Little_Flatty Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Hey all, Popped down to Hen and Chicken bay this afternoon to fish the high tide. Conditions were good, if a bit windy. Not long after I started Crystalliser, nzwarriors and their mate (sorry didn't get your name) turned up and proceeded to nail a string of little flatties and bream. Should see those guys fish...if there's anything in the vicinity they'll generally find a way to lure them up! Anyhow in between watching the guys land their fish I was having all sorts of trouble getting a solid hookup. I'd get positive hits, connect for a moment, then have the fish spit the hook. Thinking it was that I wasn't used to using a threadline outfit, I tried striking harder on the next hit which resulted in a little bream being pulled clear of the water...maybe a bit too hard I guess But somehow I lost this fish too! The next hit also resulted in a flatty spitting the hook. Not sure what is going on there cos I was using brand new gamakatsu jigheads... As the afternoon wore on things went a little quiet for me...nothing wanted to eat gulp anymore! So after losing my jighead to a snag, I decided on a change of tact and tied on a little SX40. This finally did the trick. As I worked the lure over the rocks, I felt this 'tap tap' and then a WHAM and I was on After a bit of a tussle up came a decent sized bream. Was really nervous at this point because I felt a sense of deja vu with a big bream on the end of a 4lb leader. Thankfully this time I had a net and nzwarriors Jeff (sorry Jeff! )was on hand to use it...cheers mate! Here's the fish - 42cm to the fork: After Ronald measured the fish and a few quick happy snaps, this breambo was sent back on its way. I was happy to call it a day after that! Mike ps. Crystalliser, nzwarriors, Jeff thanks for your help and great to meet you at last! Edited September 17, 2006 by Little_Flatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzwarriors Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hey Little Flattie, Nice to meet another raider too bro. A Big Congrats on the thumping 42cm. It put our catches to shame man, and it was really exciting watching it give your gear a workout. By the way It was our trusty mate Jeff who helped you net the fish bro, not me eh. Anyways Congrats and best of luck on your future catches bro. see you around . nzwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Ooops sorry Jeff! You do good on the landing net mate! Pic still not going up...will try again later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Looks like you had a great trip Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrasseman Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Great stuff, thats a great bream. Worth the wait I reckon. Cheers col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 42cm to the fork! Very nice! Great fish there, mate. Hopefully you can stay connected to more next time. Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Big Bream,yeah penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalliser Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 hey Mike, bloody well done on that granpa bream mate!! jeez man, it's been quite awhile since i've seen a grandaddy bream oh come on, we're not fish magnet, i'll trade 10flatties for a bream like that anytime! no worries with the help, anytime for a raider mate. cheers Ronald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 42 to the fork is a cracker - well done. Cheers David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Mate that is a serious bream Well done Little Flatty or should it be Big Bream BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Hey Little Flatty, that's a nice bream, congratulations and well woth the wait. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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