Ray And Hutcho Out Chasing Flatties

[Ray R]

G'day Raiders, out today with Hutcho in search of some flatties and boy were they timid, I think they are still a bit sleepy.

Anyway we tried around Patonga for no result so we jetted over to Hungry Beach, was a tad warmer over there as well so the fishing was quite

pleasent. Here we found some flatties , only small fellas but a good sign, Hutcho was trying out his new Daiwa Heartland outfit and he was

wrapped in the way it performed.

A hour passed and things were warming up so we moved around the rocky foreshore near Hungry Beach and then decided to give Patonga another

bash, now on the way there we saw a circle of boats with all on board reeling in fish, they had big schools of choppers and salmon busting

up all around them so we joined in too, Hutch scored a couple of nice salmon which gave his new outfit a workover and played with a few

small tailor, this kept us busy for half an hour or so.

That over we continued to Patonga, still quiet there so we took off back into the Ettalong Wagstaffe area and drifted around the shallows

and moored boats, we scored a couple more small flatties there and so after thousands of casts with different plastics and hard bods we

called it a day.

So we did end up with some fish (all released) today, nice to be out there and thinking that in 2 or 3 weeks time the bigger girls will

be out to play, also my prize for July c.o.t.m from Gary (Brickman) Seriously Stainless was a 4 up set of bow rail rod holders, took a pic

as well, great work Gary lovely job..

Hutcho and his new rod and reel in action

The Brickman rod holder

Hutchos Salmon

Surface action around the boats

Flattie action

One of my flatties

Edited September 12, 2010 by Ray R

[Brooker435]

Sounds like a nice way to spend the day guys well done !!!!!

I am sure you will get into the big flatties very soon and look forward to hearing about it.

great pics as always,

Regards,

Nathan

[austral]

well done buddy, sounds like ill have to dust of the flatty gear soon:1fishing1: ..

[james7]

Despite it being a bit "quiet" Ray, it certainly looks like it was a top day to be on the water. It's a good flattie you're holding and Hutcho's salmon is a ripper.

Brilliant photos as usual and that "Brickman rod holder" looks great too.

I always enjoy seeing your reports. Keep 'em coming Ray!

Cheers

Peter

[Day's Fishin]

The water looks very green and cold in the Flathead pic's Ray. The salmon would have been a treat on light gear. Congrat's on winning the c.o.t.m.

Regards Jeff

[fran1mat]

Well done Ray, looks like you and the little general had a good day out.

Matt

[Hutcho1]

Hey Mondo,

Yes I do remember how to post. With six weeks leave about to kick off, this quick little session is simply a warm up to what appears to be a bumper season.

Great post and great photo's as usual.

Hope to see you a Crescent.

Regards, Hutcho

[FISHARK]

Well done guys sounds like you guys had a good day of

Love the photos

Good on you guys on the releases

[paul.kenny]

Great report Ray and well done releasing the fish for another day. What was the general water temperature?

I am looking forward to the water warming up a tad and the big girls turning up

[Ray R]

Great report Ray and well done releasing the fish for another day. What was the general water temperature?

I am looking forward to the water warming up a tad and the big girls turning up

G'day Basscatcher, mate the temp was 16-17 degrees, still a tad cool but it is warming by the week..

[Basil D]

As usual, top pics to go with a top story.

[Bruce the Postie]

Good onya blokes,

And was'nt it a fantastic day on the water.

Great report and pics once again Ray.

Cheers,

Bruce