4 way hookup

Crazy 4 way hook-up on Bonito today with only  me and Daz in the boat........lines going everywhere, got 3 in the boat, the 4th was dropped right a the edge of the boat. Pretty frantic time with trebbles flying about everywhere, crap picture but we were still rolling around laughing!

 

What is the fish exactly? I presume Watsons Leapin Bonito, any good to eat? Flesh is quite white and firm.

 

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nice work! bet your heart

Sat, 2012-02-25 17:29

nice work! bet your heart kinda sunk after you saw them and not mackies

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Watsons

Sat, 2012-02-25 17:39

Yeah they're watsons John. Not sure on the eating bit, never tried one.

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that would of got the heart racing

Sat, 2012-02-25 17:47

good bait for duhies they are!! lets hope they school up like they did a few years back now and raid all the jetties

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Had a double hook up on the

Sat, 2012-02-25 19:02

Had a double hook up on the ski last year trolling for mackies just north of staggies, unfortunately our gear was a bit overkill for them as they are great little fighters on the light stuff. Dad baked them whole with spices all wrapped up in banana leaf oh man it was lovely

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 they are suposed to be great

Sat, 2012-02-25 19:07

 they are suposed to be great eating. would have been a frantic few minuits getting that lot sorted. 3 from 4 with 2 fishing, not a bad effort at all. well done

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Flesh looks excellent, will

Sat, 2012-02-25 19:10

Flesh looks excellent, will give it a crack tonite and compare back to back with maccie.

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boil it up and chuck it in

Sat, 2012-02-25 19:15

boil it up and chuck it in jars in tomato sauce cant beat it:)

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Bleed, gut then dehydrate, 

Sat, 2012-02-25 19:54

Bleed, gut then dehydrate,  shave and use for soup or garnish.  Yummo!

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OK, back to back taste test

Sat, 2012-02-25 20:37

OK, back to back taste test of fresh Watsons Leaping Bonito vs fresh Spanish Mackerel...............

 

Well..........bonito probably makes good bait. I will leave it at that.

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Told ya..

Sat, 2012-02-25 20:39

Ahh ha ha ha ha!

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Still....the fresh maccie was

Sat, 2012-02-25 20:45

Still....the fresh maccie was excellent.......now who is laughing Sir Chrispalot! Hahaha.

 

Next week mate!

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Fillet, chop into bite size

Sat, 2012-02-25 20:47

Fillet, chop into bite size pieces, microwave with rice,

 

The dog loves it !!

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glad it was you who tried

Sat, 2012-02-25 20:52

glad it was you who tried Johnny... and not me hahaha

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Yeah thanks Daz.....so much

Sat, 2012-02-25 21:02

Yeah thanks Daz.....so much for"they are meant to be good to eat".........tasted like old boots. Had a bit of tuna sashimi courtesy of Matt........absolutley TOP NOTCH!

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try smoking them

Sat, 2012-02-25 21:38

they come out great best way to cook ordinary tasting fish