Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 G'day Raiders, I was lucky enough to have Swordy take me out on his boat to try out my new flick stick. The plan was to get some EP's as i'd never targeted them before. It would be quicker to tell you what we didn't catch. But where's the fun in that. The day started with some jokes about getting a fish first cast. Yeah yeah, We'll see. The boat was in the water at 7.30 and we motored 30 metres from the ramp, Swordy says get a cast right in there. Bump, Bump, Bang. 1st cast Bream. Cheering and more jokes about I told you so. 2nd cast, bump, bump, bang. Bream 3rd cast, tap, tap, bang. My first EP. Loving it. Swordy hasn't even gotten his rod out of the holder yet. A little bit of drifting around some snags follows with more bream and a decent flatty by Swordy. There was mullet jumping around everywhere but all of a sudden they weren't just jumping around they were fleeing from something big underneath them. In chirps Stew - Shark or Jewie... Out came the bigger rods. We chuck them out and Swordy is showing me how to jig for them and 3rd cast, he is ONNNNN!! Up came a decent Jew and after a bit of me fumbling with the net as I have never seen a fish this big let alone tried to nett one, its In the boat. A couple of pics for both of us and she was swimming away. Followed by the Jewie dance.... The bite wasn't there after the jew so off we went to another spot. It was bream after Bream after bream followed by the odd EP. But a few too many gooses in speed boats for that spot so we were off again to a different spot where Stew thought it might be worth while to try for another Jew. So we chuck out the big rods again and end up with a double hook up of decent flatties. Woop Woop.. But unfortunately there was no Jew there to play. Back to flicking for EP's and bream. This spot was a little snaggy and Swordy wasn't parting with his special unsnagging trick. We are now back to near where we launched and flicking the banks with constant bites and only half plastics left when we got them back to the boat, but could not hook them. Not even sure what they are and up comes an EP and a small taylor. By this stage we had lost count how many fish we had caught. Not to mention Swordy's PB antler fish. I was also up there with the most antler fish caught for the day. We motored up to the weir to see if there was any Bass up there. No luck. The only fish we tried for and didn't get. And Swordy was still not parting with his unsnagging trick. Drifted back down with more and more bream being landed and countless ones just not quite connecting with the hook. Every time the bite was starting to slow down Swordy would say, "any bites?' with my response being "Nahh...YEP!!" with a few of these actually resulting in a fish being landed. A few double hook ups along the way which was fantastic. At about 4pm we reluctantly called it quits so we could make it back and get the boat cleaned before dark. Always hard to leave when the fish are still biting. I learnt so much the whole day. Was fantastic to finaly get the hang of pastics, and hang out with a top bloke. The new rod was awesome and an ease to use the whole day. Thanks again Swordy for showing me the magic of plastics and getting me onto new fish and PB's. The next Jew is MINE though!! Estimate of 40-50 fish made it into the boat. AWESOME DAY!!!! Thanks for reading. Pics to follow Cheers Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good stuff guys, looking forward to the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Yeah great read. Well done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) What was your new flick stick, reel and braid? I love knowing what others are using. There is a lot of good gear around today. And it doesn't have to be expensive to feel good and work well! Edited April 17, 2016 by bluefin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 What was your new flick stick, reel and braid? I love knowing what others are using. There is a lot of good gear around today. And it doesn't have to be expensive to feel good and work well! It's a pfluger patriarch 2000 spooled with 4lb braid. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Someone has to be queen of the Antler fish. Hahah Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunami Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Awesome fishing you two, where abouts in the Georges and can any of your spots be reached on foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Ha ha Thanks Swordy. How did you know that, that is my fave head piece. Haha Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 That's why stewy is a great mentor, good fisherman and top bloke. In any order you choose! Well done Tara. There should also be an award for putting up with stewy all day, trust me I know! Great report guys! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 That's why stewy is a great mentor, good fisherman and top bloke. In any order you choose! Well done Tara. There should also be an award for putting up with stewy all day, trust me I know! Great report guys! Cheers scratchie!!! Your not wrong Scratchie. Maybe he was on his best behaviour or maybe I'm just as bad as him. Hahah Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Well done both of you. A really successful day on the water with good company. Can't do better than that. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyfox Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Congrautulations on a great day out, looks a real nice Jewie too. Good way to break in a new rod with plenty of fish. I just picked up a new spinner rod so will be trying it out next weekend, hope for a decent catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice effort at Chippo you two JD (Bloody piano man) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Cracking session!!! some great catches and good on you stewie for being such a great mentor!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good stuff. Sounds like a fun day out on the water with plenty of action. Nice jewies, I should get into plastics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunami Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hmmm Chippo Lakes and another post Cook's River seems like the good fish go there because we can't eat them from those places, it's a shame cos' I always want take home fish, chips on their own get boring,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 where about is this place? near the airport or something? might have to give it a try:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Wow Tara top effort ...... I hope you gave Stewy heaps all day ! Sounds like he gave you fishing space instead of hogging the good spots for himself! Lol great read and well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Wow Tara top effort ...... I hope you gave Stewy heaps all day ! Sounds like he gave you fishing space instead of hogging the good spots for himself! Lol great read and well done I remember when you caught your first jewie on plastics with me ...........mammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Wow Tara top effort ...... I hope you gave Stewy heaps all day ! Sounds like he gave you fishing space instead of hogging the good spots for himself! Lol great read and well doneDont worry, I gave as good as I got. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good work Tara and you even got invited to Stewyland on the casting platform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good work Tara and you even got invited to Stewyland on the casting platform! I even landed a fish from Stewyland. [emoji13] Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I remember when you caught your first jewie on plastics with me ...........mammy I remember almost losing a big black fish with you too white lips!!!! Mammy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-SP Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Great session and a great read!! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Salty Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Sounds and looks like you pair had a great session, you had a good fella to go for a fish with, bit bloody jealous though lol, take care and keep flicking them plastics. regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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