Anything fishing

[Sir Roofy]

x 2 with janderson the bull was flowing, great to catch up again with "jando", pump him for ideas.
Pic is off the saturday night roast beef with all the fixings, bob gave it a 9.5 out of ten, to be honest not too shabby at all.
Bit of rain friday other than that sunny as. Plenty of wood. No fish but who cares , great company a campfire win/win
plus ncot.

was a top w/end top blokes and great tucker,great to see janderson again

[Drew]

Went out for the first time and my son got this littl'un 10mins after dropping the anchor34264

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went out for the first time and my son got this littl'un 10mins after dropping the anchor34264

What a beauty.

[Drew]

What a beauty.

Yeah this is all I got :(
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[Maxhead]

Yeah this is all I got :(
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Looks like a nice day on the water though..

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yeah this is all I got :(
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Nothing wrong with that, as long as your in country and western band.

[Drew]

Nothing wrong with that, as long as your in country and western band.

PMSL yup

@nisshead nice day for our maiden voyage too. Very civilised way to spend the morning :)

Oh other than losing the 2nd bearing buddy in as many trips, same wheel too :(


“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[RCKIWI]

Shovelnose and a nice little Salmon. Gunn Point 16/09/2013 and helped some little fellas make their way into the ocean! Brilliant wilderness experience only an hours drive from home!

[threedogs]

@ Drew or Mego early in season for Pinkies etc isn't it.
Thought Nov was prime time , Nice fish BTW SOD {son of Drew}

[Lonicus]

Shovelnose and a nice little Salmon. Gunn Point 16/09/2013 and helped some little fellas make their way into the ocean! Brilliant wilderness experience only an hours drive from home!

Great stuff mate. Seeing and helping the hatchlings would have been fantastic!

[RCKIWI]

Great stuff mate. Seeing and helping the hatchlings would have been fantastic!

It was, the poor little buggers were struggling across the beach in the mid day sun. Their shells were hot to touch. You could almost see the relief in their faces to be gently placed in the ocean!

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Drew or Mego early in season for Pinkies etc isn't it.
Thought Nov was prime time , Nice fish BTW SOD {son of Drew}

October/November onwards is prime time for pinkies and snapper.
Squid are starting to spawn.
So there will be plenty of food around.
Have heard reports of 2-4 kg pinkies around Beaumaris, Black Rock, Mordialloc between the 16-18 metre mark.

[threedogs]

so all in all looks like a good season coming up.
Will have to come out with my mate after the Grand final
I'll start planting the seed

[MEGOMONSTER]

so all in all looks like a good season coming up.
Will have to come out with my mate after the Grand final
I'll start planting the seed

At the moment I'm not sure, but last was great, this year should be the same.

[Drew]

Shovelnose and a nice little Salmon. Gunn Point 16/09/2013 and helped some little fellas make their way into the ocean! Brilliant wilderness experience only an hours drive from home!

Poor little buggers

[Drew]

so all in all looks like a good season coming up.
Will have to come out with my mate after the Grand final
I'll start planting the seed

I hope so, coz I'm looking forward to getting out a bit more now I'm no longer a virgin with the boat

[MEGOMONSTER]

Western port King George Whiting on the weekend from my mate Patto and Shagger.
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[threedogs]

nearly as big as SA KGW, nice catch

[MEGOMONSTER]

nearly as big as SA KGW, nice catch

Maybe but not quite, they get 60cm plus

[RCKIWI]

Poor little buggers

They swam off ok once they'd cooled down in the sea, so here's hoping they made it past the offshore predators!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just found out boat and trailer not getting started until Monday.

[Lonicus]

Western port King George Whiting on the weekend from my mate Patto and Shagger.
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That's a mighty big bucket of whiting :)

[Lonicus]

Just found out boat and trailer not getting started until Monday.

Damn mate, I thought they'd already had it for a week.

I've been waiting for nearly a month now for a couple of bits for the Minn Kota, luckily it's still running but the delay in getting the parts is pathetic.

[Drew]

Just found out boat and trailer not getting started until Monday.

Bugger.

I had to take the winch out of mine and send it away to be looked at :,(

[MEGOMONSTER]

Damn mate, I thought they'd already had it for a week.


They have had it for a week but his work will always take priority. Which I understand.

[Drew]

I'm happy, got my anchor winch back today, 3 day turn around, can't ask for anything better. :)

Just have to wait for a decent day :(

“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[Lonicus]

Here's the unluckiest snapper around, I hooked him on the bait jig while trying to get some livies. One tiny little hook in the top of his bump was all that held him. He's estimated at 12-15 pounds and going on the barbie today for lunch :)

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[Drew]

Here's the unluckiest snapper around, I hooked him on the bait jig while trying to get some livies. One tiny little hook in the top of his bump was all that held him. He's estimated at 12-15 pounds and going on the barbie today for lunch :)

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Damn nice fish :)


“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here's the unluckiest snapper around, I hooked him on the bait jig while trying to get some livies. One tiny little hook in the top of his bump was all that held him. He's estimated at 12-15 pounds and going on the barbie today for lunch :)

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More like the luckiest fisherman.
Well done, just don't over cook him.

