Hodgey Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 G"day all Hired a tinny for a couple of hours this morning, to try to improve my visitor's PB. First fish of the morning was a great table fish of 55cm. A couple of smaller models followed, but it was pretty hard going. Marc dropped a smaller model and was starting to get frustrated with his efforts. Another drift along the weed bed soon sorted that out. Marc puts a last cast along the weed bed before we move. "Ah Skip? I think I'm on!" What ensued was 35minutes of the most entertaining fishing I have enjoyed in quite a while. After losing a good fish recently, the drag was backed right off, and we chased that little lady round and round Tuross Lake. Marc was using 4lb crystal, 10lb flurocarbon, and a 5" Jerk Shad in Camouflage on a 1/8oz jig head. Each time we got a look at her, all we could see was line disappearing into the fish's mouth ... no sign of the jighead After a lot of manoeuvring, prayers and a little bit of luck, his new PB was laying safely in the net. 77cm and in prime condition. Marc is still buzzing about his capture, which he released after a suitable amount of photography. She is swimming out there for him to find again another day! Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 There it is!! I knew it wouldn't take long for Marc to get a p.b. Tell him congrats from me on a great fish Hodgey. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hodgey, I think I'm your long lost brother and I'm coming down for a new PB myself Top fish!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Great Lizard there Ian The fish in the lake system must be shaking in their weedbeds by now. Well done to Marc - he must be stoked Cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 top fish ian and to get the bro a new pb your the man cherrs gary and dylan says hi as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well done Marc. That is a beauty of a flathead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Well done Marc on a new PB!! Awesome flattie & real 'heart in the mouth stuff"!! I bet a few 'naughty words' were said as she came & went on her freedom busting way!! Don't you hate it when you see only line coming out of a big flattie's mouth!! Congrats on getting it in on such light gear! On ya Hodgey for putting Marc onto such terrific fishing! He may never want to leave now!! I think I may have to move down to Tuross! Cheerio Roberta Edited January 14, 2009 by Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Awesome fish Marc. Good work from the guide too. That's an amazing capture on light leader with such a long fight. Has your heart left your mouth yet?? One for FOTM. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Well done Hodgey jrn very nice flatties down their in turross! keep up the excellent fishing mate kael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft-on Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sweet! Nice fish there Skip2. Solid looking one too. I will have to get down there again hodgey and rustle up some some fish with you. Cheers Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Cam Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Congrats Marc Very fortunate to have a top guide he can call on Cheers, Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thank you all for your kind comments. Marc left 5:40am this morning and arrived home at 4pm: a little weary, but still excited about his recent trip (his first) to Tuross. He landed numerous fish while he was here and managed to finish his visit with this 68cm lady yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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