michael2203 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 G'day Raiders, For a while now I have been eyeing of the Parra River and all the spots that look fishable on google maps. So yesterday I obtained some bravado and headed north! After an hour or so at spot#1 and not much action happening, I decided to move. In one of those bizarre twists of fate, I got to the end of the road I'd driven in on and had 2 options: left or right. I was meaning to head right and to another spot I'd researched the night before, but something in the universe was telling me to go left. So with nothing more than an inkling, I turned left. On arrival I got another sign that I'd made the right move - despite a lack of parking, someone was leaving just as I got there. What happened over the next few hours was nothing short of phenomenal. Over the next few hours I landed 20 fish (in addition to the 4 at spot#1). There were some thumping bream, a flounder, toadfish and a total of 13 small snapper! I've seen so many! In addition, I got busted of by something slow moving and quite heavy. I'm thinking perhaps a ray? Towards the end of my session, another few guys turned up and were using bread mixed with something (not sure what) but were floating it on the top of the water. These guys pulled 5 thumping bream in quick succession (one must have gone at least 45cm). So, needled to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the Parra river and I am sure I will be heading back there soon. My conundrum as I write this is now finding the time to get back there (i'm itching at the bit). Till next time, tight lines everyone. Cheers Hodgo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Its great when an expedition to a new location pays off. I'm sure those pinkies made it back to the river to fight another day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The top photo is a Tarwhine, almost always called for a Bream. Great work and keep on keeping on. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Great result Hodgo. Well done. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauricio Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) very nice. It feels so good when your research and time invested pays off Edited January 28, 2017 by mauricio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2203 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Raymondo said: Its great when an expedition to a new location pays off. I'm sure those pinkies made it back to the river to fight another day? Yes mate. All fish are catch and release. I don't eat fish (ironic, I know). If I ever catch anything legal I offer it nearby fisho's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 40 minutes ago, michael2203 said: Yes mate. All fish are catch and release. I don't eat fish (ironic, I know). If I ever catch anything legal I offer it nearby fisho's. Champion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoRetired Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, michael2203 said: Yes mate. All fish are catch and release. I don't eat fish (ironic, I know). If I ever catch anything legal I offer it nearby fisho's. Well done on the catch. It makes me smile when I hear of fishermen who dont eat fish, it seems that is not at all uncommon. They just love the fun of catching fish, which I can understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nice catch! Seems like the fish must really have been on the chew. The upper Parra must have some good fishing. I wouldn't eat anything from there, but as far as C&R go there should be some great spots if you do a bit of research. Next time take a closer peak at what the other fellas were doing with the floats and burley and try it out for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fufu Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great session mate well done Makes it worthwhile when your hard work pays off Fufu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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