[Lonicus]

More like the luckiest fisherman.
Well done, just don't over cook him.

Had him this arvo mate, juicy and very tasty. Fed 8 of us with a plateful of meat left over.

[gaddy]

Here's the unluckiest snapper around, I hooked him on the bait jig while trying to get some livies. One tiny little hook in the top of his bump was all that held him. He's estimated at 12-15 pounds and going on the barbie today for lunch :)

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Nice one doesn't matter how you caught it , I just can't find the time at the moment , and when I can the weather steps in to muck things up

Steve

[MEGOMONSTER]

Caught today behind the Willi footy oval.
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Plus several small pinkies.

[gaddy]

Nice squirrel there , hopefully I get out soon cobia season is in full swing here , just can't make time , I'm sure the boat gave me a dirty look today , as if to say come on lets go !

Steve

[Lonicus]

Nice one mate!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nice one mate!

I wish I went out. He calls me at 1:39 to go out at 2:30 while I'm still at work.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think I get my boat back today.
Drive to Lara to see Mudrunner and back to little river and pick up the boat.
With sell this rain maybe I'll have to drive in the boat. Lol

[BigRAWesty]

I think I get my boat back today.
Drive to Lara to see Mudrunner and back to little river and pick up the boat.
With sell this rain maybe I'll have to drive in the boat. Lol
So what did you do with the trailer??

[MEGOMONSTER]

So what did you do with the trailer??

Nothing, been way too busy. Still is.

[BigRAWesty]

Nothing, been way too busy. Still is.

Mates selling those air shocks still.. $25 I think he has in them..

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mates selling those air shocks still.. $25 I think he has in them..

Already changed the springs, will think of it next time. Or if these fail early.

[Lonicus]

I wish I went out. He calls me at 1:39 to go out at 2:30 while I'm still at work.

That's just rude! lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's just rude! lol

Then send me a picture of his best catch. Just wrong I say.

[MEGOMONSTER]

For the trout fisherman out there check this out.
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[Lonicus]

That's a lotta trout!

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's a lotta trout!

Surely a lake trout, cos that fat firker could never swim itself up stream.

[Lonicus]

Surely a lake trout, cos that fat firker could never swim itself up stream.

Yeah, I'd say he found a nice hole and just sat there eating everything that swam past :)

[NP99]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/elderly-man-taken-to-hospital-after-boat-capsizes-at-black-rock/story-fni0fee2-1226727584676

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/elderly-man-taken-to-hospital-after-boat-capsizes-at-black-rock/story-fni0fee2-1226727584676

What an idiot, 60kph winds in a tinnie.

[Alitis007]

What an idiot, 60kph winds in a tinnie.

Its good snapper weather lol

[gaddy]

We got caught out last year weather report was 5-10 knots going 15- 20 .about lunch time saw some sus looking clouds building to the west , made the call to call it quits .already had around 100kg of snapper , Got back through the bar . Ready to make the run across the bay , in it came , the weather bureau recorded winds of 130 kph and seas of 2.5 m in the bay , we were in a 7.5 m plate boat and were getting blown sideways off the top of waves . A trip across the bay normally takes about 45 min took nearly 3 hours . It was just a big wind bullet . There were quite a few boats in trouble as it came with no warning

[threedogs]

What a huge trout.
My mate caught this off the NSW coast last year,
Displayed in the showroom of his 4x4 shop

[RCKIWI]

More fun at Gunn Point (close to the spot I rescued the Ford from the river!)

[gaddy]

Bit of a sample of the catch this weekend with the family at South straddie
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[Lonicus]

Bit of a sample of the catch this weekend with the family at South straddie
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Nice one mate.
We went out off Noosa on Sunday morning for a few hours, just a few pan sized Moses Perch and Pearlies for the day. Not a huge catch but a tasty feed.

[NP99]

Not much action in the bay, a few secret snapper at the mouth of the Brisbane river on plastics.

[gaddy]

Nice one mate.
We went out off Noosa on Sunday morning for a few hours, just a few pan sized Moses Perch and Pearlies for the day. Not a huge catch but a tasty feed.

Nothing wrong with that both bloody good on the tooth , haven't had the chance to get outside my off shore fishing mate is in full on crabbing mode at this time of year , although he did mention a cobia trip on the next moon . Fingers crossed .

[Timmo]

Shovelnose and a nice little Salmon. Gunn Point 16/09/2013 and helped some little fellas make their way into the ocean! Brilliant wilderness experience only an hours drive from home!

Nice Fish there Kiwi.... where in Darwin are ya located?

[Timmo]

saratoga from Corroborree

spinner bait

[Lonicus]

Nothing wrong with that both bloody good on the tooth , haven't had the chance to get outside my off shore fishing mate is in full on crabbing mode at this time of year , although he did mention a cobia trip on the next moon . Fingers crossed .

Good luck mate, I'm still waiting to catch my first Cobia, a fish that's been on my list for a long time.

[Lonicus]

Nice one Timmo, looks a very solid fish.

