hookerbruce Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) The weather Tuesday morning looked okay for an offshore trip. Launched the boat at 630 am and arrived at the FAD a bit after 8 am with 12 livies on board. First two casts produced 2 throwbacks next fish a legal so in the ice it went , then another throwback. After that each bait produced legal fish, final tally 3 in low 60’s, 3 mid 60’s and 3 in low 70’s. Stopped fishing bit after 10 am and headed back to shore. There were 3 boats at the FAD I only saw 1 other fish caught, they had larger live baits and fishing heavier tackle. I started off fishing 6 Kg then went down to 4 Kg and finally a 3 Kg outfit, fished 20 lb trace, all unweighted with reel in freespool so they could make a good run. Baits were candy size 12-15 cms. 12 baits landed 12 fish kept 9. This was only my second solo offshore in 6 months and I was very pleased with the result. My sons and families have fresh fish and I ended up with 4 fish. Thanks Bruce Edited March 23, 2022 by hookerbruce Add photo 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Well done Bruce. The little livies and fishing light produced the goods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Some good fish there 👍 Looks like the lighter gear did the job - bet it was more fun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Lovely feed mate, well done. A bit of light gear would've made for some awesome fights👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Good haul. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Nice bag of fish there Bruce. I have just returned from a van trip to Victoria, so will be fishing again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Welster said: Well done Bruce. The little livies and fishing light produced the goods I pick out the larger baits and use them first then as the bait size goes down use lighter outfits. There were not many fish at the FAD, I think maybe because there was no current at all, just a wind powered drift. Got most fish about 70 m from the FAD slow trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Larkin said: Some good fish there 👍 Looks like the lighter gear did the job - bet it was more fun too! 13 hours ago, Isaac Ct said: Lovely feed mate, well done. A bit of light gear would've made for some awesome fights👍 The light outfits are great fun and still produced a good feed, I did have a 10 kg outfit with me in case I ran into some larger fish 10 hours ago, Rebel said: Good haul. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlvbw Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Great catch mate. I am still trying to nail a keeper this year after a million micros! Time to get back out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Top effort there some fine Dollies all so top report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Brilliant effort Bruce - light tackle produces the goods, exciting see Dollie’s dancing once they know they’re hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 3:50 PM, Yowie said: Nice bag of fish there Bruce. I have just returned from a van trip to Victoria, so will be fishing again soon. The other week we had a couple of days of reasonable weather and no report from you, next good day I went out and you weren’t there. Then you posted you were away, what a relief I thought you had given up fishing. Yes quite pleased with dollies, it doesn’t seem as far out to FAD when you catch fish. Looking at weather forecast I think I’ll appreciate having the canopy on my boat. See you out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 7:35 AM, dlvbw said: Great catch mate. I am still trying to nail a keeper this year after a million micros! Time to get back out there! I was lucky first dollie trip for a year and I struck it lucky. Must admit I was a bit concerned when first couple were throwbacks and no visible signs of fish, but there were a few legal around and the smaller ones disappeared. On 3/25/2022 at 8:33 AM, masterfisho7 said: Top effort there some fine Dollies all so top report They were good to catch you forget how hard they go. Hope to find some the next size up next trip, just got to get the right day I like comfortable conditions. 15 hours ago, Pickles said: Brilliant effort Bruce - light tackle produces the goods, exciting see Dollie’s dancing once they know they’re hooked. A couple of times I had them jumping and dancing 50-60 m from the boat it is little awkward (but thrilling) to control and chase them when your in the boat on your own. Next trip I’ll have to get the fly rod out and maybe even the 2 kg outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Hi Bruce Those comments about them dancing on the surface reminded me of the queenies up north and both are great sport on light tackle. Have you got a Weipa trip planned for this year? cheers Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 4 hours ago, hookerbruce said: Then you posted you were away, what a relief I thought you had given up fishing. I won't be giving up fishing unless not able to do so - that will be when I am physically incapable of holding a line. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 38 minutes ago, LuckyFil said:Hi Bruce Those comments about them dancing on the surface reminded me of the queenies up north and both are great sport on light tackle. Have you got a Weipa trip planned for this year? cheers Fil There is a difference I have never lost a dollie to a shark, I’ve lost count of the queenies the sharks have eaten. Heading up for the second week of July school holidays, see if the grandsons can catch a fish or two. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 15 hours ago, hookerbruce said: There is a difference I have never lost a dollie to a shark, I’ve lost count of the queenies the sharks have eaten. Heading up for the second week of July school holidays, see if the grandsons can catch a fish or two. Bruce And about time you took those Grand kids up there. Be a great adventure for them. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 17 hours ago, hookerbruce said: There is a difference I have never lost a dollie to a shark, I’ve lost count of the queenies the sharks have eaten. Heading up for the second week of July school holidays, see if the grandsons can catch a fish or two. Bruce I'm booked in on the Tillimay for what I think is the first week of the July holidays. We wouldn't normally go that late in the year but one of the crew this time is a school teacher. I'll send you a PM with my phone number in case you want a fishing report. Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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