he is ruined alright.it was actually a double hook up of what we predict was another moster cause both reels wre screaming unluckily the lines crossed while they were still on there first run SNAPPING one off. adam footage of this i will get down to you sometime next week
always in it just the depth that varies
All of the larger macs I've caught or witnessed being caught have come on floating or balloon baits.
Never had much luck with big spaniards on the troll. Largest fish taken trolling about 18kg. Wahoo are a different story though, but the bigger fish have been loners in my experience.
"Jay - heard with mackies, big trolling lures mean big mackies. So maybe some of those massive nilsmasters or rapalas are in order ;)"
Thanks Shizz, got myself quite a few Rapala CD18's and I've spent plenty of time trolling off Dampier without any luck. Most luck I've had has been on the bigger RMG's.
yeah deffinately jay all my lures are on single strand wire bar my strandskirts which have a short lenght of at least
always in it just the depth that varies
big john
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On the troll
Great mac for a blokes first fishing trip. You've totally ruined him you know, everything else will be a let down now. Hehe.
Must have lit the drag up on his first run.
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Mackie
Monster! Now thats a solid mackie!!! Looks like a glassy day as well, oh so good.
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mitch
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good
he is ruined alright.it was actually a double hook up of what we predict was another moster cause both reels wre screaming unluckily the lines crossed while they were still on there first run SNAPPING one off. adam footage of this i will get down to you sometime next week
always in it just the depth that varies
Andy Mac
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Very nice fish Mitch
Anyone would be stoked with that. Top effort guys, can't wait to see the footage.
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bod
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big mack
looks like a love affair to me :D
jay_burgess
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Still waiting to get one of
Still waiting to get one of the monster Mackies.
So far my biggest is only a tiddler at a nudge over 10kg.
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SHizz
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Jay - heard with mackies,
Jay - heard with mackies, big trolling lures mean big mackies. So maybe some of those massive nilsmasters or rapalas are in order ;)
big john
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Big Macks
All of the larger macs I've caught or witnessed being caught have come on floating or balloon baits.
Never had much luck with big spaniards on the troll. Largest fish taken trolling about 18kg. Wahoo are a different story though, but the bigger fish have been loners in my experience.
John
WA based manufacturer and supplier of premium leadhead jigs, fligs, bucktail jigs, 'bulletproof' soft plastic jig heads and XOS bullet jig heads.
Jigs available online in my web store!
jay_burgess
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"Jay - heard with mackies,
"Jay - heard with mackies, big trolling lures mean big mackies. So maybe some of those massive nilsmasters or rapalas are in order ;)"
Thanks Shizz, got myself quite a few Rapala CD18's and I've spent plenty of time trolling off Dampier without any luck. Most luck I've had has been on the bigger RMG's.
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Jay Burgess
big john
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Speed Kills
Cd18's will do the business Jay. You need to speed them up by trolling at about 8 knots to enjoy maximum success on macs IMO.
Single strand stainless leader traces will help as well.
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jay_burgess
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Cheers big john, I think our
Cheers big john, I think our trolling is usually around 4-5 knots so I'll speed it up next time and see if it's more successful.
I've seen some horse mackies caught off Dampier so there is awesome potential there.
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mitch
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wire
yeah deffinately jay all my lures are on single strand wire bar my strandskirts which have a short lenght of at least
always in it just the depth that varies