Sydney Jewfish/Mulloway

[Yellow Stealth]

A few weeks ago, I took a break from kayak fishing to relax with a bit of beach fishing with my wife. Kayak fishing can be tiring at times. Especially so when the fish aren't chewing and the session turns into a long cardio workout. 

Arrived at the local beach (Cronulla/Wanda) armed with some squid and pilchards. No clear gutters were observable but i did notice 2 small holes through all the white water. Casting into the wind wasn't fun but, thankfully, the holes weren't out of casting range. Fished the high tide and managed to land 2 jewfish in quick succession during sunset/last light period. 1st one measuring 94cm and the second measuring 75 cm (no photo attached). Smaller one was released and the bigger one was kept for the plate. Very surprised to say the least considering I was expecting the fish to be a chunky salmon or a small shark based on how hard they hit the baits. Interestingly, the squid bait went untouched and both fish were caught on whole pilchards. Rigged the pilchards via 2 x 3/0 circle hooks (snelled) and 2x 5/0 circle hooks (snelled). 

With some better weather on the horizon, I will return to my pursuit of a 1 metre kingfish caught on kayak and give the beach fishing a break.

Edited December 13, 2021 by Yellow Stealth
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[Isaac Ct]

Nice Jew mate, I will have to get down to Wanda soon with the Holidays coming up. 

[Restyle]

so close to the meter! great fish regardless. Looking forward to your attempts at the meter king

[bessell1955]

A top result.  Two Jews in one session.

[GoldenHourFishing]

Nice one mate. 

[Green Hornet]

Nice pair of fish YS and isn't it funny how often the humble pilly outfishes the best, fresh bait.

Dec/Jan are my favourite months for jew off the beach down here on the south coast.

[Yowie]

Nice beach jew.

[Larkin]

Well done mate 👍 nice Jew 

 

[leonardgid]

nice fish 

 

[masterfisho7]

Nice report and nice Jew well done

[Rebel]

Great report. Well done.

Nice Jewie.

[dunc333]

great work

 

[jenno64]

Great brace of Jew! Congrats on a double and off the beach a bonus!