[threedogs]

@ Timmo very nice, got to be happy with that

[RCKIWI]

Nice Fish there Kiwi.... where in Darwin are ya located?

I'm stuck in the middle of suburbia in Woolner, so getting out and about is my salvation from my concrete jungle! And with the wet approaching, I'll be teaching the missus some good mud driving skills so she can share the workload!

[threedogs]

Gotta luv the build up hey

[Timmo]

Gotta luv the build up hey

love the build up gets the Barra out of there holes where they hide ........looking forward to the wet so I can get out and get the truck dirty and have a ball chasing the barra on the flood planes

[MEGOMONSTER]

I really wanna catch a barra, not for me but for my dad that passed away before we could organise a trip after he retires.
6 weeks after he retired he died.

[Timmo]

I really wanna catch a barra, not for me but for my dad that passed away before we could organise a trip after he retires.
6 weeks after he retired he died.

Sorry to hear buddy.....if ya get up here let me know and will take you to a spot where they jump in ya lap......

[RCKIWI]

For sure. Barra, mud, Patrol built the way I want it....what more could you ask for??!!

[RCKIWI]

Nice edible sized Threadfin Salmon caught this morning on light tackle. Heaps of fun, and I know what I'll be having for dinner tonight!!

[threedogs]

Yeah I've crossed Barra off my list, caught one on the Wenloc River in 83
about 750mm long, lure was black/silver 100mm long job.
But dying to get back up the top end what a magic spot, lots of great memories.
Plus Dad served there in WW2, at the 40 mile mark

[RCKIWI]

Yeah I've crossed Barra off my list, caught one on the Wenloc River in 83
about 750mm long, lure was black/silver 100mm long job.
But dying to get back up the top end what a magic spot, lots of great memories.
Plus Dad served there in WW2, at the 40 mile mark

Are you sure you've crossed it off?? A lot of folks aren't finished with Barra until they get the magic meterey - something which I'm yet to achieve.....

[gaddy]

I think his dive buddy needs spec savers35589

[Drew]

I think his dive buddy needs spec savers35589

OMG !!! That WOULD be a pain in the butt :) (sorry)

[gaddy]

I thought it was a bit cheeky !

[Drew]

Only got got three squid before realising something was wrong.
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I swear I saw a squid in the pic but then realised what it was. Not good bro

[MEGOMONSTER]

I swear I saw a squid in the pic but then realised what it was. Not good bro

Got the hole fixed but still haven't floated the boat to make sure.

[Drew]

It looks like a puncture hole from the outside, is that right ?

[gaddy]

Like the towie said not my money . Straight up the tray . And ramp 358143581535816

[MEGOMONSTER]

It looks like a puncture hole from the outside, is that right ?

That's my conclusion anyway.

[93patrol]

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On the wAy to a bream comp in Augusta good time and more photos to follow

[gaddy]

Good luck and plenty of pic's. Must admit i dont mind a bit of bream fishing

[MEGOMONSTER]

35889 35890
On the wAy to a bream comp in Augusta good time and more photos to follow

Minimum of 2 x 1kg plus bream.

[gaddy]

Looks like i got a big weekend if the wearher holds true. Help me pro mate crabbin tomorrow. Then off shore sunday for another pro trip. There is a hint that sunday could involve a bit of street fightin for the cobies if the squirals dont play ball!

[gaddy]

Well crabbin didn't even cover expenses , but the bay was flat as and a great sunrise on to fishing tomorrow . Need a big day now !3593635937

[threedogs]

@ Gaddy how'd you go

[gaddy]

3.30 am 20-25 knts south east no fishin change of plan to work the pots again still chit just under 20 kg. so two bomb out days for me mate , but thats the life of a comerical Fisher .

Steve

[Drew]

Caught this 3kg this morning on my whiting rod, lots of fun gave the drag a working :)

The hook under the fish is what I got it on lol

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[gaddy]

Caught this 3kg this morning on my whiting rod, lots of fun gave the drag a working :)

The hook under the fish is what I got it on lol

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Either a lucky fisher or an unlucky fish either way still taste good

[Drew]

Either a lucky fisher or an unlucky fish either way still taste good

More unlucky fish felt sorry for it :)


“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[gaddy]

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I did get a bit of by catch for tea 2 sandies a mfty a coral and a hairy back

Steve

[RCKIWI]

Just a small Sawtooth!! Gunn Point 27.10.2013.

[threedogs]

Little hook will catch lots of fish ,big hook will only catch a big fish ;;;;Rex Hunt
Starting to organise Cod opening if anyone interested, Got a few going to Murschison
over Melb Cup Week end, Mego will be going to Yarrawonga I would say for Cod opening.
We need to get to "Daves" camp early Thursday morning to secure our spot

@ Gaddy great Seafood Marinara there my friend

[gaddy]

Just a small Sawtooth!! Gunn Point 27.10.2013.

Defently on the to do list

[gaddy]

I believe crab sushi rolls is on the menu and just plain crab .

