last night on the whiting.
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last night on the whiting.
Good session last night. Headed around to Barrier at around 1700hrs. Initially very slow/end of tide. Got a couple of undersize whiting. Moved to behind Fraser Island area with little success after a number of moves around the "usual" spots. Back down to opposite the govt jetty with all the mullion $$ boats parked up having a soiree & supping their chardy. Found THE spot and ended up with two dozen between the two of us as the tide turned and into dark all around 37cm. Now, suggestion, I get annoyed with the "mad swings" as the boat swings around with the wind. My good mate Tony made up a "lump" (see photo). I drop this in and tie it to the arse end and it helps to slow the swings down. when you find "The Spot" you need to keep casting into it. I also use it on the river - tie up at the bow with a long hook in the trees and drop the "lump" behind. It keeps the A end out into the current. Very pleased with the result.
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Re: last night on the whiting.
Good session. I sometimes use a small folding anchor out the back. Usually set up just a little bit across the tide so that it hangs to one side and the fish the other side. I spent a very early Friday morning up near Carstairs bank, where I had been getting KGWs, but had a donuts. So will try the local haunts next go. Unless I go offshore chasing gummies. So many options so few fishing days ,,,
There's nothing . . . absolutely nothing . . . half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats.
Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (River Rat to Mole)
Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (River Rat to Mole)
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Re: last night on the whiting.
So far,I have planned for tomorrow arvo out the front. Just seeing what is happening weatherwise. I had a folding anchor initially but once I started using it in the rivers I was a tad concerned about getting it hooked up on logs.
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― Terry Pratchett
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BTW, did anybody else get the spam PM earlier ?
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Yes got the spam
40 years ago at Bemm River we used long poles to keep the boat steady, not good though where you're fishing
Gra
40 years ago at Bemm River we used long poles to keep the boat steady, not good though where you're fishing
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Re: last night on the whiting.
Some very nice looking fillets there mate!
Well done. Nice catch
Enjoy the feed!
Cheers
Well done. Nice catch
Enjoy the feed!
Cheers
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Getting a bit over whiting for eating lately
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Re: last night on the whiting.
Lol we had whiting for lunch today. Still have 3 more feeds in the freezer. Been a big year for them and nice size fish.
There's nothing . . . absolutely nothing . . . half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats.
Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (River Rat to Mole)
Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (River Rat to Mole)