Wastin Time Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Geezzz you poor bugger having to spend Aust. Day like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Now thats a nice Jew man Need more of them in our waterways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 RodHolder...Enter that monster jewie into the Catch of the Month comp. won't you. You are in with a very good chance with that thumper. Chers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 RodHolder...Enter that monster jewie into the Catch of the Month comp. won't you. You are in with a very good chance with that thumper. Chers, Pete. I'll 2nd that. Top top fish well deserved. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr liaison Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 well done rodholder, wat a fish. wat else can i say that hasnt already been said mate well done... Tight Lines All...... Regards Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyt Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 top job there rod holder nice fish for the barbie on australia day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 MATE THATS A HORSE, congrats on the catch definatly a fotm, top fish mate well done. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 RodHolder...Enter that monster jewie into the Catch of the Month comp. won't you. You are in with a very good chance with that thumper. Chers, Pete. WHAT A JEWIE!!! Great story, great pics, great day! What a fish... That's a bit better than "another stupid kingie". Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 What a top fish!!! I bet that'll keep the missus off your back for a while. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well done buddy nice jew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefa Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Don't you just love how you try so many times and it happens when you are not targeting that species.Now I just need it to happen to me with the mighty jew.One of that size would do just fine.Well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodHolder Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks Guys for the encouragement. Still shaking my head in wonder: Aero and I won the Botany bay session for the Summer series a couple of weeks ago, and even though it was my first bream comp & money/prizers were involved it doesnt come close to holding up fish like that! all I can say to those who target jewies, it is only a matter of time before you land one......and make sure your gear is ready for it: thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Aero and I won the Botany bay session for the Summer series a couple of weeks ago, and even though it was my first bream comp & money/prizers were involved it doesnt come close to holding up fish like that! Steve, I'd hate to be competing against you at the moment. I'd fake an injury or do anything to get out of it . You are in the zone mate and i hope you make the most of this purple patch as they generally last a fair while. Regards Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggem Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 mate that is one crazy fish well done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenist Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I am replying so as to resurface this post and keep it alive and at the top for just a little while longer. It deserves at least that. What a fish. Well done mate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femalefisho Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 After 6 years of chasing the Mighty Mulloway, it unexpectedly happend. As usual the plan was to get some squid and head off to chase some kingies. Squid was no problem, after an hour or so, we had half a dozen in the live well...off to the markers. Conditions were great, very little wind, tide change at 9am. Got there around 8:30, and dropped a livie down & waited, and waited....livies getting destroyed by pickers...moved on. Next marker...only strip bait available at this stage, drop it down, a couple of drifts later considering moving on when I see a rat come up to inspect the marker, then turns around and dives when the boat gets close..."should be any moment now" I say to myself, when suddenly I come up tight!! At first no initial ran, as the drag is at max, I figure its the little rat kingy, when gradually the run starts to increase & line is peeling off at a surprising & worrying speed . Boat is starting to get pulled along, I step on the electric motor in a vain attempt to get line back. This is strange, normally the king will undoubtly head for the marker, this guy was heading into the middle of the bay. Weapon: Starlo stix , Tournament pro- 8kg rod, 20lb braid, 30lb trace, is bent over but doing a good job of controlling this thing. At this stage still calling it for a "stupid" king when the most beautiful fish reveals itself... Now Im nervous to say the least, start praying to God that nothing snaps, breaks , comes loose, gets tangled or any of the hundred things that could go wrong. Starting to get tired now( me and the fish) and is getting close to the boat, net aint going to do jack!! need to jaff...Tony,(thank you mate:Tumb up: ) cool & calm as always gets it into position under the gills & heaves it on the deck:goodone: At the moment ALL of Botany bay would have heard the the screaming, back slapping, hollering and excitment that can only be produced when you have caught the fish of a life time. In my mind the fight only lasted 5min, but Tony reckons closer to 12min..ill take his word for it, either way those minutes are now embedded in my soul. Take it to the bait shop for certified weigh in 20kg on the dot!!! 132cm long. Destroyes my previous PB. Even now 3 days after the event Im still shaking my head in wonder. The Best Australia day EVER:appl: Ella Re Super high fives - its Jim - thanks for the SMS pic - I was at Wybung head sunbaking watching salmon being caught. That is a bloody awesome effort. We both finally crack the 20kg mark this year. I will catch you out on the water. Have not been for 3 weeks now : (. That is an awesome fish - did it croak at all? very long fish - very good looking fish. Cal me if you can so we can meet up this weekend - TOP STUFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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