Just back from an extended, 6 day Easter break with the family at St Leonards. The whiting fishing was a little slower than I would've liked but the quality of fish caught was pretty good with several very fat specimens well over 40cm, good sized Flathead were available and there were plenty of squid around. I caught and released one small Gummy which managed to get past the all Banjo's, some places the seabed must be carpeted with them.
My first trip out was early Wednesday, the water was still dirty from all the rain and full of weed, caught a couple of kg's, a flatty and 5 squid. I could've fished on caught the limit with the Cala's but 5 was plenty for us. The next trip was Thursday arvo, fishing the last of the run out tide produced 3 kg's and 3 good Flatties -and a token small squid which took a jig I always hang out the back whilst anchored. Saturday morning proved to be the best trip out. The high tide was at 5am so I motored out from the ramp at 4.30 to my spot to catch the start of the run out and within 10 mins of dropping my lines over the side I had two nice ting on board. By 6.30-7 I'd caught 8, the girth on the larger ones was incredible, I've never seen them so fat. After that I got a Flatty, an LJ and some Couta which I kept for future gummy baits and burley. There were heaps of boats coming out and I was content enough with the catch so decided to head in before the ramp got too busy. So all up it was a great relaxing break with some ok fishing and some memorable seafood meals, can't wait to get back!
First trip out.
This was the roughest it was the whole week.
Thursday arvo's catch.
The Kg's were in great condition.
Beautiful calm weather every day, I love Autumn.
Best session for the holiday.
Salt 'n pepper squid washed down with a very nice local drop.
Whiting, Flathead, Calamari and Portarlington Mussel marinara sauce.
:cheers:
