Has the tide turned..

[ActiveAngler]

After the week from hell with some family ill health, i have finally got the chance to have a couple quick trips,one with Pete and another where i took a friends nephew for a spin. The trip with Pete was less than inspiring for me,losing a couple of good fish,one in a spectacular way,but ended up getting a couple small fish. Pete had a good day getting a few. I was particularly good on the net,and tying new leaders as Mr Snagged made a reappearance.

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Yesterday we hit the water around 7,in one of the thickest fogs i have tried to navigate..as i got somewhere near River Heads i got a text from Pete asking where is was..i replied...im buggered if i know... Anyway..we slowly navigated down the straits not venturing far, and struck the turn of the tide. Normally i dont like fishing the start of the run out,but the fish decided to play the game,sitting on a deep corner,with a steady variety of Blue salmon, trevally,bream,queenfish,flounder??? and a few nice threadies. They really are a welcome bycatch on the light gear,with the downside being we had to keep one as i couldnt revive it. The blues seem to be no problem even though they go harder,but the threadies just seem to knock up,probably a result of that first blistering run when they realise they are hooked. I saw the bottom of the spool on a few occasions yesterday,but at least i didnt end up tangled through the trees. Most were caught on 6lb fireline and 12 lb schneider leader,and a few of the new Zman 2.5" Grubz colours,Gudgeon being a standout.I also tried some of the new Pro_cure Garlic scent. While none of the fish were massive,the threadies were 84-93 cm,and the blues being between 50-60 cm.It was good teaching someone new the little i know about plastics too,and seeing his smile when he landed his first thready was great. Ended up heading for home after lunch into a light northerly seabreeze. Was a great way to clear the head after a pretty crappy week.
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[Pete62]

Good weekend Chewy, we all have those days, your head was probably elsewhere. Ya came home strong on Sunday.

Pete

[Barramag]

Good read Chewy,plus top pics as usual. Good variety over the weekend I see,and you reckon your net skills are improving?
I guess the beers in the pics with Petey were yours perchance? No mention of a full boat on Sunday morning either lol.

Paulo

[ActiveAngler]

No Paulo. We really should keep that quiet I think

[Barramag]

No Paulo. We really should keep that quiet I think

How much?? Lol. The Burrum coming good now? Water looks ok. If I hadn't used some iffy fuel (read ride on fuel) to run the motor the other day you would most likely seen me yesterday.

Paulo

[petejones]

Good read Chewy,plus top pics as usual. Good variety over the weekend I see,and you reckon your net skills are improving?
I guess the beers in the pics with Petey were yours perchance? No mention of a full boat on Sunday morning either lol.

Paulo

yes the beers were mine i didn't leave em at home this time

[Bazil Brush]

Great report Chewy,some very nice fish to mate..I hope those health issue's start leaving you alone as well..

Baz

Mate what size Jighead's were the one's we were using up there

[Didley]

I hope you gave that jack back to his mum, Mr Chew. Great to see another young fisherman joining the ranks !

[UndersizeBreamKing]

Nice chewy.. I have had the Burrum on my mind of late, maybe it's a sign lol

[Micko]

Alot of quality there Chewy,well done fella's.