AGP Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi Raiders, I spent many sessions this summer focused on getting a Jew on plastics plus using Live bait at times too. Switching between the Harbour and Hawkesbury system. The end result from hours of casting was 3 fish in 3 different sessions, With many fishless sessions and too many Flathead to count as bycatch. All Jew were small fish with the biggest going 65cm's. I did also lose a monster on live squid despite having 50lb braid and 70lb leader but you have to expect that when targeting the big fella's. Only 3 weeks ago I purchased a new Tinnie and after spending the last couple weeks installing electrics and live bait tank it was ready for its first trip last weekend. I decided to head out to the Hawkesbury after getting some Livies and try around the Cowan system. After only 1 hour and a few Bonito and Tailor taking the Livie's this Big guy struck, I had only just cast out and put the reel into gear as it hit like a freight train with the rod still in my hands. It had me running around the boat as it changed direction multiple times and to be honest I thought it was going to do me more than a couple of times especially as it had picked up my lighter rod. A nervous 15 minutes later and my mate was able net him for me. My biggest Jew and he came in at 122cm's and was a very solid fish! Not bad for the boats first trip out. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhands Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Well done what a great feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Awsome fish congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Congrats on an awesome fish. Fishingphase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewhunter13 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 great jew mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdelux Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Fish of a lifetime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Very good way too christen the boat well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisholb Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 well done mate...im still waiting for my 1st one...hopefully this sat at the hawkesbury... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisholb Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 well done mate...im still waiting for my 1st one...hopefully this sat at the hawkesbury... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Congrats! Meter plus jew, what more can be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan-cowboy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That is one lucky boat....are you interested in selling it... Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasksta Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Fair play mate the hard work has paid off, we have all been there and most of us stull there! That is a genuine lifetime trophy fish. Pressure is off now you willl land heaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoi Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Marvellous effort and great report What a tremendous way to Christen your new boat. Thanks for sharing Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Great Jew mate! Well done for persevering over summer. Even the small Jews are good to see. Hopefully you get an even bigger Jew soon but that's a stuff target to beat! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigbutcher Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Well done PAPAS you flipping legend!!!!!!!!! When are we getting out for a session bud? Got a new boat coming in 4 weeks, lets do an offshore session on the snapper? BUTCH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick13 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Well done mate that is freakin huge wat a catch! Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGP Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the feedback guys. It's awesome when you pick a certain day, do your research and get a result like this. I know fish like this don't come easy and the effort I have put in all paid off at the perfect time. Stoked! Hey Butch, I'm very interested in a session mate, I'll pm you my number. Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a ripper congratulations. Fish of a lifetime..... Well done keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanemills Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a way to christen the boat. Hope it's a good sign for all your future fishing adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issue Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 WOW, now thats a jew. Good on ya, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poacher Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Awesome effort - well done for thinking BIG. Solid tackle and large baits etc' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphoukari Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a monster and what a way to break in the new tinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 including my self there are others that have fished for decades and have not come close to something this big, it really is dedication, expertise, experience and love for what you do. Good on you . may this be just the first of many bigger ones , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 It's a great feeling landing that fish of a lifetime! Well done mate! You can give up fishing now, NOT!! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simda Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 You earnt that fish, question is how can you top that Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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