gerg Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Hi all, fished with a charter operator the other day in Sydney Harbour. Collected squid early and in hindsight had our good omen for the day - 2 casts and we landed 2 squid. We spent an hour or so chasing some dory with no success and decided to head to "the" spot to try our luck at the jews with the change of the tide. Now I have never caught a jew before, so was quite excited, but also a little sceptical given all that I have read about these elusive fish. We set our baits and didn't have to wait long. I just sat down and finished my first sandwich and we were chatting away. Took 2 bites into the second sandwhich and HERE WE GO! The reel goes off and I can tell you I have never felt something pull as hard as this did. The reel was literally smoking. It took about 7 or 8 long runs but eventually we got it on board. Imagine my excitement at the first glimpses of this beautiful specimen when we spotted it coming out from the deep . Note: Sorry, I'm not sure of the ettiquette with regards to this, but I have retouched the pic to keep the exact location a little under wraps at request of Craig. Once on board, a second line went off and landed a 60ish cm kingfish. Any other day of the week, that would have been a moment too, but it was an anti climax after the jewie. I'm not a big guy, and I was absolutely knackered. My arms felt like lead and I could barely stand up let alone hold the fish up for the photos. It was 130cm long and maxxed out on the 30 pound scales. The guy estimates it went to about 50 pounds. This was my very first Jewie and I ask myself how I will ever top that again in my life. I had an absolutely sensational day . greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodHolder Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Congrats!! fantastic fish...Damn thats going to be hard to beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhlanzi Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Well done greg awsome fish!!! Now you are buggered ...It will take a long time to get one of them again. I think you have done the right thing as regards deleting the background. T^%&^$# has worked long and hard to get his spots. Do you mind me asking what gear you were using ie rod, line, reel, trace, hook size etc? Cheers inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
union Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Well done greg awsome fish!!! Now you are buggered ...It will take a long time to get one of them again. I think you have done the right thing as regards deleting the background. %^$^# has worked long and hard to get his spots. Do you mind me asking what gear you were using ie rod, line, reel, trace, hook size etc? Cheers inhlanzi what rig were you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manama Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 thats great fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Well done on a great fish, %^$^# does know his shit even though him and i disagree on a few things, and you done the right thing in covering his spot, as stated he has worked hard to find his spots and im a believer in if you wanna know his spots you should pay him and go out on a charter. I did the same thing when i didnt know shit about Pittwater, went out with Pete and learnt alot, now am good mates with him. Well done again, make sure you put it in the records section and fish of the month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrykrocker Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 beautiful fish!~ well done I went out with ^&%&$ last year and caught one luderick all day. Thems the breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I know the dilemma..... i caught a beautiful jew around 50 pounds 4 years ago and have never topped that since. I guess thats why we go fishing every week hey... the joy of trying to outdo yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davester28 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Congrats on a great fish, Greg! Damn, I'm envious. Oh btw, I'm sure a few people have already noticed that %^$&^# actually posted the unedited picture on fishnet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Nice jewie there mate sounds like it was well worth the dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER 1 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Hi all, fished with %^$^ the other day in Sydney Harbour. Collected squid early and in hindsight had our good omen for the day - 2 casts and we landed 2 squid. We spent an hour or so chasing some dory with no success and decided to head to "the" spot to try our luck at the jews with the change of the tide. Now I have never caught a jew before, so was quite excited, but also a little sceptical given all that I have read about these elusive fish. We set our baits and didn't have to wait long. I just sat down and finished my first sandwich and we were chatting away. Took 2 bites into the second sandwhich and HERE WE GO! The reel goes off and I can tell you I have never felt something pull as hard as this did. The reel was literally smoking. It took about 7 or 8 long runs but eventually we got it on board. Imagine my excitement at the first glimpses of this beautiful specimen when we spotted it coming out from the deep . Note: Sorry, I'm not sure of the ettiquette with regards to this, but I have retouched the pic to keep the exact location a little under wraps at request of %^$^#. Once on board, a second line went off and landed a 60ish cm kingfish. Any other day of the week, that would have been a moment too, but it was an anti climax after the jewie. I'm not a big guy, and I was absolutely knackered. My arms felt like lead and I could barely stand up let alone hold the fish up for the photos. It was 130cm long and maxxed out on the 30 pound scales. $%#%^@ estimates it went to about 50 pounds. This was my very first Jewie and I ask myself how I will ever top that again in my life. I had an absolutely sensational day . Cudos to Craig, a really nice guy and very professional ! greg Congrats gerg great fish good read BUT NOW YOU ARE HOOKED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) here you go fellas, Obviously $%#%^@ is fine with it, Lets see who can name the location first...some Harbour Trivia Edited May 30, 2006 by Ken A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 To me it looks like the northern end of Shark Island, but am more than likely wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerg Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Now thats a great picture and shows the beautifull landscape which Sydney is famous for Still a great Jew Greg and I hope you have a word in your charter guys ear and thank him for asking such a silly suggestion in light of what this picture shows Cheers Stewy Hey Stewy, look at me, I've created such a controversy . Actually it was completely unintended and the request from Craig was more a general request and not necessarily in relation to the pic. I retouched the image because I thought it was reasonably obvious where the location is. But I guess not, and Craig is obviously not all that worried about it either. I guess if you can work it out, then . All in all I was completely over the moon. It was definately the biggest fish I have caught and a sensational experience. I'm still re-living the moment greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's a beauty out of the harbour,, well for anywhere for that matter , Well done on your 1st big jew , gives you something to aim for in the future. congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewnut Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 well done Gerg, AWSOME jewie exactly the quality of fish ive chased unsuccessfully for soooo long thats what i call money well spent! btw, did you decide to keep the fish with this Dioxin crap an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) i definately think that craig knows his shit. i went with him n 3 of my mates on search for kingies but no luck , the fish were fish were off the bite. we caught 7 squids in the morning on hopes to catch a big thumper king. craig was helpful in tips he told me that 1 in every 20 tours he ends up with nothing n we happened to be on one of those days, but he had said that if the fish arent on the bite , u cant do nothing i said i should have been in the botany bay, but he replied that if they are not on the bite,they wont be on the bite everywhere unless you go about a 100klms out Edited May 30, 2006 by Crazy John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 damn wat a catch, definately a great day out with @#$%@. how much does a trip with #$^%^&*%$# set you back if you dont mind i was wanting to do that. cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's a superb harbour fish mate, congratulations. The best part of this story is that you are so thrilled with the catch and genuinely appreciate and respect Craig's knowlege and request . You will soon become a fully converted, obsessed jew nut so get yourself ready for sleep deprivation, owl-like eyes and a body full of dioxins :074: . Congratulations once again Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Top Jew mate well done penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Nice fish mate If your not sure of the rules they are here Site Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasacutsnake Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 yep, Nice Jew mate. I am very envious and still yet to catch one and I've been fishing since I was old enough to hold a rod! Stallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's one helluva jewie!!! Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapn Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) Hey does anybody know the max number of people craig can take out? any idea on pricing? cheers snapn P.s nice jewy Edited May 30, 2006 by Snapn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maraudingmado Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Top fish Gerg . I saw the unedited version on Fishnet earlier. Maybe one day I can catch his/her younger sibling as I am blowed if I can catch ANY size jewie at the moment. Perseverance will be the catch cry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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