Fishing
The snapper season is on its way.
Phil caught his first snapper for the season which was 73 cm long and about 5kg what ripper.
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Reports of salmon in big number around the inner reef.
Flathead have been on the bite and plenty of small pinkies.
Squid are being caught in Beaumaris bay and reports of snapper off Carrum.
Tight lines , Stay safe , and enjoy the time we have on the water.
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With the pandemic that has effected Australia and the poor weather conditions that we have experienced the fishing has at most been put on hold.
For those that have had the chance to do some fishing have reported that it is quiet at the moment.
With the water temp low at the moment the fish are in hibernation except for the flathead and salmon.
As the water temp climbs we will see the species count grow.
Lets hope that it will be sooner then later and that the pandemic subsides to the point where we can fish and enjoy our boating .
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The season has started and Dean and his son Luke have opened it in style.
The snapper Dean caught was 5kg and the one Luke has went 7.4kg.
Well done Fellas.
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The first snapper of the season. Lets hope there are more like this to come.
Well done Jim.
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With the lockdown in regards to covid not much is happening on the fishing front.
The positive out come with this situation is that our fish stocks can grow and when it comes time to get out and wet a line we should be able to catch good numbers of fish.
Until then stay safe.
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Update 29th June 2020
With the colder weather setting in the fishing becomes a bit dormant.
How ever those that are able to get out have had luck catching flathead and garfish, and juvenile pinkies which are put back so they can grow to become big reds.
Calamari are able to be caught on the inner reefs pretty much all year round.
The count down begins in two months the snapper season will begin again and the reports will start to roll in.
Stay safe and warm in this winter covid climate.
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Update 24 April 2015
The fishing at the moment is good with numbers of salmon,Squid and whiting on the inner reefs.
Jim fished on Sunday and had a good cross catch of fish.
Well done fella
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Update 25th March 2016
There has been a good run of pinkies in Buamaris Bay.
Whiting are still being caught on the inner reefs.
Reports of salmon in good numbers along the reef at Mordialloc and squid have been caught off the pier.
The seal that has been harassing everyone that fish off Parkdale-Metone has gone.
I had a chance to have a fish down that way during the week and caught whiting to 36cm and some nice pinkies to complement the bag.
Happy Easter to everyone and if your fishing. Tight Lines.
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Update 28th February 2016
Good size Pinkies have been caught from the Mordy pier.And reports of good numbers of whiting have been caught from Aspendale to Sandringham.
Reports of a resident seal harassing anglers has come in and I was one of those anglers.
If your planning on fishing off Parkdale near the coffee shop, don't be surprised if she pays you a visit.
Garfish are on the bite and with a little work you should be able to catch your share of calamari on the
inner reefs.
Flathead have been caught off Mordailloc in deeper water.
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Update 16th December 2015
The warm weather has arrived but so has the winds.
The snapper are still on the chew.Best times are first light and silver whiting and pilchards are the best baits at the moment.
Whiting have arrived and in good numbers.Best baits are squid and fresh muscles.
Garfish have been caught but not in great numbers as yet. Tight lines.
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Update 2nd December 2015
With the Snapper season well on its way many of our members are enjoying the spoils.
My wife and I went out on Sunday and caught a 3kg and 1.8kg snapper , perfect for just the two of us.
The weekend before I had luck with a 3kg and two 2kg snapper.
Max has had his fair share of success as well with two beauty's. Good on ya fella.
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Update 8th November 2015
Finally we had good weather to fish our 7th comp; and members to participate.
Burnie had a nice snapper at 3.2kg and John at 2.6 kg but Tim took out the heaviest fish at 4.1kg.
Louis and son lachlan got a fish at 1.2kg as well.
I have to include Max because he caught a horse of a banjo which went 5kg easy.
Well done fellers.
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Update 4th November 2015
Keith went fishn to day and did really well with this beauty going 4kg.Well done Keith.
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Update 26th October 2015
As you all know yesterday was the inter club comp with the Mentone RSL boys.
The day was a a ripper considering the forecast for the weather.
As usual we were out numbered by them.But thanks to Paul and his wife, Julian,Max and yours truly we had representation for the MBAC.
Below are the winners of the comp.The fish ranged from 5.2kg to 4.5kg.
We thank Rod and the club for their hospitality.
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Jim sent me a photo of their days catch witch consisted of a lot of makeral .We done boys.
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Update 10th October 2015
The snapper have arrived and Jimmy has proved it with two beautiful examples.
