West Aussie Adventure's 4: Beluga's Bombie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Shufoy · 08-16-2008, 10:09 AM

The W.A. boys showed up in numbers today, beautiful, cold winter morning. Once again, we were into the Snapper.

Shorty was the first to hook up, with his old buddy Mr Pike! Nice of them to finally catch up, tho i think Shorty was a little to keen to take it to the next level, and Pikey shot thru at the first sign of a pucker up from Shorty!

Here we sat untill just after 6.30, when i decided after a few tentative nibbles, to try another spot. I mosied over to the newly recognised Beluga's Bombie, and anchored there for a bit.

Here Matty manages to land himself a nice little Pinky whilst at anchor on a cast and retrieve lure!

Again i decided to move right down the line of terrain untill i hit the shipping channel, and threw on a few of my hardbody lures,as the sun was well and truly up by this stage, i thought it was time to try something different. I cruised all the way up the reefy dropoff, passed the gimungous flotilla of Malibu's, and WHAMMO!!!!!!!!!!!! A massive hit on my 10lb outfit, as the hardbody lure is smashed by something substantial. For a good 10mins i work this fish in, thumping headshakes, and strong powerful runs stink of Snapper. The pedals of the Hobie help me in my battle, retrieving line by chasing down the fish, untill at last, a golden hue emanates from the water as i see colour on what must be a fairly hefty fish. Then disaster, almost within gaff shot, it drops the lure, and my heart sinks.

So i swear, scream, spit and grumble my way back up towards Matts Patch. Once there i tie on a second "special" lure, and head back toward the Atlantic Malibu Fleet. Just short of the group, BBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZ away screams the TLD15, and my sexy new Stren line is heading of the reel at a rapid rate. Then my second rod goes off too!!!!! STRUTH!!!!! i double juggle untill i realise the second lure is attached to the line on my TLD, so i somehow manage to get the lure within reach, and bite it off the leader and stow it. Back to the fight, and its a replica of the first hit!

Slow and steady pressure this time brings a Pink shimmering Trophy within gaff shot, and he's aboard!!!!!!! I scream out in elation, as you guys know, it's been a while coming. A great 80cm Pinky is now safetly stowed in my fish bag, and i'm done.

I return to the Gaggle of X's and discover Jutto has scored a ripper pinky too, edging mine out by a cm, he did stretch his tho!! So Myself, Jutto and Leachy head through the 2ft chop, and 15knot headwind back to shore, chuckling maniacally as we go about our captures, leaving Matty, and the Northern Crew out there looking to pick up some pink bits for themselves!

Do i look happy!?

Blooded my Yak, in style!

So it was an unforgettable day, one i wont forget in a hurry!! I'm really starting to see what makes these fish hit lures, and perfecting my technique. Looking forward to doing some more trolling out there, it's reall what the Hobies are built for!

Thanx to all that showed up today, Jutto, Shorty, Leachy (Welcome!), and the lunch time crew in Matt, Karl, Colin and Glenn. It's great to see so many guys out there and enjoying it, really makes it the special sport it is!!

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GHOSTHUNTR · 08-16-2008, 10:57 AM

Sweet report, those snapper look like they might have some fight in them. You guys have some real nice beach launches down there!

Dan · 08-16-2008, 11:15 AM

fire up the grill! sweet snapas.

Iceman · 08-16-2008, 05:12 PM

Tenacious Snappers!

bajadog · 08-16-2008, 07:18 PM

Nice ....

Flat launching beach.

Rusty · 08-16-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice work. Looks tasty.

lamb · 08-17-2008, 10:40 AM

The boyz from Down Under at it again!!!

Some beaut snaps there.

dgax65 · 08-17-2008, 06:37 PM

Good job on the snappers.

Vikingj · 08-17-2008, 07:39 PM

Super report! keep it up..

Shorty · 08-17-2008, 08:01 PM

Shufoys becoming the trolling guru for Snapper here, a month ago we would have never thought it possible, theres only two ways folks ever fish for them in Western Australia,,anchor and berley or drift with baits near the bottom,,,,

I got a nice one the other day,,next time i will BBQ my Snapper or learn to fillet better,,,mine looked like a pigs breakfast after i finished

Heres myself with my first Snapper and Shufoy the trolling guru 2 miles off the point on dusk.

(The Hobies seem well suited to trolling,,Shufoy can have a beer,,yak on the phone or pick his nose if he wants )

deeberdave · 08-18-2008, 08:07 AM

Great post as always! Good to hear from down under again. Oh ya nice
feesh also.

Zed · 08-18-2008, 09:33 AM

I've heard 'nobody is fool enough to kayakfish WA'. With the crocs and all.

Keep up the pix!

Sherm · 08-18-2008, 11:55 AM

NIce feesh and report. I noticed everyone picked up on your launch conditions. Pretty sweet.

Shorty · 08-18-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

I've heard 'nobody is fool enough to kayakfish WA'. With the crocs and all.

Not many Crocs to worry about, the Great Whites and Mako's had them for lunch.

Willy · 08-18-2008, 06:56 PM

Hey Fellas could you post any pics of the lures you like to use?
I make my own lures, and plan to start selling them soon, so I am interested what your fish like to hit in WA!
It's research and development.

