Scratchie Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 G’day raiders, Today headed out with a mate with conditions looking really good for snapper fishing. A bit of chop, little bit of swell and a consistent wind. Perfect in my books. Well our first drift was full of anticipation and after a few casts, I come up tight and after a solid fight up comes a nice snapper in the 70’s. We work the area for a few more drifts but the bait started to thin out so it was time to move on. Tried a new area for something different and found what we were looking for. My mate boats a nice pannie and shortly after I manage a good one too! Next drift didn’t produce so we moved on. Next spot was a bit rougher with the swell bouncing off the island but we dug in and made a few casts. My mate calls out he’s on to a good one and shortly later it’s in the net. Next drift produced nothing and seems the theme for the day! Hit once Move on! Next spot, same story. A good one just as the drift ended and nothing next drift. By now the sun was getting high in the sky and bait was thinning out. Between that and the dolphins smashing any remaining bait, we knew it was all over and time to pack up and head for home! A free whale show on the way home with a dolphin escort is a pretty amazing sight! Thanks for reading, cheers scratchie!!! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Nice work Jeff. Great looking ice box there What SP's did the damage on the day? Hang on I'll have a guess................🤔 Coconut iceglow or pearl? Just thought Id have a stab 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 A hit and run day is better than a hit and miss day Jeff. Great description of the events as they unfolded and a good supply of fresh fish for the freezer. Life's good. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Another nice tub of reddies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Nice bag of reddies there Jeff. I cant wait to get out. Absolutely itching 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 12 hours ago, kingie chaser said: Nice work Jeff. Great looking ice box there What SP's did the damage on the day? Hang on I'll have a guess................🤔 Coconut iceglow or pearl? Just thought Id have a stab 😁 Thanks KC. Nah mate, yakka snack 7 inch. It was they only one they’d take. Tried a few but it was the only one that gained interest! 12 hours ago, big Neil said: A hit and run day is better than a hit and miss day Jeff. Great description of the events as they unfolded and a good supply of fresh fish for the freezer. Life's good. bn Cheers BN. Needed to restock. Never know when we might shut down again 😢 11 hours ago, Yowie said: Another nice tub of reddies. Thanks yowie! 11 hours ago, GoingFishing said: Nice bag of reddies there Jeff. I cant wait to get out. Absolutely itching Thanks Sam. Get out there mate. Seen some good fish coming from down your way! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Wow, they are so healthy looking Snapper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squ!rt Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 good looking reds mate, bet it was a good feed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Scratchie said: Thanks KC. Nah mate, yakka snack 7 inch. It was they only one they’d take. Tried a few but it was the only one that gained interest! And that just emphasizes that you need to have at least half a dozen colors in the bag & be prepared to try them all if you not getting a bite or a good take. Would be nice after this current Sydney covid scare passes if we could try for another PS get together & get out to Broughton for a bash, I'm still itching to get up there & have a crack at some great snaps like that 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Great sunrise. Good haul of Reds. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back cruncher Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi all...Jeff,we had a similar day with 3 nice panies and a bonito.weird day but got a feed and got out of the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drought Breaker Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Nice work Jeff. Just interested in how many packets of plastics you take out? Do you have multiple packets of same type in the boat or many different varieties? Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccam Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Excellent work again mate. I hope to get out this weekend and enjoy the westerlies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 23 hours ago, Drought Breaker said: Nice work Jeff. Just interested in how many packets of plastics you take out? Do you have multiple packets of same type in the boat or many different varieties? Cheers mate Thanks DB. How many??? Lol 😝 Probably about 50. And yes multiple of same colours in different sizes as well. As a rule, I will always start out throwing what I caught my last fish on and adjust from there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Scratchie said: How many??? Lol 😝 Probably about 50. Only just but a few more than me But crikey I hope you get mates rate or at least buy like I do when they are on buy 2 for get one free special 😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthuros Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Hi Scratchie, Am up the bay at the moment. could you recommend any spots inside, given there will be some rough seas and unfavourable winds for the next few days. Cheers Arthuros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelad Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 5:34 PM, Scratchie said: the bait started to thin out so it was time to move on @Scratchie Nice haul! Aspiring snapper fisherman here.. I catch a lot of squire.. what do you mean by the bait thinning out causing you to move on, are you throwing plastics at known snapper spots where you see bait on the sounder then seeing less bait on the sounder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone07 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, lakelad said: @Scratchie Nice haul! Aspiring snapper fisherman here.. I catch a lot of squire.. what do you mean by the bait thinning out causing you to move on, are you throwing plastics at known snapper spots where you see bait on the sounder then seeing less bait on the sounder? Having fished with Jeff on several occasions it's the old philosophy of find the bait, find the fish. Whilst it is definitely more technical the general principles are to work your lure In known spots with good showings of bait on the sounder, the snapper are generally not to far behind. Whilst there are a number of exceptions to the rule shallow reefs and kelp beds, gravel in between hard reefs and pinnacles holding bait are good locations to throw plastics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 23 hours ago, Arthuros said: Hi Scratchie, Am up the bay at the moment. could you recommend any spots inside, given there will be some rough seas and unfavourable winds for the next few days. Cheers Arthuros Boat or Landbased? And what are you chasing? 18 hours ago, lakelad said: @Scratchie Nice haul! Aspiring snapper fisherman here.. I catch a lot of squire.. what do you mean by the bait thinning out causing you to move on, are you throwing plastics at known snapper spots where you see bait on the sounder then seeing less bait on the sounder? Definitely a bit more technical than @tyrone07 describes but yes same philosophy. Find the bait. what facing edge is it sitting on? What is the drift? What is the current doing? Does this scenario repeat in other areas? Where in the water column is the bait? What tide is it? At what depth? All these questions and more will determine my next move! As confusing as that may sound, I can sum it up pretty quick from one drift! 🤙 16 hours ago, tyrone07 said: Having fished with Jeff on several occasions it's the old philosophy of find the bait, find the fish. Whilst it is definitely more technical the general principles are to work your lure In known spots with good showings of bait on the sounder, the snapper are generally not to far behind. Whilst there are a number of exceptions to the rule shallow reefs and kelp beds, gravel in between hard reefs and pinnacles holding bait are good locations to throw plastics. That’s good starting point! Glad to see you’ve listened to my dribble! Haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Scratchie does it again. Top work Jeff, good healthy looking reds mate👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Pickles said: Scratchie does it again. Top work Jeff, good healthy looking reds mate👍 Cheers Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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