Port Stephens- Gave the bay a run!

[Scratchie]

G’day raiders, 

I’ve been pretty quiet lately just sorting a few things out and with the restrictions means Broughton is off limits. There’s plenty of areas still to fish but the ocean going spots south are not productive this time of year. 
 

So today, me and the eldest thought we’d go back to basics and chase a few flatties in the bay. We really struggled to find them on the run up tide and the wind didn’t help our drifts either. So the call was made to change areas and fish the back half of the bay. We were targeting a good area with some nice drop offs as the tide turned but still couldn’t find any takers. Two drifts for zero but I knew the area had fish. So we pushed in a bit closer to shore and first cast the boy was on. Then again but a decent one. Then again and my day was looking bleak. Next drift however was my turn and I loaded up to a ripper that wanted my lure and swallowed it completely. Then I managed another couple and the score was 3 all. We did one more drift as the tide was now receding quickly but unfortunately no more takers and we called it a day! 
Always fun to get out on the water with your kids. Home by 1pm and a couple of fish cooked and eaten, with a big smile on our faces! Can’t ask for more than that! 
 

Thanks for reading, 

cheers scratchie!!!

 

[Isaac Ct]

Nice flattie @Scratchie. Sometimes you just have to move around a bit and you will find the fish. Well done, I'm sure there would be a lot of people wanting to be at yours tonight with the flatties you have!

[kingie chaser]

I know you love the island but you also know the way around the rest of your waterways Jeff.

I still remember the NB trip & how we all struggled to pick up a fish in the bad conditions but you still showed that you can catch good fish if your willing to just do the work but knowing your area helps.

Anytime I see a picture my eye cant help go to the background & keep that info in the back of my mind for the next trip up to the bay 😉

 

[BigHorse]

Great report and photos scratchie!

Nice fish as well

[rickmarlin62]

The smart fishos  move possys then take fotos     bahahahaha  nice fish jeff

[back cruncher]

Hi all…well done fellas.

[Yowie]

1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said:

The smart fishos  move possys then take fotos     bahahahaha  nice fish jeff

Nothing wrong with that. When I am asked where I caught whatever, I point my hands in opposite directions. 

[Yowie]

Nice flatties there Scratchie, will be good sized fillets.

[jenno64]

Nice work Scratchie

you persevered and we’re rewarded…even better when sharing the day with the boy!

[zmk1962]

Great job. Great day out. Couldn’t ask for more. 
cheers Zoran 

[Scratchie]

15 hours ago, Isaac Ct said:

Nice flattie @Scratchie. Sometimes you just have to move around a bit and you will find the fish. Well done, I'm sure there would be a lot of people wanting to be at yours tonight with the flatties you have!

Thanks Isaac. Yes mate, moving around is the key. No point flogging an unproductive area. 

15 hours ago, kingie chaser said:

I know you love the island but you also know the way around the rest of your waterways Jeff.

I still remember the NB trip & how we all struggled to pick up a fish in the bad conditions but you still showed that you can catch good fish if your willing to just do the work but knowing your area helps.

Anytime I see a picture my eye cant help go to the background & keep that info in the back of my mind for the next trip up to the bay 😉

 

Cheers Adrian. I love all parts of Port Stephens but yes I do miss the island. 
As for the background, Port is 2 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour so good luck picking my spots! Lol 😝 

You guys are fishraiders so you don’t have to guess! Just ask 🤙

15 hours ago, BigHorse said:

Great report and photos scratchie!

Nice fish as well

Thanks Bighorse! 

13 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:

The smart fishos  move possys then take fotos     bahahahaha  nice fish jeff

Cheers Rick and you got me lol 😝 

13 hours ago, back cruncher said:

Hi all…well done fellas.

Onya Mick. Could have been you out there except with all those chores you have to do! 😂😂😂

12 hours ago, Yowie said:

Nice flatties there Scratchie, will be good sized fillets.

Cheers yowie! Perfect size and made for a good lunch 🤙

12 hours ago, jenno64 said:

Nice work Scratchie

you persevered and we’re rewarded…even better when sharing the day with the boy!

Thanks Rob. Always just keep casting and was great to spend  quality time with the boy! 

11 hours ago, zmk1962 said:

Great job. Great day out. Couldn’t ask for more. 
cheers Zoran 

Cheers Zoran. No I couldn’t ask for more. Maybe a big snapper 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂

[Rebel]

Great Flatties. Well done. Can't beat a day on the water fishing.

[Scratchie]

3 hours ago, Rebel said:

Great Flatties. Well done. Can't beat a day on the water fishing.

You sure can’t! Cheers Rebel 👍

[Pickles]

Another great report and some top eating fish there Scratchie (and junior Scratchie). Well done boys, great spending time with the offspring (teaching young pups old tricks - or something like that)

[Scratchie]

6 hours ago, Pickles said:

Another great report and some top eating fish there Scratchie (and junior Scratchie). Well done boys, great spending time with the offspring (teaching young pups old tricks - or something like that)

Cheers Bob. It’s a passion I share with my kids and they enjoy it. Win win 

[big Neil]

A very long time since I've had fresh Flathead. Only Murray Cod and Yellas to be had fresh in my region, everything else is at least a couple of days old. HOWEVER, this is about to change, as I am determined to get into some FRESH fish during my next visits to the coast. Top report Jeff, well done. bn

[jenk98]

On 10/6/2021 at 3:13 PM, Scratchie said:

G’day raiders, 

I’ve been pretty quiet lately just sorting a few things out and with the restrictions means Broughton is off limits. There’s plenty of areas still to fish but the ocean going spots south are not productive this time of year. 
 

So today, me and the eldest thought we’d go back to basics and chase a few flatties in the bay. We really struggled to find them on the run up tide and the wind didn’t help our drifts either. So the call was made to change areas and fish the back half of the bay. We were targeting a good area with some nice drop offs as the tide turned but still couldn’t find any takers. Two drifts for zero but I knew the area had fish. So we pushed in a bit closer to shore and first cast the boy was on. Then again but a decent one. Then again and my day was looking bleak. Next drift however was my turn and I loaded up to a ripper that wanted my lure and swallowed it completely. Then I managed another couple and the score was 3 all. We did one more drift as the tide was now receding quickly but unfortunately no more takers and we called it a day! 
Always fun to get out on the water with your kids. Home by 1pm and a couple of fish cooked and eaten, with a big smile on our faces! Can’t ask for more than that! 
 

Thanks for reading, 

cheers scratchie!!!

 

Looks like you had a good morning mate!

I have been fishing south the last month or so and I agree about it being not so productive.. been pretty hit and miss, some days they'll be on and some days i can't even put a fish in the boat!

Why do you think south isn't so productive this time of year?

[Scratchie]

4 hours ago, jenk98 said:

Looks like you had a good morning mate!

I have been fishing south the last month or so and I agree about it being not so productive.. been pretty hit and miss, some days they'll be on and some days i can't even put a fish in the boat!

Why do you think south isn't so productive this time of year?

Tbh, overfished since lockdown! Since we have to stick to our LGA, the area has been heavily fished. Although we can’t complain. There are a lot people far worst off than us!