Finally got myself a snapper
I finally caught myself a snapper after putting in many many hours over the last 2 months. Until last night I have seen snapper caught from the boat next to me, I've snapped braid when I had a good run because I'd lost the liner from the top tip and didn't know it to countless runs and bights that didn't connect. Then last night as I was cubing up some mulie's one of my rods took off on a blistering run, I grabbed the rod and could feel the head shakes and tightened the drag as it was probably abit lighter than I realised, the fish put up a good fight it was going really hard got him to the surface and was stoked to get the net under it first go, I finally got my first inshore snapper. Fished for another 40 mins but no more runs but was absolutely stoked. Fish went 70cm.
rather be fishing
hilly9
Posts: 282
Date Joined: 13/10/12
Nice reward for the time
Nice reward for the time spent. I remember how stoked I was with my first inshore snapper. I couldn't wipe the smile from my face for a few days. Bet you're the same :)
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
Well done on nailing one. A
Well done on nailing one. A decent size too. They certainly go hard and fast
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
still trying
Posts: 1051
Date Joined: 27/06/17
Yeah still smiling for sure.
Yeah still smiling for sure. They definitely go hard in the shallow water.
rather be fishing
Da pirate
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Date Joined: 03/05/15
Awesome..
Good effort and a good
reward .. cheers pirate
little johnny
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Date Joined: 04/12/11
Millions
Got caught today. Sad ,all big ones what I seen . The rare ones 1 m jobs . I still won’t touch them . Dhues for me . To many people for my liking . Nice fish
still trying
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Date Joined: 27/06/17
I saw the posts on Facebook
I saw the posts on Facebook I almost went to the D9 but thought the weather was too good so went to my normal area, probably would have caught more if I did go there but very happy to finally catch one and get a feed for the family.
rather be fishing
little johnny
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Date Joined: 04/12/11
Same spot
From when you had other boat. Fishing in front of me ??. Very solid fish
Moking
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Date Joined: 30/05/12
Yep went to the D9 on
Yep went to the D9 on Thursday afternoon/evening. Counted 50 plus boats anchored there. Cruised around the outside watching lines getting tangled with other lines- not for us either.
Moved on, tried somewhere else as well.
I don't think we will be bothered with the D9 again.
Nice snapper you got there,and I still remember catching first ever Snapper with the help of a fellow Fishwrecked member ,still puts a smile on my face.
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Mrlickalotopus
Posts: 109
Date Joined: 27/07/16
I've found the big ones have
I've found the big ones have mushy flesh and ordinary to eat while the smaller ones are quite good. I'm not sure about the sustainability of Cockburn sound as it looks like easy pickings for some. The sound is great for Squid & other species though.
SeperateKnob
Posts: 668
Date Joined: 28/11/16
Nice one for sure. I think
Nice one for sure. I think only about 2 weeks to go until closure for pinkies?
Dhu_west
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Date Joined: 30/06/20
great stuff mate
great stuff mate
More of a fisherman than a catcherman
Shark1
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Date Joined: 21/05/12
nice fish m8
nice fish m8
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
Nice work Guy, well rewarded
Nice work Guy, well rewarded for the hard work put in.
Love the West!
piscetor
Posts: 185
Date Joined: 13/05/16
good catch
make sure you have a nice ice slurry going it will drop the temprature of the fih and keep the flesh in good nick and makes it easier to fillet. dont make the mistake of using lumps of ice as these will bruise those good eatings napper fillets.
Filletmaster
Jackfrost80
Posts: 8144
Date Joined: 07/05/12
I'm sure he didn't leave it
I'm sure he didn't leave it sitting on his chum
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
still trying
Posts: 1051
Date Joined: 27/06/17
Pic was straight after being
Pic was straight after being caught. Put on ice after pic
rather be fishing