[93patrol]

We I caught a lot of small bream nothing worth mentioning though. Drank heaps and still paying for it. But my boss got a good one 41cm and 1.146 kg359743597535976

[Drew]

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I did get a bit of by catch for tea 2 sandies a mfty a coral and a hairy back

Steve

My wife would like you :)


“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[gaddy]

And apparently a crab omlet too

[FNQGU]

Just lashed out on a new St Croix barra rod, yeehah!! Heading straight back up the Cape as soon as I get home from work in November to give it a bash.

[MEGOMONSTER]

This mornings catch from a mate PPB out front of Williamstown FC at the 10-11 metre mark.
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[Drew]

This mornings catch from a mate PPB out front of Williamstown FC at the 10-11 metre mark.
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Very nice indeed

[gaddy]

Yes very nice indeed

[threedogs]

This thread has been quiet for a while , no fish At Yarra Mego??
Anyway spied this on the rear of my mates boat, has to be 180cm tall
A brute in any ones book super charged to boot

[MEGOMONSTER]

Really only fished one day. Either too windy or too drunk.
Got 3 carp. A medium yellow-belly and a tiny cod.
However the reddies are going off in Cooper lake.
30-40 fish caught from 500g to 2kg. Most about the kilo size.

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[threedogs]

Good one, mate went in that snapper comp last
week end in western port, couple of nice fish no brutes though

[MEGOMONSTER]

A nice 110cm cod caught and release.
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[threedogs]

Not tethered for cod opening I hope lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not tethered for cod opening I hope lol

Wasn't mine to tether, I mean release.

[threedogs]

Were they letting water out or
is it left closed as Opening is coming up

[janderson]

Were they letting water out or
is it left closed as Opening is coming up

At the moment its still closed.

Change of conditions

A large part of Barmah National Park and adjoining Murray River Park West are closed due to flooding. The areas have been closed to protect public safety and tracks from vehicle damage. Visitors can still explore the park by boat or canoe but need to ensure they have a good map and GPS as the environment can appear different whilst surrounded by water. Visitor destinations that are closed include: Barmah Lakes camping ground and day visitor area, Barmah Island to the north of Barmah Creek, The Gulf boat ramp, Tongalong Beach, Snake Bend, Browns Camp and The Steps. Visitor access gateways that are closed include: Barmah Island; Barmah Creek Road, Corrys Road and River Road, Sand Ridge Track (just past the Dharnya Centre), Trickeys gate, Gowers gate, Eddys gate, Murrays Mill gate, Hughes gate, Thorpes gate, Darlows gate, Tipperary gate, Mannions gate, Suttons gate and Pinnucks Bridge. at Barmah National Park
Thursday 31 October, 2013
Barmah Creek bridge 2 on River Road (Barmah Island) in the River Murray Reserve is closed – Access to Barmah Island from either end until point of bridge closure or via Corrys Road. at Barmah National Park
Tuesday 7 May, 2013


I sent then an email to complain that when I went with my canoe, map and GPS, there was no water in Barmah National Park to use my canoe. They have not replied yet.

[threedogs]

That stinks, think they are telling some porky pies

[gaddy]

Just wish the wind would rack off , getting worried I might have forgotten how to fish , helped a mate run his crab pots this morning , so at least got a few hours on the water

[threedogs]

must remember to go Yabbying this summer , I love a feed of yabbys

[Lonicus]

Just wish the wind would rack off , getting worried I might have forgotten how to fish , helped a mate run his crab pots this morning , so at least got a few hours on the water

I hear ya Gaddy.

Got a few hours in this morning but nothing much to speak of, just a tailor about 2kg, before the wind came up and ruined things. Blowing about 25 knots here now and we're set for more wind and storms for the next week.

[janderson]

must remember to go Yabbying this summer , I love a feed of yabbys

you said this last year

[gaddy]

I brought this up in the tie down thread but thought I will put it here as well for those that don't know

All fish shrink when put on ice so that just legal fish you caught 2 hrs ago will nessure under if checked
The crab measures on the msrket are only a guide fisheries use calapers to check most of the comerierally avaible measure under

Steve

[Lonicus]

The weather so far this week is turning out better than expected. Beautiful morning on the river yesterday, even caught a feed!!

Heading out again in about 30 mins, not a breath of wind. Hopefully the fish will be on the chew.

[MEGOMONSTER]

The weather so far this week is turning out better than expected. Beautiful morning on the river yesterday, even caught a feed!!

Heading out again in about 30 mins, not a breath of wind. Hopefully the fish will be on the chew.

Tease........ Lol

[gaddy]

36786.............

[Lonicus]

Tease........ Lol

Hehe sorry mate :)

Not a brilliant morning fish-wise but got a feed of flatty with some throwback bream and trevally that provided some fun.

High water and sunrise coincide tomorrow morning so hopefully a few more fish on the chew early.

