hanz Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 headed to the wollies bridge after work expecting to hook my first land based flatty on sp's hit the water at 5:45pm and fished 4" gulps in newclear chicken only to loose 2 to either toads or little striped jackets that followed the remains to the surface.thought i'd try the 4" molt minow and landed this little flatty measuring 27cm.finally gave up at 7:20pm a little dissapointed i didn't get a keeper to take home and show the theres always next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 headed to the wollies bridge after work expecting to hook my first land based flatty on sp's hit the water at 5:45pm and fished 4" gulps in newclear chicken only to loose 2 to either toads or little striped jackets that followed the remains to the surface.thought i'd try the 4" molt minow and landed this little flatty measuring 27cm.finally gave up at 7:20pm a little dissapointed i didn't get a keeper to take home and show the theres always next time Bad luck Hanz. Bear in mind that Woolies bridge gets pretty heavily fished, especially on weekends and yes, those pesky toads are pretty thick in the lake at present. You perhaps should try some of the other locations in the lake, especially up the back as the toads don't seem to bother you as much. Don't give up on the lake as there are some fine specimens to be had and it's just a matter of perseverence I'm afraid. better luck next outing. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfishing Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mate Ive been struggling with the flatties too up the back of the lake. I usually pick up a couple on my drifts but I havent been finding many lately. You'll prob find some on the plastics if you look around, I havent been flicking lately cuz of a rooted shoulder. Theres a few decent bream in there at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mate Ive been struggling with the flatties too up the back of the lake. I usually pick up a couple on my drifts but I havent been finding many lately. You'll prob find some on the plastics if you look around, I havent been flicking lately cuz of a rooted shoulder. Theres a few decent bream in there at the moment i'VE BEEN STRUGGLING TOO! Just the odd bream on sp's, no flatties. Might be the drop in water temp. Did hook a massive stingray on a sp but broke off after 10 mins battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I too haven't landed a flattie for over three weeks in the lake. Even at the usual haunts they just aint there or aren't hungry enough to bite. The whiting have made up for my fishing fix though on the flats. Strange about those flatties though. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolan Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I too haven't landed a flattie for over three weeks in the lake. Pete. Have you forgotten to bait up again Pete..................................You have to keep taking those tablets mate ! Cheers, Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Have you forgotten to bait up again Pete..................................You have to keep taking those tablets mate ! Cheers, Stumpy Bugger that..I've been using the tablets AS the bait and eating the whitebait myself.. Maybe that's where it's all gone kaput! We've missed your pearls of wisdom Stumpy Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked-Up Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) hey guys, bad luck with the flatties, they are still there ive been getting into them the past couple of weeks with a couple of really good ones mixed in, all fish were taken whilst walking the shore and wading around the back end of the lake as pete suggests, and have all been taken on soft plastics, heres some pics of the fish starting off on sunday 16/3 with a nice pair of 45s for the table and a lake best of 77cm which went back in friday 21/3, for 2 nice 40s and a 42 which came home with us sunday 30/3 scored a couple of just under 35s then a lovely 54cm pics are in friends camera still on that beautie, so guys dont give up beleive me its not over just yet. Edited April 1, 2008 by Hooked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ahhhh...good to know they are still there and biting placcies too. Nice sets of lizards there and some big old mummas too. Was it late arvo/evening when you targeted them? Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked-Up Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ahhhh...good to know they are still there and biting placcies too. Nice sets of lizards there and some big old mummas too. Was it late arvo/evening when you targeted them? Pete. thanks pete, no it was morning sessions mate the last trip on the 30th seemed a bit quieter until the lady jumped on and the waters definately starting to cool too, i think its nearly time for the waders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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