Fisherben3
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Got 13 springs at Albert head last week
2019 Sidney Reports
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fogged in
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13 little feeder springs that would be 12 to 20 pounders this summer.
Lucky only a few guys find pleasure in targeting that many small springs in a week.
Aces
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This
longdriveandy
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Was out yesterday for a few hours between the red can and the powder wharf. One hit was a 7lb white hatchery spring. Black glow/uv flasher and green glow skinny g just off bottom. I hope the boat next to me liked the solo landing job as i was trying to measure the fish next to the boat and then trying to get the net ready.
Fisherben3
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It mostly catch and release that I did. Me and my fishing partner kept 4
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Stizzla
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You don’t have to explain buddy. You’ve done nothing wrong. Totally legal!
carpeweekend
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Went out for a few hours today and fished Moresby through the tide change. A few small ones that we released. One pretty good fight that the fish won. Just before we called it a day we managed to pick up an 8 pound hatchery Spring. 
Got the fish to the boat and just as my buddy was attempting to net the fish, his feet slipped. What proceeded was a slow motion tumble over the gunnel and into the water. A bit of a **** show but managed to get both the fish and my buddy into the boat. Only a bruised ego but a great lesson as to how fast something can happen and why a lifejacket isn't just a fashion accessory.
Got the fish to the boat and just as my buddy was attempting to net the fish, his feet slipped. What proceeded was a slow motion tumble over the gunnel and into the water. A bit of a **** show but managed to get both the fish and my buddy into the boat. Only a bruised ego but a great lesson as to how fast something can happen and why a lifejacket isn't just a fashion accessory.
Brett
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Happened to my buddy a while ago aswell fishing at the bluffs, similar sitch.
Stizzla
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Glad you were there to help him buddy!
Hope he didn’t get too cold after. It wasn’t a warm day.
Also interested to see a fatter Gforce spoon get some action. Always good to get intel on derby week.
Brett
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The two fish that I caught last sat both had large Hearring in the bellies. large As in like 4-5 inches or bigger
RogersonCrusoe
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Took a spontaneous vacation day yesterday to ply the Channel in search of my first keeper. What a weird day:
1) First fish came within 30 seconds of hitting bottom. Was walking my buddy through the motions of what to look for (bottom bounce vs. fish etc..), how to operate the downrigger and then POP. Off it came.
2) During the fight the fish went around the leg of the kicker. Despite some very sad netting attempts by yours truly, we had to tilt the motor up and lift the keeper straight into the cooler. It was just barely legal (63cm), but I was annoyed at it, so the bonker came out.
3) During a routine line check later on, the line snapped. Well bugger. That was the combo that caught the keeper and a shaker (trap shack skinny G and Glow Herring Aide flasher); however, a check of the other side revealed the tangled flasher and gear!
4) then the tiller arm snapped. Time to go home.
1) First fish came within 30 seconds of hitting bottom. Was walking my buddy through the motions of what to look for (bottom bounce vs. fish etc..), how to operate the downrigger and then POP. Off it came.
2) During the fight the fish went around the leg of the kicker. Despite some very sad netting attempts by yours truly, we had to tilt the motor up and lift the keeper straight into the cooler. It was just barely legal (63cm), but I was annoyed at it, so the bonker came out.
3) During a routine line check later on, the line snapped. Well bugger. That was the combo that caught the keeper and a shaker (trap shack skinny G and Glow Herring Aide flasher); however, a check of the other side revealed the tangled flasher and gear!
4) then the tiller arm snapped. Time to go home.
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advTHXance
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Bonked a 9lber at Coal today. Lots of small fish around Coal and Sidney Channel. Quite a bit of scattered bait around Fairfax, Coal, and the channel as well. A good number of boats out today too despite it being a bit gusty at times.
When I bought my used kicker the leg was painted white from the cav plate down. I asked why & the owner said he has far fewer fish swim into the prop than with the factory Yamaha blue leg. I don't know if it's true, but I haven't (yet, knock on wood) had a fish swim close to the leg.
Stizzla
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Much like every day of fishing, today was wonderful!
There was a little Sidney angler’s derby...
@advTHXance was modest and didn’t mention he took home first place honours. My crew finished tied for fourth place at 0lbs. (3 fish were weighed in)
We did lose a couple of solid fish, as did the rest of the liars!
Thanks, as always to Captain @Nolan and first mate @persistent.
You get the good side next time Aaron
There was a little Sidney angler’s derby...
@advTHXance was modest and didn’t mention he took home first place honours. My crew finished tied for fourth place at 0lbs. (3 fish were weighed in)
We did lose a couple of solid fish, as did the rest of the liars!
Thanks, as always to Captain @Nolan and first mate @persistent.
You get the good side next time Aaron
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Stizzla
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Have you ever worked on a sunny Tuesday and said “EFF IT!” and then got in a boat and fished? That was me and @Nolan today. Tried the wain rock side after hearing of some nice fish there lately... we hooked a few right away and they were all just unders, 60 cm kinda thing.
Great time floating out there!
Also, i’m diggin’ these new islander reels!
Great time floating out there!
Also, i’m diggin’ these new islander reels!
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Fisherben3
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U should've dropped the prawn traps
Stizzla
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Totally. Didn’t have time to load it all up though. Just grab a rod and go!
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