queensland Slow Morning At The Pob

[Old Scaley]

Ok, so on another thread I said I would do a report on today’s trip so I have a record of it while I work out the best way to keep a fishing diary, so for better or worse, here goes.

For a few reasons I haven’t been on the water for a few weeks but was able to get out today for a morning session. I needed to be not too far from home so decided to fish the Port of Brisbane area.  It was not a successful trip so I am recording the details as a learning process. 

Location: Fished multiple locations from the end of the port wall back to Fort Lytton.

Tide: 7.07am at the Brisbane Bar (but I find the change of tide in that area is usually about an hour later)

Wind: A very kind easterly below 10 knots all morning

Moon: Waxing crescent rising at 10.25am

Plan: on the water at 6am, drop the pots where I have occasionally found muddies, then drift the last of the outgoing along the sunken wall tossing hard bodies and plastics to see if I could crack my first Brissie River jack, or maybe a cod. 

What actually happened:  Made about a hundred casts up against the wall on the drift for no strikes.  Saw some prawns skipping but too rocky to risk the net. Headed to the pipeline to look for threadies.  Someone on my mark so sounded around but saw nothing so decided to fish closer to the mouth.  Drifted around the area where the dredge is working (been meaning to try that spot for ages). Used half pilchards and some leftover herrings from last trip.  No hits, nothing on the sounder.  Saw a giant ray tailing on the surface which I am sure swam under the boat but didn’t see anything on my new Garmin 9inch combo unit - go figure?

The tide was still slack so I drifted a few areas near the wharves. Had one hit on a whole dead mullet and brought up a large ray (not as big as the one I saw earlier). Saw some dolphins - nice. As the incoming tide started to move (about 8.30am) I anchored up at Clara Rock hoping for a few snapper.  No luck but managed about 8 bream between 20cm an 27cm. All released. 

Decided the snaps were having a day off so went to check the pots.  Nothing in any of the 4 pots so moved them out from 3 metres to 5 metres and went for a drift along the drop offs into the main channel near the tug station.   Got 2 ugly catties and that was it. At about 11am the current was getting ugly so I picked up the pots.  3 good sandies so not a complete waste of time.

And that was my day. Thanks for reading, even though this is more for me than you. I know, no photos it did not happen so here is a happy snap of tonight’s dinner.

 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi Old Scaley

That’s a nice session you had, despite not catching what you wanted. If you can, I recommend fishing with live bait around the docks with one soft vibe lure. Good to see some crabs too  

I find dead baiting with herring, mullet etc is always very efficient for fish, I caught my profile picture one on half a dead herring lol. 

The fishing journal is also good, thanks for the statistics. 
Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

Its been a while between drinks for a good river session.

AT least Mrs Scaley would be happy with the sandies.

[GregOug]

Now that sounds like one of my fishing trips! However, the only difference is you actually managed to catch something! lol

It could be worthwhile me keeping a diary though, if only to advise people where and when not to fish.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

3 minutes ago, GregOug said:

Now that sounds like one of my fishing trips! However, the only difference is you actually managed to catch something! lol

It could be worthwhile me keeping a diary though, if only to advise people where and when not to fish.

Hi GregOug

Haha, I know the feeling lol.

I do advise you keep a fishing diary as well, it will help to see what tides/moons etc to go fishing.

Cheers Hamish  

[tugger]

3 crabs in the box is better than a poke in the eye

[Drop Bear]

Nice one mate. Glad you got the chance to get out. 

I bet the crabs were delicious. 

Hope to see you next weekend for the meeting. 

[kmcrosby78]

Yep, 3 decent sandies is better than nothing Steve and despite the lack of quality fish, hopefully it starts a learning curve.

[Old Scaley]

1 hour ago, Drop Bear said:

Nice one mate. Glad you got the chance to get out. 

I bet the crabs were delicious. 

Hope to see you next weekend for the meeting. 

Thanks Robbie. Definitely there next weekend.  By the way, I renewed my membership with OzFish and got a new cap, a nice head sock, a $10 voucher with BCF, and another OzFish sticker. Not bad value for $20, @Drop Bear

[GregOug]

I just joined OzFish too and got the same goodies

[Old Scaley]

3 hours ago, GregOug said:

I just joined OzFish too and got the same goodies

You might be interested in joining the Moreton Bay Chapter and helping to regenerate shellfish reefs in the Bay. It is a really good crew doing lots of good work.  Contact @Drop Bear if you would like more info.

[GregOug]

Thanks Old Scaley. Now how exactly do I contact someone on here?

[Old Scaley]

You can send a personal message. Just find the envelope icon in the notifications area and start a new message. In the address line add the @ symbol before the the person’s website name. For example, @Drop Bear. Hope this helps. Maybe someone else will have a better explanation. 

[GregOug]

Thanks Old Scaley (lovely name by the way). I got it working but you don’t put the @ in front.

cheers

Greg

 

[Drop Bear]

On 01/02/2020 at 3:50 PM, GregOug said:

I just joined OzFish too and got the same goodies

Welcome aboard Greg.

I look forward to catching up with you. 

It takes OzFish a little time to send through the new member's details but when I get your email I will get you in the loop.

 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Wish I could join up but I no-one wants to pay  

Cheers Hamish

[GregOug]

2 minutes ago, Drop Bear said:

Welcome aboard Greg.

I look forward to catching up with you. 

It takes OzFish a little time to send through the new member's details but when I get your email I will get you in the loop.

 

Thanks Drop Bear