[threedogs]

@ Janderson Think I've been saying it for the last 5 years. lol
what do you know of the little creek south of Bearii on the Waiaii Rd,
Always wanted to stop and throw in some trap/nets there

[gaddy]

Got the good oil today that the mackerel are in the bay , now just need the weather to play the game

[Lonicus]

Got the good oil today that the mackerel are in the bay , now just need the weather to play the game

Yep, saw the first capture here on the weekend, 7kg fish on a floating pillie on Jew shoal. Hopefully they're on their way :)

[gaddy]

While crabbin this morning369663696836967

[gaddy]

And the crabs36969

[Drew]

And the crabs36969
Nice catch, we'll be there shortly ;) :)

[Lonicus]

Nice haul Gaddy!!

Went out off Noosa this morning, great morning on the water and came home with 2 cod, 2 snapper and a sweetlip. Also had another run on the bait jig, this time it was a small marlin, around 15-20kg :) it threw the hooks on the first jump but it was a heap of fun while it lasted!

[gaddy]

Nice feed thete mate , how did you go in the storms up your way , we were planning on heading off shore tomorrow but just don't trust the weather ,

[Lonicus]

Got a bit blowy towards midday maybe around 15 knots but prior to that is was pretty much dead calm. Wind puffed out around sunset and as at 8pm tonight it's dead calm again. Up here I'd say it will be a great morning on the water tomorrow.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally had a chance to fish today out for snapper in Mordialloc.
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[mudnut]

Nice haul, Mego, but those fish look undersize in your huge paws :P

[Lonicus]

Great bag of fish there Mego!!

[threedogs]

Good catch Mego, you certainly have the touch, lol

@ Gaddy how'd you go with the Mackerel ???

[Avo]

took rustyboner for a drive,waded out and got this...no sh!t

[Lonicus]

took rustyboner for a drive,waded out and got this...no sh!t

That's a lotta fish!!

[gaddy]

Nice one mego
TD haven't been yet my sister got back after been in the Philippines during the typhoon so we caught up with her today

[MEGOMONSTER]

took rustyboner for a drive,waded out and got this...no sh!t

That certainly would have needed a winch to bring in.

[Avo]

here's what we caught with the frames as berly

[MEGOMONSTER]

On my way to a fresh water lake, for some Redfin ( hopefully).
2 hr drive and I'm in the back seat with an esky full of bourbon beside me.
Just trying to decide when to open my first can. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

On my way to a fresh water lake, for some Redfin ( hopefully).
2 hr drive and I'm in the back seat with an esky full of bourbon beside me.
Just trying to decide when to open my first can. Lol

4 reddies so far. Up to a kilo37068

[MEGOMONSTER]

Now a nice yellow belly.
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[Avo]

love redfin,got to be happy with a feed already,how's the bourbon going has it survived?never caught a yellow belly as we don't have them here

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ended up with 6 reddies and one yellow belly.

Just finished eating the reddies, well 3 fillets. Absolutely beautiful.
And some snapper from yesterday.
Still don't like snapper.

[Winnie]

I'm going to Lakes Entrance this weekend to go on a Far Out fishing charter... compliments of Clipsal. Keen as!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I'm going to Lakes Entrance this weekend to go on a Far Out fishing charter... compliments of Clipsal. Keen as!

Make sure you tell us all about it.

[Lonicus]

Another decent haul Mego!

Things are still a bit patchy up here in the river. The flatties have been out in the bay spawning so they've been a bit hard to find, they should be moving back in following the full moon this week so hopefully things will pick up soon.

The summer pelagics are starting to make an appearance outside, looking forward to my first Mackerel season!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I got in trouble over the weekend for fishing too much and not spending time with the Missus and doing my man home chores. Lol

Not sure how to tell her I'm hoping to go fishing again this weekend.

[Lonicus]

Try and earn some wifey points during the week mate :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Try and earn some wifey points during the week mate :)

It's a bit hard when I'm up at 4:30am and home by 7:00pm, get home, eat something, have a shower and in bed lights out.

[Drew]

Popped out yesterday 6 flatties, 10 salmon, 1 gummy (lost 2 big buggers), kept a big banjo for a friend and a gazillion smaller banjos :(

Was a lot of fun, wasn't setup for gummy but I gotta say I'm a little hooked on them now :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Popped out yesterday 6 flatties, 10 salmon, 1 gummy (lost 2 big buggers), kept a big banjo for a friend and a gazillion smaller banjos :(

Was a lot of fun, wasn't setup for gummy but I gotta say I'm a little hooked on them now :)

Great haul.
My biggest gummy (163cm)I caught on my whiting rod.

[Winnie]

Went on that charter this morning. Not much action, one 1.4m gummy and a 6kg Snapper bit everything else was small.

[gaddy]

Sounds like a typical charter boat mate

[Lonicus]

Poked our noses outside Noosa this morning for a bit of a bottom bash at Sunshine reef. The sounder showed promising signs but we were flat out getting a bait down due to the absolute carpet of mutton birds out there!!

We gave up and trolled around a bit and ended up with 5 Spanish Mackerel in the boat for the morning. It was my first ever spaniard so I was pretty pleased with the way things turned out :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Poked our noses outside Noosa this morning for a bit of a bottom bash at Sunshine reef. The sounder showed promising signs but we were flat out getting a bait down due to the absolute carpet of mutton birds out there!!

