Jew Stalker Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Over the last 2 weeks or so the itch to have a fish has been getting the best of me. I finally got my car back from being repaired and on Saturday night I thought bugger it... I'm going for a fish tomorrow (even though Diesel's missus wouldn't let him out to play). I woke up at about 4am on Sunday morning nice and tired, walked outside and was greeted by a sky full of clouds and drizzle. I was ummming and arrring as to how the conditions were going to be but thought stuff it, I am going. I am glad I did as when I got to Katoomba I was above the fog and the clouds were thinning. By the time I got to the dam the weather had come great. There was barely a cloud in the sky and all was looking promising. I wanted to give the waxwing a run after seeing a report on someone catching one on one a couple of weeks ago so I rigged up my 68mm silver one and away I went. I was flicking around for about 1 1/2 hours walking all the time and then it happened. At about 7.30am I was on. The fight went for a couple of minutes on the 2-4kg T-curve loaded with 4lb braid and 6lb leader on my 1000 stradic I purchased from squidboy. It was a lovely little rainbow hen which came in just under 50cm but was nice and fat. Unfortunately after I unhooked her for a couple of pics I dropped her on the hard clay which ripped off quite a few scales so I thought I would take her home for a feed. I kept fishing for a few more hours for another hookup but dropped it mid fight unfortunately. I wasn't too phased though I was happy with the first one and any day fishing is a good days fishing, especially if you manage to catch one of those wiley trout. I saw a couple of nice bows swimming in the shallows but they weren't interested in the half a dozen different things I threw at them ranging from minnows to plastics, I am guessing they were a couple of late faux spawner's. I ended up leaving at about midday rather happy that I managed to do what I set out to do with the lure I wanted to test and it coming up trumps. Edited September 11, 2013 by Trout Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well done on a big effort in getting out there solo. Even sweeter to score a trout on a lure you haven't used before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Thanks Pete, I was pretty happy. I had the feeling that the waxwing would work in the past but hadn't thrown it on as I didn't have a trout coloured one. They didn't seem to mind the silver though so I was pretty darn happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Good work luc!!! You seem to get a few when you go solo. Diesels up here this weekend that's why he couldn't go! Keep posting and you might temp me to go back up for another flick! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ya I don't have folks hitting the sweet spots before I get there hehehe. Anytime you are up for it buddy you are always welcome to join me. Just say when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Nice one Luc! im spewin i couldnt come out but looks like u had a good day. Cheers, Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Cheers Stan, would have been good to have a little company but it was a good day so it wasn't that bad. Maybe next time eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 awesome trout there mate im still yet to catch one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Luc I am out this weekend what about the following mate and keep opening free fish river me thinks!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks Sam, keep at it... They are tricky but if I can catch one anyone can. All good Royce, Sunday week will definitely be good. I will keep opening free also. I miss the streams and am looking forward to having another go at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlRak Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Nice fish mate....very jealous.....still haven't got my first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks Nibbles. Keep at it bud. If you fish for them, they will come hehehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluring Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Nice fish! How good are solo sessions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 They are not too bad Alluring but honestly I like a bit of company for a chat and someone to share the experience with. It just makes it that little bit better I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ving Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 not me. I prefer to fish alone... its just one of those things. i dont mind fishing with someone tho, as long as they arent yabbering in my ear the whole time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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