klainz Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 G'day raiders, been chasing this fish completely unsuccessfully for 8yrs. Read countless articles and watched a fair few vids too. High tide at change of light before but not on the full moon; only fish the new moon; fish the run out in the eddies of a bridge pylon; after a storm, fish the division between the muddy and the salt, off a break wall even better; have your drag set to 1-3lb but no more and no less; don't expect bites right on high tide but in the first two hours after; change your fresh baits every 15mins(!) etc etc etc. on and on it has become like a schizoid voice in my head. Recently, conditions seemed worth having a pre-dawn go at them with that rare combo of having time off work too! Landbased; a 'known' spot but because of the track a little difficult to carry in a bucket of livies into (which I did); high tide at dawn; and had squid frozen in it's own ink immediately after capture but 2 weeks old. Threw out a wing on a 2 hook snelled rig, on my oldest, cheapest oufit - single ball bearing shimano with 30lb mono and a 9 ft $40 rod. Outfit would have been all up <$100.00. Only a few days prior I had been eyeing out certates and sols! Will never forget that screaming drag and the rod buckled over - soon into the fight with it's heavy weight but undeniable head shakes and runs knew it could only be one species (even though I had never caught one - you get pretty good at telling when you've got an eagle ray, shovel nose or PJ on the line). Went 83cm and 5 kg - apparently this is in the schoolie class. But almost a legit model. It had actually been the first time i had hit this spot. But had reconned it previously and marked it as a future endeavour. Does anyone have opinions regarding barometric conditions and these fish? Thank you to FR for allowing a place to blow your own trumpet but in a sort of anonymous way. Couldn't resist the brag after trying for so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtosea Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Well done champ, they come easy after the first. My Gf and I have been getting a few too in the last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Well done mate, thats a really nice fish. Byron (Jewgaffer) knows all about barometric pressure especially in relation to Jewies, have a chat to him. Cheers Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAbz Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 wow top jewy mate i myself am on the hunt to catch my first jewy hope it comes soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarCitySlic Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 well done ,Kiddo you are one a lifetime quest to get the big one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 well done mate. Thats is a top jewie. A long time coming but worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King slayer Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Almost nothing mate, that fish is gorgeous!! There is something very special about your first jew, and that one's no baby. Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 VERY NICE JEWIE there mate. Congrates. Im still waiting for mine to came. Cheers LALA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef gone fishin1 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 mate well done , its so good when it all works out . Well done on the catch its so good to get one no matter how big they are. Keep up the good work. In time you will come across that bigger one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Well done Klainz!! IF that is a Schoolie, I'd be very happy to catch one that size!!! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yting Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Love your work mate. Well done after so long. I thought my couple of years playing the game was bad enough but 8yrs. Excellent. Nath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddy Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 hahaha well done mate, i know that feeling like it was just yesterday give it 1kilo or 5kilos the feeling after ur first jew is an accomplishment second to none! *applause* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 well done mate and good fish ! chasing them from a boat is definately easier. land based can be very difficult. since owning a boat my success has been far greater. excellent work. great fish to break your duck with. Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUTIGLASS15 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 8 years in the wait wont seem that long after landing such a nice fish,its a rippa,congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 that's a really nice Jew mate onya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaddy Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Fantastic...As a fellow fisho on a similar quest, congrats. You have done good. Rejoice now in the fact that you now belong to that rare breed, jewwie hunter. Now anytime conversation turns to fishing you can retell the tale of your catch whilst others will listen with envy. WELL DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Nice fish mate, welldone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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