We gave up and trolled around a bit and ended up with 5 Spanish Mackerel in the boat for the morning. It was my first ever spaniard so I was pretty pleased with the way things turned out :)

Mmmmmmmm love Spaniards on the barby

[NP99]

Sort of fishing related. I was at Darling Harbour on the weekend and noticed a sea gull with a dead leg hoping around. It still had about a metre of fishing line tied around him, no chance of catching it and fixing as the damage has been done. Some people are so bloody lazy with their rubbish... :(

[FNQGU]

Releasing 1.19m of silver beauty...

[Lonicus]

Beautiful fish mate, great catch!!

[FNQGU]

It topped a fantastic trip.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Releasing 1.19m of silver beauty...

What a great catch. Well done.

[Drew]

Releasing 1.19m of silver beauty...
Very nice indeed.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just decided to get the boat wet and have a fish off Werribee. Not expecting much, but at least I have some JD's. Still deciding whether to drift or anchor up in close.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well did I have fun today.
I reckon I caught well over 60 flatheads (most of which were undersized) still bagged out.
Also small salmon were around and caught about 30 of them.
I literally had all four rods bouncing with fish on the whole time I was out there.
Fishing is supposed to be relaxing but not today, just none stop action.

[TPC]

Well did I have fun today.
I reckon I caught well over 60 flatheads (most of which were undersized) still bagged out.
Also small salmon were around and caught about 30 of them.
I literally had all four rods bouncing with fish on the whole time I was out there.
Fishing is supposed to be relaxing but not today, just none stop action.

Where are the pics?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Where are the pics?

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For illustration purpose only.
No pics, filleted all on board before it got too dark.

[MEGOMONSTER]

First cod entered into the cod classic measuring 65cm37718
Caught by my brother.
2 more undersized cod have also been boated and released.

[threedogs]

Not good enough, but good to see the lake is producing. lol
Weather wise all sunny and hot.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not good enough, but good to see the lake is producing. lol
Weather wise all sunny and hot.

Beautiful weather and biggest cod so far at that weigh station.

[threedogs]

Looking good then fingers crossed .
are they on the bite or do you have to work for them

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looking good then fingers crossed .
are they on the bite or do you have to work for them

Well 3 cod trolling since 5, and just dropped something substantial.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Now three undersized cod 55cm 58cm and 57cm. And nod one 65cm

[threedogs]

many up there this year ??

[MEGOMONSTER]

many up there this year ??

Plenty of boats out here.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another 2 undersized cod that makes 5 undersized and all between 55 and 58cm.

[threedogs]

You should of taken pics last time they drained it to see where all the big structures were,
I've only seen it empty twice, I believe its been empty 3 times and no plans to drain it again

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just pulled in a 70cm cod on an Oar-Gee purple lure 37723

[TPC]

Nice, is that a can o JD in the drink holder?

[threedogs]

Looking better Mego but need "MOBY" to clean up
Are you still leading that you know of????

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looking better Mego but need "MOBY" to clean up
Are you still leading that you know of????

No, last I heard was 104cm.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nice, is that a can o JD in the drink holder?

Of course.

[Lonicus]

Looks like you're having a blinder Mego!!

[threedogs]

Geeesh 104 is gunna make it hard, but I'm sure there are big cod in the lake, just a matter of where

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looks like you're having a blinder Mego!!

had a ball this morning.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mates son got a beauty yellow belly this morning.
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[threedogs]

horse of a yella belly give him a well done from all of us here

[MEGOMONSTER]

horse of a yella belly give him a well done from all of us here

Will do. But they're at lake cooper.

[threedogs]

Thought the background looked funny, never mind when does the drinking officially start , after tea???

[TPC]

I think his drinking started before breakfast.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think his drinking started before breakfast.

About 6:30am, alway after the first fish.

[threedogs]

at least you had rules in place ,I like that lol

[threedogs]

Bumped :: any up dates yet ??

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bumped :: any up dates yet ??

2300 odd senior and 330 odd juniors entrants
220 cod caught
114cm-94cm-91cm (1st,2nd,3rd)
2500 carp 84cm-81cm-79cm
Yellow belly 59cm

Can't remember exactly but close enough.

Got another 5 cod this morning but all under sized.
So 12 cod caught and released over the weekend with two entered in the comp of 70cm and 65cm.
And I won no boats or prices.

[threedogs]

But,,,,,,,,, you had fun and that's the main thing lol
Big Cod @ 114cm
Did not know carp grew that big, thought my 63cm one was at the upper end.
Oh well pack up work tomorrow LOL

[Blownlc]

Mego: the pics looks as though you were trolling the mulwala bank near the mail hotel at the round about?!

Last year I did about 20 laps up and down that gutter about twenty meters off the bank of that small park. I sounded up a monster sitting on the bottom but couldn't entice him. 2 days later I hear a rumor that someone landed 110cm cod in the same area. Ggrrrrrrr


LESS YAP YAP, MORE TAP TAP!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mego: the pics looks as though you were trolling the mulwala bank near the mail hotel at the round about?!

