Adz Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) I've learned that I'm working to support my fishing habit!! So ... I went with the flow ... A trip to a tidal lake in SE Queensland where the promise of BIG fish had been made by several independent sources . Being new, I have no ego to consult and dragged my 'P' plated rod down on a whim A 3" Berkley Minnow on 6lb leader with 10lb main line floated and twitched in the flow from under a bridge and with the current, along a rock wall saw a small flattie and two (2) bream - all undersize - soon reaching the shore with little fanfare and quick release Swapped for a heavier jig head and a change of colour from red to green (same lure) and I soon felt the scraping of the rocky bottom. Now I'm thinking ... bring 'em on Clock's ticking and wife's packing the car , the good 'ol "one last cast" happens. However, on the fourth 'last cast' it happens ... Zing ... zoom ... the rachet screams and a solid shake is felt through my lightweight graphite rod. Damn! I work for that feeling!! It's what I've come to love Let the fruits of my labours unfold... With my wife and daughter in witness My PB (landed) flattie was taken. Proud to share... (Remember, I've only been going 6 months - so this is HUGE ... to me, anyways) And I've certainly kept my word from previous posts, in finding the 'parents' (see links below) http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.ph...c=30670&hl= http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.ph...c=30837&hl= Cheers fellas, Adz PS - 64cm & 1.8kg (weighed and measured - fat bugger). Remember, you have to throw 'em back at 70cm here in QLD. Took it home, kept alive in my esky with an air pump. - Got home - Started the deep fryer - Made the batter (simple blend of flour and VB) - Killed and filleted - On the table with Beer Battered chips and salad within 15 minutes of being 'knocked' A most proud meal for a dad to bring his family. And the whole thing was polished/devoured in seconds. AWESOME !!!!!! Yeah baby, bring 'em on! Edited June 14, 2008 by Adz
Hodgey Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 You little ripper!! CONGRATULATIONS Adz! That is a fine flatty, mate, and to land your PB in the company of your family is pure gold. Already you're experimenting with jig heads and plastics like a pro Keep 'em coming! Hodgey
slinkymalinky Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Don't be too modest mate... a 64cm flattie is a great lizard! Nice to see you working out how to get the best from plastics. And nice to see your family sharing and supporting your new addiction. Cheers, Slinky
flatty hunter626 Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Don't be too modest mate... a 64cm flattie is a great lizard! bloody well is nice fish!
Ray R Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 G'day Adz, that is a super flattie, join the ranks of SP addiction, it is a great and rewarding way to fish...
no idea Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 nice fish mate. thats a good idea to have to throw them back at 70cm keep alot more breeders alive.
shefford Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Woohoo nice fish Probably the best fishing on the gold coast i've ever had was Lake Orr before they developed houses around the lake. Is that where you are?
brendong Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Sweet Lizard....Great to see your persistence is paying off and the first of many fine Lizards no doubt.
double pluggers Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Good on you. Coming up trumps with a great feed for the family is the best way to justify lots more fishing time well done.
Jewhunter Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Well done Adz on a very nice lizard. Looks in top condition. You'll be a s.p expert in no time. Keep at it mate & the results will come. Great to see you involving the family as well. We'll hook up for a fish soon. Cheers, Grant.
Penguin Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Nice going there Adz, great resulting feed from the sounds of it as well penguin
Adz Posted June 17, 2008 Author Posted June 17, 2008 Probably the best fishing on the gold coast i've ever had was Lake Orr before they developed houses around the lake. Is that where you are? Iricangi, noticed you're on the Gold Coast also. PM me and we can meet up there some time. It's a great fish at night with a run in tide for bream (apparently). I've been there a few times when I finish work (I work shifts, so I can finish at 10pm some nights). It's near Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast. You'll find 'Emerald Lakes' in any UBD Adz
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