Wollongong Snapper

[FishermanSteve]

Today on a charter just off of Wollongong I caught my first legal Snapper. I can't remember the exact measurement and now I've eaten it there is no chance of a remeasure. We were fishing in approximately 70m of water. I used a three hook rig, all 5/0 circles. Bait was half salted pilchards.

Conditions were reasonable and we watched the rain glide past without being caught in it. A very enjoyable day to tick another species off the list. I also caught a 52cm Flathead and two 38cm Flathead 

[saltrix]

Nice catch and I am glad you enjoyed your fresh fish, that’s the best part of fishing besides the day out

[kingie chaser]

Looks about 42-45cm to me 

 

Doesn't matter as long as it was over 30cm.

 

I bet it tasted great, how did you cook it?

[masterfisho7]

Well done one nice fish good eating also at that size .

[FishermanSteve]

1 hour ago, kingie chaser said:

Looks about 42-45cm to me 

 

Doesn't matter as long as it was over 30cm.

 

I bet it tasted great, how did you cook it?

It tasted amazing, I baked it with lightly garlic infused butter and a dash of lemon. The texture was perfect 

[rickmarlin62]

good stuff    so long as u had great day n good feed doesn't mater how big...rick