Last year I did about 20 laps up and down that gutter about twenty meters off the bank of that small park. I sounded up a monster sitting on the bottom but couldn't entice him. 2 days later I hear a rumor that someone landed 110cm cod in the same area. Ggrrrrrrr


LESS YAP YAP, MORE TAP TAP!!

No mate in the shallows of Hogans road boat ramp, there are no trees above the water and everyone just fly straight past to the river proper or the trees above water.
Have caught several cod over 80cm in there and constantly catch size cod there for a feed.

[MEGOMONSTER]

But,,,,,,,,, you had fun and that's the main thing lol
Big Cod @ 114cm
Did not know carp grew that big, thought my 63cm one was at the upper end.
Oh well pack up work tomorrow LOL

I've seen carp a metre long and fat like a cod and head like a horse.

[gaddy]

......... .....37795

[MEGOMONSTER]

......... .....37795

There are many people who are actually like this. Very secretive and even if you've got your phone out, asking what are they doing. Thinking your getting co ordinates which was, but that's not the point is it.

[gaddy]

I don't mind sharing these days , although I have a some that I will never share as they are ones that I got from guys thst do it for a living , but it's no good having them if you don't know what moon phases and times they fire on . I've seen massive fish shows on the sounder and they won't bite . And then you have to work out why , and thats the bit that seperates the fish and fish less

[Maxhead]

One unlucky crew and one happy marlin :)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2272175/Marlin-wins-The-massive-fish-sank-entire-boat-crew-Panama-coast.html

[MEGOMONSTER]

One unlucky crew and one happy marlin :)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2272175/Marlin-wins-The-massive-fish-sank-entire-boat-crew-Panama-coast.html

How quick things change out in the water. Would have been a trophy fish, that marlin looked massive.

[threedogs]

Sure those pics are real no one in water and fish still jumping.
just doesn't add up ,sorry to be party pooper.

[Maxhead]

Sure those pics are real no one in water and fish still jumping.
just doesn't add up ,sorry to be party pooper.

What's there not to add up??

Angler catches a marlin, captain ferks up and sinks the boat and marlin gets away...simple really :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sure those pics are real no one in water and fish still jumping.
just doesn't add up ,sorry to be party pooper.

I've had similar happen ( apart from sinking the boat) to me, where a rogue wave that no one had eyes on, hit the boat, knock the skipper off balance into his dad, who then fell on to the throttle, thrusting the boat forward and the skipper knocked overboard, all in about 2 seconds.

[gaddy]

Bucket loads if under size dart and whiting talking to the netters todat all very quiet ; they haven't had a shot since ladt week so l don't feel to bad

[Lonicus]

Bucket loads if under size dart and whiting talking to the netters todat all very quiet ; they haven't had a shot since ladt week so l don't feel to bad

Things aren't too bad out of Noosa, not really on fire though. We trolled around for a few hours on Sunday without a touch, no birds working and all very quiet on the radio. We found one boil up, tossed gold slugs into it and pulled out a couple of spotted mackerel, biggest went about 5kg. Trolled around the spot after they dived and got a couple of smallish spaniards. 10 minutes of madness produced the only fish we got for the morning.

The charter boys have been a bit hit and miss as well, some decent snapper and even a marlin while bottom bouncing, but again not getting as much action as they'd like to see.

The river is starting to become more consistent, I've been getting some decent flatties over the last few days on plastics and there have been some decent Jacks landed lately too, unfortunately not by me.

With Christmas fast approaching though the river mouth area will be a no go zone after about 8am, way too many clueless people in the water now. Swimmers in the middle of the very narrow channels, kayaks, rowers and once a year boaters are already creating mayhem on the water. Will have to go up river and see if the fish are on the chew up there yet.

[Drew]

There are many people who are actually like this. Very secretive and even if you've got your phone out, asking what are they doing. Thinking your getting co ordinates which was, but that's not the point is it.

Nooooo :) and if you're on their mark, if they don't kill you they'll cut your anchor rope or catch you on the ramp and pull a knife or gaff out on you.

[threedogs]

@ Drew and this happened when ??

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mate of mine supposedly bagged out in big squid of Werribee.

[Drew]

@ Drew and this happened when ??

My dad witnessed the anchor rope one out of williamstown and the guy who I got the boat from saw the gaff one at the altona boat ramp.

[threedogs]

boy you fishies are a brutal lot lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

boy you fishies are a brutal lot lol

It's a simple as kill or be killed.

[threedogs]

Just ordered some stuff for my speargun ,now I'll make sure it's extra sharp

[Avo]

the next generation of surf fishers are doing alright.Windy harbour,,sth wst WA

[kind]

Just mived to narangba Qld and looking for any sneaky spots to throw in a line anyone got any tips for me?

