Ryder Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Hi Raiders, It's been a bit quiet in the upper harbour lately, still getting a few but nothing worth noting. The theory was that the fish have moved downstream. Today that theory proved to be right. It was never going to be an early start for me, so it had to be a solo mission. My wife has me committed to making cupcakes for an RSPCA fundraiser. I as allowed out for a few hours this afternoon. I took up my position around 1pm, the tide was on the way out. The downs began from the second drift and continued pretty consistently for the next few hours. I'm happy to say I'm not using braid anymore, still pulling a few hooks, but nothing like a few weeks ago. I had a few in the bag when some young fishos took an interest. I put one on my setup, and converted the others spin setup with the help of a clip on float. Happy to say they each got a decent fish. I kept fishing and added a few more to the bag. The largest going 43 cm. One of the young fellas went 35 but the average was around 30 cm. I took 3 for dinner, and gave the rest to the boys to take home for tea. Some new Fishraiders in the making. No fishing tomorrow, I'm icing 6 dozen cupcakes. Ryder Edited July 10, 2016 by Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) You just reminded me of the saying Give a man you feed him for a day Teach a man to fish you feed him for life. You have just done both. Nice OR a variant Give a man you feed him for a day Teach a man to fish next you know he becomes a member of Fishraider, becomes obsessive compulsive, and spends a lot of money on fishing gear he MUST have. JD Edited July 9, 2016 by Johndory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hi Raiders, It been a bit quite in the upper harbour lately, still getting a few but nothing worth noting. The theory was that the fish have moved downstream. Today that theory proved to be right. It was never going to be an early start for me, so it had to be a solo mission. My wife has me committed to making cupcakes for an RSPCA fund raiser. I as allowed out for a few hours this afternoon. I took up my position around 1pm, the tide was on the way out. The downs began from the second drift and continued pretty consistently for the next few hours. I'm happy to say I'm not using braid anymore, still pulling a few hooks, but nothing like a few weeks ago. I had a few in the bag when some young fishos took an interest. I put one on my setup, and converted the others spin setup with the help of a clip on float. Happy to say they each got a decent fish. I kept fishing and added a few more to the bag. The largest going 43 cm. One of the young fellas went 35 but the average was around 30 cm. I took 3 for dinner, and gave the rest to the boys to take home for tea. Some new Fishraiders in the making. No fishing tomorrow, I'm icing 6 dozen cupcakes. Ryder image.jpg How considerate of you Ryder. Now make sure you wash your hands properly before you ice the cupcakes. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Good stuff Andrew! Always nice to help some keen youngsters out! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Nice bag of fish Ryder and goodonya helping out the young fisho's! Edited July 10, 2016 by Burger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks guys. I can remember getting help when I was young. It made me a better fisherman. I'm still getting help from Fishraider. JD, I don't know anything about obsessive compulsive, must have behaviour....hahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks guys. I can remember getting help when I was young. It made me a better fisherman. I'm still getting help from Fishraider. JD, I don't know anything about obsessive compulsive, must have behaviour....hahahahah Yes well done. Now all we need is a photo of the little cakes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Good stuff. Interested as to the area you're fishing if you don't mind sharing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budzsta Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Were the cupcakes really fish cakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Fantastic Andrew they look sensational. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 image.jpg Exceptional work Andrew - fishraiders are all very clever people of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 image.jpg Hi Andrew, I thought you said 6 dozen cupcakes. By my count you're 18 short. Just wondering what might have happened to them?? cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 MMMMMM.... They were donated to the Ryder Marine Research Institute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Ahh the old RMRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 thought i was the only one that got such tasks. Congratulations on your catch and make policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Loser Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Nice catch mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Had a fish in the lower habour today near the heads! They're gone! Only two fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Loser Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I heard the same thing from several others as well Luderick - Angler, that's the fun part finding where they will be next :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That's it Lord! I'll leave that for the experts out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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