Handyman Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) This is my first report i hope u all enjoy it, fish'd botany bay yesterday, hooked this nice 4.2 kg flatty at towra. Took her home and had some beautiful flatty fillets and also the fish roe was huge!(floured and crumbed, it was beautiful) Anyway hope you enjoyed my first post, here is a pic. The handyman. Edited November 20, 2007 by Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sails Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi Handyman, welcome to Fishraider and well done on the first of many posts. That is a good flathead, and well done on consuming the roe. Its an acquired taste I think.I got used to them in London in the 70,s where they were sold in the shops in the form of round patties, and they were the cheapest thing to buy, and I liked the taste and texture. tight lines Sails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) Thnx sails for the welcome and yes it is an acquired taste as tricky said each to their own. Edited November 20, 2007 by Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corro Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 no offence taken, i have taken alot of these big breeders for the roe, is it illegal in anyway? As far as I know it isn't but you are in effect contributing towards poorer fishing in the future. Killing 1 big female could effectively kill hundreds of future fish. But, each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) As far as I know it isn't but you are in effect contributing towards poorer fishing in the future. Killing 1 big female could effectively kill hundreds of future fish. But, each to their own Well if it isnt illegal i do not see anything wrong it as i love fish roe, are their any other fishraiders with opinions on this matter? as they say there's plenty of fish in the sea. Edited November 20, 2007 by Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbink Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well if it isnt illegal i do not see anything wrong it as i love fish roe, are their any other fishraiders with opinions on this matter? as they say there's plenty of fish in the sea. I think there is a bag limit of one flathead over 70cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi Handyman to Fishraider! Well done on a great catch! The big ones always put up a bit of a fight, eh? Good to hear you enjoyed aaallll the flattie!! I tried the roe once, but wasn't too fussed! My neighbour eats it. You can also smoke it (as in a fish smoker ....) In Europe, smoked roe is considered a delicacy. As far as I know, the only restriction on catching the big flatties (correct me if I am wrong,) is that you are only allowed to keep one over 70cm. THe rest must go back, other than that, a normal bag limit of 20. Look forward to hearing more successful trips on the water Cheers Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 To the site handyman, Thats a top Flatty and I bet it did taste great, and u were well within your rights to keep it for the table. As for the bit of critisism u recieved for your fine catch , I think u would not have recieved any, if these members had read the site rules, espescialy rule number 15. Read it folks its there for a reason. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well done on a good catch.... In regards to release or not, its nobodys business but yours and they should be even mentioning there opinions as per the site rules.... Congrats again and thanks for the report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hundgie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 no offence taken, i have taken alot of these big breeders for the roe, is it illegal in anyway? Now thats something to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Thank you all for your support, but i feel as a new member on this site i do not want to create too much controversy by upsetting other fishraiders. I am going to remove this post as some feel my actions were inappropriate. Sorry to anyone offended. Handyman Edited November 21, 2007 by Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumra Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 mate nice flatty.... there seems to be alot of big ones being caught around the bridge lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Handyman, Mate you have done nothing wrong and there is no need for you to change your post. There is always a group pf people who feel they have the right to force there C & R views onto other anglers, they have no such right and so long as any catch is legal your more then welcome to take a hard caught fish home and enjoy a nice feed with your family. This website is all about the comunnity spirit and forcing ones views onto others is not what a community is about and thats something the 2 members who mentioned the releasing should realise. Once again thats a great catch and hope to see many more reports from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Handyman, Mate you have done nothing wrong and there is no need for you to change your post. There is always a group pf people who feel they have the right to force there C & R views onto other anglers, they have no such right and so long as any catch is legal your more then welcome to take a hard caught fish home and enjoy a nice feed with your family. This website is all about the comunnity spirit and forcing ones views onto others is not what a community is about and thats something the 2 members who mentioned the releasing should realise. Once again thats a great catch and hope to see many more reports from you Thanks a lot for your support netic, but i suppose everyone has a right to their own opinion and if you look at the topic under fishing report "brisbane water cranking again" I feel one of those comments by a member is directed at me, next time i will be more careful when making a fishing report as to not offend other fishraiders, netic can you please explain how to remove my post? (im pretty computer illiterate) Cheers Handyman Edited November 21, 2007 by Handyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonscurse Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi Handyman I also agree with the comments of Netic. Enjoy your fishing and also enjoy eating your catch. Welcome to the site regards Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice Flatty Handyman. Congratulations and good report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Mate, thats a nice catch, and I say good on ya for keeping and enjoying the fish. Just tryin to compare ya to all those commercial catches where fish end up going to waste...or all the illegal sized fish being caught there. As Roberta said, nice to see you enjoyed the entire fish, and Netic was spot on with what he said. Keep up the nice catches mate. Rather than criticise I think the other raiders should just simply have said "dont forget to keep an eye on the bag/size limits". You seem to be doin great and thats one nice catch, wish I had the pleasure of getting something like that some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Handyman, I am so dissapointed that u kept and ate, that BIG Flatty. SHAME ON YOU. for not throwing some fillets my way penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan777 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Handyman, i'm the topic starter of brisbane water cranking again, Shan777 Although my views on keeping big flattie are most definatly throw them back over 60cm as they are breeders and that they usually don't taste that great anyway, that doesn't mean you can't............ I have my own views but it doesn't mean you have to adopt my views or anyone else's. Now if someone posted a topic where they said got 2 legal flattie, and kept a 34cm one to make up a feed, now thats when i'd be cut, or when i see people taking bucket loads of undersize fish. You're fine mate, feel very welcome here on fishraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloosh Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 welcome to Fishraider Handyman That's a nice flattie - its legal, and you're entitled one over 70cm. You've done nothing wrong whatsoever. You spent all day working hard to get a feed for the table. A great feed too - well done aloosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipernut Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Hi Handyman and to the site. Nice flatty. What was it caught on bait or lure? Stephen Edited November 21, 2007 by stephen.h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangkie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I reckon it deserved to live, look at qld's regs. Flathead fishing is safe for years to come up there. We should follow their lead. But it's legal so nobody has the right to be too angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice work Handyman - glad to see that after having "taken alot of these big breeders for the roe" you decided to check to see if it is illegal or not. You are of course allowed one over 70cm. Just to play devil's advocate, I have been told that 60-70cm female flatties have a much higher fertility rate than the 70cm plus models, even though they do not produce as many eggs as the big ones. Whether this is true or not, in no way do I see this as a reason to change the 1 over 70cm rule, but interesting none the less. Handyman - as for your other question "are their any other fishraiders with opinions on this matter?" - I'm sure there are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice fish mate, well done... I havnt caught many myself. Keep at it ay, you look like you know what your doing, i just hope you get a few slightly smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piss'n'Broke Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 No foul = No penalty! Good luck to you mate! Dan D&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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