Doza48 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have been grounded for a while with the birth of our 2nd child I was not allowed out but I finally got out yesterday and the the wind around Lake Macquarie was uncomfortable in my little boat so I just pottered over to Bolton point and found a bit of cover just as the tide started going out I have been trying to crack the plastics code for a year now and not been very successful, so I was trying a few things to see what happened I was throwing plastics and vibes and even a cranks crab around even trying to figure out how to work the sugapen and was getting nowhere, while I was undoing a knot in the braid I threw over an old prawn that I had in the freezer for a year on the spare rod it was a last second decision to bring the old bait bag from the freezer as I have been leaving the bait at home on purpose for the last year to keep me trying on the plastics It was only about 5 mins and away she went and dinner was in the boat kinda makes me feel I have been wasting my time and money for the last year trying to learn the plastics. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Doza time on the water is never wasted no matter how good or bad it gets, plastics have their place but nothing will ever replace what is natural to a fish. Nice bream, thanks for sharing. Frank 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 A bad days fishin is better than a good days workin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Well done nice fish Doza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Nice fish. Any bream over 40cm is worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mmg said: Awsome bream catch according to this picture i found it might have been 20+ years old. yum nice feed there, 😊 Enjoy. how did you cook it? They mature at 5 -7 years so plenty breeders out there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Doza48 said: I have been grounded for a while with the birth of our 2nd child I was not allowed out but I finally got out yesterday and the the wind around Lake Macquarie was uncomfortable in my little boat so I just pottered over to Bolton point and found a bit of cover just as the tide started going out I have been trying to crack the plastics code for a year now and not been very successful, so I was trying a few things to see what happened I was throwing plastics and vibes and even a cranks crab around even trying to figure out how to work the sugapen and was getting nowhere, while I was undoing a knot in the braid I threw over an old prawn that I had in the freezer for a year on the spare rod it was a last second decision to bring the old bait bag from the freezer as I have been leaving the bait at home on purpose for the last year to keep me trying on the plastics It was only about 5 mins and away she went and dinner was in the boat kinda makes me feel I have been wasting my time and money for the last year trying to learn the plastics. There have only been a few times that I have not used bait I normally put the bait out first and then flick plastics while I wait. Recently I had a plastic in the rod holder with about 5 metres of line out while I was winding in the bait rod and off she goes the rocking boat did the work was just a rat but very exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doza48 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 hours ago, Mmg said: how did you cook it? Cooked for 40 mins on the Weber 30 mins in the foil and 10 mins foil open, was awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keflapod Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I believe the older fish are the better breeders so I dont visit spots in the bay that hold bigger fish, Also I believe the older fish would most likely contain the most toxins. For my pallet the bigger fish dont taste as good as the smaller ones but each to their own. I have Also tried plastics and did have some success but I have the bait scene sorted and I do prefer the process of bait'n'wait. It's funny because I have had lure fishos pull good fish from right under me but I have also returned the favour so here is no definitive technique. Do whatever you feel is effective and enjoy the variety of the techniques. Cracker bream BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishermanSteve Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Don't totally give up on the plastics. When I finally cracked it I was rewarded with a 73cm Flathead. After that I have caught everything from slimy mackerel to big kings. Good catch btw Edited February 22, 2019 by FishermanSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keflapod Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi Mmg, Lol - yes won't cause extinction - I have to admit when I do get a big one, ain't no way I'm gonna let it go either. The toxins I meant are the heavy metals - you know, the good ones, cadmium, lithium, mercury, etc. I do eat fish regularly so if anyone is gonna accumulate it, probably me. 53 for me n not dead yet either, but if the toxins were Tartare sauce then I WOULD target the big ones. The 90% of stuff sold in supermarkets - I agree they have all sorts of excellent additives - especially growth hormones. Only problem they didn't really work on me - I'm too short lol,,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Mmg said: Sorry hijacked Doza48,s post, we are all gunna die one day anyway, Yes! Let’s stick to the original post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koalaboi Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Interesting with catch n release as well as pollution themes. I reckon plastics are good in that you just turn up tie on a lure and you're in business. Had a lot of success at first but have switched to live bait. Lot more time and effort but better results and cheaper too. KB Edited February 24, 2019 by Koalaboi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 My daughter caught a 54 cm thumper during a comp when she was a kid which we kept, at this size it tasted so bad we couldn't eat it. I must admit I have great concerns over the toxins some fish can gather over the years. I found an interesting government report on food standards which changed the way I fish and what species I will keep. Surprisingly barramundi were very high on the toxins list and the safe health recommendation in this country is considerably different by world health standards ( not in a good way ). Nice bream by the way, a friend of ours has a fibreglass casting of a mammoth 13.2oz model, I will see if I can find a photo of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Koalaboi said: I thought criticism of a legal catch on size grounds/catch and release was against site rules? KB I don't see it as being critical, more simply pointing out there maybe health risks in eating some older fish, like there was on people eating to much of Sydney harbour caught fish a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Koalaboi said: I thought criticism of a legal catch on size grounds/catch and release was against site rules? KB Thanks for your concerns KB. I have been monitoring this post. Regards scratchie mod team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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