Basil D Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 so based on our last few trips we thought we will go for snapper again while the Iron was hot but decided to try another spot down the coast Called the Banks we finished our work Monday 1pm and Chris come over to my home 3pm, we got down the coast by 6pm , had dinner a few drinks and picked up a few things from the local supermarket we then bunkered down in the boat overnight before launching the boat before sunrise , we got to the area by 6.30am and the fish first was on the boat by 7am, from there we had 12 by 9am and the jackets moved in, we moved to deeper water and managed another 13 , we just kept letting them go and keeping out bag limit each, on the way back to the ramp we stopped and tried a couple of spots and the fish was still on, we just kept on releasing them , back at the ramp by midday, washed the boat and drove home with our big smiles Chris's wife met us at my home, she picked Chris up and all the gear including the kitchen sink LOL on my end i cooked four fish and gave one to the Neighbour, down to 5 fish now, i want to eat them as quick as possible just so i can go again, lol, I mean why not, The fish are on, go get them guys . 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) Way to go @Basil D, you’ve certainly been braining the snapper. Love that smile on your dial - Gotta agree with “I want to eat them as quick as possible just so i can go again” - nothing better than fresh fish and you don’t know when the run will stop. I’ve got to say that in my experience this is the leanest time of year for fish (but snapper are more a by catch for me), maybe I need a master class on snapper from you or @Scratchie. Well done Basil.👏👏 Edited October 10, 2023 by Pickles Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Dam, was so tired after the trip I posted in fishing chat rather than in fishing reports , sorry Donna , anyway it could be transferred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, Basil D said: Dam, was so tired after the trip I posted in fishing chat rather than in fishing reports , sorry Donna , anyway it could be transferred? All sorted @Basil D Nice report btw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Keep it up mate, good feeds there. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 4 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said: All sorted @Basil D Nice report btw Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Good work again Basil, nice reddies and a few of the bigger ones are the best eating size. A couple of shonky looking blokes inside your boat at night. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey299 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Well done guys, some good sizes in the mix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Basil you are absolutely smashing it! The effort was well worth it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 44 minutes ago, Welster said: Basil you are absolutely smashing it! The effort was well worth it! Absolutely, this is what is required, effort , that is what is needed to catch quality fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Wow, what a great catch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Nice haul of reds Basil! Isn’t it good when a plan comes together! Any bycatch? Or was every fish up a red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 All over it Basil, you must have snapper breakfast lunch and dinner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Larkin said: Nice haul of reds Basil! Isn’t it good when a plan comes together! Any bycatch? Or was every fish up a red? few nanies and and leather pestie jackets ( Line snippers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 hours ago, jenno64 said: All over it Basil, you must have snapper breakfast lunch and dinner! def having a feast the healthy way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 what a great catch! well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairy69 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Hi @Basil D - I am heading down to Greenwell Point in November - I assume you meant the Banks of Shoalhaven heads, it fished good last year this time as well, we got Kingy's as well last time, a couple of large Trevally. Just need to the weather to play ball over the 5 days we are there. - cheers and well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 A little off topic, but the Banks used to be one of the prime yellowfin grounds back in the day when we had an inshore run of them. Great catch too well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Well done @Basil D and crew. That's a very memorable catch for sure. Enjoy ! Cheers Zoran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD351 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Ripper haul of reds and fantastic report! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, blairy69 said: Hi @Basil D - I am heading down to Greenwell Point in November - I assume you meant the Banks of Shoalhaven heads, it fished good last year this time as well, we got Kingy's as well last time, a couple of large Trevally. Just need to the weather to play ball over the 5 days we are there. - cheers and well done yeah hope the weather plays ball, its a damm good spot , we did a kingy 4 weeks ago with a snapper bag , in another report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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