cut_loose Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Hey guys Fished the Flathead classic today, not much luck again. I got some Poddy Mullet the day before and prepared for it but no decent Flatties to be seen. Landed 5 around/over 40cm and dropped a few right at the boat which looked abit biggger. Spewing. Atleast it didn't rain this year. No prizes but always next year. Caught this Crab at the end of the day as well. What is it ? I have no idea haha Cheers Edited August 25, 2013 by quintrex101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak4g63 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Looks like the preditor, from the movie of the same title Tight lines, Shakeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxo Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thats a bloody strange looking crab for sure and certain. Congrats on the flatties mate. Get the big girl next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 might be a sand crab but not sure Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Unlucky on the flatties better luck next time i remember your post from last year as for the crab I know them as sand crabs they are bye catch when fishing off the beach sometimes holding onto the bait untill out off the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltrix Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ovalipes australiensis. Surf Crab or sand crab. 0 to 34 m. depth. Perth to Qld and Tasmania. max 105mm size Ref Australian Marine Life. GJ Edgar Not bad eating but mind the sharp bits. Regards Saltrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Haha yeah, always fish the classic. Thanks guys, yeah looks like a Sand Crab to me. Threw him back in anyway Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzlar Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Better luck next year at least you didn't get wet this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 That is a sand crab. 2 purple spots with the 5th leg being swim paddles. Where was the classic held? Regards Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero.gard Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Is that Botany Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The flathead classic is on lake illawarra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good On you for getting amongst it ...ll the best for next year and yeah mate its a sand crab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks guys, yeah Lake Illawarra and that's what i said to my dad. Atleast there was no rain ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have found the lake to fish poor of late though I have heard of some people catching quite a bit. Prawns and tailor seem to be the go atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yeah mate it was fishing alot better last year but just lots of avg sized Flatties this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swano Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Didnt realise the classic was on,now I know why there was so many people on the lake,Took some live worms out onto the beach & fished some nice gutters till an hour after high tide. Plenty of fish all undersize. Went into the lake for the change of tide,still shoulder to shoulder,so walked towards the mouth,fluked a couple of poddies on the way. Used the worms & mullet,while flicking plastics around till 8.00pm,again small whiting & flatties. BUMMER, bought a burger and went home! Deano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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