Yowie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Fished near Deer Park early on the last of the run out for 1 undersized jewie about 60cm, plus bait stealing little reddies and trumpeters. About sunrise, a few fish started splashing near the boat, just out of casting range, so pulled up the anchor and motored towards them. Appeared to be kingies, and would not take any lures. They were feeding on whitebait. Let the lure sink under them and pulled out 2 tailor in the mid 30's and dropped another one. At the bottom of the tide, pumped some nippers and drifted various sand flats on the run-up for quite some time for 2 flatties about 40 and 44cm, a long time between the bites. Saw quite a few whiting in places, but they were not interested in the nippers. They were feeding over the squirt worm beds, so probably only interested in worm baits. Better than nothing at all. The water is very clear again. **Photo now attached.** Edited October 30, 2014 by yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Agh, back in home territory mate! A shame you didn't get to wet a line while you were up here, but thems the brakes! Always good to be fishing home grounds though. Well done Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Good to hear there's some kings around in the hacking... Looking forward to getting out this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4z Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Nice report mate I always look forward to hearing what your catching and you always seem to come home with a feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Well if you couldn't snag a king then I don't imagine anyone could. Great writeup again yowie. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Agh, back in home territory mate! A shame you didn't get to wet a line while you were up here, but thems the brakes! Always good to be fishing home grounds though. Well done Cheers scratchie!!! Would have liked to have a fish, but busy with entertaining and a few drinks. Had a couple of fish feeds, including snapper fillets at Catch restaurant at Shoal Bay. Could not take the kayak with me, as I injured a shoulder and would not be able to paddle too far. Edited October 29, 2014 by yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Good read Yowie, I look forward to reading your reports as I used to live in the shire and fished almost exclusively in the area. I think many find it a little tough at times in that system with such clear water not providing a lot of cover for predators or prey. You have to know your locations and your times & tides. Deeban spit used to be a highly productive flathead spot for me when I was land based but it seems to have gone downhill over the lat 10 years. Whats your personal experience of the flathead scene that area? Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Good read Yowie, I look forward to reading your reports as I used to live in the shire and fished almost exclusively in the area. I think many find it a little tough at times in that system with such clear water not providing a lot of cover for predators or prey. You have to know your locations and your times & tides. Deeban spit used to be a highly productive flathead spot for me when I was land based but it seems to have gone downhill over the lat 10 years. Whats your personal experience of the flathead scene that area? Cheers Jim Jim, I usually fish to the west of Deeban Spit up to Lilli Pilli. The flatties can be found over the banks on the higher tides, but also can be caught on the drift (either tide) along the main channel from Lilli Pilli to near Gunnamatta Bay. Some big ones are in the deeper water during the warmer months. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Do you flick SPs for them or just drift a pillie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Jim, I usually fish to the west of Deeban Spit up to Lilli Pilli. The flatties can be found over the banks on the higher tides, but also can be caught on the drift (either tide) along the main channel from Lilli Pilli to near Gunnamatta Bay. Some big ones are in the deeper water during the warmer months. Dave. Thanks Dave, Might head over that way with the kids on Saturday for a change from the harbour. Probably wont get much fishing in but its great to get out in that part of the world again. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon007 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Good job Yowie, I'm heading out there tomorrow, cant wait. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Do you flick SPs for them or just drift a pillie? Nippers. In the shallow water, a small ball sinker onto the hook, flick it out, let it hit the bottom then jig it back to the boat, Also catch whiting, bream, flounder, trevally, long tom, an occasional salmon or tailor (salmon and tailor will feed over the sandflats in a metre of water at times) Only problem with nippers is the pickers - little bream, whiting, tarwhine, toads. In the deeper water for the bigger flatties, pillies, live baits, butterflied fish are the go. Edited October 30, 2014 by yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Cheers, I'll have a go this weekend and see how I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Welldone yowie, good feed. And there have been a few kings around ive noticed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Welldone yowie, good feed. And there have been a few kings around ive noticed as well Would have a better chance targeting them. The ones I land as a by-catch are usually just under sized. As a side issue, I was walking through Southgate Shopping Centre at Sylvania today, always have a look in the fish shop window, and there were 3 kingies for sale, all about 40cm long !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Would have a better chance targeting them. The ones I land as a by-catch are usually just under sized. As a side issue, I was walking through Southgate Shopping Centre at Sylvania today, always have a look in the fish shop window, and there were 3 kingies for sale, all about 40cm long !!! Most likely farmed fish, you can tell by their smaller tails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumra Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Good work there yowie... haven't been on the water myself for at least 8 months now but it is always good seeing your reports. keep them coming mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoi Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Great work as usual Yowie, another nice feed. Looking forward to your next report. Very well done Sir! All the best Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Good work there yowie... haven't been on the water myself for at least 8 months now but it is always good seeing your reports. keep them coming mate Thought you had left the forum, nothing from you for a while. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Most likely farmed fish, you can tell by their smaller tails That's what I was thinking, as the fins are comparatively smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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