Andrew_P

Extra points if he was spinning with his alvey!

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. 

Unreel efforts there wazza. Jew and tuskies pull as well as they taste!
I reckon that’s a small largemouth nanny, aka saddletail snapper. 

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. 

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. 

Unreel efforts there wazza. Jew and tuskies pull as well as they taste!
I reckon that’s a small largemouth nanny, aka saddletail snapper. 

Unreel efforts there wazza. Jew and tuskies pull as well as they taste!
I reckon that’s a small largemouth nanny, aka saddletail snapper. 

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. 

Unreel efforts there wazza. Jew and tuskies pull as well as they taste!
I reckon that’s a small largemouth nanny, aka saddletail snapper. 

Unreel efforts there wazza. Jew and tuskies pull as well as they taste!
I reckon that’s a small largemouth nanny, aka saddletail snapper. 

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

Hi guys and gals,
I watched this video on YT and found it very informative and interesting. Thought i would share!
link to rod factory tour

Andrew

Way to kill a thread Andrew! 
perhaps I should rephrase..
In 2024 I aim to balance the surfing : fishing ratio. I used to surf a lot more. Some years it was most days. In 2023 I surfed once in the entire year and fished about once a month. So in 2024 I am aiming to surf as much as I fish. I’d be happy with 6 surfs to 6 fishes (1:1 ratio) around work and family commitments hence the “fish less” line. 
 
there are many great things about pretending to adult, but alas some of the things you did lots as a youngun have to give!

@Hweebe if there are SMART goals then there must be DUMB goals?
Definitely Underachieve Maximise Buffoonery
Apologies So Sorry

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!

Surf more fish less!