I was all pumped for my first metro fish this year. Got the rods all rigged up Saturday night, keen as for Monday. Got the call from my worker about 10 am Sunday saying he has twisted his ankle and can't work for me tomorrow
I went out yesterday as well, was at Hillarys about 4pm, trolled some lures along the 3 mile from Hillarys to Mindarie for zero, headed to a spot in 28m and settled in and set the anchor. Current was ripping from north to south, was hard to hold bottom on anchor with 4oz lead. Berleyed hard and scored 2 undersize dhu and about 30 pinks between 40 and 45cm. Pinks came on as the sun went down and would only take bonito as bait. Once I went to bonito on both top and bottom hook I could double header them no problem! ha ha. Once the usual stingray fight was over and the flying saucer cut free I headed in about 9pm.
Conditions were awesome with very little wind or chop but the current made it hard I think. The wind was blowing from south or south east and the boat was sitting east west on the anchor such was the current.
We went out behind GI and all my spots in the 30s weren't holding any fish. Went deeper for a queen in but that was all she wrote. Managed to get a sharkie from a bust up on the way out though which was pretty awesome otherwise the fishing was calmer than the weather.
choc
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Thinking the same but still
Thinking the same but still a long time between now and then.
Paj man
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Yeah
If the forecast holds up I'll be heading out for my first demersal bash for the year. Fingers crossed!
Tuesday also looking pretty awesome.
aka Nick
Trailcraft570
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Looking good...
I Think I'll give both days a crack!
Ashen
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Monday..
The following is a transcript of a phone call between a very enthusiastic employee and his boss a few hours ago...
Me: Hi mate, hows things?
Boss: Good, whats up?
Me: Will there be many orders for Monday deliveries?
Boss: Not at this stage, why??
Me: Weather will be awesome and I would like the day off for fishing!
Boss: Yeah, no probs with that. Just remember to take pics like last time.
End of phone call... Hahaha!
Harry, if you're reading this, do you reckon Steve is an awesome boss?!!! Lol
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
GGs
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Nice
Id be holding onto that job for a while mate!
meglodon
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What a boss
I bet you don't work for rio or BHb. Bosses like you have are very few and far between.
Ashen
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Yep, great boss!
Yeah, I work a great boss! He used to own boats and was into fishing so he knows the feeling... lol
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kirky79
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I'm keen
Will keep an eye on both days and pick the best.
Fingers crossed.
cobia15
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Mondays looking good for some
Mondays looking good for some mackie trolling around FFB.
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Ashen
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Hmm
So, once again the fken forecast has changed...!!
Whos heading out tomorrow? Lol
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z00m
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Tomorrow arvo
gonna give it crack tomorrow arvo
Francis
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Does the chance of a
Does the chance of a thunderstorm put people off even tho the afternoon wind forecast is still looking reasonable ?
I like the idea of staying around the FFB and chasing mackies in case the weather turns.
Ashen
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No
Well, the forecast is certainly not putting off my 2 mates who insists that I come along tomorrow. Launching off OR and we'll see how the day goes...
Will put report up if we end up with anything decent..!
Tight lines to those heading out tomorrow!
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Francis
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Good luck!
Dale
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Just had another look at the map on BOM, tomorrow looks good and it will get better after midday.
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Ashen
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I hope you're right
Dale my old friend, you're usually spot on with what you say. Never have I wished that more than what you said above!!! Lol
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Dale
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You may well get rained on though.
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Ashen
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Great conditions apart from rain
The forecast seems pretty good actually. Low winds, seas and swell. Only negative is rain but I don't mind getting a bit wet.
Oh well, will brave the rain so you gents can see some pics of decent fish....I hope! Lol
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
Ashen
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Not a bad day!
Not a bad day at OR today. Water was nice, no rain or storms!
Taken at about 10:30am:
57cm Baldie
Total bag for the day: 2 Baldies (52cm and 57cm), some blue mackerals, a 55cm Dhuie and a couple of skippy.
Couple of weeks ago, we did well at this spot. Same again today. Lol
Caught and released half a dozen or so snapper....all between 45-48cm! Arghhhh!
My mates did all the damage. I caught 1 slimey/blue mackeral all day...!!
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Colours
Nice colours in that pic.
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Ashen
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Cheers
Thanks BJ. As mentioned, my score for the day was dismal! Had fun being "the net boy" for my two mates though.....
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
kirky79
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Nice bag mate.
I was all pumped for my first metro fish this year. Got the rods all rigged up Saturday night, keen as for Monday. Got the call from my worker about 10 am Sunday saying he has twisted his ankle and can't work for me tomorrow
Ashen
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Hmm
I think I saw him at the ramp this morning! Haha
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kirky79
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Haha
He must of been keen. Long way from Mandurah to O/Reef
z00m
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Undersize pinks
I went out yesterday as well, was at Hillarys about 4pm, trolled some lures along the 3 mile from Hillarys to Mindarie for zero, headed to a spot in 28m and settled in and set the anchor. Current was ripping from north to south, was hard to hold bottom on anchor with 4oz lead. Berleyed hard and scored 2 undersize dhu and about 30 pinks between 40 and 45cm. Pinks came on as the sun went down and would only take bonito as bait. Once I went to bonito on both top and bottom hook I could double header them no problem! ha ha. Once the usual stingray fight was over and the flying saucer cut free I headed in about 9pm.
Conditions were awesome with very little wind or chop but the current made it hard I think. The wind was blowing from south or south east and the boat was sitting east west on the anchor such was the current.
Better than sitting home watching tele though!
Ashen
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Current
Yep, agree with you Michael. There seemed to be strong under current yesterday.
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
crowie
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I did well finally
Went out off mandurah (a long way out) managed 6 pinkies (2 size) one good size black ass and a 15kg dhu.
Finally found some ground to fish out of mandurah and all done in 3 hrs.
Paj man
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Hard work
We went out behind GI and all my spots in the 30s weren't holding any fish. Went deeper for a queen in but that was all she wrote. Managed to get a sharkie from a bust up on the way out though which was pretty awesome otherwise the fishing was calmer than the weather.
aka Nick