2nd Deep Drop attempt.
Well we needed to get out for one last fish before the ban & Monday looked the goods. It was going to be the usual hit the 40's off Mandurah and see what comes. But the predictions were looking great, so we decided to stow the big gear for a deep drop. Especially after attending the Oceanside/Sounder night the other week. Doug & I were primed for another go at it.
Got to Mary St. ramp at 5:30am, and hit the water. We cruised out in perfect conditions and the call was made to go deepish. So we made our way out,and came across a bit of ground that looked good in 88m so decided to have a drop. Not long after Doug got a 55cm Pinky, so we at least had a fish in the esky if the deeper stuff failed.
We got out to a spot that looked promising in about 175m to 195m. So definately not Super Deep by any means. But we were picking up fish on the top of the drop off as Ryan had explained on the night. However getting the drift right took a bit getting used to. We were getting bites fairly regularly, and I got a nice Nannygai, but no Cod.
Decided to have a look a little wider out to 230m but didn't find anything worth dropping on, but still did just for the hell of it. So went back to the other area just as the wind really dropped off. Set a drift and Doug was on, fingers were crossed for our first Greyband but it never gave up, right till it was in the net. A big Queen Snapper, it went 80cm and was caught in 190m of water. I didn't know they were out that deep!! Next drift Doug is on again with something even more weighty and with more fight. I decide to leave the my rod in the holder and get the net organised for him and sure enough my rod gets hit. So it's each to their own, mine felt ok but wasn't pulling string as Doug's did. Mine hit the surface just before his and it was a cracker Nannygai (I think, correct me if I'm wrong)-64cm. Doug's ends up being a hefty Amberjack.
So we got our bag, but still missed the Greyband, but feel we done ok. Chucked a couple of skirts out for a couple of miles on the way home and got one Striped Tuna & dropped one.
Beaut day on the water.
Cheers
Chris
Sorry about the sideways photos. Your necks might feel like my arms!!!
sea-kem
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Nice work boys, won't be
Nice work boys, won't be long before you nail the bigger models. How long did it take you to get out there?
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Brock O
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Top Stuff
Guys, need to have a crack when the weathers right! Top bag too, nothing wrong with the queeny when fresh!
kirky79
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Queenie
For dinner tomorrow Brock O.
35 nm virtually due East Andy. So a Bloody long time!! At 18 Knots (not the fastest boat around
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sea-kem
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Cheers mate, I'll have to
Cheers mate, I'll have to wait till I get a bigger boat lol.
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Bryce Day
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good size nannie!
good size nannie!
mallesh
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Well done Kirky
That nannygai and queenie are both good size.
Nanny in particular haven't seen any bigger than this one.
The best eating fish IMO.
Hopefully you catch a GB or a bass cod next time.
All the best.
Keep Fishing. Stay Relaxed.
Stevo81
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Nice work! I've got to get
Nice work! I've got to get in on the deep drop scene. Just need a new tranny and a few grand worth of rods and reels....
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terboz123
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yup just got quoted for my
yup just got quoted for my new elecontrics set up.....and electric reels :(
a hard days fishing still beats work
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Cheers guys
Yeah GB are the target species.
soupster51
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Nice
Nice work. Certainly a top result on the first attempt. Many have done worse....
The best reason for doing what's right today is tomorrow.
sea-kem
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Did you get any greeneye
Did you get any greeneye sharks Kirky? let me know if you ever need a good deckie ;)
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kirky79
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Nah not one yet Andy, maybe
Nah not one yet Andy, maybe in a bit too shallow, not sure to be honest. Mate you've been out with Reece, you could show me a few things for sure.
sea-kem
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Yeah we were in 350m that
Yeah we were in 350m that day. Was an education is all I can say, and drift is very important. But sounds like you are onto it.
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Tim
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Nice
Jsmolly
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Due east on a boat catching
Due east on a boat catching them? Kailis's was that?
kirky79
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Haha
Got me there JS. Will put that down to a couple of beverages too many.