Thread: Fishing tomorrow!

Inspired by some of VCs recent catches.

I wangled a day off, relieved the youngest from daycare and took dad out as well.

Flounder net was set at first light with only two meters in the channel Cam and 38m on the mud.

Blasted out into the bay for a rod fish. Actually blasted is an exaggeration as had to walk the boat 40 odd meters to get out the very shallow channel mouth.

Magic morning out there with biting fish which is always good. Came back in the channel 2.5hrs later with 7 snapper and 3 kahawai.

Picked up the flounder net for 13 of those which meant a good mix of fish in the bin



Didn't take any pictures out there but was happy to put a few bags in the freezer as stocks were getting low.







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Originally Posted by kukuwai

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A Flounder Filterer - now that's a definite perfectionist :-)
Hope you scared some around the corner

Originally Posted by kukuwai

Inspired by some of VCs recent catches.

I wangled a day off, relieved the youngest from daycare and took dad out as well.

Flounder net was set at first light with only two meters in the channel Cam and 38m on the mud.

Blasted out into the bay for a rod fish. Actually blasted is an exaggeration as had to walk the boat 40 odd meters to get out the very shallow channel mouth.

Magic morning out there with biting fish which is always good. Came back in the channel 2.5hrs later with 7 snapper and 3 kahawai.

Picked up the flounder net for 13 of those which meant a good mix of fish in the bin



Didn't take any pictures out there but was happy to put a few bags in the freezer as stocks were getting low.







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Good stuff!, no rays then ?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Good stuff!, no rays then ?

I was worried about them but still none. Thankfully

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Originally Posted by kukuwai

I was worried about them but still none. Thankfully

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I think the trick is not to have the net in the bottom of the channel eg just fish the sides by doing as you did.
At least that seems to mostly work for me, the rays are there but I think they stay deeper than the flounder.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

eg just fish the sides by doing as you did.

That's because i have had a good teacher. Cheers

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Young fella got a cracker...48cm.....



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Bloody awesome!

That’s a carrot!

@Sarvo There is a school of thought amongst the old school fishers around here that the snapper that used to frequent the sounds hot spots ( kenepuru etc) are now heading into tasman bay due to increased water temp.

I'm no expert on that but everyone says May is the best month for snaps off D'Urville.

However they get em on @Shearer's favourite....metal Jigs. Nothing on the bait.

Food for thought

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Originally Posted by kukuwai

@Sarvo There is a school of thought amongst the old school fishers around here that the snapper that used to frequent the sounds hot spots ( kenepuru etc) are now heading into tasman bay due to increased water temp.

I'm no expert on that but everyone says May is the best month for snaps off D'Urville.

However they get em on @Shearer's favourite....metal Jigs. Nothing on the bait.

Food for thought

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I think you are right
Last 3 years - big Snapper caught Oct - then that's it
Spawning I think its been said
Just dribs and drabs after that
Thank god for the grunters (Gurnard)

Originally Posted by kukuwai

@Sarvo There is a school of thought amongst the old school fishers around here that the snapper that used to frequent the sounds hot spots ( kenepuru etc) are now heading into tasman bay due to increased water temp.

I'm no expert on that but everyone says May is the best month for snaps off D'Urville.

However they get em on @Shearer's favourite....metal Jigs. Nothing on the bait.

Food for thought

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The metal is effective in that deeper water because you can get it down and keep it down while on the drift.
That said I have had a very successful charter trip up there in june fishing 60-100m and only ledger rigs and only squid bait......despite me taking all my gear and wanting to use it.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The metal is effective in that deeper water because you can get it down and keep it down while on the drift.

100 % that makes total sense.

Interesting thing is if @Sarvo can't get em in the inner sounds what does that mean? Do they just not go there anymore? Id be interested in peoples thoughts.
@Nick-D you are gunna love that boat
Good purchase, not too dissimilar to mine.
Got a battery in it? You will need a sounder and nav lights.

Hanging front seat works well for me. Nothing flash, holds battery sounder etc.


@Beaker Looks like good conditions out on the water up there. Good on ya.

I still maintain that a bad days fishing is better than a good day at work

I am sure you will all understand.




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Originally Posted by kukuwai

100 % that makes total sense.

Interesting thing is if @Sarvo can't get em in the inner sounds what does that mean? Do they just not go there anymore? Id be interested in peoples thoughts.
@Nick-D you are gunna love that boat
Good purchase, not too dissimilar to mine.
Got a battery in it? You will need a sounder and nav lights.

Hanging front seat works well for me. Nothing flash, holds battery sounder etc.


@Beaker Looks like good conditions out on the water up there. Good on ya.

I still maintain that a bad days fishing is better than a good day at work

I am sure you will all understand.




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Yeah have a battery setup for sounder. Need to get nav lights sorted though. Probably just go battery powered as won't need them much. Will throw a big fish bin in the middle seat with a squab.

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Originally Posted by Nick-D

Yeah have a battery setup for sounder. Need to get nav lights sorted though. Probably just go battery powered as won't need them much. Will throw a big fish bin in the middle seat with a squab.

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Mean, looking forward to some action photos.

Enjoy

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