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[aussiefool]

After finishing my week of dog watch at the servo and as always not sleeping all night I was up at 2am (NSW) and after a read of "Ausfish post " I was sitting here wondering just what to do. When I had looked at the Tweed Bar yesterday it did not look to great so I had not arranged a deckie to go out. So I'm sitting here thinking that with the drop of rain we have had in the last couple of days that it may just stir up a few Jews off the rocks. As I have not been down to Hastings Point in a few months since buying the boat I thought why the heck not. Checked out side and the stars were out and only a gentle SW breeze blowing. I tired to wake my daughter how has mooved back in with us but it was like trying to wake the dead .

Anyways I hit the ricks at around 430am (NSW) and with a rising tide and a jentle swell rolling in I thought I was in with a good chance. After only about 10 casts I felt the tell tail hit and head shakes and called it for a Jew. Ok just hold the line and let it drown DON'T RUSH ANYTHING I told myself as it felt like a good fish with a few runs and not wanting to settle down I had to guide it around to the back of the rocks to a place where I had the gaff set up. The hardest thing was keeping the braid off any rocks as that would of would ended the battle quick smart, so after a few minutes I was on top and a small Jew was on the rocks.The reason that he was giving a good account for him self was because he was fouled hooked.
Ok after checking the line for any nicks or cuts it was back in the water not expecting any more fish as over the years of fishing there I have found that you only ever get just the one Jew, but again only after about 20 cast I had a carbon copy of the first one on the rocks, but this time I was able to see it before I tried to steer it around the rocks and just lifted it.
I hope you enjoy the story and the Pics.

Aussiefool
Andrew.

[aussiefool]

Just wanted to add both fish went about 65cm and the gear that I was using was a Shimano Surf Rod 12 that I picked up from Kmart for $10. a Ebay reel for $30. and 20bl braid also off Ebay for $30. and a RMG Scoripain lure from BigW

[LostNearBribie]

Excellent session there mate.
Don't you dare tell my better half that you can catch fish on cheap gear!
Just think if you were a bit further north you would have had to put them back...
That lure is looking nice and battle scarred!

[two dogs]

thanks for the read... they look like theyve been in a good paddock

[aussiefool]

Excellent session there mate.
Don't you dare tell my better half that you can catch fish on cheap gear!
Just think if you were a bit further north you would have had to put them back...
That lure is looking nice and battle scarred!

Looks can be deceiving, the lure may be old but the marks on it are more hook rash than anything else

thanks for the read... they look like theyve been in a good paddock

Yer sure were they had a lot of body fat in the gut cavity

[Creek Vermin]

Any jew off the rocks is a good effort mate. It's a real pain in the arse we have to throw em back up here now! Any worms in that pair andrew?
Cheers. Keith

[rockfisho]

Excellent sesh Andrew, well done on those jewies.

Im planning to head down there either tomorrow arvo or sunday arvo for a fish into the night for tailor and jew. good to hear there are some around!
well done

[BLOOEY]

Nice work andrew. Bet they are a tasty feed or two. Haven't fished the headland for ages. Seems i possibly should have been. Diddn't see any greenbacks by anychance? Ben

[Horse]

How good was that. Two Jew off the stones in one session and single handed at that. Top stuff.
Nice to see the economy gear punch above its weight. Most people don't know how good some of the cheaper options are nowdays

[aussiefool]

Any jew off the rocks is a good effort mate. It's a real pain in the arse we have to throw em back up here now! Any worms in that pair andrew?
Cheers. Keith

Of all the Jews that I have caught there never had one worm.

Nice work andrew. Bet they are a tasty feed or two. Haven't fished the headland for ages. Seems i possibly should have been. Diddn't see any greenbacks by anychance? Ben

Mate I did get Tailor but dropped it as I was lifting it..... not a green back but a good size anyway.

How good was that. Two Jew off the stones in one session and single handed at that. Top stuff.
Nice to see the economy gear punch above its weight. Most people don't know how good some of the cheaper options are nowdays

I have been lucky with the reels and braid from Ebay.The only drama I have had with the reel after months and months of spinning the handle worked loose, replaced with a Jarvis Walker one.
Aussiefool
Andrew

[Jackinthebox]

What a champ! The scorpion and Kmart special strikes again!

How dare you post pics of jew off the rocks when i've still got three weeks to go!

Got that nobby yet?

Mick.

[aussiefool]

What a champ! The scorpion and Kmart special strikes again!

How dare you post pics of jew off the rocks when i've still got three weeks to go!

Got that nobby yet?

Mick.

Your so funny, Nar the only fish that I have boated was a just legal Mosses Perch, a flattie and a red rock cod. But don't worry I'll get it sorted out real soon.

When Uni is finished we can always arrange something over a weekend
Andrew

[bondy99]

G'day Andrew,

Seems like you had some adrenalin going, good fish though, Will catch up when I can.

Peter

[aussiefool]

G'day Andrew,

Seems like you had some adrenalin going, good fish though, Will catch up when I can.

Peter

I shoot myself in the foot on the week end, I took the Mrs out on Friday and we were tossed around big time so we came back in. On the Saturday I did not put the boat in as there was a Southerly change comming and thought it would just bring up the see, but all it did was glass out. I want to hastings and only got one Tailor for tea.

Give me a bell next time your heading down this way
Aussiefool
Andrew

[bondy99]

No worries Andrew,

Wont be too long down the track. How's the jew spot going since the weather has eased or is it wind dependant?

Peter