Scratchie Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 G'day raiders, Spent the day today with my wife and youngest 2 children drifting around the bay throwing SP's and chasing a few flatty for a feed. It was perfect conditions for cruising around but the fishing was a bit tougher. I managed a nice lizard on a 5inch jerk shad in pink. Caught a few more undersize ones and played around changing plastics each drift. It is funny that what works one day, may not work the next. Today the pink jerk shad was the winner but on other days it's been, 80mm squidgy fish and 5in jerk shad in pilchard and pearl. We all caught a few fish but the most excitement came from my daughter. She was patient all day and cast continuously every drift waiting for her turn. And them it happened, dad, dad, I've got one. She wound it in and I didn't want to let her down like her brothers failed netting attempt last time. So with one scoop, in the net she went and the smile says it all. Finished up catching a few squid as well for bait next outing. Thanks for reading, Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Great job scratchie Nice fish Like u said, it's annoying having to change plastics every few minutes to see what works But sometimes worth it Well done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice work mate very true that smile is priceless! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The smiles on the yougsters faces is great too see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice catch , but its all about the kids, You got to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Smiles all round, this great seeing them with grins that big... makes everything all worthwhile. Great work mate and sensational effort Lil Miss Scratchie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 A memorable day out for the family...good onya Scratchie & Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg126 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 So good to see the little ones getting into it. Just wondering if you use the clip on off swivels for your plastics in order to change them quickly or stick with the traditional loop knot etc? Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 So good to see the little ones getting into it. Just wondering if you use the clip on off swivels for your plastics in order to change them quickly or stick with the traditional loop knot etc? Meg Thanks meg. I don't use snaps, only for gamefishing. I only use loop knots with hard bodies. With SP's, I tie my leader straight to the jig head. I will use the same jig but change type of plastics I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for all your comments! My kids love going fishing and now they are all using SP's, there's more time for me to fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtleman Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great catch mate...and a very good way to get the kids to love the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchie_junior619 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Them flatty were beautiful!!! Cheers scratchie_junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks meg. I don't use snaps, only for gamefishing. I only use loop knots with hard bodies. With SP's, I tie my leader straight to the jig head. I will use the same jig but change type of plastics I use. Hey bud try the loop knot on the plastics too with flattys and bream, they seem to float more naturally and it lets the plastic do its thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 its always a great day with the children, nice work scratchie, dont you wish there hearts stay as children always excited . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hey bud try the loop knot on the plastics too with flattys and bream, they seem to float more naturally and it lets the plastic do its thing. Yep, that's the way I've been fishing for a while now, with the loop you showed me. I feel I've had more success tying it straight to the jig! Either that, or my action has improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 its always a great day with the children, nice work scratchie, dont you wish there hearts stay as children always excited . Cheers mr Groper! Their excitement is infectious. They must get from me. I still carry on like a kid when I pull in a nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Gotta love the look on kids faces when they catch something, anything. And top marks to your little girl for casting as you described, tell her that we are all very impressed! Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Gotta love the look on kids faces when they catch something, anything. And top marks to your little girl for casting as you described, tell her that we are all very impressed! Cheers Paikea Cheers paikea! I was impressed too. Normally she sits in the cabin but her older brothers weren't there. She was determined to catch a fish. What's better, she really enjoyed eating it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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