Garth0_7 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hi Raiders. Just returned from Fraser Is with Azza P and the boys. The first four days were chellenged due to a SE wind averaging 25kn. The Boat remainrd in the driveway while we re-considered our options. First thought was to try a sheltered headland for Mackeral and Taylor. After several smoking runs and bust offs we decided we need to lift our game and rigs to cope. The next morning we headed back to the same spot for Tailor to suplement our bait supplies. It was then we relised our bust offs were due to sharks. We returned for breakfast and to draw up a plan for the rest of the day. All the conditions were against us due to the wind and swell. We searched Orchid beach for a rip that would assist us in getting our bait behind the Breakers. At last we found one although somone needed to walk across a gutter and into the next surf zone for this to work. Every one else was a bit smarter than myself, so Ioff I went through one gutter and into the surf zone and lobed out a whole tailor flailed on a 1000lb shark leader. Within 5 mins Azza P was on. TLD 25 loaded with 30lb braid onto the 1000lb trace. Azza walked 1.4km with the reel smoking. after approx 1 hour the shark was reluctant to enter the surf area and the hook pulled. . Azza was quiet emotional and didnt like anyone talking to him except his can of Jimmy. Back to the origanal rip and did it all again, instead this time it was my turn on the rod and he was not going to get away. The end result was a Brozie landed estimated weight of 160 to 180kgs on 15 kg gear. Two Hours and 15 min fight time. Bring it on. I am very happy with this catch and is a PB. Hope you enjoy the photos. All in all it was an excellent trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikila Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 hope you own a fish n chip shop a lot of flake there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hey you guys had fun shame about the bust off but you redeemed yourself with the next effort, arms must have been looking for a rest after that beasty, hopefully they had enough energy left to lift a beer or 4.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 well done fellas looks like fun thats for sure. whats this i hear of a big jewie being dropped on the trip garth??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza84 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 to effort there garth it was a good fish and a great trip aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 wow thats a nice looking shark!! last time i go swimming at fraser though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoges1974 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 WOW that thing would have been some fun Silly question but what do you do with it EAT IT ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 2+ hours is a looong fight time. A battle that long opens some real issues for an angler, such as hooks pulling or being cut off, physical fatigue, and all the stuff 'Murphy's Law' can throw at you. Congrats mate. That's an incredible capture. Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattiehunter991 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 How awesome is that, what a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth0_7 Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Gday Kingies. Yep the one that got away. While we were trying to get the gaf out, I accidentally lifted his hed out of the water. He shook his head out came the hook and off he swam. He had eyes like a 50 cent piece, I estimated him to go 20kg's+. Anyway next time. Hi Hoges. Yep we got around 80Kg's of fillet and good set of jaws. Plenty of flake for the extended Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtosea Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thats a top effort especially for off a beach. Well done to you all. kamil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoges1974 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Gday Kingies. Yep the one that got away. While we were trying to get the gaf out, I accidentally lifted his hed out of the water. He shook his head out came the hook and off he swam. He had eyes like a 50 cent piece, I estimated him to go 20kg's+. Anyway next time. Hi Hoges. Yep we got around 80Kg's of fillet and good set of jaws. Plenty of flake for the extended Family. Well done mate that is one less beast we have to worry about when surfing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Gday Kingies. Yep the one that got away. While we were trying to get the gaf out, I accidentally lifted his hed out of the water. He shook his head out came the hook and off he swam. He had eyes like a 50 cent piece, I estimated him to go 20kg's+. Anyway next time. Hi Hoges. unlucky mate, would have been an awsome sight having a huge jew by the side of the boat. shame it got away. well done again on the bronzie, its massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsparky77 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Great catch there champ Keep it up sparky77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1murph Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 wicked shark! good work mate JACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddy Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 first of all what does LBG stand for? secondly - what would u do with such a big shark? how would you eat/fillet that thing? crazy catch though lol i'd be shit scared.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 first of all what does LBG stand for? secondly - what would u do with such a big shark? how would you eat/fillet that thing? crazy catch though lol i'd be shit scared.. LBG would be Land Based Game fishing Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutcod Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Awesome shark mate but are you sure its a bronzie, it looks a lot like a bullshark from the photos (not bagging just curious)? Either way its a great capture well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth0_7 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Naddy,Ta Mate. We got alot of fillet out of him around 80kg's. This was a story in its self due to us only having a filleting knife. We knocked over quick by removing his heart, then the arms felt pumped again while we took it turns to cut through the tough skin and filet him. All done on the beach as we couldn't lift him in the ute. Take Care Gday Troutcod. Bronzies are of the same family as the Bull shark. It was a Bronzie as the eyes were the correct shape and colour. Some of the bigger ones go Grey in warmer waters. Thanks Edited June 30, 2008 by Garth0_7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWG Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Top catch on light gear, especialy landbase, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsan Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 awesome catch boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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