jenno64 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Had a 2 hour window yesterday arvo so I hit a spot up the Georges where I got a couple of nice fish a fortnight ago. The tide was into the last half of the runout and I caught and released plenty of smaller flatties, bream and whiting in the first hour. Noticed a tick one one of my lines and the tip stopped vibrating and bent slightly back. I lifted the rod out of the holder and applied some pressure, at first not much resistance as the line came onto the spool pretty easily but then as the leader peeked out of the water, I realised the was some serious weight below. Got my first glimpse of a very nice flatty and after a few minutes of her ducking and weaving near the surface, I slid her into the big net and of course, she went ballistic and flew back out into the drink. One more attempt and she was netted, I slipped the grips onto her lower jaw and peddaled over to a nearby beach to measure (84cm), photograph and release her. She sulked a bit but after a few minutes of swimming her, she slid back into the muddy depths. Took two 40s back home for dinner and I'll be back out there again next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.e.p.d Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wow big girl looks healthy. Good work nice dark colour must have been up river a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako2000 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well done, beautiful looking fish...and a feed to take home as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh191 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well done, nice 2 hour session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendong Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice mate. Is that a pink micro mullet you are running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice mate. Is that a pink micro mullet you are running? Manns stretch 5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Nice job on such a solid fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.kenny Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Great session Rob, looks like you have found a reliable part of the river. I assume most of the fish are being caught whilst trolling behind the kayak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Top fish Rob and your pliers will also be ok as scissors for an entry into the COTM if you desire as they are cutters as well. Regards Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Great session Rob, looks like you have found a reliable part of the river. I assume most of the fish are being caught whilst trolling behind the kayak. Yep I troll with a line out either side of the yak and one hand held down the middle. That way I can run 3 different lures. I do get some monumental tangles at times when it's not a straight forward drift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Great fish again Rob. For a 2 hour window you sure can get plenty of fish! With 3 lines out I can see how maximise your chances. Kayaks are a great stealth machine ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy888 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 You're on fire Jenno wth those big flatties!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekiifisher Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Great work... beautiful flatty you got there!!! think i may have to start trying the hard bodies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjchen Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yep I troll with a line out either side of the yak and one hand held down the middle. That way I can run 3 different lures. I do get some monumental tangles at times when it's not a straight forward drift! whoa 3 lines mate, do you reel the 2 other lines in before fighting a fish? i only troll 2 lines max and i find it dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 whoa 3 lines mate, do you reel the 2 other lines in before fighting a fish? i only troll 2 lines max and i find it dangerous I only have 3 lines out if the tide and wind are easy to manage. Even when the drift is good I still come up with some braided nightmares. The key is to have the deepest lure just behind the yak with the others out wide. I also zig zag down current which allows one lure to slow down each turn and some of my biggest fish have been caught on a lure that has been almost stalled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Manns stretch 5+ A very useful lure on the flatties and an old favourite Another beautifully conditioned fish Rob. Keep the reports and photos coming mate. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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