ianoc69 Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Took my youngest son out for a Land Based fish on SP's around Hunters Hill area. As usual he out fished me. It was pretty quiet and wind came up within 30 mins of being there - fished from 6am till 7:20am before wind drove us crazy. Son managed his biggest Flathead on SP's - measured 60cm exactly - see pics attached. I do alot of catch n release - but this one found its way to the table. Very fat fish and when it was opened up you could see why as it inhaled a complete yabbie approx 12cm long and despite still digesting it the fish was more than happy to feed on a 3" Pumpkinseed Minnow Gulp Grub. Healthy looking specimen - the phot did not do it justice. Footnote:- Many thanks to Mustafa for a tip on the local knowledge.
Bream Mad Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Well done son of ianoc69 !!! lots of good flatties round there, especially around fig tree bridge how did she taste? I have put back a few from that area won't eat them cheers bm
Hodgey Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Congrats to the young bloke on a fine fish. That yabbie looks a lot like a squilla (mantis shrimp)? Cheers Hodgey
brickman Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 well done on the lizard pritty shore that's not a nipper it looks like a mantis shrimp the killer of many a prawn cherrs gary
hobbitt Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 A great catch, well done to the lil' bloke. It's ALWAYS refreshing to see the tin lids out and about doing something worth while with their time, and keeping OUT of trouble. A nice pic as well, good stuff. Rod.
DaveD Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Nice sized flattie. I wouldn't mind catching myself some of those. Congrats to the young lad. Sounds like he's building up into something outfishing his old man
snag Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Ian good to see you and your son out for a flick, and even better seeing you still fishing with plastics. I hope your enjoying it and we need to go out for a session one day.
rizzo Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Great catch there little man thats the way keep outfishing the old man young fishos are gun anglers at times, Tight lines Raiders Rizzo Edited November 24, 2008 by rizzo
ianoc69 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks all for those kind words. I am a Soft Plastic Fanatic and prefer to use them over bait. The challenge of catching fish with lure and technique. The young bloke is 1 of 4 - the 2 older boys are not interested in fishing and the daughte (youngest at 6 yo) is keen but not ideal to drag her out of bed at 5am. Pearce is the sone pictured herein and he would fish long hours without complaint on Land Or Boat (when the cahnce is there). He regurlarly asks me "can we go fishing" - but many of my morning sessions are pre-work mid week and this means I can only take him on the odd weekend morning. Always amazes me how quick the kids pick-up things.
nargse1 Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 congrats mate to the son, good to see the local flicking grounds are still going good. might see you down there one day (as i frequent the areas)lol cheers damien
outdoordan Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Great to see you and the young bloke gettin into a few ...And congrats to Pearce on the PB. We should catch up for a flick soon. Iv'e got a bit of free time on my hands lately Hope work isn't too quiet without me. Take it easy Ian
doug43 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Nice work with the Son. It must be mantis shrimp on the menu for flatties this month. I've attached a pic of a freshly swallowed shrimp that was inside a decent flattie i took from the harbour a couple of weeks ago.
ianoc69 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Posted November 26, 2008 Great to see you and the young bloke gettin into a few ...And congrats to Pearce on the PB. We should catch up for a flick soon. Iv'e got a bit of free time on my hands lately Hope work isn't too quiet without me. Take it easy Ian Key Dan - we will get together for a flick soon. Missing you heaps at work dude. My personal wishes to you for future success. That Mantis Shrimp is lucky it did not end up on my plate.
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