Ariat Fishing

Mate I normally head to spot and sound from there until I get some action either bites or sounder images, then hit mark on your sounder and keep drifting over that until the bite goes cold and then move to next mark, or keep sounding for further signs of fish, mark and drop again. Just watch the swell out there and the time period between the swells, I normally give it a miss after 1.8 mtrs of swell , and never bother if the time intervals are less than 7 seconds, wind no more than 13 knts normally

Mate I normally head to spot and sound from there until I get some action either bites or sounder images, then hit mark on your sounder and keep drifting over that until the bite goes cold and then move to next mark, or keep sounding for further signs of fish, mark and drop again. Just watch the swell out there and the time period between the swells, I normally give it a miss after 1.8 mtrs of swell , and never bother if the time intervals are less than 7 seconds, wind no more than 13 knts normally

Hi Mate - as for coordinates I'm sorry I really don't fish much in the Bay, I'm mainly always outwide from Flinders Reef to the shelf - Only spots that I have for the bay are already the really well known spots, I should go out one day and just scan for new spots in the bay just never seem to get around to it. I haven't been out for ages actually, I might try to get out next week when the wind and swell switch to South East and the time intervals pick up to north of 10 seconds again, probably some snapper spots from about 35 mtrs to 100 mtrs then depending on reports out wider to the shelf to try for Marlin/Wahoo or Tuna.

Mate I normally head to spot and sound from there until I get some action either bites or sounder images, then hit mark on your sounder and keep drifting over that until the bite goes cold and then move to next mark, or keep sounding for further signs of fish, mark and drop again. Just watch the swell out there and the time period between the swells, I normally give it a miss after 1.8 mtrs of swell , and never bother if the time intervals are less than 7 seconds, wind no more than 13 knts normally

Hi Mate - as for coordinates I'm sorry I really don't fish much in the Bay, I'm mainly always outwide from Flinders Reef to the shelf - Only spots that I have for the bay are already the really well known spots, I should go out one day and just scan for new spots in the bay just never seem to get around to it. I haven't been out for ages actually, I might try to get out next week when the wind and swell switch to South East and the time intervals pick up to north of 10 seconds again, probably some snapper spots from about 35 mtrs to 100 mtrs then depending on reports out wider to the shelf to try for Marlin/Wahoo or Tuna.

Mate I normally head to spot and sound from there until I get some action either bites or sounder images, then hit mark on your sounder and keep drifting over that until the bite goes cold and then move to next mark, or keep sounding for further signs of fish, mark and drop again. Just watch the swell out there and the time period between the swells, I normally give it a miss after 1.8 mtrs of swell , and never bother if the time intervals are less than 7 seconds, wind no more than 13 knts normally

Hi Mate - as for coordinates I'm sorry I really don't fish much in the Bay, I'm mainly always outwide from Flinders Reef to the shelf - Only spots that I have for the bay are already the really well known spots, I should go out one day and just scan for new spots in the bay just never seem to get around to it. I haven't been out for ages actually, I might try to get out next week when the wind and swell switch to South East and the time intervals pick up to north of 10 seconds again, probably some snapper spots from about 35 mtrs to 100 mtrs then depending on reports out wider to the shelf to try for Marlin/Wahoo or Tuna.

Thanks Fordgt - appreciate the advice

Nice rig mate. Perfect for camping out. 

Hi Benno573
Thanks mate - I have a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 yamaha - pic attached.
Would appreciate when you have time if you could mark on a map where you used to anchor around Cape Moreton at night and what wind conditions you looked for at each spot.

I saw this kettle yesterday. Might be of interest. Heavily discounted as well.
https://www.marine-deals.com.au/rv-and-camping/portable-water-kettle-1-8l-12v-cigarette-lighter-plug?sc_src=email_4542385&sc_lid=321099324&sc_uid=o1ahA6xoEt&sc_llid=25310&sc_eh=c9dce363d37049561&utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=08%2F06%2F20+Weekly+Deals

Just be careful if you use electric kettles / ovens / inverters that you don't flatten the battery!
Anything with a heating element will be heavy on the amps.

Hi Guys
As some of you may have already read, I am looking to do some over nighters in my boat - was going to consider Yellow Patch is wx was ok, but I was chasing snapper - is Yellow Patch ok for Snapper  ?

Thanks Benno - appreciate the help mate, that is awesome.
Regards
Terry

Thanks Ed - the taxman might come calling 😀

Hi Guys
As some of you may have already read, I am looking to do some over nighters in my boat - was going to consider Yellow Patch is wx was ok, but I was chasing snapper - is Yellow Patch ok for Snapper  ?

Hi Benno573
Thanks mate - I have a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 yamaha - pic attached.
Would appreciate when you have time if you could mark on a map where you used to anchor around Cape Moreton at night and what wind conditions you looked for at each spot.

Hi Hweebe
Thanks mate, good to know that bigger boats make it easier. I have the same boat as Bill a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 hp Yamaha, he is actually going to do the course in my boat and also spend a few hours once we cross the bar setting up my Garmin Sounder correctly. 
The main issue I face probably like a lot of people is finding the time to get out whilst trying to balance work, home life, children etc... 
I have never stayed out on my boat overnight - so going to try that soon as well.
My boat pic attached.

Water conditions were nice on Sunday with tons of bait everywhere so there should be some Yellowfin out there now.

Thanks Ell - will try the coleman first or plug in lighter kettle - the Inverter is a great idea, but as I already have an oven in boat I'm not sure I'd get the value out of it - but I like the idea- thanks for sharing

That is perfect. We use on of them to cook toasted sandwiches for dinner. Just make sure you won't melt any fibreglass resin or wood on your boat.

Hi Ariat Fishing
While I haven't ever stayed out fishing overnight, I do have some general tips on the camping part of it.
If you are staying on an island, be prepared for bugs to be in plague proportion. Aeroguard and even a mosquito net will help you get a better sleep if you are under the stars. 
If you are staying in your boats cabin, I would certainly use the oven for hot pies, sausage rolls, etc. They make a good snack after a days of camping/fishing/outdoors when it is cold. 
Also, make sure you take extra food and drink, because you may need it. I can recall a few times where I have been pretty hungry out camping away from any food source. Hope you can get out soon, 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 

Hi Hweebe
Thanks mate, good to know that bigger boats make it easier. I have the same boat as Bill a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 hp Yamaha, he is actually going to do the course in my boat and also spend a few hours once we cross the bar setting up my Garmin Sounder correctly. 
The main issue I face probably like a lot of people is finding the time to get out whilst trying to balance work, home life, children etc... 
I have never stayed out on my boat overnight - so going to try that soon as well.
My boat pic attached.

Hi Hweebe
Thanks mate, good to know that bigger boats make it easier. I have the same boat as Bill a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 hp Yamaha, he is actually going to do the course in my boat and also spend a few hours once we cross the bar setting up my Garmin Sounder correctly. 
The main issue I face probably like a lot of people is finding the time to get out whilst trying to balance work, home life, children etc... 
I have never stayed out on my boat overnight - so going to try that soon as well.
My boat pic attached.

Hi Hweebe
Thanks mate, good to know that bigger boats make it easier. I have the same boat as Bill a Cruise Craft 720 Explorer HT with a 300 hp Yamaha, he is actually going to do the course in my boat and also spend a few hours once we cross the bar setting up my Garmin Sounder correctly. 
The main issue I face probably like a lot of people is finding the time to get out whilst trying to balance work, home life, children etc... 
I have never stayed out on my boat overnight - so going to try that soon as well.
My boat pic attached.