Where have the pearlies gone?

[sbooker]

The last two winter seasons have produced great snapper in size and numbers for the lads fishing out of our boat. The pearlies however have been few and far between.

3 seasons ago we couldn't pull anything but pearlies. What's going on?

Have our fishing techniques changed subconsciously or has the fishery changed?

BTW We fish mostly north of Cape Moreton to Cal Wide and of late the Barwons.


Simon

[Left_Hand_Gun]

Hi Si
I need enlightenment, I fish for flathead.
What's a 'Pearlie'?

I know 'pearlers'
Glen McGrath bowls 'em

See you
Paul

[DazSamFishing]

Paul,

Pearlie... Pearl Perch.

This time last year I got a few around the 50fathom line off north straddie.

Daz

[jackson_4300]

went barwon banks yesterday (south end), talked to some blokes back at the ramp and they went to the north end, bagged out on pearlies.

still a few around, just gotta find em.

[sempre]

Think deep...

[-spiro-]

lol Sam- you got a gps positon for that with the depth?

[sempre]

You know me better than that Chris , its all done by feel