tw9635 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hello Raiders, After many hours, and hard sessions spent trying to catch my first jewy, i finally succeeded. Hit up my local spot this afternoon, (as i had no homework! ) to try to catch the elusive jew. I arrived down at 4pm with 2 set ups. A 4-7kg combo with a 4000 size reel with 15lb braid and 20lb leader, and a 10-12 kg combo with a 8000 size reel with 30lb braid and 30lb leader. I was using frozen squid which i had caught from a previous outing. ! chucked a whole squid on the bigger outfit, and a small strip on the smaller one. after waiting an hour with not even a bite, i was ready to pack up and go when my samller outfit screems to life! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Yes i'm on! The fish had taken 30m off line before i had even gotten to the reel. I set the hook and began the long fight. After 3 runs and 10 minutes, i had managed to gain some line and the beast was getting nearer. just as i got the net ready the fish takes another huge run. Zzzzzzzz the line screams again! I finally mange to get him to the surface and i couldn't believe my eyes I got him up and gave a scream of triumph . The fish measured 89cm and 8.45 kg. I was very stoked and couldn't stop smiling. I somehow remembered the item for COTM, and realised i had nothing blue anywhere . But wait i thought, realising the t shirt underneath my rain jacket was blue. I pulled up the shirt and took a quick photo before swimming the fish and watching it swim away, to fight another day. Thankyou for all the support i've gotten from all the members on Fishraider, and i hope theres many jewies to come. I would like to submit my jewy for COTM May 2013. Kind regards, Mr. Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Congrats mate, What a lovely fish for your 1st! 89 is a very respectable fish. They take a while to figure out but once you get one they seem to become a more frequent catch Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.e.p.d Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done mr fish.!!!! What a ripper of a Jew. That beats my pb and I'm sure many others, if that's your first I'd like to see them in a yrs time! Congrats again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done mr fish. For most people that is a Jew of a life time, yet that is the first one you caught. It smashes my first of 22cm and about 200gm lol. Well done young man! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Congrats young fella. That's a very nice fish for your 1st. Well done. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy050 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Wow what a fish, great effort mate well done,loved to get something like that i will keep dreaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanemills Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done congratulations. Persistence pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 well down put the time in you get the prize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforjesus Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Cracking job Mr Fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issue Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Congrats young man, that is a ripper of a fish ! And how good are you for letting that beauty swim off... Good job, hope you get lots more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done! That is a solid jewie any way you put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 That's a fantastic first Jew! Congratulations and I'm sure it won't be the last one you catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinP60 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 excellent fish mate job well done hope you get COTM you deserve it. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsarini Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 What an amazing first Jew, congrats! My first was only about 30cm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Good stuff man! I would be happy with that for a long while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Congratulations on the capture and release of your first jewy mate. What a terrific fish! I have submitted your fish for COTM ... good luck! Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhands Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done who needs Soapies hey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 great fish! definately put it in for COTM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svsolaris Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Eight. Kilos. Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adkel53 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 So good to see a young bloke like you out there fishing in your spare time rather than sitting in front of some electronic device wasting time like so many your age do. And releasing your first jewie - thats gold! Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvS- Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done! Congrats on your first jewie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Congratulations. That's a fantastic first jewie mate. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Blazer Lures Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well done mate, Nice fish for your first jew!! that spot holds good fish at times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoi Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well done and congratulations on ripping fish! Certainly put it in for COTM and I'm sure you will get heaps of votes. Excellent stuff and keep up the nice work. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsm150d Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Congrats mate, thats a nice fat Jewy soon happy for I know what must be feeling I just landed my first Jewy a week ago.. good on ya.. Regards Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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