Ryder Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi Raiders I fished the runout tide from about 11am. There were good signs of life on the first drift. My float just dipped below the surface a couple of times, there were fish around, they just wouldn't commit. I shortened up 6 inches and 2 drifts later I was on. A good solid 40cm specimen.The action continued and I bagged 5 more in the next half hour. Then I had a problem. I cast out and got a huge overrun and tangle on the old Trudex. I got most of it out before I managed to tighten the last few loops into a solid knot. A quick tug and the line snapped. When I looked back at the water my float was gone, I laid down my rod and brought in the line hand over hand. Another good fish made the net. I rerigged, thought about changing the leader, but didn't. Next fish I snapped off. Typical. I replaced the leader but things went quiet for a while. I guess the fish went and told his mates. With the tide running out I changed depth a few times before I found the fish again. The drift changed and started coming back towards the wharf and the fish were right at my feet. When I hooked up they went straight under and around the pylons. I lost 2 more, 1 was most likely a surgeon, my float popped up then shot down out of sight in a split second. I pulled the hook on both. I managed 1 more but called it, and left them biting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Great report some top luderick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 G'day Ryder. What do you mean by "I shortened up 6 inches?" Sounds like an eventful session you had. You obviously know a lot about Blackfish and their habits though. Still on my bucket list to actually catch some Blackfish. Cheers, bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Funny how those loops end up in a solid knot. never quite worked that out. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 4 hours ago, big Neil said: G'day Ryder. What do you mean by "I shortened up 6 inches?" Sounds like an eventful session you had. You obviously know a lot about Blackfish and their habits though. Still on my bucket list to actually catch some Blackfish. Cheers, bn Hi Neil The fish feed at a certain depth. I set my float stopper to the assumed depth. Too deep, they will bait you and the float will hardly move. Too shallow they will ignore it. By shortening up I meant I moved the float stopper down my line so the bait is presented a little shallower, or further up off the bottom. Next time you're in the big smoke we can have another crack at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for the explanation, that's what I thought it was. Is Blackfishing in estuaries, etc any good in Winter? Maybe making a trip to Sydney in late April /early May. Would be lovely to have another go at them. Cheers, bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 How do you cook your blackfish and I hear bleeding is important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, big Neil said: Thanks for the explanation, that's what I thought it was. Is Blackfishing in estuaries, etc any good in Winter? Maybe making a trip to Sydney in late April /early May. Would be lovely to have another go at them. Cheers, bn I'm sure we can find a few. August is the worst. 23 minutes ago, blaxland said: How do you cook your blackfish and I hear bleeding is important? Yes, you need to bleed them. Luderick Angler also taught me to nick the spine after you gut them to get more blood out. And if you are cooking them whole, clean out the black stomach lining with a scourer as it taints the flesh. I usually fillet, skin and bone them, dust in flour and fry them. Last night I made fish tacos. Smoking is also a great option. Once again LA showed me. Smoked blackfish roe sack is incredible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 A nice feed there. The blackfish are moving about in the Hacking, not in big numbers, but they are slowly building in numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 ryder, was that at balmain wharf?? i usually fish at the water police and at time i can see a school of black fish feeding near the rocks... but they dont bite... what do you use for bait? and how i can attract them to feed? if possible, i would love to join you for a session. im base at Balmain also. cheers sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimC Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) I must be strange as I never bled them or removed the black stomach lining. I think I like the weedy iodine taste they have like this. Edited February 18, 2018 by JimC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Good effort Ryder, shows he importance of adjusting depth through a session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Good to see you back on the board Andrew! No amateur hour comments from anyone either lol! Nice effort mate got a few in the area myself on fly that morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cheers guys. I recently lost the private access to Johns Jetty. He sold up for 5mil +. Spot belongs to another client who keeps a very low profile. Sorry Papafish, I can't take anyone else onto the property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 21 hours ago, Ryder said: Cheers guys. I recently lost the private access to Johns Jetty. He sold up for 5mil +. Spot belongs to another client who keeps a very low profile. Sorry Papafish, I can't take anyone else onto the property That’s fine. Any tips as what bait to target them? And how to burley them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 nice blackies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 21 hours ago, papafish said: That’s fine. Any tips as what bait to target them? And how to burley them? papafish, everything you could ever wish to know is here . . . http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/topic/23679-best-ever-tips-for-blackie-fishing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellzy94 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Good on ya Ryder! Once things finally start to settle and get less hectic I need to get back out after the luderick. Cheers, Wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 thanks burger! but black fishing require lession. i can't catch bream easy lol. but just dont know how blackie strike. do they pull the float down slowly and i need to strike fast? or should i let them sink a bit more then strike.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Papa, it's never the same from one day to the next. All part of the challenge! If the 'down' is slow, wait 3 or more seconds. Could need up to 10 secs (or more). If the float rockets down, tighten up straight away. Blackies have a soft mouth, so a big strike is not necessary as you can pull the hook. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I assume you guys are using weed? For bait right? I used prawns and haven’t been getting much luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Yes, weed is definitely the preferred bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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