Flattieman Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Hi Raiders, I just returned from a week on the Central Coast ... But only two sessions! Seems like the weather just wasn't with us this time - but as the saying goes "that's fishing". On the two days that we were able to get out on the water, I experienced quite a consistent bite of flatties. They were legal, but nothing pushing any records whatsoever - the biggest going 45cm. They were there in numbers, though - with 30+ landed over the two days. The first day saw glassy conditions and I scouted out the usual spots - North Channel, Main Channel, South Channel, Pelican Island - pulling a couple of flatties from each spot. All fish put up spirited fights and put a good arc in my KR SP MAX L76 - but were no match, really. My cousin managed to snare a few flatties too, with my grandpa and dad leading the bait assault and landing a few good whiting and a crab. After the keeper net was holding about a dozen fish (with a few released), we made the decision to head home. Last cast, I noticed a huge wind knot in my braid. It looked like a lost cause. "Hmm... last cast - doesn't matter..." I thought to myself - and wound the knot onto my spool and continued to work the plastic. A few seconds later, it happened. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz... Finally! A fish of some size! I brought it within sight twice - a good flattie of 60cm+ before the inevitable happened - I the knot pulled on the main line, and the hooks pulled. That's fishing. The second day was almost a carbon copy of the first, with more smallish flattie landed and a couple of bream added to the mix. In the short sessions I enjoyed, some good action was experienced, and I'll be returning to the 'Coast soon... Hopefully the weather shines upon me! Pics to come... Flattieman. PS. I'll be hiking in the Royal National Park over the next few days - might take a rod - will report any action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well done,u got some fish,shame though the Flatties didnt come much bigger for u,and to bad about that knot that cost u the larger Flatty. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) Nice report Fattieman. A shame about the weather restricting your fishing over the week but it sounds like you had fun with the ones you got. Good to hear the flatties are around on good numbers. can't wait to see the pics. Have fun hiking and a good idea to take a rod with you as you never know what you might come across. Welome back. Cheers, Pete. Edited December 18, 2006 by MallacootaPete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DV8 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Thanks for the report flattieman i live on the Central coast. Next time you are up send us a PM. davo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 good report there flattieman. sorry to hear the big flattie that got away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tafc010 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 How good is that Kingrod? Rohit delivered mine yesterday arvo (thanks Mate) and I just cannot wait till after Chrissy to give it a thrashing. Well done with your flatty haul. CYA Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It's always the way flattieman - it's like the big ones wait for your gear to show weakness before they hit!! Was fishing with a friend the other day who tied their leader on with a poor knot, knew it, but decided to fish anyway. He looked at me and said "I reckon it'll hold" and I said "mate - you just made a classic fishing mistake." He fished on regardless, hooked a monster, and the knot gave way. Anyway, great to hear that you had some fun, and good luck in the national park!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue marlin Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hi Raiders, I just returned from a week on the Central Coast ... But only two sessions! Seems like the weather just wasn't with us this time - but as the saying goes "that's fishing". On the two days that we were able to get out on the water, I experienced quite a consistent bite of flatties. They were legal, but nothing pushing any records whatsoever - the biggest going 45cm. They were there in numbers, though - with 30+ landed over the two days. The first day saw glassy conditions and I scouted out the usual spots - North Channel, Main Channel, South Channel, Pelican Island - pulling a couple of flatties from each spot. All fish put up spirited fights and put a good arc in my KR SP MAX L76 - but were no match, really. My cousin managed to snare a few flatties too, with my grandpa and dad leading the bait assault and landing a few good whiting and a crab. After the keeper net was holding about a dozen fish (with a few released), we made the decision to head home. Last cast, I noticed a huge wind knot in my braid. It looked like a lost cause. "Hmm... last cast - doesn't matter..." I thought to myself - and wound the knot onto my spool and continued to work the plastic. A few seconds later, it happened. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz... Finally! A fish of some size! I brought it within sight twice - a good flattie of 60cm+ before the inevitable happened - I the knot pulled on the main line, and the hooks pulled. That's fishing. The second day was almost a carbon copy of the first, with more smallish flattie landed and a couple of bream added to the mix. In the short sessions I enjoyed, some good action was experienced, and I'll be returning to the 'Coast soon... Hopefully the weather shines upon me! Pics to come... Flattieman. PS. I'll be hiking in the Royal National Park over the next few days - might take a rod - will report any action. have a flick in the norther corner of burning palms beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the comments, Raiders. As for my hike in the National Park, I didn't take a rod (against all good judgment ) but it didn't matter, 'cause the wind was hopeless and the fishermen that I did run into had nothing to report. i live on the Central coast. Next time you are up send us a PM. I might do that, mate - what a great place to live! How good is that Kingrod? Rohit delivered mine yesterday arvo (thanks Mate) and I just cannot wait till after Chrissy to give it a thrashing. Well done with your flatty haul. CYA Geoff Hi Geoff. Get on the water ASAP! The L76 is definitely my weapon of choice (by far the best flattie rod I've ever owned) - I'm sure you'll love yours. Here's a pic of one of the flatties (next couple will come as replies): Flattieman. Edited December 20, 2006 by Flattieman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) Number 2: Flattieman. Edited December 20, 2006 by Flattieman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Number 3: Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Great catch of flathead. Your a man who enjoys his flathead fishing as I do. Just love catching flathead and better still when I come home with a feed, Great work and success well deserved. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 My kids have been bugging me to catch some "decent" fish like flathead for months now. Your report does it...I'm gonna put the 50lb braid away for a couple of days and get those soft plastics in the water....NOT the sluggos but squidgies!!! Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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