18/06/2026
June Social: Cold Water, Big Reds, and Great Company! 🐟🔫
Our June social trip was one for the books! We had a solid crew hit the coast with one primary goal: targeting the king of the NSW reefs—the elusive Snapper.
The mornings were crisp, but the spirits were high as we hit the water before sunrise. With 15m visibility, the reef looked incredible, even with a bit of surface discolouration. While the Snapper proved their reputation for being the hardest species to hunt, the action was still intense. Harry and I even spotted a trophy red nearing the 4kg mark—a massive reminder of what’s patrolling the reef!
While the “Reds” managed to outsmart us this time, the reef was absolutely alive. I was stoked to land a new PB/first-time species: a beauty of a Long Snout Boarfish (54cm, 2.12kg).
When the snapper proved too flighty in the late afternoon, we pivoted to crayfish and abalone hunting. Luke, Joel, and I gave it another go on day two, burleying hard and getting the snapper on the move, but they were definitely switched on. Luke’s still kicking himself for that near-miss on a Panny!
At the end of the day, the esky was full. We walked away with a great mixed bag including Boarfish, Black Drummer, Red Rock Cod, King Wrasse, Silver Trevally, Yellowfin Bream, Blackspot Goatfish, Red Morwong, Bastard Trumpeter, Luderick, and Aussie Salmon.
The South Coast is an epic spot—even with the cheeky possums and a few unwanted hitchhiking ticks on the way home!
Nothing beats ending the day with a fresh fish dinner and a catch-up around the fire. Huge thanks to everyone who came out—this is what the club is all about. Next one in the calendar is Boat Harbour Abs & Cray bash and family catch up at Kurnell Reccas 🤙
