Michael Hatte Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) 1ST up i would like to say a massive thanks to musty for giving us the heads up on a couple areas to fish for my first Estuary Perch toady Fished the georges today to try and crack my first EP.. Choice of weapon was small vibe/blade lures and slack tide was the key Morning Session, 1ST EP 27cm2nd ep 29cm3rd EP 26cmFlattie 50cm 39cm Bumped into an angler named Stephen AKA Reggie The Rabbit, who was also fishing the same area.... Things got quiet so we decided to try for some blackies, we ended up finding them but only managed a couple legal fish, lots of small fry but still good fun... Well only one fish to show by the end of the session, but we will keep that one between us Stephen... The High Tide was around 30mins away so i got things ready for another EP sesh but different area... IM STILL SPEECHLESS SO I WILL JUST SHOW YOU PICS Edited August 13, 2009 by bloopin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Well done on your first Ep Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Stephens first Blackfish on the new killing stick.. honker!!! 32cm.... They are gettin bigger!!!! 37CM... WHAT A WAY TO FINISH THE DAY!!!!!! PB... EP 37cm...... Edited August 13, 2009 by bloopin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer666 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nice catch you got there mate well done. Cheers Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 well done on your ep hunt and your 1st 2nd and 3rd were you using 50mm tt blades as i got a few and am yet to use them mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 well done on your ep hunt and your 1st 2nd and 3rd were you using 50mm tt blades as i got a few and am yet to use them mike 35MM tiny lures and very east to pull the hooks, lost a good flattie by going a bit to hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Great EPs. But a snipet from a fishing report I found on the web: "ESTUARIES NSW DPI is reminding anglers a ban on taking Australian Bass and Estuary Perch from all rivers and estuaries is in place until August 31 to protect these important recreational species. The zero bag limit does not close any waters to fishing and does not affect anglers fishing for other estuary species such as bream or flathead. " Just in case people aren't aware of this bit of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadamson Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nice to meet up with you Mick. Had a good day and thanks for the invite aboard. We were both fishing alone in our boats so we teamed up.Dropped the anchor on mine and joined up with Mick on his boat. A few small fish but i was happy to catch a keeper Blackfish on my new rod. Its alway nice to meet new raiders and put a face to the name. cheers keep an eye out for you on the water reagrds Stephen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewiehaven Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 GEE-SUS!!! Love the EP's mate, your PB is a HORSE Fine effort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 What a magic day!!!! Keep it coming! Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid hunter Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 nice work blooping definately one to remeber regards Squid Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Nice EPs Congrats on your first Wait till you hook a 40cm plus They go really hard Biggest Ive seen come out of the Georges went 52cm fork length caught by my brother The one in my avatar is my pb at 47cm fork length Both caught using 60mm squidgy fish my favorite EP sp Time to get back out myself I reckon Edited August 13, 2009 by The Iceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Great EPs. But a snipet from a fishing report I found on the web: "ESTUARIES NSW DPI is reminding anglers a ban on taking Australian Bass and Estuary Perch from all rivers and estuaries is in place until August 31 to protect these important recreational species. The zero bag limit does not close any waters to fishing and does not affect anglers fishing for other estuary species such as bream or flathead. " Just in case people aren't aware of this bit of info. Longy, this has been discussed & investigated by Hodgey at length in these forums. It is illegal to TAKE e.p's & bass. It is still legal to catch & release these species. This is straight from the DPI. Well done on a great session Bloopin & Stephen. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hatte Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Great EPs. But a snipet from a fishing report I found on the web: "ESTUARIES NSW DPI is reminding anglers a ban on taking Australian Bass and Estuary Perch from all rivers and estuaries is in place until August 31 to protect these important recreational species. The zero bag limit does not close any waters to fishing and does not affect anglers fishing for other estuary species such as bream or flathead. " Just in case people aren't aware of this bit of info. All the fish were returned to the water longy, Heard they are good on the table but id rather let em go.. Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertan Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 whoa nice eps boysdone really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longy Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 All the fish were returned to the water longy, Heard they are good on the table but id rather let em go.. Cheers Michael just didn't want to see anyone get an unnecessary fine from Fisheries, saw someone in Vic have their boat taken by Fisheries after illegal fishing activities (undersize fish caught and kept), so didn't want it happen to any fellow fishraider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewdreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hey Bloopin! Lovely job mate! I looked at the weather today an thought........ I had to start work at 06:00AM and didn't finish till 20 mins ago..so there was no way today. BUT Tomorrow's my Bday and Come hell or high water I'm going fishing!!! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMick Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Awesome catch and so close to home too... gotta love that! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Dude read the above mentioned posts and read the fisheries news before u come out swinging This topic has been discussed a hundred times and im sick of hearing about it. http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.ph...&hl=closure There. Ive said it now. Musty Thanks for posting that link, Musty. This issue has been hammered to death over the last 6 weeks or so, and an explanation (from DPI) has been posted in a couple of different places on these forums. What's worse, an explanation of the issue has been posted earlier in this report, and yet someone still challenges the same issue two responses later? I urge members to take a little more care (and conduct more research) before criticising legal captures. Apart from detracting from a member's report, it contravenes site rules. Regards Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Well done Bloopin & Reggie on some terrific ep fishin'!! I have yet to land an ep ...... it is on my list tho! Hmmmm I suppose there must be some in our system here in Fortser .... guess I need to take the yak further up the rivers towards the fresh? If that 37cm ep hadn't grown so deep in the belly & fat - I am sure it would have been 40cm or longer by now!! Congrats on blooding your rod on the blackie too, Stephen! Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytom Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Good on you Bloopin!!!! Looks like a great time was had by all!! CHEERS MATE...Tom the Yank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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