Fads with Auslobster
Headed out to the FAD's today with John (Auslobster).
Great conditions heading out, got out there pretty quick.
We both had skirts out, mine kept twitching, but thought it was waves, but then it took off. Not much of a fight, but pulled up my first dollie which i've been wanted to catch for over a year.
John chucked out a bluescode and hooked up first cast
Nice dollie
I tried out a jig and got onto a nice sized dollie
Also managed to get a few small blues (probably only 30-40cm or so)
Saw Ryan and Kasey out there, and drifted for a bit more. John got a couple more dollies. Pretty sure Kasey and Ryan got onto some fish.
We headed off to the next FAD, but there were no fish there so we headed back to the first.
Lots of tuna busting off the surface all the time, so we went and chased a few small ones. Unable to quite cast far enough with the fly gear on the dollies, so tried out on the tuna and managed to get my first fish on fly.
We headed back to the FAD, and hooked up to a few. I managed to loose mine on a jump but John got another.
Tried trolling a bit on the way back. Got a few of the tiny blues. Did get a really good hit that was definately a bigger fish, but came off just before i got to the rod holder.
Was a great day out, the weather was excellent, and I was very happy to get my first dollie. John managed to get quite a few fish and on different gear. Was a great day out 
wopjrb
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nice fish mate good day for
nice fish mate good day for it
heard the dollies bite better wen its choppy
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Magic
Looks like magic conditions. Congrats on the first dollie and first tuna on fly.
Those little tuna would have made great livies.
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looks like you had a great
looks like you had a great day , well done on your firsts
some nice fish were taken by both, got to be happy
RUSS & SANDY
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RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
Auslobster
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Was a top day...
...thought the sizes would've been a bit better but when you think about it probably about right for this time of year.
Was a really nice day on the water...kind of day you wait a long time for! Thanks for coming out with me Matt and hope to tee another trip up soon!
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Sounds like a great day on
Sounds like a great day on the water. Well done on ya first dolly Matt.
That last pic could off been a great one, if it wasn't so rough!
Cute tuna too.
Cheers Pete
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Sounds like a great trip
Some top fish and conditions. Can't beat that.
Matt, do you ever work (Lol)?
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Only to pay off fishing
Only to pay off fishing gear.... hehe.
I work on a per hour basis, which gives me a lot of flexibility and no specific hours a week (though its usually over 35 even if i go fishing one of the days)
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Half your luck mate
I have seen some of your fishing gear Matt, so you must be putting in a few hours to pay for that (Lol).
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Wow you guys did really
Wow you guys did really well, the north side was as dead as!
Lockie
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I think i saw you guys out
I think i saw you guys out there yester day i was out in my boat the one in my profile pic. was beautiful out and the dollies were lively as how was the weather aye sure beats working .!!!!!
Keep On Keeping On
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report!
Well done fella's, you got amoungst them by the looks also and hows the weather that day eh!
Good to see you got your First dolly Matt also!
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One on fly is next (once I
One on fly is next (once I can cast a bit further)
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Addicted to jiggingRyan Thipthorp (not verified)
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No doubt!
Next time your in I'll talk to ya re distance!
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Ganged
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Nice fish guys.
How far out do you have to go for the Mahi?
Still Learning
Still learning
Riaz
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Distance!
The FADS range in distance & depends on where you launch but approx 30NM out and can be a 80NM round trip if your covering all FADS!
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I'd love to get out to the
I'd love to get out to the FADs one day and have a crack... Great catches guys, what brilliant colours on the Dolphin fish.