sbf1 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 After a little success on the weekend we hit the harbour this arvo after I picked up my bloke from school. The wind was very gusty to say the least and almost pulled the pin after half an hour but we stuck in there and managed a couple nice reds, one 45cm and the other 43cm. Both west of the bridge and caught on squid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_souvlaki Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Well done mate!! Cant beat that on the bbq!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 mate you are cleaning up inside the harbour! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Mate you have those Snapper sussed out well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 mate your becoming the snapper king west of the bridge well done cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have fished the harbour for over 30 years and this is the first time that I have caught quality reds on the west side of the bridge. It proves that the water quality must be the best it's ever been along with no commercial fishing resulting in better fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Nice catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Hey SB are u getting bream as well while targeting the snapper ? Edited October 20, 2013 by GaryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Only the odd thumper (over 40cm) I am not targeting them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very well done mate, presumably on bait? Have you tried plastics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes squid as bait. I have tryed sp's only for flatheads at the same location. I think I am using the wrong sp's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) I realise you arent targeting bream , Im just curious how in that area of the harbour you could avoid them . Im not trying to be a smart A by the way more interested in the method you use to be able to target them so accurately . Edited October 23, 2013 by GaryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Gary0 I fish in really deep water with big squid baits. I find that bream prefer other baits and shallower water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ok thanks sb, so would it be fair to say you try to replicate the same style of tackle , bait and water conditions as u would do in ocean water snapper fishing ? Ive never really given it a thought to target them in the harbour so your report has certainly opened my eyes to another avenue of fishing for specific species. Have you ever fished places like sow and pigs for them . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) I only fish a couple spots west of the bridge. I use a very basic rig with a number 1 ball sinker, 12lb 1 meter leader and and a 3/0 light gauge hook with strip baits Edited October 26, 2013 by sbf1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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