Crabstar Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Evening raiders. Headed out Friday morning as the swell was suppose to be low, went for a bash for squid for the first hour on sun up and grabbed 3. Dropped another 4. Next decided to head out to the bay but I found it was a bit lumpy for my boat but then decided to give it a bash, headed to Osborne shoals, fair way out for my size boat. Fished Osborne shoals for about and hour with my mate, ended up with 3 flathead, Sargent baker and a rock cod. No photos this time as I pulled a sickie. Ended up almost capsizing with the two idiots who drive those massive big cruisers not giving two poo’s about the size of my boat and created the biggest wake, poor boat didn’t like it and took on a fair bit of water from the front and needed to hit the bilge pump in action… mate got sick by 8am decided to take him home. Don’t think I’ll be out again till we’ll after Christmas, can get too busy but we’ll see how I go 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 At least you pulled out something. I have been out there before when the cruisers blast past close by, you just have to see what waves are heading your way and ride it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Well done on the squid and flatties. 👍 wind picked up a fair bit by midday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Great report on the fishing and I know exactly how you feel Crabstar, I was in Middle harbour off Seaforth bluff last year when a huge “leased” cruiser blasted past with much cavorting and drinking happening aboard, in a “no wash zone”, my boat has plenty of free board, so we were OK, but it was certainly uncomfortable, but less fortunate for a small open tinny nearby - almost put them in the drink. The “captain” didn’t notice a maritime boat around the corner who chased them down and after spending 15 minutes “interviewing” them, Maritime came back to inform us that they issued a $1000 fine. (I didn’t realise fines could be that steep for infringements on the water). Pretty sure that boat will have more respect for others in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Not a Captain, just a probationary Seaman in charge of the cruiser. 🤣 Edited December 5, 2021 by Yowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Hi Crabstar, i am always taking note when there are safety issues involved , if you don't mind me asking what sort of a boat where you on at the time ? you also mentioned that you were fishing osborne shoals and that made me even more curious as to why you took on water etc , i will be buying a small boat also and i use information as a guide to decide on what i will be buying , thank you for sharing . Edited December 5, 2021 by leonardgid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabstar Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, leonardgid said: Hi Crabstar, i am always taking note when there are safety issues involved , if you don't mind me asking what sort of a boat where you on at the time ? you also mentioned that you were fishing osborne shoals and that made me even more curious as to why you took on water etc , i will be buying a small boat also and i use information as a guide to decide on what i will be buying , thank you for sharing . Hey mate. i own a 390 outback explorer but different to the standard low side explorer hence why I go outside on low swell and sea days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 You got some fish and that is all that matters, the squid will be tasty tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 6:33 PM, Crabstar said: Evening raiders. Headed out Friday morning as the swell was suppose to be low, went for a bash for squid for the first hour on sun up and grabbed 3. Dropped another 4. Next decided to head out to the bay but I found it was a bit lumpy for my boat but then decided to give it a bash, headed to Osborne shoals, fair way out for my size boat. Fished Osborne shoals for about and hour with my mate, ended up with 3 flathead, Sargent baker and a rock cod. No photos this time as I pulled a sickie. Ended up almost capsizing with the two idiots who drive those massive big cruisers not giving two poo’s about the size of my boat and created the biggest wake, poor boat didn’t like it and took on a fair bit of water from the front and needed to hit the bilge pump in action… mate got sick by 8am decided to take him home. Don’t think I’ll be out again till we’ll after Christmas, can get too busy but we’ll see how I go Great report. Glad you got some scale but bummer about encountering the pair of ignoramus pilots. They probably drive on the road the same way- which doubles the chance of karma catching up to them. cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Great report. Sorry about your trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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