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Robs Crazy Fishing Reports
Date Fished : 05/07/2004 Location : Northern Beaches Narrabeen
Went out to Narrabeen area to see if we could muster up some action. Took a look from the northern rocks to see what was happening. Tide was low so we decided to try Collaroy beach and see how it went and come back later when the tide was high. Using mullet strips for bait, the action was very slow with only two undersize fish taken in about 5 hours- a small flattie(on mullet)and a perch like creature(on squid) that looked like a cross between a rock cod and a brownish/yellow bream. (ive never caught one before so dont know the name)
As the moon came up we expected the action to hot up but just didnt happen. We left and had a look at the northern end of Narrabeen and there were about 8 guys fishing the spot where the water flows in to the mouth of the lake, just off the beach. I expect they were hoping for a big Jew or Monster Flattie to be chasing the mullet thru the entrance, and probably where we should have fished.
Too many blokes at this spot so obviously they knew something we didnt, we decided to fish around the quieter waters on the lake. With mullet jumping in frenzied proportions we gave it a go. With bells on the rods we had several tingles on the lines but nothing to show for it. The only thing that kept us interested were the contant acrobatics of these mullet playing in front of us. Even tried a float with bread but no takers.
Overall a disappointing trip, only the scenery and fishing stories kept us interested. The moon was right, the tide was right, maybe a little too cold and in the wrong spot that night.Fishing is not always about catching, it was a nice night and felt good to be doing something I enjoy. Left at 2 am for a nice warm shower and a cold beer before bed. No Soccer or Tennis to keep me up this time
Peter
"Get off my marker...you MAGGOT"