campr Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Haven't been able to get out since March due to weather and health issues. Managed to get out yesterday to check the boat out and burn off old fuel. All seamed ok so I headed out to Bate Bay to try for a few flathead. It was a little choppy but not too bad but the wind from NW was about 15-20 knots and drift was way too fast making fishing difficult. Managed 2 about 44cm and decided to call it quits. It was pleasant inside the Port and had a nice cruise around to get rid of some fuel. There was quite a few mutton birds around the boat when I was outside so it may be worth trolling for stripies soon as they used to turn up about the same time. Disappointing result but great to get out again. Ron 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Good to get out after a long break, better than nothing. Well done, hopefully a couple more trips to come in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, campr said: Haven't been able to get out since March due to weather and health issues. Managed to get out yesterday to check the boat out and burn off old fuel. All seamed ok so I headed out to Bate Bay to try for a few flathead. It was a little choppy but not too bad but the wind from NW was about 15-20 knots and drift was way too fast making fishing difficult. Managed 2 about 44cm and decided to call it quits. It was pleasant inside the Port and had a nice cruise around to get rid of some fuel. There was quite a few mutton birds around the boat when I was outside so it may be worth trolling for stripies soon as they used to turn up about the same time. Disappointing result but great to get out again. Ron You got out that’s the main thing.Your result is usually my normal day/night.I’m just thankful to be out there when I’m there as there’s worse in this world than being out on the boat and coming home empty handed..A lot worse. Ps.Next time blame that bloody Yowie.I do and feel better afterwards. Edited August 23, 2022 by Fab1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Can be hard going when the drift is like that - well done on a couple of nice fish for the table! Would be nice for some stripies to show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Can't beat getting out on the water. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Always good to get out on the water Ron -“nothing quite so much fun as simply mucking around in boats” (Ratty - Wind in the Willows) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 is better than none. Maybe a sea anchor next time to slow the drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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