Bit of fun on the water at Groote Eylandt
Wade and I hit the water at 5am and as there was no breeze or swell we decided to trek down to South Point, at the bottom of Groote Eylandt. When we got down there we were amazed at the numerous bait schools hanging around (although no birds working), particularly as many of the schools were bat fish.
We threw the lures out and straight away mine was taken......I initially thought I was snagged but after a quick check by Wade we realised it was a big fish. I was hoping it was the elusive Mack as I've been wanting to catch one for ages. Once again I lucked out as it busted off. Oh well, better luck next time. Lure back out again and it took off straight away. Unfortunately this time it was a shark – and he snapped the bib on the lure.
All of a sudden Wade's lure took off and after a bit of a fight he pulled in a Cod! You bewdy, cant wait to eat that for tea!
We trawled around for a bit longer and just as we were about to pull the lures in for the day as the breeze was starting, my rod started screaming. Would you believe it, another big Cod!
We then motored up to Connexion Island as some of our mates were fishing there. On our second drift Wade had just dropped his bait to the bottom when a school of baitfish being smashed by tuna started heading towards our boat. He would up really fast and without time to change his rig, threw out his baitcaster which already had a slice on it. Sure enough, he was hooked up straight away, although I'm not sure the tuna realised as it kept on swimming with the school! He had a great time winding it in....
A few more drifts bottom bouncing and we pulled in 4 Tricky Snappers. We looked to the horizon and saw some rain heading our way so called it a day. Boat is in the backyard now getting washed by all of this rain (ripper!).
Love living in paradise!
squidvicious1
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use a brown coloured lure
use a brown coloured lure with a small hook and you'll catch a bat fish.
claire
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Cheers squidvicious, they
Cheers squidvicious, they are everwhere up here and not too partial to a hook while bottom bouncing. Haven't eaten one yet - usually just send them back down to the depths.
lurcha
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nice hi sticking!!
nice hi sticking!!
Marky
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Nice one, those big cod go
Nice one, those big cod go hard thats for sure...
deepwater
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nice fish ,those cod are
nice fish ,those cod are great eating well done on the good feed
jeff
MattMiller
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Nice report
Gee hows the high sticking with the pink rod
claire
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Yeah, Wade had a ball
Yeah, Wade had a ball winding in that tuna! Probably wasn't the right gear to use for that size of fish, but hey, gotta make the most out of every opportunity! Lots more fun than playing with it on larger gear - thats too easy!
soupster51
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Top Session
You guys are having way too much fun up there.
The best reason for doing what's right today is tomorrow.
claire
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Date Joined: 11/09/09
haha! yep, we sure are
haha! yep, we sure are having a ball! Fishing up here is so amazing, we've been here for 7 months and go fishing at least every week. Even now each time I go out I catch a new species or see something I've never seen before (like schools of batfish or macks jumping 20m out of the water!). Is definately an aquarium up this neck of the woods and I recommend it to anyone!
Faulkner Family
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looks like you out fished
looks like you out fished Wade again. sounds like the place to be with all the fishing options you guys have. that cod you got put Wades to shame , well done. pity about the bust off and the damaged lure, you must have a nce collection of them by now
. looking forward to your next report to see if Wade can out do you
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
claire
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maybe this time
I might have got a bigger cod this time Russ, but Wade still holds the boat record with the monster below (cauht a few months ago). Best thing is now we know you can catch them bottom bouncing, with lures and with poppers!
We're spewing about losing the lures - usually its rigs and 2-3 sinkers each per trip (coz of the sharks and macks busting them off as we're winding fish up!). Never had a bib bust off though so that lure is straight to the pool room! And its another excuse for Wade to buy more!
Next report will be next weekend (but I'm sure Wade will be going out during the week as well!)
Faulkner Family
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you need to hide the boat
you need to hide the boat keys or take them to work with you and say sorry , i forgot i had them in my bag
. but yeah its a decent cod of Wades, but im sure you will get one better. you always seem to do better in the long run.
Sorry Wade , im not on Clair's side , just that i see it as it is
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together