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Spoon1337
18-01-2014, 05:11 PM
Went to Palm beach reef today, first time out there. The spotties were thick! Though they didn't seem to want to touch my wire, though I did end up getting one on wire. After a change to mono the action started happening, for me at least. Boated 4 all up for the morning and dropped about 4-5 due to running 40lb mono, but more then enough fish for me. Most boats were pulling them in, more then me I would say.

All caught just using a pilly on a single 8/0, either with or without a float. Water temp was around 25.

These are my first mackerel ever so I am definitely pleased with the result!

Andy H
18-01-2014, 05:23 PM
Great catch. Where did you launch your boat?

Back In Black
18-01-2014, 05:27 PM
Great job Spoon.

Its a real rush getting your fist mackerel!!

Tony

Spoon1337
18-01-2014, 05:28 PM
Great catch. Where did you launch your boat?

Thanks mate, I launched off Currumbin, the bar was ok. Launched early, around 4:30am.



Great job Spoon

Its a real rush getting your fist mackerel!!

Tony

It definitely is Tony!

Cheers, Brett.

jtpython
18-01-2014, 07:49 PM
Top notch mate spotties are great on the chew
JT

Scott Ashe
19-01-2014, 06:23 AM
I read your post about going out through the bar and it looks like all those tips paid off for a great feed. Well done

Cheers

hainsofast
19-01-2014, 09:10 AM
99777we did ok too 99776

hainsofast
19-01-2014, 09:16 AM
99778hauyl between 2 boats, 4 fishos

Giffo65
19-01-2014, 03:52 PM
Well done Spoon,great chewing and even better smoked.I hope to get out this week, as my days off start tomorrow morning at 8am.

hainsofast
19-01-2014, 05:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR_cfkjgQjI

hainsofast
21-01-2014, 05:59 PM
Well done Spoon,great chewing and even better smoked.I hope to get out this week, as my days off start tomorrow morning at 8am.
what do you smoke yours with, any prep or just straight in, and on another note, why did that snappersbug bloke disagree with my picture, must be either a nob, or jealous???

Si
21-01-2014, 07:19 PM
what do you smoke yours with, any prep or just straight in, and on another note, why did that snappersbug bloke disagree with my picture, must be either a nob, or jealous???

most likely unintentional mate, fat fingers perhaps. nice fish btw.

Vitamin Sea
21-01-2014, 07:25 PM
most likely unintentional mate, fat fingers perhaps. nice fish btw.

Agree with Si, looking and scrolling through posts, especially with a phone it is so easy to hit the disagree button, I know I have on several occasions then gone back at a later date and seen them (and removed).

Nice fish Haines and Spoon.

cheers

Giffo65
21-01-2014, 07:26 PM
I smoke my fish by soaking in a mix of water,1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup salt for an hour or so,you can vary this ratio to taste.I have a little kipper smoker and they work well.I think the dislike is big finger on a phone or tablet.If not he is jelous as he can't fish !

Spoon1337
21-01-2014, 07:29 PM
99777we did ok too 99776

Great fish hainsofast,

I wasn't lucky enough to land a cobia, maybe next time though.

Wouldn't worry about the disagree by snappersbug. Unintentional most probably, I have done it once or twice.