Catching blue parrot

[kahla_creek]

When fishing for blueys I have listened a lot over the years and tried numerous methods and think I am finally getting things down pat. I have a few things I would like to share and would be happy to hear any feedback or ideas.
Use a hand line only. Never use line above 50lb and only a 5/0 hook. Use blue claw crabs as bait but feed the claw (cut into sections) onto the hook first and then a whole crab. Most catches have been on the second "hit" on the claw. Fish only the last 2 or 3 hours of the run out tide when they leave the shallows and head for deeper water. When you feel a bite, don't pull, wait for the fish to drift back with the current and then pull like blazes when you feel the weight.
I could never catch them but by following the above I at least catch them on a regular basis now.

I would appreciate any comments/ideas/feedback.

Cheers
Rob

[kahla_creek]

Thanks for all the ideas, I thought this was a forum?
Rob

[onerabbit]

Are the blue tusk as tasty as the venus tusk??

We dont get the blue ones, but I have noticed that venus tuskfish love a long skinny bait like gut or fillet of flathead, not that we get so many that we fish specificly for them, all the same , they are a very welcome addition to the box.

Heres a pic of the deckie with a couple.

Muzz

[wayne_cook]

rob can u show a pic of a blue tusky thanks

[onerabbit]

Hey bear,
there was a great thread a while back showing blue tuskies, even with blue teeth, can anyone help here 'cos I'm not smart enough with this thing to be able to find it. I have looked.

Muzz

[webby]

Are you referring to Blackspots or the Blue tuskies
Below are Blackspots and Purple Tuskies or often called Grass tuskies
regards

[onerabbit]

Hey webby,
K_c was talking of blues, both the blues & blackspot look very similar in shape to our venus tusk, do they all taste as good?? Down our way a good tusk is a real prize, few compare in taste.
How do yours go on the chew??

Muzz