Yon Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 My girls were so stoked after catching their first flattie yesterday that they were willing to battle the rain and cold water for another go today. It took us about half an hour trudging around the beach to find a pipi bed, after which the girls berleyed up a good looking hole while I rigged the rod up for them. They started getting bites immediately and my younger daughter hooked up what was likely a big tailor as it bent the rod over and then just bit the hook off. After re-rigging and casting back into the hole my older daughter caught a fat 34cm bream and I caught a baby flathead that was quickly released. Called it a day after that as we were all wet and shivering, plus the girls wanted to eat the fish fresh. 3 diagonal cuts each side, some salt and oil in the pan. Cook each side about 5-7 min with a weight on and squeeze some lemon over it. Delicious! 😋 My kids love fish. Literally nothing edible left on it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Wouldn't have been much fun on the beach today, pretty wet and miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yon Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 They had an absolute ball! I think the combination of collecting bait and catching their own fish with it is addictive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Yep, I take my grandkids beach fishing, and they have a great time trying to catch beach worms and "wriggling" for Pippis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yon Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Exactly. Also they’re still at the age that they enjoy hanging out with me (albeit with the odd eye roll when I tell dad jokes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Well done. The young lady looks happy. Great report and Photos. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaurchin Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Nice report and treasure those moments while they still young and keen mate. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Teaching them about bait collecting, is better than pulling out money all the time to buy bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yon Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Yeah I agree. I think that the bait is better and fresher this way anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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