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Thursday, 26 June 2008

Pelagic paradise?

I spent the weekend at Coffs Harbour, working with the Maclean Outdoors Hobie dealer at the local 4WD, caravan, camping and boating show. I was pretty busy most of the time so didn't get a chance to get out and play, although we did go for an exploratory walk on Sunday morning and staring out into the harbour and ocean was rather inspiring indeed. I reckon this would be a fantastic place for kayak fishing, with nice protection offered by the harbour in most conditions. We hiked up to the top of a nice hill that overlooks the entire area and once there I was kicking myself for leaving the camera behind. Next time I'll be more prepared. But not just with a camera though. Oh no...

Next time I go to Coffs for work I'm going to try and fit in a day off to back end it and use the time to sample the waters up close and personal. Looks to me like prime pelagic fishing grounds, so I'll be equipped for large, fit and fiesty fish. Peering out into the blue from that height really re-inspired me to get and out and catch something capable of towing me and my kayak.

Soon to be chomped

This is the lure I'm counting on doing the damage the next time I do head out targeting large pelagics. This particular Rapala X-Rap Magnum Divebait is one of the finest lures of it's kind that I've seen. It's this red-headed, white bodied style lure that has accounted for most of the bigger fish I've caught, even having success on in-expensive $5.00 models. Whilst the X-Rap isn't what I'd call a cheap lure, it is a damn good one. I lost one of these to a mackeral at Hervey Bay on only it's second cast and have only recently picked up a couple more. I'm using better leader material now, so hopefully these guys will last a little longer. If so I'm confident they'll account for at least a few good fish.