linewetter Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) Hey everyone Went out tonight after work with about 45 mins fishing time. Not much time to fish, but I was still looking forward to it. Took a look at the tides and I was going to be fishing the lowest point of a very low tide...not ideal conditions either but sometimes you gotta fish when you can, not when you want. I will make a comment though...having spent many hours together with @DerekD over the past summer a few months ago and many conversations together, I've stopped caring about going fishing only at the most ideal of times/tides. He set me up with a great foundation of fishing knowledge but also changed my mindset about trying to min/max my fishing experience by going only at the best times. Changing that mindset, I just go whenever I have time to go and only look at the tides to decide where I want to go. And today I decided to hit up Middle Harbour. I find the storm drains I frequent are not ideal at low tide in terms of water access, and especially today's low tide being a height of 0.5m. I went anyway since I didn't have much time to fish and going elsewhere meant a further drive. First cast out across the storm drains, and I caught onto a small tailor. This one struck my plastic right at my feet. I've been continuing my slow rolls all the way to the end until I can't anymore rather than pulling it up early because I find that often, tailor will hit it even at my feet. They'll come out of nowhere in an instant and hit it, and very cool to see it happen. Quite a few casts later fanning out of the storm drains net me another tailor: After some more casting around the storm drain and no further interest, I started casting out towards the broader bay. I started to wind a little bit faster now just to see if I could entice any pelagics...I have been hoping to catch another trevally lately because I love catching them. Instead...I catch this unexpected catch! Pike: After this and many more last casts, it was time to go. Ended the night with this fish and a lot of fun for a short session. Edited July 25 by linewetter 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) 9 minutes ago, linewetter said: I will make a comment though...having spent many hours together with @DerekD over the past summer a few months ago and many conversations together, I've stopped caring about going fishing only at the most ideal of times/tides. He set me up with a great foundation of fishing knowledge but also changed my mindset about trying to min/max my fishing experience by going only at the best times. Changing that mindset, I just go whenever I have time to go and only look at the tides to decide where I want to go. Glad to hear all those conversations have broadened your approach to fishing. If the line is in the water there is a chance of catching something (as this short session has proven). Edited July 25 by DerekD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie_fisher Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Congrats nice sesh. I agree with Derek’s saying as long as your hook is in the water you can get something. My pb bream was caught on dead low tide at 1pm - a time I’d least expect. But that said I do think tides and time still play a major role and influence from what I’ve experienced so far especially in slower periods such as winter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 A couple of fish for the effort. The pike looks like it might be a Snook. Not the perfect side on photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Can’t catch fish on the couch as they say! Good you got out. Always nice to get a new species. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Cutler Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Great report & photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 short productive sessions are the best. Good on you for getting out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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