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Update: Seasickness makes sense now - I’ve got full blown gastro !

Extra points if he was spinning with his alvey!

The most reasonable explanation is a mulloway with a normal head looking odd when photographed after being on ice for 6hrs. 
 

hybridisation is definitely the least likely reason for a funny looking mulloway head. Black Jew and mulloway are in different genus (Protonibea vs Argyrosomus) to each other so even more unlikely. 

Just checked the US east coast red snapper season regs and they are far more severe. The 2023 “season” was 2 days! July 14 and 15! Plus every fisher is required to register their catch via a survey and have a release weight on board. 
 

I came across this article on a US website and found it very interesting. US west coast fishing regs

it shows how complex and restricted US recreational fisheries are for only one type of fishing, for what many of us would consider non-target species (rockfish = various types of scorpionfish and cod). 
imagine dropping the tinny in to wet a line when it’s closed from the shore out to the 50fathom line!

I’m not sure what is driving stock reductions but population must be a major influence. Also shows how good we have it over here!

Go see Peter Flor he builds bluebone bangers which are priced similar to the venoms 

Don't expect it to fish like Fraser and you'll be fine. Headlands are a good chance for a snapper at low light and pelagics (tuna and mackerel) during the day. The jew seem to turn up with the tailor but it has been blowing foul for months here so anything can happen. Benno's trip reports are up there with the best for info, images and intestinal fortitude (camping with kids!) so read and enjoy them. Look forward to hearing how you go @Tim Foster

This is our opportunity to have a say - i encourage everyone to at least read the proposal

I am sorry for hijacking your thread Ted. I will edit accordingly. 
 

I look forward to seeing your future posts

Unreel effort there @crazywalrus  it’s one thing to swing some fillets to your neighbours but putting them on to trophy fish… wish I lived next to you!

When i was researching for an electric everything pointed towards Minn Kota - performance, durability, spot lock accuracy. it was the most expensive but it has been 3 years and not one problem yet. The new owner of my boat (my brother) has used it at least once a week for the last 12 months (sometimes 3 times a week!) and it has never skipped a beat. All electric motors are subject to some pretty rough treatment being on the front of your boat doused in saltwater - i have heard the Watersnakes and Motorguides tend to have more issues than the MK.

If you are on a budget look at transom mounting a trolling motor - that would be the cheapest option (but no spot lock capability)

Remember you will need to pay for suitable AGM battery, wiring/andersen plug/fuses and potentially a mount for the electric and battery which can add up.

There are a couple of threads on here about electric installs and issues.

Good luck! 

Trion for sale again

Running a tally for 2024

Fishing: 1

Surfing: 0

Got a couple of fish in the shallows on the weekend with my bro. Nothing to write home about but good to get out nonetheless - last trip was early november. All on light gear and plastics. Aiming for a surf soon but not sure when with this whirlygig spinning around up north!

@Emerald Here is a trion 701xf for sale. 1 piece 3-6kg

Wow Ted I’m glad I clicked on the links to your Facebook photos! Some really great fish there - lots of firsts and lots of variety! Love the jobbies and cattle dog cods  

I once had a filleter in a fish shop tell me her fave fish to eat were Robinsons sea bream can you report on its eating quality? 
 

your boat looks like a fishing weapon and I’d hate to see your catches when you actually “figure it out”!

Surf more fish less!