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Beauty Linewetter!! Very well done on 6lb!!!

Well done on the bream Derek. You know I still blame you for getting me hooked on topwater

Ripper!!!

This post read very differently to what I was expecting from the title

Derek D!!!

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a cow??

All I can say is https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/video-bald-eagle-steals-fish-right-off-fly-fishermans-hook

Never was there a man more deserving

On Friday night I decided to go on a bait fish with a mate. Coz I arrived early and he was bringing the bait I decided to cast a plastic around. Not long after I started, I felta familiar “doink” in the line and so set the hook. Then I heard a sound i had not heard all Winter. The sing of the drag!! After a few runs I saw a good flattie on the line and because she had swallowed the plastic I needed to be a bit more careful how I played her in. Finally got her in and she went 66cm Released to go back and breed.

You appear to be answering the question with some authority JustJames. So is one to assume that the $30 pair of plastic lens sunnies is as effective at blocking out UV as the $300 pair? bn When buying sunnies just make sure they are catergory 3, should say on the tag. This is the Australian standard which ensures they cut adequate UV etc. https://www.productsafety.gov.au/product-safety-laws/safety-standards-bans/mandatory-standards/sunglasses-fashion-spectacles

LOVE IT!!!

possibly a ray??

Next time please take a photo first!!

I am trying JBraid as well. I've found using an FG knot the leader will slip out of the knot. I've tried 6 and 10 lb, both slip. Was previously using Kaikiri brain and never had a problem with slipping

You should put in for a fishraider record "largest fish caught with a swivel" 😁

It was. I meant it as a tongue in cheek post

Spend the whole day on my mates boat fishing on Tuesday. Could’ve sworn I didn’t take more than 50 steps, but the pedometer doesn’t lie .

Now that I think about it, you're 100% correct

Went down to Tarban creek for a quick sesh. Incoming tide is my favourite time to fish and started with some soft plastics. Unfortunately the wind picked up and was blowing towards me so decided to switch to topwater. Tired on a Scumdog instead of my usual go to sugapen. The occasional slurp and miss by fish was keeping my interested. Suddenly I got a good hit and using 6lb leader, had my drag on the lighter side not wanting you lose a lure. After a few good runs I didn’t see any silver flashes so knew I had flattie. I’ve got an elcheapo net and have learnt if you catch a fish using twin trebles and let it thrash around in the net you’re never be able to untangle the hooks. So as soon as the fish was on shore I dumped it out of the net. Quick measure and release

Great article sensei Derek. Hope to get together for another fish soon!!

Wowsers Derek!!

For every flathead I take, aren’t I saving hundreds of bait fish? Doesn’t that make me a conservationist?😊😊😊

Hey Donna, This app is great!! Thanks so much for sharing. cheers Richard

yes. more turns 18-20 and once you lock off the knot with the half hitches make sure you pull hard on the main line and leader to make the braid bite into the leader. The braid should go translucent.

at least you're getting some exercise!!!