glennmreid Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 That's one huge flattie. well done on a catch of a life time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick59 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 australian record flathead 22lb 4oz 41ins long caught in 1960 south west rocks by e.adams according to anglers omnibus peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 good on ya buddy!!!!!!!! that flattys a beauty!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg.michael Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Lovely fish. Caught in interesting circumstances. Congrats on a great fish and report. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzzy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 mmmmmmmmm nice flatty fillets there i can see it beer battered lucky bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oapns Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Mate that is a cracker. What area were you in? A mate of mine dropped a bait on the head of an 81cm girl under the railway bridge last year. Top catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks everyone for all your great replys. It is a great fish and one I will remember for a long time. I have been a lucky angler over the years and fished with some great blokes who have imparted great knowledge to me. I have been asked not to disclose the exact spot this fish was caught, as my mate took me there after many years of trial and error in finding consistant quality fish but, having said that it is in a very accessible area, with open water and plenty of cover from the NE. It would be safe to say, looking at peoples replys, that fish of this size are scattered about the whole system and could turn up anywhere. The rig was a simple No1 bait keeper with a live poddy on a leader of about 1metre in length and a ball sinker about the size of a large pea above the swivel. I was using 15lb main with 25lb leader but very fine mono for its breaking strain, so it was like using much lighter gear. Cast into the current and left to swim swim swim Thanks again. Now for the next big fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisso Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Holly Molly!!!!! Brian that fish is the lock ness monster! Edited March 6, 2009 by bisso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno phil Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Brian, The fish of a lifetime. It was good to meet you and have a beer or two whilst listening to details of a great capture. We might catch up again at another comp somewhere. Once again congrats on the flatty. All the best, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 you could ski behind that thing. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappo Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Holy thats a monster from the deep,and it looks in great condition too. my PB is 3 foot and 10 inches across the head.(didnt have any scales ).WOW fish like that are a capture of a lifetime u wont forget that in a hurry. the ANSA record for a dusky stands at 9.44 kg caught in richmond river back in 83' for anyone wondering,doubt it will be broken any time soon. Thanks for the info on the record. 9.44 kilos. Sheeeeeeeeeesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Awesome fish, Brian!! Congrats on the croc!! With just the small hook, you were soooo lucky to bring her in! Gives you a warm & fuzzy feeling putting them back, eh? Glad you missed the mayhem on the F3 ........ good thing you'd stopped for fuel earlier! Sounds like you had a bunch of fun with your mates, fishing up a storm. Chappos fish look pretty good, too!! CHeerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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