Two Rocks LB report
So...... I finally got my winter Tailor on light gear.
Arrived at Two Rocks at about 6.15am, still well and truly dark and cold as a witches tit.
Big swell when I got out onto the beach, plenty of white wash so I figured I was in with a chance of a Tailor or 3. Shortly after I arrived I had 50-60 pink grey galah’s land on the beach right next to me, not something you see on the beach everyday!
Was armed with the latest rod and reel that has been added to the war chest, a Shimano Jewel Series 702 saltwater spin rod and a Shimano Stradic 2500 loaded with 250 metres of 10lb Fireline. Sensational combo and not a bad 1st wedding anniversary present (Thanks Boss Lady, can’t wait for next year’s pressie).
Anyway, rigged up with 12lb fluorocarbon leader to a Halco 20 gram metal slice, played around in a few areas for 10-15 minutes before the lure got walloped at 7.00am on the dot. On light gear as you can imagine I had a pretty decent fight with what ended up being a nice size +40cm Tailor.
Done a stupid dance around then beach and had a grin from ear to ear. This thing was actually bigger in length than my white BCF fishing bucket, you beauty....... it’s been a while since my last decent fish.
Got the lure back out ASAP hoping the fish were still around when tragedy struck a few casts later........... Snagged.
Lost the metal slice, and didn’t have any more in that size as backup. With the 20 gram I was casting probably 70-80 metres offshore. It’s amazing how far you can cast when you actually abide by the rod casting weight recommendations (mine recommends 21 grams), anyway chucked on my next best which happened to be a 50 gram.
Still good casting distance but the lure was diving more than I needed it to which meant I was fighting against the little bit of seaweed that was around. Anyway short time later I lost that Lure too....... Not happy Jan.
Lost a few more 50 and 60 gram slices and then it was time for the Squidgies and Gulps, not ideal, but had a few which resembled Mulies so I figured I was in with a fighting chance on a slow retrieve. Flicked around for an hour or two and didn’t get anymore bites on the various Plastics. Anyway, one good fish is better than none so called it a day about 10ish.
Time to stock up on the 20 gram slices I think because nothing felt anywhere near as good in the surf as that did. With big swell and a bit of a breeze it was perfect, long casting, picked up very little weed and was an easy retrieve.
Anyway, try again next time (hopefully tomorrow Ha Ha)
Simmo
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Simmo Ryan
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Gully
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Haha - nice tailor on lure
Haha - nice tailor on lure there mate. Good stuff
buschy
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Lucky for some...
It's always nice to log on and read about other people's fishing adventures while you are stuck at work. Geez...talk about rubbing salt in the wound.
Great tailor Simmo and goes to show perseverance pays off...what's it been...six months since your last tailor? :-p
Well done mate - great fish and report.
Simmo Ryan
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hmm....
Not quite that long, but its been a while :)
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Lucky Tim
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spewing about the lures but
spewing about the lures but it was all worth it. If you're going to lost them, at least get a fish in the chilly bin first.
Colin Hay
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Good stuff Simmo Ryan
I am sure you can look forward to a lot more tailor hunting adventures over the next several months, as this winter is shaping up really well.
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danno
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nice fish mate. if i was u i
nice fish mate.
if i was u i would go for a couple of 20gs and a couple of 30gs coz i was fishing with 20s but a little bit a breeze came in and it was hard to work them so moved to the 30 and get herring, just a throught.
cheers danno
carnarvonite
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Where
Where abouts were you fishing at Two Rocks, at the start of the marina wall or just north of the marina down the wooden walkway?
The trick to use when casting metal lures in to reefy areas is to stop line going out just before the lure hits the water and start cranking, not letting it sink. For most people its hard because they cast over their right shoulder and wind with the right hand, taking extra seconds swapping hands from up the rod to the reel handle.
Simmo Ryan
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Thanks Lads
Was fishing about a 100 metres or so south of the wooden walkway, just on the point.
Will take the tips on board carnarvonite, cheers for that.
Now just about to re-stock my lures on motackle.com, 30 grammers, cheers danno :)
FISH ON!!!!!!