[threedogs]

in the water lol

[kind]

in the water lol

Thanks 3D very helpful as always :) haha

[gaddy]

I can't say I have ever fished them , but the lower pine river is supposed to be the go for flatties , upper reaches for jacks bullsharks , your not far from bribie and pumice stone passage , and those options are endless for land based and boat fishing

[MEGOMONSTER]

Unfortunately didn't do much fishing this trip.
I had no boat for 2-3 days.
Had a short somewhere, which ended up being in the Trim solenoid.
Disconnected it and had a boat with no trim.
So basically just used it to tow the donut around for the kids.
Did manage one 59cm cod.
And a far few carp.
Try bank fishing a few new spots with no luck. Had a few windy days.
Caught a 10 pound carp.
Our camping neighbour got a 71cm cod in the river which I gutted and cleaned for the kid as it was his first time fishing.
Brand new Kmart rod and reel.

[gaddy]

We just spent a week on the water never wet a line , but the kids had a ball in the ski tube , and on the 2 surf boards I brought from the local dump shop , but gotta admit I now need some serious daddy fishing time

[NP99]

Just mived to narangba Qld and looking for any sneaky spots to throw in a line anyone got any tips for me?

Our end of the bay is crap, the Islands catch a few snapper. What are you chasing?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Unfortunately didn't do much fishing this trip.
I had no boat for 2-3 days.
Had a short somewhere, which ended up being in the Trim solenoid.
Disconnected it and had a boat with no trim.
So basically just used it to tow the donut around for the kids.
Did manage one 59cm cod.
And a far few carp.
Try bank fishing a few new spots with no luck. Had a few windy days.
Caught a 10 pound carp.
Our camping neighbour got a 71cm cod in the river which I gutted and cleaned for the kid as it was his first time fishing.
Brand new Kmart rod and reel.

Forgot the picture of the carp.
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[Drew]

Went out to the outer reef yesterday and we managed 4 coral trout, 3 red throat emporors, a 5 foot bronze whaler, half a trevally(minus the shark tax :)) and a nice stripy.

The hammer head that came up to the boat after the bronzie was big enough to stick an outboard on and go fishing on it :)

[threedogs]

@ Drew I take it you're one holidays

[NP99]

http://www.recfishwest.org.au/publications/release-weight.html


This is good news for fish and fishermen :)

[Drew]

@ Drew I take it you're one holidays

Yes siree bob er TD

[elmo4eva]

I hear there good mangrove jack n travally at tallbudgra qld gold coast of land base fishing I wish I was still live on the coast there but in a better place now n good golden pearch n yellow belly here in stanthorpe caught a golden peach 5kgs bloody good fighting fish on 8lb line

[threedogs]

Saw this had a good chuckle.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350940873054?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[MEGOMONSTER]

Saw this had a good chuckle.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350940873054?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It would be a good tool for handling flathead. I'm sick of being spiked.
Much easier to clean the slime then from a towel or rag.
Would I buy one, probably not.
Would I use it if I had it, probably yes.

[NP99]

Saw this had a good chuckle.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350940873054?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I know a few that would use them......not for fishing though (0)-(0)

[gaddy]

I would get laughed off my own boat, and never hear the end of it,

[elmo4eva]

It would be a good tool for handling flathead. I'm sick of being spiked.
Much easier to clean the slime then from a towel or rag.
Would I buy one, probably not.
Would I use it if I had it, probably yes.

Dont be a sook and just put ur hand in its mouth and grab it lol just joking bud

[kind]

Haha I ser the same thing in kmart for the oven :)

[Drew]

It would be a good tool for handling flathead. I'm sick of being spiked.
Much easier to clean the slime then from a towel or rag.
Would I buy one, probably not.
Would I use it if I had it, probably yes.

Time to get yourself a deckie bro :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Dont be a sook and just put ur hand in its mouth and grab it lol just joking bud

That's exactly what I do and I have the teeth marks to prove it. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Time to get yourself a deckie bro :)

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My deckie makes me bait up for him. Lol

[NP99]

38876
My deckie makes me bait up for him. Lol

I thought topless photos here would get you banned? :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

I thought topless photos here would get you banned? :)

My breasts aren't big enough for banning, unless Fruitloop thinks its inappropriate. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

How's this for a story.
Missus found it on FaceAche.
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[threedogs]

Does anyone know this area well ,We all know Carp tolerate poor conditions,
does this water way flow to the sea. ??

[gaddy]

This is just showing off38888

[MEGOMONSTER]

This is just showing off38888

Yeeeeeeeeeap

[threedogs]

Is to showing off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bigtime

[Drew]

38876
My deckie makes me bait up for him. Lol

Whipped ;) :)

[Drew]

This is just showing off38888

Time to put an order in. Sheesh there's plenty of money out there

[Drew]

Our son with his custom gutted trevally :)38898

[MEGOMONSTER]

Our son with his custom gutted trevally :)38898

At least the shark left you the whole fillets.

[NP99]

This is just showing off38888

Yes, I often wonder what the poor people are doing when I take it out.... :)

[Drew]

At least the shark left you the whole fillets.

Yup nice and tasty too :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Aaaahhhhhhhh the serenity.
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Quiet afternoon fishing with the Missus.

[BigRAWesty]

Aaaahhhhhhhh the serenity.
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Quiet afternoon fishing with the Missus.

Where's the boat??

[MEGOMONSTER]

Where's the boat??

It's a no boating fresh water lake.