SA - Rugged at Wallaroo ....and again

[simond]

Well done on the repeat performance Andy
Unlucky for Drew , but at least "The Master" taught the pupil the wise ways of the Snapper fishing
Better luck next time Drew, & don't forget what you have been taught

[Samboman]

Good stuff guys, it is a top place to fish I went under gunned last time and payed for it, everything i hooked just peeled line off a did me LOL.... but i will be back

Sambo

[solatree]

Good work guys.

Well done you two guys another excellent catch,

Good stuff guys

Thanks Sue, Dunny and Rhett.

Well done on the repeat performance Andy - "The Master" taught the pupil the wise ways of the Snapper fishing

Cheers Simon - but I'm hardly a master (more like a grass hopper actually) - one of the great things about fishing in a group or with a buddy is that you can try different techniques and learn from each other. What works in one spot does not necessarily work in another. I'm rubbish at the mully catching but have had luck and learnt a bit over the last couple of years about catching snaps - and there is no formula but there are patterns. What I have learnt is that you have to think and be prepared to try different things - and I have my kayak fishing companions and this forum to thank for that.

how heavy was the line you were using? i got smoked there half a dozen times on 10lb braid and 14lb leader

I use 10lb braid and 15lb leader on one rod and 15lb braid with 20lb leader on the other. Not sure it makes a great deal of difference in preventing smoking

[feelfree09]

Good stuff guys, it is a top place to fish I went under gunned last time and payed for it, everything i hooked just peeled line off a did me LOL.... but i will be back

Sambo

that was a great couple hrs hey mate

[Ubolt]

wow nice catch there mate
i really want to catch a snapper from my yak, without giving away to many secrets where you fishing the jetty?
wat is the regulations fishing close to the jetty

[solatree]

what's the go with restrictions/clerance and such?

wat is the regulations fishing close to the jetty

If you fish the jetty, I don't think there are any restrictions if there are no ships in, but if there is a ship there, keep 30m away from it - and obey any directions from Flinder's Ports staff.

[Squidley]

Thanks for that, it looks like a fun spot to explore. I wonder if there's many kingfish around it.

[OldDood]

Thanks for that, it looks like a fun spot to explore. I wonder if there's many kingfish around it.

Recent events has proved there is. I am not sure how you drag them out from under the jetty though.

[solatree]

Recent events has proved there is.

A couple of short term hook ups - one each to Drew and Olddood - not by me, although I do now wonder if the bust off I had on a squid head a month back might have been one. Apart from that excitment, it was relative quiet this time. I scored one fish from one decent bite in amongst the usual hordes of bait mauling trumpeters.

[Squidley]

Snapper are such a handsome fish, aren't they?

Thanks for that, it looks like a fun spot to explore. I wonder if there's many kingfish around it.

Recent events has proved there is. I am not sure how you drag them out from under the jetty though.

Looks like I have a new project
Could be tricky though, something I read recently about kingfish is that you should have a friend at the helm of your power boat so you don't get reefed immediately. Only room for one on my boat

[Dodge]

Some good results there Andy, and only good karma can come your way for helping the pigeon.

[feelfree09]

Recent events has proved there is. I am not sure how you drag them out from under the jetty though. [/quote]
my best guess would to be anchored in a spot where you can cast under the jetty, using a quick release bouy and for those with hobies put the mirage in backwards thus acheiving reverse. i'd also recommend at least a 24kg rod and 50-80lb braid and heavy leader. thats the plan i intend to use when i get back on a yak! although my theory is untested it seems better than getting shredded every time. will also help with landing some of the bigger snapper which i know live there. cheers YD

[goanywhere]

Nice work Andy. We'll have to catch up for a session so you can teach me some tricks. Turning trumpeter into snapper is definitely something I want to learn!

Murphysegg caught a few ruggers off Broady on Thursday night but couldn't come out last night. First time I've been out so long at night on my own. Was just a bit nervy even though it was flat as a tack.