adjustedpete

what a fish........ One day, Im gonna land me one of those.

Took off down to the lake last night about midnight (too old to sleep) and decided to go down the front for a change. It was going on low tide and I was using some old bait I had lying around, thinking that this was just a time killer and I wasnt suposed to catch anything. LOL. Isnt it the way. I was fishing with Stinky old prawn that had been frozen a few times. You know...... quality bait.. When all of a sudden this little beauty snaffled the bait and took off. This is a new pb for me In fact I have only seen photos of ones this big. It went 40cm and tasted great for breakie this morning.

What a great story........... I couldnt ask for a better day than that. The fish were a bonus.

Another 2 over to the dark side. Im almost tempted to have a go but I have too many vices already. I dont think the will go for another 1.........................................yet

Great lookin dory, but will look a lot nicer on a plate with chips and salad.... What a way to spend the day, and get those results.

Thanx mate, I was just pondering that very question about the age of lobsters. Seeing those giant ones lately has got me thinkin'. I didn't know that there wasn't much research done on them. I dont eat them so i am not racked with guilt for eating an old man either. Since learning about growth rates in fish, I have been alot more diligent in returning fish back to the sea and not taking more than a feed. That is, if I can even get a feed.

Absolutely sterling effort my man.... I fished off the cliffs for tailor a few times and it is no mean feat to haul a bigass hood like that up...............Legend status bro.

Im glad someone has there priorities right... Now if i could only catch one.

I have never caught a kingie so I dont have to worry yet. All it means to me is my first take home kingie will be a beauty. but if the new limits and sizes will ensure that my grand kids will still be catching fish in the future. I dont have a problem and I will adhere to them. We are still allowed to catch them just not keep them

How good is it. Beautiful one day perfect the next... now thats fishing

Im with you mate, and I would love to have been there

Nice effort for Pittwater Jake. I am having the same drama too. Too many trips for nought. i hope to change that soon too.

Not bad Josh....That is 1 nice flattie...you gotta love those early morning forays. I cant get enough of them........

Sorry, I forgot to ask if there is anything I can do to help?? Or perhaps contribute to the shopping list.

Please put me down for the social, i have acquired a boat now and will bring a friend if that is ok. I have never fished for kingies , so am looking for a bit of advice. This will be the perfect opportunity. thanx

Bugger the mo, just let me at that 60 cm model. I can see that on my lil old rod and then sizzling in my fry pan. Things are really startin' to look up out here on the beaches. I can see me gettin yelled at alot this summer.

OMG... ........ what else is there to say. That is 1 fine fish

[ Thanx for the replies guys, No problem for the flatties, I throw them all back. I just like to catch 'em. But the rest and I just wanted to know if there was any general rule of thumb for recognizing a pregnant fish. And dony worry if there is roe in them it aint wasted.... LOL And Dave try using bacon fat to fry it in

Can anyone tell me is there a way to tell if a fish has roe or is there a time of year that we should just throw them back anyway, just in case. There arn't that many fish in pittwater and it would help with the guilty feeling when I gut them and find a stack of roe.

What a great fish, and the t.shirt says it all..............good onya

How good are you, sharing is caring. I think I will broaden my horizons a bit and come up there next weekend. That sounds like fun. Thanx for the great report

Sorry mate, but thats fishin' I havent been fishing that long myself and I have those days frequently. Try in the lake. There are people who know the lakes well and post all the time. Keep coming here and dont be scared of asking people for help. !2 months ago I couldnt catch a cold, now I regularly get a feed, thanx to the great people here. Good luck