kantong Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hey Raiders Took the family for a quick trip out of Sydney and stayed at Umina Beach for the weekend. We went out to relax and have some fun so all fish were returned to grow bigger and stronger for next time. Also used this as an opportunity to teach the kids about the fun and benefits of catch and release. I caught tailor (30cm-45cm) from the beach on ganged pillies. Good conditions with a high tide right on sunrise, a nice way to start the mornings. On Saturday, we rented a 16ft half cabin wooden boat from Anderson's Boat shed and spent a few hours trying to find a decent drift. Ended up catching a few flatties and a whiting. The kids had fun and caught their PB flattie of 45cm. Fishing with kids, it's never ending re-baiting, de-tangling, snacking...so you might be able to see in the photo, I'm holding the spool for one of the reels as it got tangled. As I was untangling, I felt a tug-tug and then line came running out of my hand! Stress levels were high as I didn't want to lose the fish or the spool! Ended up landing the whiting, it was only fair that it lived to see another day. We were blessed with sunny skies and very little wind. Hopefully we can come back in warmer months and with a bit more knowledge of the local system to catch something bigger! I've included a snippit of a time lapse from the beach, not sure if it comes up for others, let me know. If anyone has any info on the area, shoot me a DM! https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hs4dcwC2j9PJGGfp9 Tight lines everyone 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Great stuff mate, nothing beats a day out with the family Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Good work on the fish and keeping the kids happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 @kantong nice to see you back reporting Lovely family there mrsswordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice family photos well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice weekend, photos & weather for the family getaway. Even though it can get pretty chaotic tending to all the issues fishing with little newbys the rewards & memories are so worth it 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Great way to spend some quality family time together. Roll on the warmer weather when you'll all be able to do it again. Pleasant report kantong. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Looks like you all had a great day out with some nice fish caught! I’m in the same position when fishing with my family - the bait man, untangler, fish remover, rigger. It’s a full time gig, but at least the family get to catch a few fish and puts a smile on their faces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 looks like you had a very good day , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) Top report. Nice to see the children fishing. Well done. Edited June 29, 2022 by Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks for the kind words all! Looking forward to more warmer weather, bring it on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 hours ago, kantong said: Thanks for the kind words all! Looking forward to more warmer weather, bring it on! Good to see you back @kantong. It appears that you are of the same Raider vintage as myself! Like you, I started off as a young(ish) Raider and 15 years later, have returned with a family and am keen as ever! I certainly can attest to the challenge of coordinating a couple of kids and a few fishing rods simultaneously. Makes for busy work, but their delight when successful is infectious. I have never spent so much time targeting toads, but it seems in kid-land, they are a viable sporting target! So that's what we do 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 100% @Little_Flatty toads are definitely target species for kids! The kids are of a good age to understand and be a little helpful when it comes to fishing. It's definitely a labour of love and hope to pass down the passion for fishing like my father did with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidless Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looks action packed. I have a two year old and I can't wait to take him out like my dad did when we were little . At the moment, any mention of fishing and he goes and takes out his kmart toy rods 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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