G'day Folks

[Peter_C]

Thanks for all the input guys, I'd heard that it might have something to do with barometric pressure , and it seems that could be the case.And I was only on the computer in my lunch break. Honest!!!!

[agnes_jack]

Around 1770 we may be catching heaps of pelagics from the rocks one day, then a northerly comes up and not a fish to be seen anywhere. This happens almost immediatly. Reef fishing may still take a few days to slow down. Could this be something to do with bait schools moving out on the start of a northerly?

Tony ??? ??? ???

[mackmauler]

Really dont find the wind direction has much of a bearing, unless its to windy to get out, never do to well when the boats in the garage.

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

Couple more questions if anyone could help;

1. Do pelagics have swim bladders (or substantial swim bladders)? I've only ever turned tailor or bonito inside out, and never noticed anything that resembled a substantial swim bladder.

2. Do all reef fish have substantial swim bladders?

3. What tide do reef fish (bottom dwellers) bite best on? Is there a general trend, or do different species fire on different tides?

Cheers,
Jeff

[mackmauler]

Most pelagics do, never seen a bigger one than a marlin has, no wonder they show up well on the sounder.

Around high tide is always good, if you miss the early bite mid morn they often fire.