Maniac Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Me and my son have been chasing a jew for a while now and last night it all came together. A good high tide was at 8:45pm so we planned to be on the beach at 7pm, collected fresh Yakkas from Kiama harbour and headed up to the beach. Using 30 pound fluorocarbon leader with 2 snelled hook rig, we threw a whole yakka out and boom first cast my son nailed his first jew, great fight too. This will be a night we will never forget, we have both spent many nights chasing a jew coming home empty handed, but now all feels worth it. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Good fish, especially for a young bloke catching a first jew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Great work @Maniac & young bloke You just have to keep plugging away with the belief that one day it will be your turn. Well at least that's what I tell myself anyway 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolts1 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Great fish and report Sounds like you have the plan sorted.. was only a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichilli Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Congratulations, fresh bait does the trick. Have you butterflied the Yakka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, thaichilli said: Congratulations, fresh bait does the trick. Have you butterflied the Yakka? Yakka was whole, i have tried butterflied off the beach but they always end up a mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Great report and photo. The young guy looks very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Well done mate!!!! You'll always remember the first!!! You had a plan, put in the hard yards, time spent bait gathering, then fishing cold fish less nights no doubt and finally achieved the result you desired. I have a lot of respect for those who keep persisting and dedicating their fishing time for mulloway. 5 hours ago, Maniac said: "Me and my son have been chasing a jew for a while now and last night it all came together." "This will be a night we will never forget, we have both spent many nights chasing a jew coming home empty handed, but now all feels worth it. " Out of curiousity, how much time have you spent specifically targeting mulloway before your first? PM me if necessary. My quest began 11 years ago and I still learn something every time. It does get easier.......especially handy to have a diary for this species. Again, awesome mate, just awesome!! Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, mii11x said: Well done mate!!!! You'll always remember the first!!! You had a plan, put in the hard yards, time spent bait gathering, then fishing cold fish less nights no doubt and finally achieved the result you desired. I have a lot of respect for those who keep persisting and dedicating their fishing time for mulloway. Out of curiousity, how much time have you spent specifically targeting mulloway before your first? PM me if necessary. My quest began 11 years ago and I still learn something every time. It does get easier.......especially handy to have a diary for this species. Again, awesome mate, just awesome!! Mick Thanks mate. Honestly on and off for years but for the last 6 months I have dedicated 90% of our fishing to Jews and I generally would fish once or twice a week, got plenty of by catch in those times. Happy with the result last night though and i have learnt every trip. Been using live and fresh bait for about 2 months, made all the difference. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribs Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 As Mick says, and btw he goes alright on the jewies, it was only a matter of time, the young fella and you will never ever forget it. Great effort better reward well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Well done good report, what a great smile & first fish 👍 good on you for persisting & getting fresh bait & as @mii11x said get a dairy going it will definitely help in the future don’t forget to add conditions like barometer, tides etc even if you don’t have any luck 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyGreek Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 11 hours ago, Maniac said: Me and my son have been chasing a jew for a while now and last night it all came together. A good high tide was at 8:45pm so we planned to be on the beach at 7pm, collected fresh Yakkas from Kiama harbour and headed up to the beach. Using 30 pound fluorocarbon leader with 2 snelled hook rig, we threw a whole yakka out and boom first cast my son nailed his first jew, great fight too. This will be a night we will never forget, we have both spent many nights chasing a jew coming home empty handed, but now all feels worth it. Congratulations on your first Jew. Just wondering, was this caught at 7 mile beach. My dad has caught some jews there around Shoalhaven heads Surf club. Once Again, congratulations on the fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Hey Maniac that's a fabulous catch your son made. Well done young fella. A fantastic memory for you both to look back on in the future. Hope you get to join in the action too mate. Cheers, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex52 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Congratulations on your your first Jew.. One to remember 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, SaltyGreek said: Congratulations on your first Jew. Just wondering, was this caught at 7 mile beach. My dad has caught some jews there around Shoalhaven heads Surf club. Once Again, congratulations on the fish. Cheers mate, got the Jew at Corrimal beach. Edited April 10, 2020 by Maniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Awesome catch and story. Looks like you will now have a son totally addicted to fishing!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Awesome post....gotta love the perseverance to get a great fish! All the stars aligned for this one so get out there again and make it a habit:) The young fella is hooked for life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squidy Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Awesome stuff, you never forget your first Jew!!! They really are a fish that rewards commitment and dedication to the fundamentals more than most which makes them one of the most satisfying captures when it all comes together. Cheers, Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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