Tony Soprano Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Great fish Dan... Well done mate. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK510 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Well done Dan. Definitely one to remeber. I would have to say that you are certainly not the only person on Fishraider for whom fishing has become a bit of an obsession. I know I could be counted in that group. It's great to see that your persistence has paid off. Cheers, Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Well done Dan, thats a good way to have your cherry popped, and you will always remember your 1st penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 well done mate, some of us can only dream of hooking something like that. cheers [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Fantastic, Dan!! Well done!!! Brilliant - put in the effort & the rewards will come!!! :) Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) Good effort Dan. It takes a lot of effort and perseverence to catch a good jewfish like that off the beach. School jew around that size being caught off the beaches is a good indication of the school size that come in at this time of year. Well done and congratulations. Cheers jewgaffer Edited May 9, 2008 by jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 nice jewie mate. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breambusters Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Great stuff Dan, Congratulations on a great jew. You sure deserve it after all the effort and determination you have put in. Your post is very inspirational! Now I feel like going beach fishing in stead of work tomorrow Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug43 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Well done mate, I like hearing stories from a man with a plan. Congrats. Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noosatocoffs Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Great fish, Nothing better than a jewie from the surf. Here's one i got a fair time ago from narabeen. Some dozen jewies of this size were caught that week. This went 40 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softplasticsjunkie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 congratulations mate... i felt your high reading your post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi Dan congratulation from Ouliss and I on your magnificent catch and achieving your goals well done champion on your top shelf fishing efforts Cheers Rizzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi waynie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Top Stuff Dan, Just like that line from Ghost Busters, We Came, We Saw, We Kicked It's A$$. Waynie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YRELAX Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Well done dan on the nice jew. I know what it feels like to put in the hours for not much reward, but when it comes it is well deserved. I pulled a nice speciman from down south measuring 155cm. nothing beats a good jew fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay power Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 well done mate.can i ask what beach u were fishing from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordan Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 I could tell you, but then id have to kill you ...Or I'd get a Boot up the arse for opening my gob. All I'll tell you is its local. But i don't think the key to success is all about location, alot of sydneys and central coast beach's have been known to produce mulloway, I think the main contributing factors to success are: Using only the best baits, catch your own, get down to the beach 3 hours early and dedicate this time to collecting bait. Fish for Tailor, or walk around to the rocks and catch some yakkas or jig up some Squid. It is well worth the effort to get your livies. Take note of the Moon phases, tides and barometer, While not everyone believes in this "mumbo jumbo", I do, and i believe it makes good sense. Even if only to motivate me to concentrate my full efforts on these periods. When your confident you stay focussed longer. To be succuessful with these ausome fish takes dedication, as this dedication and a little optimism may be all you have to rely on during those many cold, miserable and fishless outings. The time and effort exerted for no reward can become very disheartening, but thats where you grab your rod get your livies or fresh bait, and plant your feet on the sand once more, optimistic thats "Tonights the Night". But most of all enjoy the ride, thats what fishings all about. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOB Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Great effort mate. I have yet to get one better than 50cm or so but after reading your story, you've started the fire. I will try and get out there as much as I can GOOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarCrusher Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) Awesome Catch Mate!! A Felling that only fishos can relate to... Congrats Edited May 9, 2008 by BarCrusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS Dan, good on ya mate!!! Beautiful fish. Great to see all that hard work, all those long hours and all that dedication and attention to detail have paid off for you. We'll have to catch up and wet a line together before too long. Cheers, Chris... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Excellent reward for a hard earned effort. Dan the man - obviously now that you've "Popped the Cherry" Reads like a forensic investigator - clues, facts - then catch the culprit Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Congratulations dan!!!!! Thats all that needs to be said when hard work pays of like that! well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Holy crapoley - you did it Dan! Another beach jew cherry popped and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving fellow. Your persistance has paid off - great to hear that Stewy picked one up the night before too. Could be a good winter for jewies off the beaches. Congrats again. Mondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft-on Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Just got dry from the sweat after reading that story dan!!! Great Story, really nice Jewie. Keep the sweet stories rolling dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschanel Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 not a bad fish to pop your cherry with, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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