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Went down to the Gold Coast last Sunday and have only just managed to download some pics, hence the late report.
Launched just south of the seaway at the first bit of beach and paddled Northwards. Conditions were good - minimal wind and swell so decided to do my first venture to the open water via the seaway.
I was trolling an SX40 (colour 306) and a $4 cheapie from K-Mart. Paddled about 2k's out to sea without a touch so decided to head back in and try the North side of the seaway.
About 1km North of the seaway my rod trolling the cheapie went off. Afew minutes later I had a nice 35cm tailor on the yak. Unhooked him and set him free. 5 minutes later the same rod goes off again. This time its a tailor of about 25cm. Also set free.
Continued paddling all the way up to the bridge and only managed to get a 20cm flattie and an even smaller trevor (both caught on the SX40).
Was totally knackered by now so with the wind at my back and an outgoing tide had an easy paddle back. The only dodgy bit getting back was dodging all the big powerboats in the channel.
Cheers,
Tom
Launched just south of the seaway at the first bit of beach and paddled Northwards. Conditions were good - minimal wind and swell so decided to do my first venture to the open water via the seaway.
I was trolling an SX40 (colour 306) and a $4 cheapie from K-Mart. Paddled about 2k's out to sea without a touch so decided to head back in and try the North side of the seaway.
About 1km North of the seaway my rod trolling the cheapie went off. Afew minutes later I had a nice 35cm tailor on the yak. Unhooked him and set him free. 5 minutes later the same rod goes off again. This time its a tailor of about 25cm. Also set free.
Continued paddling all the way up to the bridge and only managed to get a 20cm flattie and an even smaller trevor (both caught on the SX40).
Was totally knackered by now so with the wind at my back and an outgoing tide had an easy paddle back. The only dodgy bit getting back was dodging all the big powerboats in the channel.
Cheers,
Tom
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