Zerko Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Despite the cold weather, I've been hanging to get out on the water for fish. I picked up this second-hand alvey and fly rod (in Swap & Sell - thanks Hoodlum92) seeing that the in-laws were going up to the lake for the weekend to chase blackfish. Having never used this type of reel before, I thought I would be in for tangles and cursing. First drift and I'm on. Trying to wind the bugger in, I thought, geez this drag isn't very smooth. Finally get it in the boat and it goes 35. Better have a look at this reel. Umm, that's not really a drag, it's just to lock it so it doesn't freespool when you don't want it to, derr. Now that I've figured that out, I can understand why people prefer to use these reels for float fishing. It's so much easier to control the line. Got another one in mid 30s, dropped another good one and let a few just 30s go. I like this blacky fishing. I must be getting old. Decided we'd go for a flatty spin. Picked up a small one on a 4" power minnow. It went back. Then hooked a nice one that went 65. It felt like a old boot as it came up, barely even put up a fight. I thought it would wake up after seeing the boat, but it didn't. It was a very fat fish. I felt sorry for it, so it went back as well. Went back to the luderick on the change of tide, but the wind came up so we called it a day. Was planning to smoke the blackies a'la Roberta, but I can't find my portable burner. I think they'll just be pan fried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 quality fish there mate really nice looking croc regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well done, Zerko! Top introduction to blackie fishing!! Yeah, the sidecast/centrepin reels take a bit of getting used to ...... I'm still getting used to them, so much that I still use a spinning reel! Good idea to use the fly rod as the blackie rod - it would have excellent action! Just watch the runners - they may not eventually like salt water too much. Nice looking fish. Well done on the flatties too. I am surprised folk are getting into quality flatties this time of year ..... but they must be hanging around somewhere, eh?? Shame you couldn't find your burner - we had our first winter Smoked Fish Pie last night. YUM!! Got 3 more in the freezer now, too! 4 fish make 4 fish pies. Easier to do it in 'numbers'. Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerko Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 It's a saltwater fly rod, so all good on the corrosion part. It's probably too stiff, but hey, if it catches fish... I'm yet to try it off the rocks using the side cast. The flatties are still there, I suspect deeper water and you'd have to donk them on the head for a strike. I think the burner is up at the van, but I've brought the smoker and chips back to Sydney with me. Oh well, next lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g7g7 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 It's a saltwater fly rod, so all good on the corrosion part. It's probably too stiff, but hey, if it catches fish... I'm yet to try it off the rocks using the side cast. The flatties are still there, I suspect deeper water and you'd have to donk them on the head for a strike. I think the burner is up at the van, but I've brought the smoker and chips back to Sydney with me. Oh well, next lot. Glad you threw back the big flatty- not many people would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monch Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Nice fish mate, especially the flattie. I'm quite surprised it didn't put up a fight, must have been in hibernation for winter. By the way, what combo is that in the 2nd picture? I think its a Daiwa Tierra reel but what is the rod and what are the line weights for them if you don't mind me asking? Edited July 14, 2009 by monch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Nice couple of fish. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve07 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Good day out chasing blackfish & a very nice flattie as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerko Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Nice fish mate, especially the flattie. I'm quite surprised it didn't put up a fight, must have been in hibernation for winter. By the way, what combo is that in the 2nd picture? I think its a Daiwa Tierra reel but what is the rod and what are the line weights for them if you don't mind me asking? Yeah, I was a little surprised as they usual go nuts when the see the boat, but like us I don't think it wanted to move much cos it was freakin' cold. Yep, 2500 Tierra spooled with 10lb and a Pflueger President (I think - I forgot to go and have a look this morning). It's a nice combo if not slightly too stiff, but you can easily land a legal kingie with it on the lake. A bit harder if there is structure around (eg. Sydney harbour). I've got another spool that I've got 4lb fireline planned to go on it, but that combo is really too heavy for the finesse stuff. It's perfect for the flatties, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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