Pickles Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Hey Scratchie, I’ve cracked the snapper on plastics code - got 5 today (Vibeliscious). First time out in over a month (with buddy & ex- student Aiden), as I’ve been repairing farm damage after the floods. All fish caught at Long reef wide. Water temp was 18.6 - pretty warm for this time of year. Burleyed up with pillies and threw back unweighted into the burley. Also got a swag of Trevally in 35-45cm range and 10 yellowfin pike. Unfortunately no Kingies anywhere. My pals who run charters in Sydney harbour (can’t mention names as contravenes rules), didn’t catch one amongst the 4 of them, but plenty of blackfish around the inner city wharves around Harbourbridge - all Ludderick caught on “cabbage” (ulna) weed. The wind was direct Northerly and 30-40kts, so very unpleasant, but overcast conditions meant it wasn’t cold and although it looked like it could rain, we stayed dry all day. Heading out again on Friday if the weather holds to chase Ludderick - where it started for me 40 years ago. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Great stuff Pickles, good to see you getting back out and smashing the fish again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Well done Bob. Coupla nice Snapper there. Hope you have a successful trip on Friday with the Blackfishing. Great fun and one of my favourite fishing targets. Would be nice to believe that you don't have any more flood issues for a while, it must be a costly exercise in both time and money. Hi to Julie, looking forward to catching up, maybe in late September. Keep well mate and keep fishing. Cheers, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Great looking reddies there Bob. Another good day out and worth the effort of the weather conditions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Well done some fine snapper and top photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Ruff Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Great fish & report Pickles, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Some nice reds mate! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlvbw Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Great work Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Well done Bob, great to see you back on the water and getting among them, nice Snapper and on plastics is a double plus. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Nice sized reds there Bob especially given your fishing close to a big city - and great fun catching them on plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertW Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 15 hours ago, Pickles said: Hey Scratchie, I’ve cracked the snapper on plastics code - got 5 today (Vibeliscious). First time out in over a month (with buddy & ex- student Aiden), as I’ve been repairing farm damage after the floods. All fish caught at Long reef wide. Water temp was 18.6 - pretty warm for this time of year. Burleyed up with pillies and threw back unweighted into the burley. Also got a swag of Trevally in 35-45cm range and 10 yellowfin pike. Unfortunately no Kingies anywhere. My pals who run charters in Sydney harbour (can’t mention names as contravenes rules), didn’t catch one amongst the 4 of them, but plenty of blackfish around the inner city wharves around Harbourbridge - all Ludderick caught on “cabbage” (ulna) weed. The wind was direct Northerly and 30-40kts, so very unpleasant, but overcast conditions meant it wasn’t cold and although it looked like it could rain, we stayed dry all day. Heading out again on Friday if the weather holds to chase Ludderick - where it started for me 40 years ago. Yeah the vibelicious are killer on snapper, did you get most of them on the sink? All the snapper I got on my vibelicious were on the drop after I casted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Top Snapper. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Nice work Bob! I know the feeling about not getting out fishing in a while. Driving me crazy! That’s a good snaps mate! cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 17 hours ago, masterfisho7 said: Well done some fine snapper and top photos Cheers Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 3 hours ago, AlbertW said: Yeah the vibelicious are killer on snapper, did you get most of them on the sink? All the snapper I got on my vibelicious were on the drop after I casted. Albert, I shoved the rod in the holder and let the wave action do the work - didn’t touch - don’t what all the fuss is about SP’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, Scratchie said: Nice work Bob! I know the feeling about not getting out fishing in a while. Driving me crazy! That’s a good snaps mate! cheers scratchie!!! Thanks Jeff - Just got to work out a good way to cook them now - I gave all but one away to my mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, dlvbw said: Great work Bob! Thanks Dunc - it was a fun day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 18 hours ago, big Neil said: Well done Bob. Coupla nice Snapper there. Hope you have a successful trip on Friday with the Blackfishing. Great fun and one of my favourite fishing targets. Would be nice to believe that you don't have any more flood issues for a while, it must be a costly exercise in both time and money. Hi to Julie, looking forward to catching up, maybe in late September. Keep well mate and keep fishing. Cheers, bn Looking forward to catching up Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, frankS said: Well done Bob, great to see you back on the water and getting among them, nice Snapper and on plastics is a double plus. Frank Cheers Frank - hope you’re doing OK mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 17 hours ago, Yowie said: Great looking reddies there Bob. Another good day out and worth the effort of the weather conditions. Thanks Dave - great day on the water, hope you’re getting chance to get out a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 35 minutes ago, Pickles said: Thanks Dave - great day on the water, hope you’re getting chance to get out a bit? I am getting out, when the weather is good enough. Hooking up the van in 2 weeks then heading north a bit for a few weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Who needs kings to turn up when you can catch reds like that🤷🏻♂️ great work as usual Bob, looking forward to Fridays report🙏🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I couldn't see any bananas. Is that why the kings didn't want to play? 🤣 Some great table fish there Bob. You definitely have a talent for working fish out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 2:24 PM, Yowie said: I am getting out, when the weather is good enough. Hooking up the van in 2 weeks then heading north a bit for a few weeks. Enjoy Dave - look forward to your northern reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoRetired Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That's a couple of real nice Snapper there Bob. Well done. You have done well getting out, it must be 3 months since I last wet a line. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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