Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I worked at a waterfront block in Drummoyne bay today. After work I fished from the pontoon with a few lures. When I got nothing on the plastics, I changed to a cheapo blade. After a few retrieves I got a solid hit and was on to something big. I didn't rush it, let the drag do its job and after a few minutes I had sight of a good flattie, in the 70 cm range. I had him on the surface, he made a few more dashes and I just let him wear himself out. I didn't bring a net, so the plan was to lift him onto the pontoon by the 10lb leader. He saw me coming and made a final dive and got away. The leader wore thru. After a few nice words, and the thoughts of what could have been, the Shakes hit me. I started laughing , and as hard as I tried I couldn't tie a knot to rig up again. It's happen before, always after losing a big one ,especially when I get a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I know the feeling......trembling with rage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Unlucky man, sure that would have been a cracking fish! If it's any consolation, you managed one more hit than I did all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks Adamski. I usually shrug off a fishless session, losing a big one in process plays mind games. I still shiver thinking about it. So close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 So close but yet so far away Hate that feeling Just about to get it and then that last zzzzzzz and pop Gotta hate that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Funny thing is I dont hate it. Still laughing Like you said so close yet so far Its like the adrenaline amped up and didn't get to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Bad luck mate it happens to every fisherman Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The other night on my fish less session I was thinking I would rather have hits and not catch them the go no bites at all. This report makes me reconsider that Bad luck mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Mate I'm happy and strangely, more than if I landed him/ her (most likely ) It's still out there, there are nice fish in the Parramatta. What gets me is how the loss can have a physical reaction like the shakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I can completely relate! Especially to the random laughter and grinning. I just love the fact that I've hooked it! Especially when it's a great fish. Because it inspires confidence in the retrieve/lure/spot/time. That feeling is EXACTLY what keeps me comin back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Much rather drop a big one than get no hits haha. Because you know you're doin something very right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 After effects of the adrenaline from getting excited about the catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks Witha, Almost got it right haha I love the blades, they worked for me straight away. This was a knockoff $7 ...it works. I think in a way you get more from losing a fish like that, What went wrong , what should I change,...remember the net.. But going fishless doesn't keep me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 After effects of the adrenaline from getting excited about the catchYes unused adrenaline, fight or flight.The fight was over, I lost, just beating myself up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyg Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 just call it a "distance release" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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