Pickles Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) Mrs Pickles (now retired -2weeks) begged me to come fishing in the harbour with buddy Peter (- well she said she’d come which is almost the same thing). Yakkas were perfect size and hungry and we had 30+ in 1/2 hour. Squid were really tough and gave up after 40mins (charter buddies also had tough going). The first 5 spots the sounder showed Kingies present but would not touch a bait😞. I ended up back at the bait grounds (bait was there, so Kingies shouldn’t be far away) and bingo Kingies showed up in numbers and so did Bonito and some small hammerhead sharks. We ended boating 2 Baby hammerheads, 6 Kingies & 3 Bonito. Edited February 21, 2023 by Pickles Spelling 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice work Bob , Peter and Julie (was she really there?) ..... The conditions look perfect. Enjoy the feast to follow. Cheers Zoran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 great stuff mate, healthy looking fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Well done again Bob and crew. What are Bantu Hammerheads? I'm beginning to work out that you are not always the luckiest angler in the harbour. You are one of the most accomplished and persistent, that's for sure. You know more about the fish than they know about themselves...that is a big plus. Great photos of a splendid day on the water. Well done, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice job Pickles, keep at it. Sharks are a cool capture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biag72 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice catches, got a few nice whiting round lady Jane’s, land based on nippers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biag72 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Caught an old wife, which was a surprise. Never seen one before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great Kingies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restyle Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice morning sesh, any legal or all rats? should get a lucky banana sticker for the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookwa Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I’m most impressed with the whiting catch! The old wife is a dangerous fish Biag 72. If you get spiked you’ll know all about it! I keep a can of solarcaine on board for its anaesthetic powers. Old wife much worse than red rock cod spike but not as bad as bullrout! Wash the wound then spray with solarcaine and repeat spray every five minutes or so. Available in any pharmacy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Biag72 said: Nice catches, got a few nice whiting round lady Jane’s, land based on nippers. @Biag72! That's a cracker catch of whiting out of the harbour. I think you'll find plenty of kindred spirits here, fishing and otherwise. We'd love to see some reports from you! Also feel free to introduce yourself to the members here: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 15 hours ago, Biag72 said: Nice catches, got a few nice whiting round lady Jane’s, land based on nippers. Brilliant work @Biag72some great whiting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 15 hours ago, big Neil said: Well done again Bob and crew. What are Bantu Hammerheads? I'm beginning to work out that you are not always the luckiest angler in the harbour. You are one of the most accomplished and persistent, that's for sure. You know more about the fish than they know about themselves...that is a big plus. Great photos of a splendid day on the water. Well done, bn Doh - “Baby” thanks Neil. Lots of sharks around at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 16 hours ago, zmk1962 said: Nice work Bob , Peter and Julie (was she really there?) ..... The conditions look perfect. Enjoy the feast to follow. Cheers Zoran Cheers Zoran - looking forward to catching up when you’re 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 16 hours ago, Biag72 said: Caught an old wife, which was a surprise. Never seen one before There are quite a few around. Once caught a jewie that had one of these in it's stomach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 A nice mixed bag of critters there Bob. When I have pulled up small hammerheads, they get a bit snappy when you try to remove the hook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, Pickles said: Cheers Zoran - looking forward to catching up when you’re 100% Yup. Knees are healing… I’m hopeful I’ll be good to go next week … now for the weather to cooperate. cheers Zoran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great catch bob!!! As always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Great report. Top photos. Banana is looking a bit second hand. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 8 hours ago, papafish said: Great catch bob!!! As always Cheers Sam - looks like the Kingies are back - let ,e know if you want to have a shot at them Mon / Tues soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 10 hours ago, zmk1962 said: Yup. Knees are healing… I’m hopeful I’ll be good to go next week … now for the weather to cooperate. cheers Zoran Great to hear mate - weather has been so unpredictable lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Nice work Bob! Sounds like a cracking session:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Pickles said: Cheers Sam - looks like the Kingies are back - let ,e know if you want to have a shot at them Mon / Tues soon Im definitely keen, my only day off it’s Monday. I’ll touch base with you once I know that I’m free. Thanks I’n advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Congrats Mrs Pickles! I think captures on your boat will double now that she’s free to join you 😎 Watch out Kingies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoRetired Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Another good day on the Kings Bob. You never seem to fail. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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