wolfgang Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hello fishraiders, Great site here guys. After catching/ releasing this big girl I thought I'd get off my bum and share aF(l)attie I caught the other night. She went a whopping 102cm long. She was a shade over 24.5cm across the widest part of her beautiful noggin and the most astounding thing was her belly... she had to be a 20 schooner a day girl if ever I caught her on a 3 inch evil minnow 1/16th oz jig head on 8pd braid and a 4.5kg invisi trace leader. Rod was a 7 foot custom samurai and a Daiwa certate reel. Must thank the missus after waking her up at an ungodly hour half way through the fight ( Yes it was probably very stupid and tempting fate using the mobile in one hand while having this raging bull on the other hand ) to drive down and take a couple of quick snaps before her release. Normally wouldn't handle a flattie of this size in such a manner (did have a glove on) but to get a true perspective of her head compared to my boof headed 6 foot 2 frame. Back in the drink, after a quick revive she powered off into the murky depths of night like some U- Boat....and I was home for a cold beer. P.S Caught five other flatties before her from 33cm to 62cm on the same night all on various plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wayneo Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hello fishraiders, Great site here guys. After catching/ releasing this big girl I thought I'd get off my bum and share aF(l)attie I caught the other night. She went a whopping 102cm long. She was a shade over 24.5cm across the widest part of her beautiful noggin and the most astounding thing was her belly... she had to be a 20 schooner a day girl if ever I caught her on a 3 inch evil minnow 1/16th oz jig head on 8pd braid and a 4.5kg invisi trace leader. Rod was a 7 foot custom samurai and a Daiwa certate reel. Must thank the missus after waking her up at an ungodly hour half way through the fight ( Yes it was probably very stupid and tempting fate using the mobile in one hand while having this raging bull on the other hand ) to drive down and take a couple of quick snaps before her release. Normally wouldn't handle a flattie of this size in such a manner (did have a glove on) but to get a true perspective of her head compared to my boof headed 6 foot 2 frame. Back in the drink, after a quick revive she powered off into the murky depths of night like some U- Boat....and I was home for a cold beer. P.S Caught five other flatties before her from 33cm to 62cm on the same night all on various plastics. mate id luv to c pic of that fish and please stop adding all these pages ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laredo Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 awesome report, where were you fishing ? or was it a secret spot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 awesome report, where were you fishing ? or was it a secret spot ? Yes but with the pics it would be a much better report......feeling quite embarrased and still can't work out where the problem lies. Will try work system tomorow and hopefully will fare much better. I was fishing the Macleay river will try to rectify things tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Looking foward to the pic...were you fishing near a light source or just in the dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 Looking foward to the pic...were you fishing near a light source or just in the dark? It was near enough to a full moon (on Good Friday night) to provide plenty of light. Sending the pics over to a mates P.C to try sending from there. I think mine or the operator isn't working to well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 It was near enough to a full moon (on Good Friday night) to provide plenty of light. Sending the pics over to a mates P.C to try sending from there. I think mine or the operator isn't working to well. Hi Guys been unsuccessful in posting these pics, tried allsorts of things including the advice of a higher authority but to no avail. It seems very straight forward in its purpose but to no avail. Have posted other things on forums before with no probs.... Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey mate why dont you email the pics to a moderator they would be more than happy to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey mate why dont you email the pics to a moderator they would be more than happy to help you. Thanks mate have sent email to swordfisherman and waiting for reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 There is a section up the top of the page called Site News & Information. It contains things like the site rules & information on posting pictures. It is rarely viewed at all but this thread on how to post pictures is there Posting Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Here's those pics guys refer to other thread for the story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 It's finally working thanks for your help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbofisho Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Holy snapping duck shit, that's a cracker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crow Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Jeezus H Christ... That thing's shovel, uhh I mean head, is friggin massive... Nice fish mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Nice Fish I'm still waiting for the day when a head of a fish is bigger than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbark Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 oh yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madsmc Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 What a flathead! Top catch mate! Put that one in for Fish of the Month for sure. It's going to be bloody hard to figure out what one to vote for this month. Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Absolutely awesome fish Wittman - even more awesome to hear that you let her go. She'll account for a couple of thousand flatty fingerlings over the next year or so . . . . . . Mondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maraudingmado Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Top Lizard Good to see there are still big ones around and a champion for releasing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Man thats bloody massive nice catch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikila Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 All the superlatives have been said but gee’s that’s one nice fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 (edited) Here's those pics guys refer to other thread for the story Well done mate look's like a fish of the month ,don't forget to nominate it Edited April 19, 2006 by BUSTER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 exceptional, bloody well done! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Mate that is an absolute cracker, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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