Popular Post JDP Posted January 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2023 Was struggling to know where to post this one in order to not upset JonC but the fact we did catch fish made me think it would be ok in this one!!!!! I was going to post a no catch report as we didn't stay connected to the desired species (marlin). We did however mange plenty of mackerel as bait and a few small dolphin fish just under 60cm. Dolphin fish have to be over 60cm to keep but being early in the season most of these are just little ones now. Pulled dead skip baits for around 5hrs before raising the first marlin, which unfortunately just crushed one of the baits and turned away. We quickly switched to live baits and various dredge teasers but couldn't raise another even though I found 2 on the sounder rounding up bait balls. A mix of weather with some pretty heavy rain storms followed by blue sky and heat made for some stunning sky. A first for us was seeing a large sun fish jump clear of the water 4 times, unfortunately by the time we got cameras out it was all over. Also saw a brydes whale in the distance feeding on baitfish and various species of dolphin. Another not so common find was a pod of Risso dolphins, which was only my third ever sighting. Sorry no fish pic's. Andy135, suzook12, Geoff and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I'll say it to save @JonC the effort. No pics of caught fish = no fish caught. Nice dolphin pics though. We look forward to pics of the real fish later in the season. JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: I'll say it to save @JonC the effort. No pics of caught fish = no fish caught. Nice dolphin pics though. We look forward to pics of the real fish later in the season. There were pictures taken but not by me, my camera is allergic to small fish!!!!! Saintly Fish, suzook12 and captin slows old outlaw 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 i really like the picks of the different fish . JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 They have great patterns, or should I say battle scars. The dorsal fin looks like it has a small quarter moon and dolphin tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 @JDP are those marks from nets or fighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 8 hours ago, suzook12 said: @JDP are those marks from nets or fighting? Fighting. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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