SgtBundy Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Grabbed some fresh squid and mullet to have a crack on the high tide on dark at Newport. I hoped the storms moving through would also help stir things up. Arrived around 7 and setup keeping an eye on the storms. They seemed to stay out west but it got fairly dark early. Before dark I got a hit on a full squid that got chopped in half and bit off a hook. Around 9 the storms felt like they were pushing in with some lightening and I packed up some gear in order to be able to make a quick exit but it proved to be not necessary. Shortly after top of the tide I got some quick hits and struck on one which hooked up and pulled in a 40cm tailor, oddly it was hooked through the back. Not sure if it happened on the strike or in the fight but happy to have a take home. After that the southerly kicked in hard which made it unpleasant but I stuck it out as the cloud cover was keeping it dark and the tailor to me suggested predators around so maybe a jewie was still a chance. About 10ish I lifted the rod and it took off even though I had not felt a bite. It took a run but was pulled in with some more drag but put up a few minutes of fight with dashes back out as it came to shore. I had suspected a ray and was proven right with I think a banjo ray being the result. Unfortunately I didnt have pliers handy so had to cut the hooks and send it back with a new mouth piercing. Packed up around 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh1 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Definitely a banjo ray shark mate!! They feel pretty good on the line but are dissapointing if you take the time and trouble to fillet and cook them. At least you got a decent tailor to take home!! Cheers, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Tailor went great crumbed and shallow fried for lunch today. Still working on that jewie though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Mate youre getting fish. Stay strong. Be confident. And use the super fresh tailor as bait. Im humming the theme to Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Lol - I used to have someone at work that would scream "ADRIANNNNNNNN" every time I answered the phone. I was tempted to use the tailor but I had fresh squid and mullet on hand and only the day before Dad and I were discussing the right way to cook tailor - I thought I would have something to bring home for once I feel like I am dialing it in - still need to work on spotting beach structure I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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