Kimtown - surely you're not heading out there after dark chasing sharks on that bloody jetski? Lol. You are definitely in with a chance pal. It may be hit and miss for a mako, but definitely in with a chance at a bigger model bronzie as the big ol girls will be in the area thinking of spawning.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:51 pmspending tomorrow night offshore wonthaggi windmills.smokin_reels wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:12 pmI got bitten off a couple of weeks ago , was asking for it though with light leader in sharky waters. next time we go with the wire option
sharks will be the target species. may be a little late for bronzies or a mako, but ya never know ya luck i suppose.
Upcoming angling goals/plans.
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hahaha nah, being a little wimp for the night fishing in the comforts of my boring old boat.Redhunter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:15 pmKimtown - surely you're not heading out there after dark chasing sharks on that bloody jetski? Lol. You are definitely in with a chance pal. It may be hit and miss for a mako, but definitely in with a chance at a bigger model bronzie as the big ol girls will be in the area thinking of spawning.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:51 pmspending tomorrow night offshore wonthaggi windmills.smokin_reels wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:12 pmI got bitten off a couple of weeks ago , was asking for it though with light leader in sharky waters. next time we go with the wire option
sharks will be the target species. may be a little late for bronzies or a mako, but ya never know ya luck i suppose.
fingers crossed, been dangling big baits under a baloon almost each time i fish for the last 2 or 3 years and still haven't came across a bronze yet. hopefully toomorrow is the night! :victory:
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2-3yrs? Bloody hell! Are you putting bait on those hooks? Haha. If you are specifically chasing a toothy out the front tomoz night, I'd recommend having a good spread. By "spread", I mean distance behind the boat and distance under the surface. Maybe a bait in close only a cupla metres under the surface, a bait say 20-30m behind the boat under a balloon presented mid-water, and one around 50-70m back, hanging around 5m off the bottom. These figures are dependant on drift speed. You want your baits hanging in your burley trail. Not all sharks will come right up to the boat and chew on your burley bag.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:00 pmhahaha nah, being a little wimp for the night fishing in the comforts of my boring old boat.Redhunter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:15 pmKimtown - surely you're not heading out there after dark chasing sharks on that bloody jetski? Lol. You are definitely in with a chance pal. It may be hit and miss for a mako, but definitely in with a chance at a bigger model bronzie as the big ol girls will be in the area thinking of spawning.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:51 pmspending tomorrow night offshore wonthaggi windmills.smokin_reels wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:12 pmI got bitten off a couple of weeks ago , was asking for it though with light leader in sharky waters. next time we go with the wire option
sharks will be the target species. may be a little late for bronzies or a mako, but ya never know ya luck i suppose.
fingers crossed, been dangling big baits under a baloon almost each time i fish for the last 2 or 3 years and still haven't came across a bronze yet. hopefully toomorrow is the night! :victory:
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Will definitely be a big spread for sure, but planning on anchoring as it's just a little too risky drifting at night I feel. A couple balloons out between 5-10 metres depth and 50-100m width. Then bottom bashing for gummies and schoolies (aka wrasse rigs)Redhunter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:30 pm2-3yrs? Bloody hell! Are you putting bait on those hooks? Haha. If you are specifically chasing a toothy out the front tomoz night, I'd recommend having a good spread. By "spread", I mean distance behind the boat and distance under the surface. Maybe a bait in close only a cupla metres under the surface, a bait say 20-30m behind the boat under a balloon presented mid-water, and one around 50-70m back, hanging around 5m off the bottom. These figures are dependant on drift speed. You want your baits hanging in your burley trail. Not all sharks will come right up to the boat and chew on your burley bag.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:00 pmhahaha nah, being a little wimp for the night fishing in the comforts of my boring old boat.Redhunter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:15 pmKimtown - surely you're not heading out there after dark chasing sharks on that bloody jetski? Lol. You are definitely in with a chance pal. It may be hit and miss for a mako, but definitely in with a chance at a bigger model bronzie as the big ol girls will be in the area thinking of spawning.Kimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:51 pmspending tomorrow night offshore wonthaggi windmills.smokin_reels wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:12 pmI got bitten off a couple of weeks ago , was asking for it though with light leader in sharky waters. next time we go with the wire option
sharks will be the target species. may be a little late for bronzies or a mako, but ya never know ya luck i suppose.
fingers crossed, been dangling big baits under a baloon almost each time i fish for the last 2 or 3 years and still haven't came across a bronze yet. hopefully toomorrow is the night! :victory:
But yeah, I've had rotten luck since trying for a decent bronzie... I dunno. Caught hammers and other toothies just fine.. bronzes just seem to avoid me. I think they know they are my dream fish lol
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With my current form, I am taking on a similar goal to yours! With a slight adjustment, removing the 'on a Fijian charter', which basically leaves 'catch a fish'!
cheers
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Knows that when setting goals...they should be clear and well defined!
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No haven’t bought a wife. But people do.crumpet_avenger wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:10 pmHave you done so,?rb85 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:18 pmPurchase one.crumpet_avenger wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:53 pmDoes catch a better looking Mrs go here or in another topic..
Can Mrs crumpet see what I've written? If so please delete...
What is the best purchase you have made?
Best purchase I made was my boat doesn’t talk back.
Eastern Europe, Asian, Russian or Sth American the world is your oyster.
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Good luckKimtown wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:51 pmspending tomorrow night offshore wonthaggi windmills.smokin_reels wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:12 pmI got bitten off a couple of weeks ago , was asking for it though with light leader in sharky waters. next time we go with the wire option
sharks will be the target species. may be a little late for bronzies or a mako, but ya never know ya luck i suppose.
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No toothies (other than about 100 gorillas)
Did get a ~10kg gummy though
Did get a ~10kg gummy though
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Thats some great effort there man, well done.
i dont think ive managed to do any of mine :rofl: