fran1mat Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hello Raiders, Spent a few hours in Botany Bay this morning with Fishraider Belly and another mate. The other mate, who I will refer to form here-on-in as ol' Mate, and I were receiving our second Soft Plastic Masterclass from Belly on our newly acquired entry level spin rods and reels. We went out last week and were using some stock standard rods and reels but decided after seeing Belly in action, a cheap spin set-up was the go. Anyway, on his third cast ol' Mate caught this gem of a flattie. Measured 69cm. I had spent yesterday tying the braid to the leader and getting both the rods/reels set-up, so I had my fingers crossed as I saw ol' Mate struggling to get her up to the surface. Released back into the wild. A few other good size flatties (up to mid-50's) were landed and released. We also got a couple of small pink bream and a trevelly. I hope the photo works as I am a long time raider, first time poster. All the best. catch'n'release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sounds like a great morning catch'n'release! You all scored some good fish by the sound of it, and that flattie caught by ol' Mate is an absolute ripper! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 That is a gem, mate. Well conditioned and beautifully marked. Congrats on a great session Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingodiesel Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 sounds like you had a top day , top flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangled1 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well done cNr nice lizard! Cheers tangled1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 well done there on a very nice lizzard plus others cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewdreamer Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Onya Buddy, Especially letting that beautiful girl go! What was the water colour out there today? Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran1mat Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Onya Buddy, Especially letting that beautiful girl go! What was the water colour out there today? Cheers Chris G'day Chris, Water clarity today was good. Dark over the weed beds, and a nice light torquise over the shallow sand flats. Regards, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Good to see you finally put a report up Matt, nice flatties you scored there. Congrats mate, keep those reports coming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER 1 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hey Belly I was out there yesterday went over to Moll point got a heap of trevally ,managed a few flatties later in the day the best went 63cm it was my mates PB so it went home for tea Cheers Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Good work guys and thats a nice croc mate nice and healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran1mat Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Good to see you finally put a report up Matt, nice flatties you scored there. Congrats mate, keep those reports coming.. G'day Ray, Yeah, I have finally gome to grips with this fandangled computey, uploading pic's ect. We had as good day Ray, but the week before we scored more consistently - about 8 flatties between 40 to 56 in an hour and a half . The southerly blew up a bit so we snuck back up the Georges River. We got some good hits up past the Como Bridge, but couldn't boat any of them. I have been telling everyone it was the elusive Jew Fish we have been chasing. Belly has been terrific with his lessons, he has taken being outfished by novices very well. Heading out again tomorrow morning (on night shifts presently), so hopefully there will be another post tomorrow arvo. I have my fingers crossed for our mutual mate and his recent endevours. All the best Ray. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 That's a great result on the release and the other 50cm models would have gone down well on the plate too. Keep the posts coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACIMA Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Well done CnR and Ol mate for a nice Flatty and good on you Belly for showing them around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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