LuckyFil Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Had a couple of sessions this week up the Central Coast. First attempt was off the rocks near Avoca, conditions were good for the target species (drummer) - plenty of wash but too much to make it dangerous. I had cunje for bait and bread burley. I caught my smallest drummer ever - see pic. Even at this size he dived hard and went straight for cover. But it went downhill from there - a blue spot wirrah, a kelpie and a sweep. Time to go home... Next outing was in the old Quintrex flicking plastics for flathead around Hardys Bay and Ettalong. Again conditions looked good with colour in the water after the recent heavy rains and a good runout tide. Lots of casts finally produced one small flattie at 40cm. He was very dark as I caught him over a patch of weed. A while latter after moving slightly downstream produced a much more aggressive strike and a good fight with a few nervous moments and one missed netting attempt and I finally had a better one that measured 63cm. A few casts later and the plastic was bitten off just behind the hook which Im guessing was a small chopper. Went home with a few fish, which after several dud outings lately was a good feeling. Cheers Fil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamoDamo Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Nice little feed there, itching to get into some fish. I'm going to Woy Woy second week of the school holidays for a holiday. What are some good spots to try if you could recommend any? I guess if I can't find any i'll go to the entrance. Thanks JamoDamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandBasedKeith Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Very nice catch. It is always a nuisance when the choppers are around when you flick for flatheads with soft plastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, JamoDamo said: Nice little feed there, itching to get into some fish. I'm going to Woy Woy second week of the school holidays for a holiday. What are some good spots to try if you could recommend any? I guess if I can't find any i'll go to the entrance. Thanks JamoDamo It's still early in the season so the fishing is a bit tough. If you are land based the waterfront reserve in Woy Woy that faces the channel (I think its Paddys Channel) is worth a try for bream and flathead as is the public wharf in Woy Woy. If you have a boat the Rip at slack water (current is way too strong otherwise) either side of the bridge is worth a drift - there is some very deep water (60 feet plus) on the downstream side which apparently holds jewies at night (never caught one myself). The beaches McMaster, Kilcare, Avoca are all worth a try for tailor and salmon at dusk with pillies or lures. Apart from flicking plastics for flathead, Brisbane Water is best fished at night as it can be dead during daylight hours. Good luck Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Gtreat report and photos. Only on the Central Coast. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Loved the photos. The flatties would make a nice feed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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