Probably had the best day yesterday since I've owned the boat and I'd like to thank a mate of mine Leon for taking us out there, putting us on the spots and showing us how to specialise for demersals.

We checked  the cray pots behind GI first  for 11 reds, no  jumbos like  the last couple of pulls and actually had a couple of undersize throw backs which of which I can only recall having one all season. Currently in 24 meters, the whites have well and truly moved on now.

We then punched it out through the backless swell to 40m plus with a top speed of 15kts, it seemed to take forever to get there with the pressure being on Leon for us to get results. It was one of those times I was thankful for having a glass boat.

Finally arrived and I have to admit, the country looked good! Sea anchor out, rigged up (just used squid all day) with the first drift picking up a Dhuie, second drift a Baldy, 3rd another Dhuie.

Sorry I have no sizes or weights but hopefully the pics will help.

End result for 3 of us was

2 x Dhu

1 x Baldy

1 x Queeny

2 x Nannygai

1 x Skippy

1 x Sweep

11 Crays

The release weight was working overtime with 4 oversized dhu's being returned to the water whilst we worked towards our class 1 bag limit. We all were of the opinion that the closure has helped dhu populations. Even though the majority of people stick to their bag limits I'm sure, it would also mean there are less dhufish experience the risk of not surviving the release weight ordeal, we're definitely fishing for our future.

Thanks again Leon, you not only demonstrated you know where, but just as importantly know how.

In closing I'd like to say fishing in company far outweighs fishing alone any day of the week. We aren't big drinkers but in classic Aussie larrikin style had many a laugh, something you just can't do by yourself!! Cheers and thanks for reading

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