kiwi waynie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi All, Decided to have a picnic / fish out at Richmond lagoons. We couldn't have picked a much hotter day for it, headed out there about 11am with shade tent, bbq, chairs, esky, push bike, frisbee and rods ofcoarse. Got it all set up with my son Jim nippin at my heels "is this my rod dad, when are you gunna put it out for me". Set him up two rods with bread and corn, out when a bit of burley and it didn't take long before his rod in the rod holder was peeling off line. I was first to the rod as he gets a bit distracted and can't sit in front of a rod, which was probably a good thing as the fish had took off around a willow tree. A little bit of steering with the rod saw the fish head to open water and handed over to Jim. I could tell it was a good fish for him and was gunna test him. So with me coaching "lift up, wind down" clearing the other rods and getting him darting back and for steering the fish away from the trees, saw a still very lively fish come to the bank. Every time i approaced it for a net shot it just took off again, which had the getting worn out fella groning and laughing. Finally the fish came to the net and it was high fives, big smiles and a round of applase from a group of on lookers. The fish was 63cm after that he got another at 43cm which was still a good fight but paled in comparison to his earlier battle. Hope the pics go up no probs cause now im late for work. Lata Raidas. Waynie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xib Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 was that taken in the main lagoon or in one of the side ones. i fished the main lagoon a few days back and only got a 27cm carp. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 was that taken in the main lagoon or in one of the side ones. i fished the main lagoon a few days back and only got a 27cm carp. matt pretty big fish, how do they fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 good work on the carp there mate, the young fella would have been chuffed. great fun to catch thats for sure especially on the light gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 He looks like a happy fellow. Nice catch for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi waynie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 was that taken in the main lagoon or in one of the side ones. i fished the main lagoon a few days back and only got a 27cm carp. matt Hi Mate, yeah it was in the side lagoon, i spose you would say it was the most south western one where there is a park seperating the two lagoons. We caught 5 between us for the few hours and i lost a HUGE eel near the bank due to i use 2kg trace. It truely was a great buzz for Jimmy and me, as most the dads here will know what i mean. Can't wait till it's #2's turn, Bryce spent his first day down the river aged 7 days. He's now 7 months and showing enthusiasim. Lata Raidas. Waynie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xib Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 thanks i might give that lagoon a try next time. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searabbit Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 congradulations jimmy on your pb carp mate geez wayne your gettin to be a bit of a wiz at catchin carp mate well done, nothin better than getting your young fella onto a good fish, u must be proud as punch. ps; hope u read them their rights eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Garn Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Well done Waynie and Jimmy on your PB!!! Nice looking fish mate, lean, clean fighting machine!!! We'll have to give this spot a go soon!!! Oh and I'm looking forward to our first yaking session on Saturday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimso Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi I don't know the area around richmond. Can you tell me how to get to the lagoon? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvillanova Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 nice mud puppies for the little bloke, well done and keep up the good work........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksfishn Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) hey wayne good to see you still cleaning the crap i mean the carp out of our waterways top stuff to your young fella with the new pb keep up the good work (bring on the bassn come on summer) mick Edited July 21, 2008 by breamhntr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherackattack Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 heyy just wondering, can you eat carp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilm Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 heyy just wondering, can you eat carp? If you can deal with the bones and the taste of mud!! Seriously though they are eaten in parts of Europe, but from what I understand they're not too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Great fish young jimmy hopefully a sign of things to come regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotzy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Great fish Jimmy. As a kid I spent plenty of time trying to empty the Nepean of carp and it was great fun, my best being a 7kg model on 3kg line, great fun on light gear and what a way to learn how to play a fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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