benj Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Took my 2 boys out for a quick fish out of Hamilton Island. We headed up past Whitehaven Beach in our open Grady White Bowrider and out towards the outer Whitsunday Islands. We found a spot that looked a bit fishy so anchored the boat. The boys immediately dropped a couple of baits to the bottom for whatever might be down there and I floated a large Fusiler under a balloon in hopes of nailing a large Mackerel..... I didn't have to wait long. The next thing I knew the balloon was gone and I was on! At first I thought it was a large shark but when it finally got close to the boat one of my sons yells, "dad it's not a shark it's a monster mackerel!" Well after a few attempts we finally get a gaff into it and get it aboard. Close to 1.7 Metres and just under 40 Kilos..... A great day out on the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Got to be proud of that one, thats one hell of a Mackrel. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 That is one good fish, and on a fusilier, must have been hungry to eat one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Nice. Love Whitsunday's mackerel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Wow great catch mate..... That's sure to keep you happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Awesome! i'm still haunted by a big one i lost up there when it went around the davits on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Awesome catch! I've heard somewhere the bigger mackerals shouldn't be eaten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Fusiliers are the gun livebait up there and a staple of many predatory fish. GT's and Mackeral included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Fusiliers are the gun livebait up there and a staple of many predatory fish. GT's and Mackeral included. Well, there you go. I snorkelled out on the reef a few months ago and the place was alive with fusiliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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