lachrdr

Does that mean you only use male baits. hahaha😂

Hi
Lachrdr,
The Spanish mackerel are now moving north , I find them  more difficult to find come the end of May in waters around Brisbane , but if you find a few , chances are they’ll be trophy size fish.
Kate ,
sorry  already given nearly all of it away already . 
Junky ,
next time I go out I’ll attempt a video on my iPhone of rigging a bait for you , it only takes about 40 Seconds , I use home made bait needles ( old alloy knitting needles)  .
Common mistake made is failure to tightly wire the baits mouths shut  . If the baits mouth is left open-  even a little ,they fill with water, spin and become soft and soggy and fall apart very quickly when trolling  .With the mouth wired shut , it’s very easy to make a small tuna swim  like a live one and can be trolled very easily all day and even refrozen and trolled next time . Sounds like this maybe your problem.?? 
 
regards
Neil
 

This time we were camped down near Shark Spit. We always camp on the Western side anywhere from Comboyuro to Shark Spit. The tides do go out a bit but not too big. Just need to keep a close eye on the boat if you anchor in close on a high tide. I think the campsites south of shark spit are worse with big mangrove flats. 
The only issue is if you anchor deep one arvo and want to go for an early fish in the morning, it can be a pretty brisk wade/swim out to the boat! Especially this time of year.

This time we were camped down near Shark Spit. We always camp on the Western side anywhere from Comboyuro to Shark Spit. The tides do go out a bit but not too big. Just need to keep a close eye on the boat if you anchor in close on a high tide. I think the campsites south of shark spit are worse with big mangrove flats. 
The only issue is if you anchor deep one arvo and want to go for an early fish in the morning, it can be a pretty brisk wade/swim out to the boat! Especially this time of year.

The Macks took a range from 30 gram to 55 gram, and the longtail took a 40 gram. 
Interestingly the bait fish they were eating were tiny.  

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

Hi Neil, some good looking fish there.
Do the Spanish hang around as it gets colder? 
Cheers,
Lachlan

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

Hi Neil, some good looking fish there.
Do the Spanish hang around as it gets colder? 
Cheers,
Lachlan

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

The Macks took a range from 30 gram to 55 gram, and the longtail took a 40 gram. 
Interestingly the bait fish they were eating were tiny.  

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

The Macks took a range from 30 gram to 55 gram, and the longtail took a 40 gram. 
Interestingly the bait fish they were eating were tiny.  

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

The Macks took a range from 30 gram to 55 gram, and the longtail took a 40 gram. 
Interestingly the bait fish they were eating were tiny.  

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

The Macks took a range from 30 gram to 55 gram, and the longtail took a 40 gram. 
Interestingly the bait fish they were eating were tiny.  

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan
 

I have learnt a lot reading the reports on here, so thought it's about time I contribute one. Also, I rarely have much to report, so this was a good change!
We spent the weekend camping at Moreton Island with the plan to do some fishing in the bay, and hopefully head out around the cape if the weather played the game.
Conditions were pretty nice Saturday morning heading across, and after setting up camp we spent some time trolling the beacons with a paravane.
It took a while to get it to swim right, but we did catch a 55cm school mackerel just before dusk, which was a very nice dinner. 
The grinners were also thicker than I have ever seen and were keen to take just about any lure.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning, we decided to head North, to explore new ground for us and maybe troll for a Spanish.
It was a bit sloppy around Comboyuro but once through there the conditions were perfect. Big swells but very clean. 
We spotted some birds working and started casting slugs. Not long after I hooked a decent sized Mack Tuna. 
Next my mate hooked one as well. We were pretty happy to have those two in the boat. These were bigger than any of the Mack Tuna I have caught in the bay.
After that schools seemed to be popping up everywhere, but were fairly easily spooked. My mate managed to catch another Mack Tuna. 
Then the fun started. I cast into a school but noticed I had a bit of a tangle in my line at the reel, so spent a little while sorting that.
I cranked the lure back in from under the school that were still boiling, and it got smashed.
The first run took me by surprise and I was quickly losing line. 
After a good fight I managed to get the fish near the boat and saw that it was a longtail. A species I have been hoping to catch for some time. 
The fish took one final run and managed to go around and under the boat. The line rubbed the side and snapped, which was pretty devastating. 
After retying we found another big school and I tried the same technique.
The lure got chomped again and the drag was screaming. I couldn't believe I managed to hook another Longie. 
This time we were ready and maneuvered the boat during the fight and managed to land it. Big smiles all round.
We headed back to camp very happy and the bay was glassed out. 
Heading home on Sunday was a different story with the bay pretty choppy with the westerly. 
All in all a great trip and cant wait to get amongst the longtails again. 
Got some amazing fillets off the Longtail, and contrary to popular opinion we also eat the Mack Tuna.
Usually in a curry or stir fry, and as long as the fish is bled well and the lateral line is removed we find them to be good eating.
Cheers, Lachlan