Great posts by the way, good to see you all doing well out there.

Cheers!
Willy

08-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
Shufoy Junior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perth. W.A. Posts: 25	West Aussie Adventure's 4: Beluga's Bombie The W.A. boys showed up in numbers today, beautiful, cold winter morning. Once again, we were into the Snapper. Shorty was the first to hook up, with his old buddy Mr Pike! Nice of them to finally catch up, tho i think Shorty was a little to keen to take it to the next level, and Pikey shot thru at the first sign of a pucker up from Shorty! Here we sat untill just after 6.30, when i decided after a few tentative nibbles, to try another spot. I mosied over to the newly recognised Beluga's Bombie, and anchored there for a bit. Here Matty manages to land himself a nice little Pinky whilst at anchor on a cast and retrieve lure! Again i decided to move right down the line of terrain untill i hit the shipping channel, and threw on a few of my hardbody lures,as the sun was well and truly up by this stage, i thought it was time to try something different. I cruised all the way up the reefy dropoff, passed the gimungous flotilla of Malibu's, and WHAMMO!!!!!!!!!!!! A massive hit on my 10lb outfit, as the hardbody lure is smashed by something substantial. For a good 10mins i work this fish in, thumping headshakes, and strong powerful runs stink of Snapper. The pedals of the Hobie help me in my battle, retrieving line by chasing down the fish, untill at last, a golden hue emanates from the water as i see colour on what must be a fairly hefty fish. Then disaster, almost within gaff shot, it drops the lure, and my heart sinks. So i swear, scream, spit and grumble my way back up towards Matts Patch. Once there i tie on a second "special" lure, and head back toward the Atlantic Malibu Fleet. Just short of the group, BBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZ away screams the TLD15, and my sexy new Stren line is heading of the reel at a rapid rate. Then my second rod goes off too!!!!! STRUTH!!!!! i double juggle untill i realise the second lure is attached to the line on my TLD, so i somehow manage to get the lure within reach, and bite it off the leader and stow it. Back to the fight, and its a replica of the first hit! Slow and steady pressure this time brings a Pink shimmering Trophy within gaff shot, and he's aboard!!!!!!! I scream out in elation, as you guys know, it's been a while coming. A great 80cm Pinky is now safetly stowed in my fish bag, and i'm done. I return to the Gaggle of X's and discover Jutto has scored a ripper pinky too, edging mine out by a cm, he did stretch his tho!! So Myself, Jutto and Leachy head through the 2ft chop, and 15knot headwind back to shore, chuckling maniacally as we go about our captures, leaving Matty, and the Northern Crew out there looking to pick up some pink bits for themselves! Do i look happy!? Blooded my Yak, in style! So it was an unforgettable day, one i wont forget in a hurry!! I'm really starting to see what makes these fish hit lures, and perfecting my technique. Looking forward to doing some more trolling out there, it's reall what the Hobies are built for! Thanx to all that showed up today, Jutto, Shorty, Leachy (Welcome!), and the lunch time crew in Matt, Karl, Colin and Glenn. It's great to see so many guys out there and enjoying it, really makes it the special sport it is!! http://siteground137.com/~kayakfi1/i...4c9f3b86674c5f Kayak Fishing Western Australia __________________ Hobie Adventure - "Shufoy" Brett Ozanne

08-16-2008, 05:12 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Tenacious Snappers! __________________

08-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Nice .... Flat launching beach. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

08-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#7
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	The boyz from Down Under at it again!!! Some beaut snaps there. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

08-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Good job on the snappers. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

08-16-2008, 10:57 AM	#2
GHOSTHUNTR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poway Posts: 160	Sweet report, those snapper look like they might have some fight in them. You guys have some real nice beach launches down there!

08-16-2008, 11:15 AM	#3
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	fire up the grill! sweet snapas.

08-16-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Nice work. Looks tasty.

08-17-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Super report! keep it up..

08-17-2008, 08:01 PM	#10
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	Shufoys becoming the trolling guru for Snapper here, a month ago we would have never thought it possible, theres only two ways folks ever fish for them in Western Australia,,anchor and berley or drift with baits near the bottom,,,, I got a nice one the other day,,next time i will BBQ my Snapper or learn to fillet better,,,mine looked like a pigs breakfast after i finished Heres myself with my first Snapper and Shufoy the trolling guru 2 miles off the point on dusk. (The Hobies seem well suited to trolling,,Shufoy can have a beer,,yak on the phone or pick his nose if he wants ) Attached Images __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

08-18-2008, 08:07 AM	#11
deeberdave Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 34	Great post as always! Good to hear from down under again. Oh ya nice feesh also.

08-18-2008, 09:33 AM	#12
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I've heard 'nobody is fool enough to kayakfish WA'. With the crocs and all. Keep up the pix!

08-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#13
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	NIce feesh and report. I noticed everyone picked up on your launch conditions. Pretty sweet.

08-18-2008, 06:56 PM	#15
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Hey Fellas could you post any pics of the lures you like to use? I make my own lures, and plan to start selling them soon, so I am interested what your fish like to hit in WA! It's research and development. Great posts by the way, good to see you all doing well out there. Cheers! Willy