North Harbour 9 Mar 2008

[armagh6]

Lads, launched the QE2 this morning at Davis Marina at 7:00. Had no trouble burleying up yakkas - there were millions of them around there. Caught 4 and motored out to the deeper water, at the end of the moorings, hoping to get a king. 3 or 4 hrs later and not a touch on the livie, nor indeed a whole squid (although it eventually got chewed). Anyway, had lots of fun on the bream rod - caught around 8 bream ranging from 26 - 32cm. (All returned except the biggest). Then came the slimies - hooked 4 of those. They pull hard for their size. All caught on sardine pieces. Have a look a the photos - hooked one on the arse! Anyway, I kept a couple for bait. But now thinking I might have them for dinner instead. Has anyone ever eaten them (and recommend a recipe?).
Enjoy the pics.

[quintrex101]

well done mate that look like a good little tinny and motor you got there what is it ???? cheers


p.s slimeys are not bad abit oily tho

[xtosea]

Nice work Sean, i reckon they go so hard for their size!
THe one hooked up the rear end would have gone hard!!!
Kamil

[no idea]

nice work mate looks like you had a fun day. ive gotta get out on the water again soon.

[salty fil]

Good stuff mate. Ive never eaten slimies. I prefer to salt them down and use them for bait.
I do know a guy who keeps soy sauce on the boat and when he gets one he sashimys it on the spot. Dont know if your into that thing though....

[imnotafish]

Sean they eat pretty well mate if you r a fan of nth european style fish. Quite oily and fishy tasting but very tasty all the same. Coming from that background i love them fried, crumbed and cooked like sardines in a bit of oil and your fav herbs. They r also awesome smoked...
fillet and bone them well tho

[armagh6]

well done mate that look like a good little tinny and motor you got there what is it ????

Daniel, she's a Quintrex Bathrunner 6.8, new '08 model, fitted with Honda 200 Seahorse Power 4 stroke. I've posted photos of her before. She's fairly easy on the juice.

Stef - you're spot on with the slimies: bit oily and fishy. I remember as a kid, eating very tasty mackerel caught at Clogherhead in Ireland. Not sure if these are of the same family.

[fishboy45]

that is great size bream

[pk-fishn]

nice catch and top pics.
Slimeys are best eaten smoked or another great way is cooking them over the coals, stuffed with orange or lemon slices and parsley and a bit of fresh chilli.

cheers pk.

[quintrex101]

Daniel, she's a Quintrex Bathrunner 6.8, new '08 model, fitted with Honda 200 Seahorse Power 4 stroke. I've posted photos of her before. She's fairly easy on the juice.

Stef - you're spot on with the slimies: bit oily and fishy. I remember as a kid, eating very tasty mackerel caught at Clogherhead in Ireland. Not sure if these are of the same family.

looks like a 2 hp :ohhh yeah: not 200 :warp:

http://www.sydneyfishfinder.com.au/sffforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1610&stc=1&d=1188642436

[jacobvz]

nice catch and top pics.
Slimeys are best eaten smoked or another great way is cooking them over the coals, stuffed with orange or lemon slices and parsley and a bit of fresh chilli.

cheers pk.

Don't eat seafood myself but mackerel iin Holland(where I am from) mainly gets smoked and is considered a good eating fish.

Jack

[kingyfisher]

:ohhh yeah: :ohhh yeah: looks like a 2 hp :ohhh yeah: not 200 :warp:

http://www.sydneyfishfinder.com.au/sffforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1610&stc=1&d=1188642436
Quinnie u r right.....but the pic was taken in the "tender" of his fishing boat !!!!!:ohhh yeah: