KingfisherMan Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hello Fishers, Just a short report.. Went fishing inside Botany Bay on a Saturday 2 weeks ago. Launched from foreshore rd boat ramp at around midday. For the first few hours, there were either no bites or baby snapper bites. It was a stormy day out in the west, which moved towards the bay. Strong winds (32 knots approx), heavy rain, and large swells and waves rocked the boat spinning it in circles. We quickly headed further to shore, in only 2-3 metres of water. Why 3m you may ask?? because that's where the waves were less choppy. Started putting our lines out with no bites. Suddenly... BANG BANG BANG. Big Trevallies taking the line non stop. The trevallies continued to bite non stop - bagged out within 3 hours on 40 trevs (4 people on board). Couple flatties as well. Also the lightning show was pretty spectacular. Certainly a great day out despite not being able to fish for months due to my son studying and school and all that. Will certainly go out again.. (can't submit pictures due to size) Cheers, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 great report..plenty of fish to eat..conditions certainly were hard on the day...try cropping your fotos or reduce quality from high to medium...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KingfisherMan Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, rickmarlin62 said: great report..plenty of fish to eat..conditions certainly were hard on the day...try cropping your fotos or reduce quality from high to medium...rick Thank you Rick, Definately conditions were hard! Was happy to split the fish among family despite. Did managed to change file type and upload it - have a look Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smasher Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Nice one! Where abouts in the bay, around the runways or closer to the heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Wow, that’s certainly a big haul. Plenty of sashimi there! Would have saved the day and made for a fun 3 hours! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Smasher said: Nice one! Where abouts in the bay, around the runways or closer to the heads? Cheers Smasher! I will certainly tell the raiders! We were fishing right about 3 metres of water at the oil wharf. About 100 metres away from the wharf. Hope you catch something there! Cheers! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Scratchie said: Wow, that’s certainly a big haul. Plenty of sashimi there! Would have saved the day and made for a fun 3 hours! Cheers scratchie!!! Thanks Scratchie! Was certainly a day saver and yes we did have a yummy sashimi. What a fun day! Wasn’t sure if it was the storm that led them there or the fish were always there! Never fished that spot before hehe. Usually I fish the end of the oil wharf at around 10m of water. Cheers, Martin! Edited January 17, 2018 by KingfisherMan typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney south Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Good work, I was hoping the larger Trev's would come on in the new year. Went out just before Christmas could have filled the boat with 29.9999 cm models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, sydney south said: Good work, I was hoping the larger Trev's would come on in the new year. Went out just before Christmas could have filled the boat with 29.9999 cm models. Oh dear, 29.9999cm LOL, that is pretty close though.. Certainly they have came.. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock&Beach Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 They make great sashimi and are really good grilled on the BBQ with a little olive oil and lemon. YUM. I have found in the past that they are also great shark bait off the surf. Slab out one side and run close to the ground worth a big octopus hook. The occasional jewie fall for them as well Cheers R&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 15 hours ago, Rock&Beach said: They make great sashimi and are really good grilled on the BBQ with a little olive oil and lemon. YUM. I have found in the past that they are also great shark bait off the surf. Slab out one side and run close to the ground worth a big octopus hook. The occasional jewie fall for them as well Cheers R&B ooo, grilled barbie with olive oil and lemon.. never tried that before. Will cook up a dish.. Thanks R&B Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock&Beach Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 21 hours ago, KingfisherMan said: ooo, grilled barbie with olive oil and lemon.. never tried that before. Will cook up a dish.. Thanks R&B Martin You don't have to cook them to long they are better a touch under than over cooked. I normally cut a couple slots in the sides and rub the flavor in. Enjoy R&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Seems to be a lot of Trevs around we got some from Drummoyne Ferry Wharf . Great report Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney south Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 We fillet them, then run a knife either side of the bones on the fillet = two nice little fillets. Dry the fillets and crumb them in either smashed corn flakes or salt and vinegar chips and lightly fry = fantastic........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nice work mate, What size was the biggest trevally? What bait were you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 11:07 AM, sam bros said: Nice work mate, What size was the biggest trevally? What bait were you using? We had 41cm for biggest trevally. Bait was fresh school prawns and pilchards. The fresher the bait the better Martin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Great session. What a top sporting and table fish they are. I bleed them and put them on ice fairly quickly. Fillet them and cut the blood lines out giving 4 fillets. Lightly coat with olive oil and seasoning and put on the grill plate. Watch the colour come through, turn off the heat, turn them and the other side cooks on the remaining heat. Yummo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingfisherMan Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Welster said: Great session. What a top sporting and table fish they are. I bleed them and put them on ice fairly quickly. Fillet them and cut the blood lines out giving 4 fillets. Lightly coat with olive oil and seasoning and put on the grill plate. Watch the colour come through, turn off the heat, turn them and the other side cooks on the remaining heat. Yummo We do quite the same by bleeding them and putting them on ice. Sounds like a great dish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 nice fotos mate..they are nice eating...fresh trevally in wasabi...nice....rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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