OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Have been itching for a fish as only got a small sesh in over the weekend.Got up at 5am and headed down to the local to flick some plastics and have a quick spin on the metals before work. Also decided to give a new soft vibe id purchased the night before a run.2 small snapper off the squidgy pro prawn plastics and nothing from spinning my 18g metals I decided to whack on the soft vibe.. having used them a couple of times before I had a basic understanding of how they work.first cast and a slow retrieve resulted in nothing.. but the second cast I allowed the vibe to flutter to the bottom.. one hop.. two hop and a fast retrieve i feel a bump and then zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... love that beautiful noise. At first i thought it was a rat.. it hit like a freight train and did not stop until I had about a quarter of a spool left! I only realised it wasn't a king when I started to gain line back.. it was a clean fighter.. no dives just side to side and straight runs fairly close to the surface. after about 5 minutes I get my first glimpse.. I had a slightly disappointed feeling at first when for a split second i thought it was another salmon.. then a good look reveals Tailor! I couldnt believe the size of it. The shaking really set it as landing became imminent.. i didnt bring my net down (stupid!).. in one swift swoop I reach down and grab the leader and pull it up and onto land! Only way I can describe myself was ecstatic.Great way to start the day before a long day of work!For those who are wondering I was running 10lb power pro braid and with an illusion 20lb fluoro leader.I will try post pix now but im on my phone and not sure if you can without computer. If not i will when im home Equal 5th on tailor on lures leaderboard too im hoping, came in from tail fork to head at 60cm!P.s He was released to fight another day Edited April 9, 2015 by OldMateJon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Edited April 9, 2015 by OldMateJon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Solid fish mate! Perfect to make some Jewfish candy slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wish i had a friend with me to actually take the straight tail for to head measurement struggled a bit with one hand and camera.. but oh well there you go! Managed to get the pics up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Good catch! Tailors a gun bait if you're not going to eat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 He just gave me to much satisfaction letting me catch him to kill him! ahh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Well done OldMateJohn. Cracker tailor and the smile says it all. It's gonna take some beating to surpass this PB. Also good on you for releasing her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That's a cracking tailor mate well done! Love that zzzzzzzz and the adrenalin of a good fish! Excellent pb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman01 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Eh. Next best thing than a kingfish. They are good for sport and eating. Lucky you;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysinmexico Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Awesome stuff mate, there are plenty of big ones out there at the moment so keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That's a great size tailor mate and gee look at them teeth. The stuff of nightmares, I once had a tailor rip my thumb straight open while trying to get the hook out of his mouth. You don't realise how nasty those teeth are until you see them at that size ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yeah man tailor their teeth are vicious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Solid chopper mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 A good fish. Have caught a couple around that size on a 10 pound hand line, they do fight quite hard. At that size, the flavour is a bit strong for eating, so good on the release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4myson Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Great Cacth ! Love the Dedication to get a fish in before work . Top way to start the day !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 great work mate thats a cracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack741 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yeahhh Old Mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That's a great Tailor for the harbour. I like the innovative measuring system. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 mate thats commitment going before work. Great fish. I bet it made the day go quicker...you would have been buzzing all morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMateJon Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Best day of work in a long time haha! Couldn't stop thinking about it all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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