Xmas eve on the 3 mile
Went out on my boat with kackles yesterday hoping to get onto some decent fish.
Took him out to an area on the 3 mile where ive had luck before. Had a great day out especially for kackles as he 'd never caught anything bigger than a wrasse before.
Burleyed up and came onto a school of snapper we ended up catching about 12 between us, most undersize between 40 and 50 cm, we ended up with just 2 that were big enough to keep, kackles caught one at 51cm and i got one at 62cm, and as massive ray about as wide of my boat really tested my rod and reel, then was released..
We left with the fish still biting but too much wind to fish comfortably. Great to see that there are still fish on the 3 mile with so many boats and fishos about. forgot to take the camera out guys, sorry.
Want to give a shout out and thanks to alfred (for my marine radio), the guys who recommeneded the garmin etrex, and all the guys on this site and at oceanside that have given me advice and tips on catching bigger fish.
merry xmas
dave
Faulkner Family
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sounds like a fun day
sounds like a fun day despite the wind. 2 keepers is better than none at all. there is plenty of small ones out there at the moment, our last trip produced heaps around the 30cm range but that was down rocko
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alfred
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Good to see you had a fun
Good to see you had a fun day and that the radio is being put to good use!
grayzeee
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those rays go pretty hard
those rays go pretty hard eh.
like a lazy sambo
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
damo6230
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Date Joined: 07/06/08
good work guys
always good to see smaller fish as at least its an indication that the fish are breeding.
plenty of fish in close mate, you dont always need deep water to find them.
mejutty
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Date Joined: 21/12/09
Still working out all this
Still working out all this boating stuff so when it comes to setting up I like to be a little bit away from any sort of reef structure at the moment especially the type that is breaking and I could hit it. So whats is safe to do if your going to anchor up and berley around that area ( I take it you were anchored)?? I take it inside the reef is better than out and do I need a reef anchor or is there enough sandy areas around there to use the one I have.
If you don't mind me asking what depth were you in?? ANy help is appreciated but I understand most of what I need is going to come with experienece.
octopus
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Date Joined: 12/07/09
hey bro
ive only had my boat about half a year and i seem to learn more and catch more good fish as i find out what ive been doin wrong, or what to look for, Ive also read a lot of previous posts on this site using the search mode.
i use a reef anchor and i use my sounder, anchor just ahead of the lump depending on the current/wind so that my boat is nearly on top or just ahead of the lump and my burley drifts over the lump.
i was in 13m and ive been havin luck from 9-15 metres.
If you wanna go for a fish sometime let me know.