Basil D Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Got up 6am to nice cuppa of coffee, got my son up at 6.45, got to the water 8.30am, headed out and found a lot of bird action and a trawler going by. We chased the birds to about 3km out and got a donut, it was all bait fish with no predators there, Bloody trawler must have cleaned up , wake Greenies, these are the people you should be getting rid of and not us we then headed to the flathead Grounds and got 7 tasty fish. Then we headed of to a reef spot for a bottom bash, Sorry George, this reef spot is another one and not the one you showed me. we fished for hours, talk about non stop action, landed a 44cm whopping red rock cod, three Green eye with the largest been 89cm thats almost a meter, made my day, we got leather jackets and wrasse, and the amount of fish we let go was astonishing, must have been 40 or so fish, My son Got his first Green eye Squid and gave me the biggest hug he has ever given me, Also My son got a leather jacket which looked to be around 70cm and dropped it, no thanks to me forgetting the landing net Christo then got onto something huge, after a fifteen minute fight I grabbed the leader and guess what, the fish came off, poor christo, you should have seen his face, Don't worry I told him, look at what we got. The missus didnt end up coming along, Didnt want to get up this morning and said she wanted to sleep in, I could have taken you adjusted pete. Got home and cooked up a feast, Flathead fillets and fries and calamari:yahoo: My Brother comes up from Tassie on Thursday so going fishing again on friday or Saturday followed by the Grand final on Sunday, COMMON SAINTS, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Edited September 28, 2010 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice catch...that is one huge squid. The areas where you mentioned the reef and squid ground is that accessible by kayak or would it be open ocean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice catch...that is one huge squid. The areas where you mentioned the reef and squid ground is that accessible by kayak or would it be open ocean? it is open ocean but hey, Ive seen kayaks outside and on days like today, its not very rough at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Great Session Groper, That squid is a Tank catching fish of that size is good enough!!!! let alone a squid well done guys, I am sure the Mrs was very happy once you got home with a feast like that!!!! Hope your next trip is just as if not more successful!!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 That's one good outing Groper. It's good to get such a mixture it shows you know how to fish. One nice calamari. Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 NOW your talking, good stuff guysand enjoy your yummy squid, i wish i was there to see christos face when he caught that green eye:yahoo: well done guys. Christo is very Thankfull George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elite Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Awesome catch!!! Im hanging to catch a green eye!! one day.....one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Awesome catch!!! Im hanging to catch a green eye!! one day.....one day... Better be now, they are out there in numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Got home and cooked up a feast, Flathead fillets and fries and calamari That sums up a great day Groper! Fantastic squid too! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongrass18ft Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Got up 6am to nice cuppa of coffee, got my son up at 6.45, got to the water 8.30am, headed out and found a lot of bird action and a trawler going by. We chased the birds to about 3km out and got a donut, it was all bait fish with no predators there, Bloody trawler must have cleaned up , wake Greenies, these are the people you should be getting rid of and not us we then headed to the flathead Grounds and got 7 tasty fish. Then we headed of to a reef spot for a bottom bash, Sorry George, this reef spot is another one and not the one you showed me. we fished for hours, talk about non stop action, landed a 44cm whopping red rock cod, three Green eye with the largest been 89cm thats almost a meter, made my day, we got leather jackets and wrasse, and the amount of fish we let go was astonishing, must have been 40 or so fish, My son Got his first Green eye Squid and gave me the biggest hug he has ever given me, Also My son got a leather jacket which looked to be around 70cm and dropped it, no thanks to me forgetting the landing net Christo then got onto something huge, after a fifteen minute fight I grabbed the leader and guess what, the fish came off, poor christo, you should have seen his face, Don't worry I told him, look at what we got. The missus didnt end up coming along, Didnt want to get up this morning and said she wanted to sleep in, I could have taken you adjusted pete. Got home and cooked up a feast, Flathead fillets and fries and calamari:yahoo: My Brother comes up from Tassie on Thursday so going fishing again on friday or Saturday followed by the Grand final on Sunday, COMMON SAINTS, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA top result,how flat the sea looks.GO THE SAINTS YEEEEEEEAAAAAAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjustedpete Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow bro, that is a great day out. Mmmm squid for dinner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow bro, that is a great day out. Mmmm squid for dinner... pete, Brother how you been, you havent posted in ages, good to see you back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelnarn Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi Groper, Awesome catch....Cant beat those flatty fillets. Just wondering if you could let me know of the rig that would catch those massive squid??? Do you use squid jigs or some other type of bait and hook?? Cheers Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) Hi Groper, Awesome catch....Cant beat those flatty fillets. Just wondering if you could let me know of the rig that would catch those massive squid??? Do you use squid jigs or some other type of bait and hook?? Cheers Jas I used to think they are hard but not at all, you need to put in the hours, thats the first rule when fishing,(Thanks Bentstick)when fishing close to any headland, reef, you will get squid pinching your bait, you need a spike and a squid jig, when you sense they are at your bait go for them. or you can just jig for them Mornings and evenings or cloudy day, you need a variety of jigs to try.they are there but what type of jig they will go for, it depends on time of day, night etc, as I said you need to put in the hours. where abouts do you fish? Edited September 30, 2010 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) we had dinner with my brother from tassie tonight. Tell ya what, three calamari was more than enough for two separate meals. SALT N PEPPER SQUID Edited October 1, 2010 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Don't worry about the amount of squid mate..... they tast just as good cold from the fridge the next day when you feel pickish, if you don't think so i will quickly come over and show you how. your welcome anytime george, anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim bream Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hay Basil were you at the bottom less pit again have you left any fish there for when we go haven't been out there for years the squid look awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hay Basil were you at the bottom less pit again have you left any fish there for when we go haven't been out there for years the squid look awesome The possibilities in the hacking is endless, the more time I spend there the more I learn how valuable a fishing and family and fun spot it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 nice squid there basil - too bad about the landing net mmmmmmmmm jewie candy!!! pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS7OY Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Wow Basil, What a good catch, I love the squid, you will need to give me some tips about locations etc.. Good going mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow Basil, What a good catch, I love the squid, you will need to give me some tips about locations etc.. Good going mate!! No problem Josie, anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangus Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 we had dinner with my brother from tassie tonight. Tell ya what, three calamari was more than enough for two separate meals. SALT N PEPPER SQUID salt and peeper squid yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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