After the week from hell with some family ill health, i have finally got the chance to have a couple quick trips,one with Pete and another where i took a friends nephew for a spin. The trip with Pete was less than inspiring for me,losing a couple of good fish,one in a spectacular way,but ended up getting a couple small fish. Pete had a good day getting a few. I was particularly good on the net,and tying new leaders as Mr Snagged made a reappearance.
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Yesterday we hit the water around 7,in one of the thickest fogs i have tried to navigate..as i got somewhere near River Heads i got a text from Pete asking where is was..i replied...im buggered if i know..:21_002:. Anyway..we slowly navigated down the straits not venturing far, and struck the turn of the tide. Normally i dont like fishing the start of the run out,but the fish decided to play the game,sitting on a deep corner,with a steady variety of Blue salmon, trevally,bream,queenfish,flounder??? and a few nice threadies. They really are a welcome bycatch on the light gear,with the downside being we had to keep one as i couldnt revive it. The blues seem to be no problem even though they go harder,but the threadies just seem to knock up,probably a result of that first blistering run when they realise they are hooked. I saw the bottom of the spool on a few occasions yesterday,but at least i didnt end up tangled through the trees. Most were caught on 6lb fireline and 12 lb schneider leader,and a few of the new Zman 2.5" Grubz colours,Gudgeon being a standout.I also tried some of the new Pro_cure Garlic scent. While none of the fish were massive,the threadies were 84-93 cm,and the blues being between 50-60 cm.It was good teaching someone new the little i know about plastics too,and seeing his smile when he landed his first thready was great. Ended up heading for home after lunch into a light northerly seabreeze. Was a great way to clear the head after a pretty crappy week.
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