The Schoolies teeth dictate as to how they are dealt with boat side. They are extremely dangerous and could inflict a nasty wound if bitten by one. The decision to gaff is purely to protect those on board and minimise the opportunity for the fish to bite through the leader and find freedom.
Nice vid mate. What a great day on the water. I should have been out there!
A few Makos taken today but we couldn't raise one, conditions were awesome.
Outstanding thank you.
Just wondering why you need to gaff the school sharks compared to netting the gummy’s ?
The Schoolies teeth dictate as to how they are dealt with boat side. They are extremely dangerous and could inflict a nasty wound if bitten by one. The decision to gaff is purely to protect those on board and minimise the opportunity for the fish to bite through the leader and find freedom.
We couldn’t get a mako that day as well but luckily the gummy’s where on the chew
The frustrating part was a mate raised a mako in his boat and wasn't fishing for them. That's fishing I guess.
Yeah on the Portland complete angler instagram a heap of people got them
Great feed there, and the flat sea conditions make it a awesome day
It's not often we get glassed out conditions, it was just unreal.