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Breaking new ground for bluebone
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well some things have to be kept secret but commonly blueys eat crus- taceans. Bag limits on collecting crus- taceans must be adhered to and these can be found on the internet or by calling the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
those of you looking to start chas- ing these awesome fish. We have a YouTube channel called Outer Line Adventures, which features a few blueys being caught and a lot of oth- er action for those interested, often being schooled by Sarah in the art of bluebone.
The main season for blueys is the warmer months of October to April but they can be caught all year round. They are only caught in day- light because at night they surround themselves in a ball of mucus so predators can’t detect them – this is why they are slimy frustrating bug- gers to fillet.
‘Til next time, tight lines and bent rods...
Typical ground where blueys are found: ledges with rocks and broken ground.This is where StructureScan comes in handy.
Though they are pound for pound probably the hardest fighting fish and one of the best eating, they are also the gardeners of the ocean and important to the underwater habitat. Bluebone grow slowly, mature late and are extremely susceptible to barotrauma. So when fishing for them, please only keep a feed and release the rest straight away.
We hope this article has helped
A medium-sized tusky caught by Sarah in the build-up to a storm.
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Bush ’n Beach Fishing, June 2020 – Page 37