JayC Fisho Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Had a few morning sessions in Sydney harbour this week. Fished 4 different spots. Caught Bonnies everytime, found them to be most active and busting up at around 7am everytime. Usually they stay for 20-30 minute and just disappear totally. Gear used Daiwa Overthere + Stradic c5000xg / daiwa bg4000 lures: Dual monster shot 95 pilchard blue heavy shot 120 pilchard blue halco spin 20,30g chrome Palms dax Blue Pink maria duplex 80mm pink 25lb braid 20 leader 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Well done JayC Fisho, I love the group of photos you presented...excellent. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R E G I C Y C L E Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Wow, that is a lot of fish! How do you cook/prepare your Bonito? Ps, charge your phone 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapped Hook Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 17 hours ago, JayC Fisho said: Had a few morning sessions in Sydney harbour this week. Fished 4 different spots. Caught Bonnies everytime, found them to be most active and busting up at around 7am everytime. Usually they stay for 20-30 minute and just disappear totally. Gear used Daiwa Overthere + Stradic c5000xg / daiwa bg4000 lures: Dual monster shot 95 pilchard blue heavy shot 120 pilchard blue halco spin 20,30g chrome Palms dax Blue Pink maria duplex 80mm pink 25lb braid 20 leader That’s a big catch of fish. What do you do with them all. Eat them or can u use them for bait?Do Bonito have a bag or possession limit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, Snapped Hook said: That’s a big catch of fish. What do you do with them all. Eat them or can u use them for bait?Do Bonito have a bag or possession limit? https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits It's all there for every fisherman/woman/person to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Personally, I don't eat them at all now (but I have done so many times) and also don't use them for bait, the skin is near impossible to get off, so, to me, they tend to be a by catch, just released. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapped Hook Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, noelm said: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits It's all there for every fisherman/woman/person to see. Thanks Noelm Bag limit of 10 no possession limit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Always read the Fisheries website for size limits and bag limits, both change now and then, never rely on your mates sisters Aunty to tell you size and species limits and so on, ignorance if checked will not get you off, and neither should it. Green zones, fishing methods and so on are all plainly listed, trying to twist words to suit yourself will see you in hot water with the authorities. edit.....the same goes for boating laws regarding lights and stuff. Edited February 5, 2023 by noelm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nal Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Are all those pictures from this season/recently? Just asking because I see some watsons Leaping Bonito in your pictures and I don’t think they would be in this early into the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Fisho Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 9 hours ago, R E G I C Y C L E said: Wow, that is a lot of fish! How do you cook/prepare your Bonito? Ps, charge your phone 😉 charging right now 😏. I only take a few of them for myself, others goes to mates for shark baits and burley. I place diced Bonito in a bowl with. mayo sriracha, chives and lemon zest mix em up and spoon them on top of crispy rice and then add a slice of radish best eating. Or I do sashimi, bleed+ gut them and place them on ice after landing, then i pump the remaining blood in the bones and flesh out at home. Wrap it with kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and chuck it in the fridge (not frozen) . After 1-3 days i take it out and fillet it for sashimi, usually with sesame oil , chili oil, wasabi and soy dressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Fisho Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Snapped Hook said: That’s a big catch of fish. What do you do with them all. Eat them or can u use them for bait?Do Bonito have a bag or possession limit? They do. 10 per person per day and I do strictly follow the fisheries law don't worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Fisho Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Max_fish said: Are all those pictures from this season/recently? Just asking because I see some watsons Leaping Bonito in your pictures and I don’t think they would be in this early into the season They are actually inside already, quite early this season. I guess just not much of them in the harbour yet, were caught in 18 and 20 Jan around rocks nearby Balmoral FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R E G I C Y C L E Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 55 minutes ago, JayC Fisho said: charging right now 😏. I only take a few of them for myself, others goes to mates for shark baits and burley. I place diced Bonito in a bowl with. mayo sriracha, chives and lemon zest mix em up and spoon them on top of crispy rice and then add a slice of radish best eating. Or I do sashimi, bleed+ gut them and place them on ice after landing, then i pump the remaining blood in the bones and flesh out at home. Wrap it with kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and chuck it in the fridge (not frozen) . After 1-3 days i take it out and fillet it for sashimi, usually with sesame oil , chili oil, wasabi and soy dressing. Nice! I'm not a huge sashimi fan personally, but it sounds like you know what you're doing 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amulloway Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 5:53 PM, Max_fish said: Are all those pictures from this season/recently? Just asking because I see some watsons Leaping Bonito in your pictures and I don’t think they would be in this early into the season Yeah they have been blasting around up Terrigal/Avoca ledges early this year. Most days they are showing up amongst the jelly bean sized bonito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Do you fish solo or do you have friends join you for safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Top report. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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