hooklineandsinker Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 hey raiders i've had the jew monkey on my back for quite some time but now its broken with the help of another fisho nathan (beginner) i had been trying for jew for a good year or more and with time running out (baby on the way in 2 weeks)this was my last chance the evening started out with trying to collect livies only managed 2 large yakkas in 2 hours but managed to catch undersized bream and reefies with were released the target was jew were headed to the spot in which we settle in for the night finally we had a prime position very late in the evening with the baits in new territory things looked bleak we were chatting then nathan says your rod so i get ready ,wait, look and stare the live liner starts its run grab the rod go to set the hook but no hook up wtf then a short time after my lightest rod gets attention 8lb on this rod as its my bream stick 2 small runs and a bent stick later no hook up nathan turns and says i cant believe this you should have hooked up at least by now and i say come fishing with me and thats all i get runs but no hook ups how wrong could i get later in the picture now the big rod get some rod bending action not wanting to over do it i strike boom im on the bouncing of the rod tells me and me its a fish i never caught before its a jew and my 1st i get it in to shore nathan nets it the net snaps at the join it was not up to the challenge its a 64cm jew with shaking of hands and pats on the back a smiles all round i decide to clean the fish after a discussion with about the mess at home its would leave (scales) i get a fresh bait out in the same area later as i cleaning nathan yells out again the rod its the same rod again nathans already hooked the fish and begins the reel in its bigger he says he hands the rod to me and goes to get my net from my car by the time he got back i washed the 68cm jew on to the rocks bellow we bring it up more high fives are thrown around like they are worth less i still cant believe it got my 1st jew and broke a pb on the second one and all in good company i feed mine and my wifes family this evening with them freshest fish they'll ever eat cheers mick ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 That's a great way to get the "jew monkey" off your back Mick! Two good fish! Congratulations! Top report. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 great report there Mick, even better with those jews mate, should taste great on the BBQ cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan00734 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done bro Congrats on the pb to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Congrats Mike!!!!!!!!!!! Very Well Deserved Mike Congrats Honestly Mike with all the time and effort you put in it was a surprise to me that you had not already caught a Jew. The Photos turned out pretty good considering how dark it was!!!! Also the Net has been strengthened now probably stronger than when I got it never snapped a net before so 1st Jew for you first snapped net for me I hope you and your family enjoy the feed and hope everything goes well with Bubs and look forward to doing it all again when time is on your side, just let me know as I know what its like when kids arrive so you may be out of action for a while I was on the bench for about 3 months lets see how you go!!!!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prawn* Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) well done on first jew good to have some help when targeting them well done nathan!! i think a mentor badge should be on the cards for that one!! haha now the 1m+ will be your next target!! Edited May 15, 2011 by mc fishn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 well done mike and congratulations! good on you nathan for showing mike the ropes, as you know going with someone who has already had success can save a lot of time! well done boys yeee ha! pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadavu Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It's great to finally get your first Jew good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongrass18ft Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 hey raiders i've had the jew monkey on my back for quite some time but now its broken with the help of another fisho nathan (beginner) i had been trying for jew for a good year or more and with time running out (baby on the way in 2 weeks)this was my last chance the evening started out with trying to collect livies only managed 2 large yakkas in 2 hours but managed to catch undersized bream and reefies with were released the target was jew were headed to the spot in which we settle in for the night finally we had a prime position very late in the evening with the baits in new territory things looked bleak we were chatting then nathan says your rod so i get ready ,wait, look and stare the live liner starts its run grab the rod go to set the hook but no hook up wtf then a short time after my lightest rod gets attention 8lb on this rod as its my bream stick 2 small runs and a bent stick later no hook up nathan turns and says i cant believe this you should have hooked up at least by now and i say come fishing with me and thats all i get runs but no hook ups how wrong could i get later in the picture now the big rod get some rod bending action not wanting to over do it i strike boom im on the bouncing of the rod tells me and me its a fish i never caught before its a jew and my 1st i get it in to shore nathan nets it the net snaps at the join it was not up to the challenge its a 64cm jew with shaking of hands and pats on the back a smiles all round i decide to clean the fish after a discussion with about the mess at home its would leave (scales) i get a fresh bait out in the same area later as i cleaning nathan yells out again the rod its the same rod again nathans already hooked the fish and begins the reel in its bigger he says he hands the rod to me and goes to get my net from my car by the time he got back i washed the 68cm jew on to the rocks bellow we bring it up more high fives are thrown around like they are worth less i still cant believe it got my 1st jew and broke a pb on the second one and all in good company i feed mine and my wifes family this evening with them freshest fish they'll ever eat cheers mick ............. Great work The first jew always seems impossible to catch,it can be frustrating especially seeing other reports and your out chasing your first. Good on you nathan for sharing your passion Mick,hope you nail a trophy fish on your next jew session. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks fellas it does feel great to have got a Jewie before my kid is born as other priorities will take over I think it was the area I was fishing that held me back from getting a Jew earlier on in the quest but with a little help from Nathan and a pointer or two it's now got me Hungrey for more but it has to wait on the back burner now Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.KingSpooled Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Congradulations mate !! Nicely done, a first catch and then a pb!! Can't get much better then that !!! Also in the company of Nathan, who I've fished with before and he is a champion fella !! And then to take home a feed for the fam with some of the freshest fish available !!! Beautiful matey can't get any better !! Now you have the bug and I'm sure the Jews wil start coming in thick and fast !! Good luck on your next adventure, might even see you out there aye bud !! P.s: what style hooks where you using if you don't mind me asking ? Well done again matey, champion effort !! Cheers, JeZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny doi Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Congrats on the jew mike,well done fellas.certainly alot of that size range out there of late.nice reward for sitting it out in the cold. Cheers johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Congradulations mate !! Nicely done, a first catch and then a pb!! Can't get much better then that !!! Also in the company of Nathan, who I've fished with before and he is a champion fella !! And then to take home a feed for the fam with some of the freshest fish available !!! Beautiful matey can't get any better !! Now you have the bug and I'm sure the Jews wil start coming in thick and fast !! Good luck on your next adventure, might even see you out there aye bud !! P.s: what style hooks where you using if you don't mind me asking ? Well done again matey, champion effort !! Cheers, JeZ Snelled rig mate with mustad penetrater 5/0 top hook hoodlum in 5/0 on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piss'n'Broke Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well done on your first jew mate. I still have fond memories of mine, took Greg over 2 years of trying to get me into one then once he had moved to Townsville, first trip out with another good mate who is also a raider, bingo 64cm jew, first bait down. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 congratulations bud, nice way to say goodbye to alot of your leisure time, bet your still stoked about them,getting a jew fish is like getting a trophy from the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVZ350 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Great stuff, Im hoping my first decent size jew might not be too far away to! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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