queensland Yakking this morning at scarborough

[justham]

Hit the water at about 5:30 and it was a little chilly!

Trolled up to the top reef and was surprised at how many boats were out that had no lights on!

Managed a few small squire on the troll and one that was 36cm but he went back.

was very quier throwing plastics and noone was getting any fish.

Started heading back down and got a small tailor. Past the rocks south of the ramp was very quiet as well but I did get a surprise of a nice little bonito!

Called it a day at about 10:30.

[Bluevien]

Justham, nice report. I was there at 6am and also couldn't believe how many boats without lights. Good to see a few yakkers out and about too. Picked up half a dozen bream and a lot of small stuff but was a fun session.

[robtarr]

shame when the effort isn't rewarded with a better result but always good to get out

not just the boats - I need a 360 degree for the yak - had a tinnie lining me up out from Wello the other morning - switched the torch on in time

[justham]

I have just invested in a all round white light, About $20 from BCF for a clamp on torch with pole. I changed the pole over to a longer one to make it more visible.

Can't take any chances out there as there were some real idiots in big cruisers charging through everyone at full speed.

[robtarr]

I was thinking more like a lamp on my head so it didn't get in the way of a cast and can get rid of it when the sun comes up but the pole sounds like a good option if I mount it in one of the drain holes in the well behind the seat.

[Blackant]

Lucky you justham, getting out for a fish and getting something. Been blowing here for a few days - cold westerlies.

The light I use is a Tekrite I think it's called. Runs off three AA batteries. Payed $40 for it and it has saved my life a few times for sure. Mounted on a piece of PVC that sits in the good old milk crate behind me.

[justham]

I have it attached to my trolley behind me so you don't even notice it. I also have the headlamp as well.

[toxic avenger]

There is a reason that nobody has lights on whilst fishing this area. It is because as soon as you switch a light on it seems to attract a heap of nuff nuffs who don't really have any idea, they motor right up next to you, or through your berley trail, try to anchor beside you, banging their anchor chains and decreasing your chances of catching a fish. Regulars keep a torch or spotty at hand to shine onto boat traffic moving at speed only to let them know their position.

Kev

[Travis]

Dont like all these yakking reports at scarh reef.... i can see you all from the house in the morning when im leaving from work...

[tomca]

Wello has been a bit more consistent by the looks of it. Glad you got out on the water again today, I had stoopid work again.

Ant, you stole my light idea! Right down to the duct tape :laugh:

Regarding the brain deads in tinnies, the other day I had a chuckle at this genius that motored up to a likely spot with his bow mount, then dropped the anchor over the side so all 6 feet of chain rattled over the bow rail. And then wonder why we catch all the fish