Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 G'day raiders, Made the last minute decision with the eldest boy to head out this morning. With the hectic Xmas period over it was time get a rod bent. With limited time, we set out for Tomaree headland and had a tank of yakkas by 530am. Headed back in to drift the breakwall and first drift zzzzzz, the sound I live to hear! A great little fight followed and we boated my first king. It went just legal at 65cm but returned to fight another day. Second drift was the boys turn....... Just love watching the kids get into the action, the look on their faces as the fish peels line is priceless. It went 63cm and was also returned. A couple more drifts and this time I was onto something big, but my 25lb line was no match for it and it was list very quickly. (Note to self- bring bigger gear next time) The usual boat traffic then started and the kings disappeared with it. We still had enought time to head back out front and try our luck. It was a beautiful sight as we approached the heads. We picked out a reef I've had success on snapper before but could only manage a few small squire, some massive slimies and the boy caught this huge rocky! We trolled the way back in but still no sign of any pelagics about. The water was still only 21.5deg but a heap of bait around. At the boat ramp, some tourist thought he was retrieving the QE2 and had to take up both ramps. So annoying and he was oblivious to the fact until I parked my car right next to him and he couldn't get out the drivers side. Haha Was home by 10am and I'm heading of soon to take the yaks out with the family, might even try wet a line. Tight lines all, Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Awesome work mate great sesh and report as usual. Great to see the young fella having such a ripper time. Envious! Ever considered adopting a grown man? Cheers Witha Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hey scratcbie. Nice report as usual but next time dont use anything less than 80lb braid and leader, going for kings on 25lb is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Mckenzie Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Nice work mate good to see your son involved. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Awesome work mate great sesh and report as usual. Great to see the young fella having such a ripper time. Envious! Ever considered adopting a grown man? Cheers Witha Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk Cheers witha! Yep have adopted a few. If your up this way give me a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hey scratcbie. Nice report as usual but next time dont use anything less than 80lb braid and leader, going for kings on 25lb is insane. Thanks mr Groper! Yeah I agree. I was a little under prepared but hey great fun on the lighter gear. Normally I use 50lb minimum but the decky packed the wrong rod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Nice work mate good to see your son involved. Well done. Thanks macca. It's hard to tell the boys they can't come. But I do love taking them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelguyau Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That looks great mate, counting the days till im up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 That looks great mate, counting the days till im up there. Yeah mate not a bad morning! Don't get to excited but, the water still really cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Ye haa!! Good on ya geoffro. First kings aswell. Love ya work mate. Hope you jodes and the fam had a good chrissy mate. Cheers spotie.. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman666 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good on ya mate! When you say drifting do you mean with a float? Keeping the yakkas near the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelguyau Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yeah mate not a bad morning! Don't get to excited but, the water still really cold. Ha ha, always excited to get up there Jeff, I have no doubt you'll keep me in the loop mate. Just a great place either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Ye haa!! Good on ya geoffro. First kings aswell. Love ya work mate. Hope you jodes and the fam had a good chrissy mate. Cheers spotie.. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Cheers spotie! Merry Xmas to you to mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good on ya mate! When you say drifting do you mean with a float? Keeping the yakkas near the bottom? Thanks. Drifting- I mean in a boat. I try to sound out the fish and work the line into the strike zone. Running sinker matched to current. I try keep it at least 1m from the bottom. The water depth is only 8-10m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman666 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I'm with ya now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well done, Scratchie!! Looking forward to getting out myself..... soon cheerio & Happy New Year! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oziodin Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good report Jeff nice to hear the Young bloke haveing a good crack at it mate . Hope u had a great Xmas . Just letting u know there is a good chance we will be up you way 5-8 jan will give u a call mate . Cheers. Oziodin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well done, Scratchie!! Looking forward to getting out myself..... soon cheerio & Happy New Year! Roberta Thanks Roberta! I always look forward to getting out. I hate when it's along time between drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Good report Jeff nice to hear the Young bloke haveing a good crack at it mate . Hope u had a great Xmas . Just letting u know there is a good chance we will be up you way 5-8 jan will give u a call mate . Cheers. Oziodin Cheers Yern! Give me a call if you make it up and if I can catch up again I will. No probs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well done scratch , and you even managed to get T out there maybe he will jump aboard more after that king! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Well done scratch , and you even managed to get T out there maybe he will jump aboard more after that king! Cheers. The sounder was going off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 At the boat ramp, some tourist thought he was retrieving the QE2 and had to take up both ramps. So annoying and he was oblivious to the fact until I parked my car right next to him and he couldn't get out the drivers side. Haha I love that, ramp jockeys are a pain in the butt. I would like to have seen his face when he realised that he was an idiot. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber joe Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 We'll done scratchie nice catch , will be heading up your way after new year . Did u keep the red rock cod , they are nice eating fish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 At the boat ramp, some tourist thought he was retrieving the QE2 and had to take up both ramps. So annoying and he was oblivious to the fact until I parked my car right next to him and he couldn't get out the drivers side. Haha I love that, ramp jockeys are a pain in the butt. I would like to have seen his face when he realised that he was an idiot. Cheers Paikea That's the trouble. They don't realise. Then he bogged it in the sand because it took so long too move it. Oh boy, can't wait to get my ramp back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 We'll done scratchie nice catch , will be heading up your way after new year . Did u keep the red rock cod , they are nice eating fish . Thanks joe! No mate, they are throw backs for me. I have heard they eat ok but I prefer a big slab of something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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