One went 4.5kg and the other was 6.5kg. Well done Jimmy.
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Update 25th September 2015
The weather is warming up and any minute now the snapper are going to go off.
On the weekend Nick one of our members caught some early season snapper.
The fish went 4.5 to 5 kg.
Below are two of the beasts Nick caught.
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Update 13th August 2015
For the keen angler winter snapper are there for the taking.
Hot spots are between the 18 and 21 meter marks off Mt Eliza.
Best baits are pilchards,slimy mackerel and fresh squid.. Oh and plenty of patience.
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Update 8th August 2015
Even though the water is still cold pinkie snapper can be sauced from Blackrock to Brighton on the inner reefs.
After a good blow the fish tend to hoard in the shallow water and go on the bite.
Best baits . Pilchards, Squid and fresh salmon filets are the go.
Squid are still in their numbers and if you can find some clear water your chances will grow in catching a feed.
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Update 20th May 2015
The weather seems to have brought out the fish.
On the weekend I spoke to several fisho's and they had one or two good size snapper.
Squid are still being taken over the inner reef.
Salmon have been taken off the pier.
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Update 8th April 2015
Pinkie snapper have been caught from Carrum to Blackrock.
Good reports of squid been taken on the inner reefs.
Leather jackets and whiting have also been caught in the last week.
Even though the weather is starting to become colder the fish are still on the chew so if you get the chance get out and bag yourself a fish.
Tight lines.
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Update 6th March 2015
With the weather beginning to get a bit unsettled,most of us haven't had the opportunity to get out fishing.
Those that have, have had great success in catching a feed of fish.
Reports of good size pinkie snapper are on the rise and for some reason the number of pike taken as risen.
I spoke to one of the creek locals on Sunday and was informed that a bag limit of whiting had been taken.
Dave went out on the weekend and caught a good feed of fish. Travelly, Pike and a nice size leather jacket
were part of his haul.
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Update 8th February 2015 The annual competition against Mentone R.S.L. is on again.
It will be held on Sunday the 15th February 2015.
It would be great to see all our members fish this comp as we have not won it for quite some time.
There will be a Bar-B-Q held at the R.S.L club . Weigh in will be held at the R.S.L at 12.30pm .
$5.00 donation for the Bar-B-Q. The address for the R.S.L is 4 Parlemo St Mentone. Beside St.Bede's College.
At this stage the weather looks favourable but if it looks like the comp maybe called off I will post it on this site.
Tight Lines and I hope to see you there.
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Update 7th February 2015
Last week Club member Paul went out off Mordialloc in 18 to 20 meters of water and caught some nice gummy shark.
Below is a sample of his catch.Well done Paul!
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Update 4th February 2015
With the cancellation of the Mentone RSL comp we are looking to reschedule it mid February.
At this stage I don't have an exact date but I will get the details asap so that we can plan the day.
As far as the fishing,several reports of gummy sharks have been caught in deep water off Mordy.
Whiting are on the chew on the inner reef from Bueamaris Bay to Black Rock.Good size flathead have been taken as well.
Best baits are fresh muscles,pipis and strips of squid.
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Update 13th January 2015
The annual competition against Mentone R.S.L. is on again.
It will be held on Sunday the 18th January 2015.
It would great to see all our members fish this comp as we have not won it for quite some time.
There will be a Bar-B-Q held at the R.S.L club . Weigh in will be held at the R.S.L at 12.30pm .
$5.00 donation for the Bar-B-Q. The address for the R.S.L is 4 Parlemo St Mentone. Beside St.Bede's College.
At this stage the weather looks favourable but if it looks like the comp maybe called off I will post it on this site.
Tight Lines and I hope to see you there.
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Update 21st December 2014
With the frantic lead up to Xmas some of us have found time between bad weather to get out and catch a fish.
Reports of whiting being caught are on the rise with nice catches of flathead and pinky snapper.
I've yet to see any garfish as yet but I'm sure they will appear after Xmas.
Our next comp will be held on the 11th January 2015.
Tight Lines and I hope to see you out on the water.
Below is one of the largest fish I've seen caught in 6m of water.This fish went 8kg. Well done Jimmy.
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Update 5th November 2014
The snapper are in and many fish have been caught ranging from 40cm pinkies to 7kg snapper.
At the moment fish are between 12m to 18m of water however reports have come in that good size fish have been caught on the inner reef from Ricketts to Carrum. Best baits are piltcheds.
Below are some of the fish caught in the last couple of days.
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