DaveTheBoy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 A report from the last two mornings at Dudley & Stockton respectively. Beautiful weather (though angry seas) made it a little tough, however managed a few solid tailor and flathead. The tailor seem to be of better average size now, flathead still have many under/just on size with a few better ones in the mix if you keep working. I also hooked a nice Jewish - but had trouble getting it up on the sand with the unpredictable surf doing me zero favours. A complete rush of blood to the head saw me screw up the drag (against every logical instinct) to try to beach it. Popped the leader almost instantly. Very next cast hooked on again! Not wanting to repeat mistakes, I brought it in good & close, loosened the drag, popped the rod in the holder & ducked in to grab the trace. It was at this point I noticed my first leader & hook still attached to the fish - the same goddamn fish. With a hand on the leader, I was knocked off my feet by a surging wave. Got good & wet, and popped the leader AGAIN! Jewfish 2 - Dave 0. Well played Mr Mulloway, poorly played Dave. Im yet to land a jewie from the beach, though if anyone one happens to catch a Jewish with 2 traces attached to it, PM me & I'll let you know where you can send me a fillet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwatson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Looks like a thumper flathead - how long did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheBoy Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 1 hour ago, nwatson said: Looks like a thumper flathead - how long did it go? That one went 71cm mate, put back to swim another day after a few 'selfies'. Kept a few in the 50's + 60's for eating though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fufu Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Nice catches Spewing about the Jewy Still counts as a catch lol Fufu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Geez Dave, what can I say. Same fish having a second go and you getting a swimming lesson courtesy of the Jewie...how unlucky can you get? No doubt you'll be back for another go though, so better luck next time mate. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Sounds like that Jewie plays first grade. That is unbelievable that it had two goes and still got away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked-Up Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Haha thats crazy man! So you were the guy i seen down the beach crying and screaming into the air, thought you were just some crazy dude lol. bad luck mate! light lines, jewfish and beaches can do that to a man lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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