Fab1 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Hit the lake early saturday morning for a drift down the main channel after a very long layup. The mornings tally was 5 flathead,the best going 67cm,16 whiting to 41cm and 3 blue swimmer crabs which all but one were undersized.(Cheeky buggers held on to the Pilly baits then I simply netted them before they broke the surface) I used 2 rods running 8lb mono straight through to either a #6 long shank hook or #1 baitkeeper. Baits used were Prawns,pillys,beachworms with all fish pulled out of water less than 2.5meters. All fish were hooked with the rods set in the rear rod holders with a slight drag set. I kept 2 flathead,6 whiting and the crab for the table and released the others. On my way back to the ramp I always make it a habit if I had a productive day to give something to someone that was less fortunate than me. So i offered a flathead and 3 of my whiting to a youngster fishing with his mom of the jetty at the ramp. All in all it was great to get back out with a few people catching a few fish from what I saw. I didn't take photos as I was quite busy watching the boat,baiting,unhooking fish etc as I went out on my own. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Nice write up Fab1. Pics would have been nice. After a long layup. Sounds like a very impressive catch rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Well done ad a great thought to hand out a few fish. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sounds like a great return to the water after the lay up. Those crabs must have been hungry, shame they weren't all a bit bigger! Got to say that's a wonderful gesture sharing your catch with someone who's not done so well and I'm sure the fishing gods will keep it in mind for your future trips. Maybe when that young fella is a more accomplished fisherman he'll do the same for someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks guys,I'll try to grab a few pics next time I'm out if successful. It's not the first time I've netted crabs that have taken a liking to my baits in the lake as it's happened a few times over the years. And as for giving away a few fish....well, the way the young fellas faces light up is the icing on the cake for me. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Some good fish there, many years since I fished the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Fab1 Nice report. Love your stile (3 of my whiting to a youngster fishing with his mom of the jetty at the ramp) You just made another committed fisho. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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