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    Monster Flatty

    in Catch Brag Board

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    21 hours ago, BigHorse said:

    Wow, thats a monster

    I think i'm in love with that croc😍!!!!

    Where in port stephens was it caught? (or is it a secret spot for your mate)

    Hahahahaha. In the bay, the front half 🤙

    18 hours ago, bessell1955 said:

    Great fish, your you land based and what bait did you use?

     

    It was caught out of a boat on a lure. They went ashore to take photos and release it 

    8 hours ago, Isaac Ct said:

    Absolute stonker scratchie. Well done.

    Can’t lay claim to that fish. Not mine! A friend of mine 👍

    Monster Flatty

    in Catch Brag Board

    Posted

    G’day raiders, 

    Just thought I’d share with you all a capture of a monster flatty from Port Stephens. 
    One of my work mates I fish with and his dad, were out chasing flatties on the weekend and he comes up tight to this……

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    Measuring in at 105cm and safely released. 
    A true fish of a lifetime and a memorable moment to share with your kids no matter what age! 👏👏👏

    cheers scratchie!!! 

     

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    Port Stephens- Gave the bay a run!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    4 hours ago, jenk98 said:

    Looks like you had a good morning mate!

    I have been fishing south the last month or so and I agree about it being not so productive.. been pretty hit and miss, some days they'll be on and some days i can't even put a fish in the boat!

    Why do you think south isn't so productive this time of year?

    Tbh, overfished since lockdown! Since we have to stick to our LGA, the area has been heavily fished. Although we can’t complain. There are a lot people far worst off than us! 

    Port Stephens- Gave the bay a run!

    in Fishing Reports

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    6 hours ago, Pickles said:

    Another great report and some top eating fish there Scratchie (and junior Scratchie). Well done boys, great spending time with the offspring (teaching young pups old tricks - or something like that)

    Cheers Bob. It’s a passion I share with my kids and they enjoy it. Win win 

    Port Stephens- Gave the bay a run!

    in Fishing Reports

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    15 hours ago, Isaac Ct said:

    Nice flattie @Scratchie. Sometimes you just have to move around a bit and you will find the fish. Well done, I'm sure there would be a lot of people wanting to be at yours tonight with the flatties you have!

    Thanks Isaac. Yes mate, moving around is the key. No point flogging an unproductive area. 

    15 hours ago, kingie chaser said:

    I know you love the island but you also know the way around the rest of your waterways Jeff.

    I still remember the NB trip & how we all struggled to pick up a fish in the bad conditions but you still showed that you can catch good fish if your willing to just do the work but knowing your area helps.

    Anytime I see a picture my eye cant help go to the background & keep that info in the back of my mind for the next trip up to the bay 😉

     

    Cheers Adrian. I love all parts of Port Stephens but yes I do miss the island. 
    As for the background, Port is 2 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour so good luck picking my spots! Lol 😝 

    You guys are fishraiders so you don’t have to guess! Just ask 🤙

    15 hours ago, BigHorse said:

    Great report and photos scratchie!

    Nice fish as well:thumbup:

    Thanks Bighorse! 

    13 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:

    The smart fishos  move possys then take fotos     bahahahaha  nice fish jeff

    Cheers Rick and you got me lol 😝 

    13 hours ago, back cruncher said:

    Hi all…well done fellas.

    Onya Mick. Could have been you out there except with all those chores you have to do! 😂😂😂

    12 hours ago, Yowie said:

    Nice flatties there Scratchie, will be good sized fillets.

    Cheers yowie! Perfect size and made for a good lunch 🤙

    12 hours ago, jenno64 said:

    Nice work Scratchie

    you persevered and we’re rewarded…even better when sharing the day with the boy!

    Thanks Rob. Always just keep casting and was great to spend  quality time with the boy! 

    11 hours ago, zmk1962 said:

    Great job. Great day out. Couldn’t ask for more. 
    cheers Zoran 

    Cheers Zoran. No I couldn’t ask for more. Maybe a big snapper 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂

    Port Stephens- Gave the bay a run!

    in Fishing Reports

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    G’day raiders, 

    I’ve been pretty quiet lately just sorting a few things out and with the restrictions means Broughton is off limits. There’s plenty of areas still to fish but the ocean going spots south are not productive this time of year. 
     

    So today, me and the eldest thought we’d go back to basics and chase a few flatties in the bay. We really struggled to find them on the run up tide and the wind didn’t help our drifts either. So the call was made to change areas and fish the back half of the bay. We were targeting a good area with some nice drop offs as the tide turned but still couldn’t find any takers. Two drifts for zero but I knew the area had fish. So we pushed in a bit closer to shore and first cast the boy was on. Then again but a decent one. Then again and my day was looking bleak. Next drift however was my turn and I loaded up to a ripper that wanted my lure and swallowed it completely. Then I managed another couple and the score was 3 all. We did one more drift as the tide was now receding quickly but unfortunately no more takers and we called it a day! 
    Always fun to get out on the water with your kids. Home by 1pm and a couple of fish cooked and eaten, with a big smile on our faces! Can’t ask for more than that! 
     

    Thanks for reading, 

    cheers scratchie!!!

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