed at Balmoral. After ordering food and coffee I went to check the boat. And this is when the miracles started! I went to check the boat was ok before food appeared and after checking all was ok – Tony materializes with a barramundi in his hand – still flapping!!!. He then stoops down and plucks another one out of bucket. Now understand – he is at the back of the restaurant, I am a minister, and I think he has pinched them from the kitchen. Oh dear – not a good look and he is calling to me – get the esky ready. Kitchen staff are about 5 meters away and I am thinking Tony – what are you doing! All was not what it seemed. He then proceeded to tell me that the Tender boat at the Boat Shed had been helping with a Japanese photo shoot on the harbour out the front of Balmoral. Can yo believe this - They were using live barramundi! The must have been ones that are imported down from up north for the restaurants. The photo shoot had finished and the boat driver said help yourself – just leave me one! He is still in the bucket to prove it. So there you go – 2 barramundi caught at Sydney Harbour, out of a bucket – by hand! I never thought I would see that in winter in Sydney Harbour. There is a God and miracles still happen! Cheers The Rev Ps - the first photo is back at Manly boat ramp. The second the last Barramundi still trying to live in the bucket. The third is the catch for the day and the last - Breakfast at Balmoral Boat Shed - I can recommend it! Edited August 24, 2013 by The Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieflash Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I need to get back to church.Well done and dont forget to carve those trevs up for some excellent sashimi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35R Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) stranger things have happened.. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/harbour-is-no-haven-for-barra/story-e6freuzi-1225902290602 Edited August 24, 2013 by 35R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 That's a great story and the breakfast looks great! Is that a holy beer on the table? We all need a refreshment! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Blazer Lures Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Fantastic ready. Last time I saw Baramundi in Sydney Harbour was a fish and chips shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Love this read up, I am waiting in anticipation of one been pulled out of the water thinking what! in winter let alone summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Don't wanna break your hearts, but it's not the first time. In a previous thread some one mentioned it was a good luck thing done by people in the Asian community. They look about the size they keep in the tanks any how Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 i got a feeling some people didnt read the whole thing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 i got a feeling some people didnt read the whole thing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Your mate Tony, he's not the Rev. from Narrabeen is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Your mate Tony, he's not the Rev. from Narrabeen is he? No - I'm the Rev (Bruce) - Tony is the guy in the photo. Local Manly guy who comes to my church. Cheers The Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 That's a great story and the breakfast looks great! Is that a holy beer on the table? We all need a refreshment! Cheers scratchie!!! Yes - it was a great brunch and yes with a holy beer. That's my mate Tony - always celebrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooks Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Barra in the harbour is not so far fetched. I spotted one yesterday. http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=69662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Will posters PLEASE read The Rev's entire post before responding. Thanks, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpet Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 here also parramundie from parra river Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Haha, great story Bruce, mate good to see you got a nice bag of fish. Good onya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Haha, great story Bruce, mate good to see you got a nice bag of fish. Good onya.... Thanks Ray - it was a fun day on the water with a few extra unexpected blessings to finish it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adkel53 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Great story title and great read. The Lord works in strange ways!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 couldnt have asked for a better friday. nice report mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Good work Rev. Here was I thinking that I had to travel north and use expensive lures to catch Barra. All I need to do is follow wedding photographers around . Congrats on a great and unusual day's fishing... and an enjoyable post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ving Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 lol, nice story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Great read. That would have had the fisheries inspectors bamboozled if they pulled you over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keflapod Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Well done Rev, The lord does work in strange ways and often has a great sense of humour ! So now all you have to do is explain to the missus how you were able to either: 1. Turn Bream into Barramundi or 2. Buy the barramundi without parting with any cash You'll have to do some fast talking there... ...unless Tony did the bolt with BOTH barra leaving you with the rest of the catch... ..but I doubt he would do that bcos you would then dob him into the entire concregation next Sunday... With your luck mate, next weekend they will be doing a photoshoot on lobsters.... Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvdwalt Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Great Story Bruce! You should get the number of the company who did the photoshoot. This way we could ensure we are nearby for the next shoot. Edited August 26, 2013 by Screaming Reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoi Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice story and great haul of fish Rev! The Lord has looked upon you favourably and you have reaped your reward with a nice catch.... your prayers have been answered!! Go now in peace and keep up the nice work. Well done. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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