queensland Nice Afternoon With Baby Schoolies

[Drop Bear]

I took nephew bear out for a paravein fish this afternoon after the wind dropped. 

There was still about 10 knots but it was made choppy by the outgoing tide. 

I started with one of the white plastic lures and one of the chrome/ss ones. I have had almost no success with the white one in about 5 trips despite being told how effective they were. 

After getting 3 fish on the chrome lure and nothing on the white one I cut it off and put it in the bin and replaced it with a second chrome one. This did the trick and we had several double hookups.

We used the outriggers I bought from @aussie123 at reel tackle. They are so good and so well made and kept the boards well apart despite my dodgy driving while setting the 2 rods. Willy is my nephew and isn't really up to putting out lines etc so effectively I was on my own. He did pull them in which was really fun and helpfull. So with my hands full I did a few sharper than advised turns. 

I love the Suzuki 70. It has a throttle lock and steering lock. Perfect for this sort of fishing. you can set it pretty straight and lock the throttle at about 6 knots and just let it be and set rods, throw back fish, take dodgy photos of fish etc. 

We caught about 30, I wasn't really counting but we got double hookups very regularly. 

Its a fun and easy way to fish and I will do a fair bit more of it I'm sure. 

This was the average size

And this is willy with a fish

 

[Drop Bear]

Oh and this was the biggest for the day. Probably just undersized. All fish went back. 

[kmcrosby78]

Good to hear there are plenty about Robbie - I think they grow pretty quickly so it bodes well for the months ahead  Any idea what bait they are feasting on? I'm planning on chasing some next weekend.

Edited August 25, 2020 by kmcrosby78
Typo. Mackerel don’t grow ‘pretty’ ... 😀

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hey Drop Bear

Sounds like a fun little fish. Good you got you and your nephew out and caught some.

Hopefully they'll grow up big soon.

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

Fun session by the sounds of it.

Did you get to use the bait board or just lures today ?

[Drop Bear]

11 hours ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Good to hear there are plenty about Robbie - I think they grow pretty so it bodes well for the months ahead  Any idea what bait they are feasting on? I'm planning on chasing some next weekend.

No I didn't see any bait at all. there was a small school on the sounder a few times but I am having an electrical issue and the sounder was only on for about 10% of the time. Nothing was vomited up. They were hitting 3 inch spoons. 

[Drop Bear]

11 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hey Drop Bear

Sounds like a fun little fish. Good you got you and your nephew out and caught some.

Hopefully they'll grow up big soon.

Cheers Hamish

Yep I believe they grow pretty fast. I hope so they look delicious. 

[Drop Bear]

11 hours ago, ellicat said:

Fun session by the sounds of it.

Did you get to use the bait board or just lures today ?

I used it the other day when I got the bream. It fits in perfectly and is a great addition to the boat. 

Thanks so much. 

Yesterday was just a lure session. 

[The Mad Hughesy]

On 25/08/2020 at 7:11 AM, Drop Bear said:

No I didn't see any bait at all. there was a small school on the sounder a few times but I am having an electrical issue and the sounder was only on for about 10% of the time. Nothing was vomited up. They were hitting 3 inch spoons. 

were you just using those halco 3inch barra spoons?

 

ive never trolled for them before so im curious

[Drop Bear]

4 hours ago, christophagus said:

were you just using those halco 3inch barra spoons?

 

ive never trolled for them before so im curious

I don't actually know what brand they are. They don't come in a pack. I just buy them from Water Tower Bait and Tackle at Manly. I don't think the little Macs are fussy. I am trying to find out what these ones are. Anyone know?

They look very well built and I think the flat panels would give a nice flash. 

[The Mad Hughesy]

@Drop Bear they look like this to me

 

https://www.halcotackle.com/products/halco-kimberley-spoon/kim3/

[Drop Bear]

2 hours ago, christophagus said:

@Drop Bear they look like this to me

 

https://www.halcotackle.com/products/halco-kimberley-spoon/kim3/

Yes they do thanks. I will pick some up. Well done eagle eyes. 

[Drop Bear]

Got some today from Water Tower. Will give them a go tomorrow.