JonD Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Headed out to the fad with the kids after school where we were lucky enough to get three little dolphin fish for dinner. My daughter jumped in to take a look and was amazed by just how many fish there were around the trap and also how hard it was to get them interested in baits or lures (no current). Hundreds of dolphin fish and even plenty of small kings and the odd amberjack were milling around. On the way home we came across several large patches of small leather jackets, one patch had around 10 whaler sharks feeding on them, unfortunately the sharks moved on before she could get in the water with her camera gear. She may have some footage but hasn't downloaded the card yet as she's away today on another triathlon, talking of which she was joint third in her age group at Husky at the weekend (over 5000 competitors). My young lad who normally gets sick so doesn't come out to often really enjoyed the trip and now keeps on to go again which is good news. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 You've got the life over there on the coast Jon. A quick trip out after work /school and a good result to a nice session with the family. Good onya. Beautiful fish those dolphin fish. Cheers, BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice one Jon, the fishing off Narooma/Bermi has certainly been more productive than up around the Bay. Last two mornings have been slim pickings, with the sweep turning up everywhere at the moment. Great result getting out with the family, well done. Cheers...... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just now, Croydon said: Nice one Jon, the fishing off Narooma/Bermi has certainly been more productive than up around the Bay. Last two mornings have been slim pickings, with the sweep turning up everywhere at the moment. Great result getting out with the family, well done. Cheers...... Dave The sweep and jackets have been making life tough but my daughter has been finding lots of kings with the sweep so don't move away just because the sweep turn up. On one recent trip I was hand feeding sweep at the surface when the kings suddenly decided to muscle them out, dozens of small 50cm kings grabbed fish from my hands in a frenzy. My daughter jumped in with a dead striped tuna and was getting crashed into by hungry kings, there were better sized fish bellow the rats. With my daughters freediving skills being so good we are learning huge amounts about both the fish and the location we have fished for years. It's incredibly exciting to find kings regularly holding in shallow water where we would have never fished for them before. One thing I can say is if you find bait anywhere around Montague, simply stay with it as sooner or later these roaming kings will find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Jon, that's really interesting. It's amazing what you find out when you have a bit of a swim. I've been following your daughters exploits on here and some of the photography is just amazing. Good on you both for getting out. Looks like I'll be sorting through some sweep over the next few weeks.... Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great report. You would not get me in the water with a shark let alone 10 lol!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone07 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice report mate, do you not get worried about your daughter getting in the water that far out with currents etc? Have seen some footage, recently down your way as well of some very big Noah's being caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice report. Don't think I'd be too keen to get in the water with big fish let alone sharks swimming amongst me. Brave girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 14 hours ago, tyrone07 said: Nice report mate, do you not get worried about your daughter getting in the water that far out with currents etc? Have seen some footage, recently down your way as well of some very big Noah's being caught Of coarse you have to try to be as safe as possible but in all truth most sharks spook off very easely and feeding sharks tend to be focused only on the prey fish. As her skill has developed so have dangers from blackouts due to such long breath holds. An average person heads straight to the surface as soon as they feel that need for air but freedivers learne to go well beyond those urges, where things can go wrong. So yes it is a worry especially when she goes well past my capabilities ( a week ago she recovered fishing gear from 31m ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 John 3mts is exceptional for some one her age. Or any age at that. Much respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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