Rubes

Ha yeh! I made the Central Coast Express a few months back (with photo..) with. 2.2kg muddie......catch of a lifetime, but last week they reported (no photo) a 6kg model.....!!!!! Research tells me they max out towards 3kg.....SENSATIONALIST MEDIA....!

Hmmmmmm............ how good does that hole look in front of the lake Ray? I can just see it from my deck but it's just so bloody COLD!!!!!!!!!! Regards from Rubes

Good old Patonga Creek! Can you believe the kids and I Fluked HUGE old man mud crab up there in Autumn, whilst wife jags a few mini tailor on one of those new disco coloured whiting poppers ($) Then after feasting on fat oysters and ousted king muddies' sweet white camp-fired meat, I lose the battle with a textbook big flattie two minute run at the creekmouth at midnight!!! I had the old girl at my feet in the moonlight, her shape shining in the silvery night as she had one more headshake for freedom snapping 10lb sinking leader like glass! I tell you, (and it wasnt the Coopers) I could not stand for five minutes as the adrenalin shot through my system my legs were a blithering mess!!!! What a buzz

Good to hear you eatin' some flatties again Ray! Sea Pig will be back soon...............!

Well at least it aint only me! Jewgaffer sounds right though Ray, deeper water holds the travellers....

I've been lookin for that flatty!

Keep pluggin' away!...................Rubes

The Earnest Hemmingway style in which you pen your posts Jewgaffer is truly amazing! You are an inspiration. I seem to fall into the once a fortnight brigade as a result of young family commitments, but live 500m from jewfish territory, a Cenral Coast beach! Beach missions WILL be stepped up hopefully, but I would like to concentrate on sessions at The Rip bridge. Any tips on this spot? Have had a few half hearted attempts but need to get a bit more serious. Your info is great regarding rigs, is there any way of postig up some clear diagrams? I will study your guide more and continue to dream of breaking my jew virginity,thanx again for your lesson..........Rubes

Still lookin for that cuddy cab, and still will be lookin until hopefully about Feb, when the funds should be possible.I have decided to initially go the standard two stroke so as to get a good boat. I really like the idea of a walk thru screen but only a few have this. Is it that good a layout? I'm not a big bloke but it sounds better than having to go under and thru the hatch for anchoring.! Anyone swear by their walk thru?Leak much? Do you think Bar crusher would put one in one of theirs?Is anything sacred! ............Rubes

I feel sorry for your friends and family who dont fish cos they aint gonna see you for dust/spray! Thats a beautiful boat...............

Thanx guys for your inspiration and good advice. Havent had a chance to redrift Patonga with your map Ray but hopefully will over the next week. I look forward to picking your brain a bit more!Jewgaffer also, your knowledge seems intimate. I've a bit more business to do with that railbridge!

Well the plan to rise at four was constructed wholeheartedly, but a penchant for night owlism, and a young family saw me up at half six! Mission was the flatty drift into Broken bay at dawn, high tide at nineish so I still had time. Sure nuff, launching into a stiff ten knot breeze I wasn't too confident. As I passed Box Head the wind was increasing but the swell was small so I pressed on. Nearly a K out I quickly changed my mind and thought I'd give Patonga a go. Hardly any wind, but no flattys (pillys,prawns) or plastics I'm afraid. I'm not sure exactly where to drift here, I tried in front of the creek entrance 50m or so. Anyway, I the pointed the 'Pig' in the direction of Brooklyn thinking I'll fuel up a bit but not before a quick fish at the rail bridge, which I have not done before. More action here but in short, two fair size bust offs! Ho hum, its a corker of a day as I read the paper in the surprisingly sticky Spring day. Wouldn't be dead for quids! Juno was full as I passed by earlier, but once the 'Pig' had a drink, I headed back in that direction, finally wind assisted. Lots of dirty water was rounding the point as I saw a few birds working the area. All previous traffic had cleared and soon after hurriedly tying on a shiny lure, had a small chopper aboard. One more and he is sent down as I also drop the pick. The first chopper is chopped, and strip baited, but along with the livie, is untouched. Soon after, a few boats turn up and my thoughts turn to getting back as the sun passes the yard arm.Its not good to use up all your brownie points in the one go eh!? So off I go, still hungry, but happy. I'd gotten up to the crossword puzzles, and back to lion Is. I must say that at this point the wind was #@%*@! full on, and starting to get a bit iffy with my foot or so of freeboard. For some stupid reason, I tried one last fish on the south side of Lion (the lee but not!) and for an even MORE stupid reason, sent the sand anchor down and subsequently lost it! Not my first loss of this nature I might add, what a fool! Off home with my tail between my legs and lo and behold, my throttle suddenly malfunctions and I'm reduced to about two knots straight into the wind and against the tide. Its a long trip home but I loved every bit of it! Fixed the 'Pig' today, she rides again............Yeeha! Rubes

Always.........the net! They must have been interested so you are headin in the right direction......

Good stuff guys! I spent a bit of yesterday in the 'Pig' out in the bay, but my results to yours is the old chalk and cheese. Not only empty handed, but Sea Pigs powerhouse had problems and I limped from Lion to Preety bch at about half a knot against both wind and tide (but I loved every minute!). All fixed today ready for the hols! Where rock face at Patonga? Flatheads are legendary beasts are they not? Cheers Ray, see you around Copa.........Rubes