Rockingham Tuna
Went out targetting Tuna this morning - was on the water at first light and started trolling just after I got over the back of the FFB bank. Was a glassy day but I didn't see any schools, bust ups or birds working but still managed my limit of Tuna and let more go (only kept 2 - thats enough for me). I never needed to troll for long before getting another hook up.
All Tuna were caught trolling randomly in around 30-40m and all around 60cm. I was using 2 rods, one with a small rapala diving minow and the other a richter jelly baby, all fish were caught on the rapala which suprised me.
Was a perfect way to start the day - had a ball - and also had a quick jig and got a 60cm dhu. So was back at the ramp by 8am.
Have filleted the tuna up and cut out the really deep red meat. The flesh looks nice and pink so will try some sashimi for lunch and will cook some for dinner to see how it compares.
Was my first real attempt for tuna / metro pelagics and I can't beleive I haven't tried it before. I look forward to another round especially if the fish is as good as everyone says it is !
Faulkner Family
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sounds like you had fun.
sounds like you had fun. good feed on its way. well done
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
backlash
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Thanks
great report
kirky79
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Good work
I'm guessing you had more luck on the diver because they weren't actively feeding right on the surface. When they're busting on the surface the jelly babes go well.
Uluabuster
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Good job mate. Post some
Good job mate. Post some pics of the tuna next time to make everyone else jealous. :)
Francis
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Makes sense re: the jelly
Makes sense re: the jelly babes. I'll persist with them next time I give it a go, especially if I see them schooling up. Would love to see one get smashed by a tuna on the surface.
I'm gutted I didn't take any photo's ! Was solo and too caught up in the moment fishing. Next time hopefully i'll be a bit calmer and can take some snaps haha
Bing
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Schools
I was out this morning also and didn’t find any SBT schools on the surface. I had good fun casting into schools of Frigate tuna busting up on the surface with the light gear.
Tom M
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Came back to Point Peron
Came back to Point Peron boat ramp at 1500hrs today and Tuna and birds everywhere inside 5 FB, surprised to see them in so close.
Tom M