Finally something to post!
So it may not be the monster dhu's some of you fellas have been posting but managed to get out Tuesday for a bash and after a year of owning my 4.75 bayhunter it's finally brought home its first demersal.
I've spent quite alot of time getting the boat to where it is now renewing the trailer including new springs, complete re-wire/electrics upgrade of the boat, getting the motor up to date with maintenance including water pump and carb rebuilds, and much more. I have definitely spent alot more time working on the boat than fishing from it and its somewhat paid off.
Decided to push out further than the 3mile after gaining some confidence in the boat and spending a bit of time on the water. Managed to find some ground in the mid 20's out from hillaries with the new sounder (fcv-620) and ended up boating 2 baby dhu's which were quickly released, a nice size foxfish which went back due to not being 100% on I.D at the time and my brother managed a nice size KG and I picked up the first demersal with a 41cm Baldie!
As I said not much in comparison to others but we were stoked to finally get two great table fish. Yet to boat a size dhu or snapper but very happy that time invested has given back
Cheers
Steve
crasny1
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Hey mate
Nothing wrong with THAT. Xcellent table fare, and IMO beats the big dhu post!!
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Andy_b
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I would eat that anyday of
I would eat that anyday of the week befor dhuie,
Auslobster
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Nice catch!
Not many better eating fish than those, and obviously you're in dhufish territory so those will come too! And well done on releasing the foxie due to uncertainty...refreshing change from the "kill it, then ask questions" attitude! Top effort, mate!
tim-o
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Good work dude!
Good work dude!
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southcity104
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quality feed there!
definately 2 of my top shelf fish.
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Lamby
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I echo Tony's comments, very
I echo Tony's comments, very tasty haul indeed
tcarroll
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Hopefully my new Bayhunter
Hopefully my new Bayhunter can produce the same for me when i get it out there!!
soupster51
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Congrats
Nice return on the investment. Yummy feed.
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lame
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Date Joined: 20/01/10
persistance pays off
well done
took around 5 years for me to find some half decent spots and about 10 for regular catches
dant
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well done mate - only on the
well done mate - only on the up from here on, its just a matter of getting out there - look forward to some more posts.
Good luck
craig_johns469
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Date Joined: 06/03/12
I know your pain...
I know your pain...
Had my boat just over 18 months, split my time between Perth metro and Jurien which makes it harder still, still looking for spots, burning loads of fuel for not a lot of return... but who cares when it is so awesome out on the water, on a boat that invested so much of your own time, ideas, blood, sweat and tears??!!
Great stuff, well done!
quickboats
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Great work
good job mate!
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sstevee
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Cheers for the comments guys.
Cheers for the comments guys. They were both good on the table but I think the KG might have been the pick of two very nice fish!
And yes, I do hope I can continue with some good catches but agree its just good to be out there
Cheers,
Steve
Fuzz
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KGW best eating fish in the
KGW best eating fish in the ocean imo. Well done mate, if your catching those two on the ground you found big silveries wont be far behind.
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beeroclock
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good on ya steve
just wait for a good day and there's no reason why you cant get out back of rotto and beyond i've been fishing next to bayhunters at the FAD's just take way more fuel than you think you'll need and your safety gear you'll be right ive only got a 19ft voyager and its no probs just pick the right day see ya out there
robby4675
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Was a good day! 1st KG for me
Was a good day! 1st KG for me and tasted excellent!!
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lawndered
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Date Joined: 27/10/11
Still to bag a Baldy
Still to bag a Baldy, well done would love to try one, have no trouble with the Kg's and enjoy then for a feed on the bbq while dsowning a few brews, easy to cook.
Hopefully more to come for you mate
Faulkner Family
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gotta start somewhere,
gotta start somewhere, nothing wrong with a fed like that one. well done for getting out past the comfort zone. before long you will get out to the 40's
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