humesy Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) Howdy all, Very chuffed to be posting a report in this section and very stoked with this evening's catch. Took off from work way earlier than I should have. I had a mountain of things to do and all my better judgement was telling me to get on with it. Stuff it says I, there's always tomorrow. Karma was on my side from the beginning. On the way down the bush track down to the ol' fishing hole, some kind soul had hung my beanie that had fallen out of my pocket in the dark 2 weeks ago. The ol' fishing hole (Upper middle harbour) was teeming with mullet the other night so I thought it might be worth a crack at a jewie. flicked a tsunami 5" shad thingie (I forget the names of these things) about for fifteen minutes, when felt a solid bump. Didn't feel much weight at first and wasn't sure what to call it. I put a little weight through the rod and heard that beautiful sound of drag taking off. Now where did I put that net. Aww nuts, over by the tree. Managed to keep the rod up and pressure on the line while sneaking up the bank 5 metres to grab the net. She took a few more runs and came into view after a minute or two. She ended up fighting for a couple more minutes before i finally slid the net underneath. You'll have to take my word and i'll have to make a guess (no camera, scales or tape). 3-4kgs and 80 cm. A head on it like the proverbial shovel. Absolutely stoked. Magnificent evening on the water and a thumper of a fish that swam off strongly to fight again. No jewies about but I wasn't fussed by now. Cheers Edited August 22, 2006 by humesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Beautiful fish, humesy. There's something about a big flattie that is VERY exciting. CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE on the fine catch. Great to hear that she's still out there. Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Great report and a magnificant flathead. Congratulations Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhlanzi Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) Well done humesy I know the feeling nothing like a good shovelhead flattie to get the blood racing I got this one a few months back cheers inlanzi Edited August 24, 2006 by inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 inhlanzi thats a beauty. puts your foot to shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalliser Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Well done on such a fine catch! Ronald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako1 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Top fish humesy and inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Top catch mate!!! I still remember my first look at a mega flathead my mate once caught, probably about the same size. When he slid it onto the sand i jumped back 3 metres!! it had a massive head and a mouth that could take off you hand. BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Top catch mate. Sounds like a good spot. If theres Mullet and Flatties there the jews wont be too far away. Keep at it mate flatties like that really help fill in time between the elusive jews. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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