Parramatta River Bream

[Crazy_bout_Fishing]

Hi Raiders,

This is my first fishing report. I have been with this great site for a while as "TinnyFisher" but I have changed the log-in as the old one sounded too corny .

After got home from work and got the chores out of the way I went down to the rocks around Putney about 7.30 pm. The tide was running out and the river is quiet and peaceful. First I wade out to the sand flat. First cast with Berkley worm - snagged and lost my jig head . I replace the jig head and decided to put on a small black crab, thinking if Berkley can sell crab soft plastic the a live one on a jig head should work. I walked 10 meter to a rocky lege and cast out. Immediately I saw some movement in the 4 lb fireline. I waited a few second for a definite pull and then lifted the rod. This resulted in a solid hook up with the fish took me for a few short run and then pulled the line to the right side and lodge himself behind a large submerged boulder . Not wanting to pull too hard I walked over applying weight the whole time. When I got myself front on I did not feel anymore fish movement I though the fish was gone. To my pleasant surprise a bit more weight led to more fish tugging action and I slowly coerced into the shore this beautiful 35 cm bream

I took a few photos then release the fish to fight another day ( not game to eat fish from this area anyway).

I was stoked. I put on the second crab and cast out. This resulted in another snag and lost jig. I re-rig and while looking for more crab found a mud skipper. So the mud skipper went onto the jig and got cast out. Unfortunately mud skipper wasnt popular. I moved another 10 meter and replaced the mudskipper with another crab. 3rd cast saw the line being pulled and then another solid take with the drag singin a few times ( we all know how lovely that sounds, ) after a fair tussel I guided this 32 cm specimen onto the rocks. She was released afdter another photo session. I am pretty happy for my effort so far. after another take without hooking and the light fading I called it the night.

It was a great evening fish without having to take 1 hour to unpack and clean the boat.

Good fishing weekend to all.

Dean

somehow first photo didnt show. trying again

[jewnut]

top fish Dean

those black crabs are dynamite on the bream, plus they sort out the men from the boys. ive caught some stud fish at Roseville on them.

Never thought about using a mudskipper for bait

[crystalliser]

Hey dean, great stuff on the 35cm. I've noticed only the jig head sticking out of the mouth??!! Where's the plastic? In her tummy??!!

oops, made a blunder, you actually used a live one...

Edited December 10, 2005 by crystalliser

[big_steve]

great work dean

nice catch mate...

turn the poor fella up the right way he'l get dizzy

keep up tha great work

cheers steve

[Crazy_bout_Fishing]

Thanks Guys,

Big Steve, the fish was right side up, I was up side down.

[Guest madsmc]

Good report there Dean. There's nothing wrong with a land based session like that.

Interesting technique with the live bait on the jig heads. I have done that once before using prawns with good results, and I'll probably use it again, if I ever go back to using bait.

Well done mate. Looking forward to seeing your future reports.

Shane