At Least I Know My Knots Are Good

[kbark]

Sorry no pics this time...

My dad and I were fishing for blackfish off a jetty in Pittwater during the high tide this morning. The action was slow until we berleyed. This produced two nice fish of about 32 and 38cm. The 38cm blackfish is a pb for me.

Anyway...I was being lazy and let the blackfish rod lay on the jetty while I flicked around for some bream or flatties. Had a hit but came off then a bit later hooked what I though was a big flattie as it started just cruising slowly to the left. I yelled, "I'm gonnna need the net," then all hell broke lose as the approx 60cm sambo went flying into the air and then off towards the moorings. I tighened the drag as much as I dared and my 4lb fireline was still screaming of the symetre 2500. The 7ft pflueger flickstick was bent over double for what dad reckons was 15 min as I tried to gain line. The fish made 4 good runs and 3 jumps before it threw the hook 2 meters from the jetty and 6inches from the net. Left me shaking. At least I had a witness.

At least I know my knots are good.

Kit

[johnno]

Sounds like a great session

Unlucky for not nailing the sambo

Edited September 27, 2006 by johnno

[Sammy0884]

Salmon are a real hoot on light gear! i find that they are easier to land if you dont go mental on the drag as they will tire easily, they arent dirty fighters so you should stand a chance

Cheers

Sam

[Flattieman]

Sounds like a great fight! I know how well salmon fight on the beaches - they would go crazy on light gear! Shame you couldn't land it, though. Never mind. Well done on the PB!

Flattieman.