Scratchie Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 G’day raiders, For those of you that have fished with me or read my reports, my motto is “JUST KEEP CASTING”. I say it all the time for a reason. No matter what happens when your out there fishing whether it’s a quiet day or the fishing are turning it on, it only ever takes one screaming reel to change your day! Well today was one of those days for a good mate of mine @Rodeo We’ve been fishing together for some time now and whilst he’s done a fabulous job on the net and caught some decent fish, he was yet to break his PB. Most trips consisted of a few good fish and me usually getting a string puller. He’s questioned me a few times on what I think he’s doing wrong. But his technique is solid and I said “JUST KEEP CASTING” Today that all changed and that motto has proved correct. We managed a few pannies each and changed a few locations due to various reasons, then out of nowhere my mate hooks this monster! He played it perfectly and after a spirited fight onboard she comes! Yewwwwwwee. I was so stoked to see him finally land such a good fish after so many trips! We called it a day about 9am. No it’s not whiskers but still a thumping fish all the same! So when your out there and you think all hope is lost……… JUST KEEP CASTING! Thanks for reading, Cheers scratchie!!! 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Great motto and no matter how long it may take, that is sooooooo true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshGTV Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Jealous! Cracking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 That fish has a face only a mother could love Well done @Rodeo you guys put a tape on it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restyle Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 The lump on his head, wow! Stonker fish! How big was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Whats the line in the movie?? "i love it when a plan comes together" Rodeo will not forget that fish - what a stonker. As my grandfather said - the harder you work the luckier you seem to get. Congrats Rodeo on a just reward Now - what did he catch it on (please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Very nice reddie. Ugly mother, worse than your last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Now that's a Classic "Knobby" what a great fish. Excellent result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Isaac Ct said: Great motto and no matter how long it may take, that is sooooooo true. Cheers. If you keep casting then your always in game! 2 hours ago, joshGTV said: Jealous! Cracking fish. 💪💪💪 2 hours ago, Larkin said: That fish has a face only a mother could love Well done @Rodeo you guys put a tape on it? It went 88cm and 8.91kg 1 hour ago, Restyle said: The lump on his head, wow! Stonker fish! How big was he? Cheers BIG 1 hour ago, Hoods said: Whats the line in the movie?? "i love it when a plan comes together" Rodeo will not forget that fish - what a stonker. As my grandfather said - the harder you work the luckier you seem to get. Congrats Rodeo on a just reward Now - what did he catch it on (please) Fish of a lifetime for sure! Caught on a 7inch white gulp Jerkshad 42 minutes ago, Yowie said: Very nice reddie. Ugly mother, worse than your last week. Hahahahaaha would love to see you with that on a hand line 😂😂😂 42 minutes ago, Blackfish said: Now that's a Classic "Knobby" what a great fish. Excellent result. Cheers! My mate is super stoked with that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Awesome catch Scratchie. I am heading up to fish Port Stephens out from Hawkes Nest in 2 weeks for 11 days duration. Can’t wait to get there. Thanks for the report and the tips! The Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone07 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Bloody hell mate I was confused did he catch you or a snapper? Hard to tell with that head 🤣 just kidding cracking red 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 40 minutes ago, Scratchie said: Hahahahaaha would love to see you with that on a hand line 😂😂😂 A 7 pound reddie on a 12 pound handline is the best I can remember for reds. It would be a bit of fun at that size. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 That thing has a massive knob.It wouldn't win the prettiest head contest that's for sure. It looks like a cross between Gerard Depardieu,John English,Alice Cooper and Pinocchio. Congrats,and fabulous photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Whiskers !!!! Great fish. He must be learning from the best 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 An absolute Stonker boys - Jeff are you sure this isnt an old pic from NZ - (only joking mate). The old adage is true - the more you go and longer you stay the “luckier” you get. The Legend scores again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 10 hours ago, The Rev said: Awesome catch Scratchie. I am heading up to fish Port Stephens out from Hawkes Nest in 2 weeks for 11 days duration. Can’t wait to get there. Thanks for the report and the tips! The Rev No worries Rev! If ya need any info just send me a pm! 🤙 9 hours ago, tyrone07 said: Bloody hell mate I was confused did he catch you or a snapper? Hard to tell with that head 🤣 just kidding cracking red Hahahahhaha definitely both got rough heads! Absolute horse of a fish! 9 hours ago, Yowie said: A 7 pound reddie on a 12 pound handline is the best I can remember for reds. It would be a bit of fun at that size. 🤣 It would be fun to watch 😂 9 hours ago, Fab1 said: That thing has a massive knob.It wouldn't win the prettiest head contest that's for sure. It looks like a cross between Gerard Depardieu,John English,Alice Cooper and Pinocchio. Congrats,and fabulous photos. 😂😂😂 we don’t see many with knobs like that. Just the occasional one. 8 hours ago, GoingFishing said: Whiskers !!!! Great fish. He must be learning from the best 😎 Cheers Sam! Every time you go out you learn something new. 35 minutes ago, Pickles said: An absolute Stonker boys - Jeff are you sure this isnt an old pic from NZ - (only joking mate). The old adage is true - the more you go and longer you stay the “luckier” you get. The Legend scores again. Thanks Bob! Time on the water definitely equals fish. 🤙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 What a fish! ‘Just keep casting’ us the most important motto of all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoRetired Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Thats a Huge Snapper, funny how small Snapper are pretty fish, nice colours and shape, but that one is damn ugly. Any idea why they grow those huge lumps? Enjoy the Snapper fillets. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Great report. Super photos. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Great story Scratchie Getting someone else onto a fish of a lifetime is very satisfying and when it looks like something our of Sci-Fi movie even better:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Little_Flatty said: What a fish! ‘Just keep casting’ us the most important motto of all! And that’s the truth! 6 hours ago, GordoRetired said: Thats a Huge Snapper, funny how small Snapper are pretty fish, nice colours and shape, but that one is damn ugly. Any idea why they grow those huge lumps? Enjoy the Snapper fillets. 🙂 Cheers Gordo! It’s a genetic deformity I believe 3 hours ago, Rebel said: Great report. Super photos. Well done. Thanks Rebel 3 hours ago, jenno64 said: Great story Scratchie Getting someone else onto a fish of a lifetime is very satisfying and when it looks like something our of Sci-Fi movie even better:) 💯 Rob! I was so excited for him. His patience and skill were there to see. Definitely a better fisho than when we first went out together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant fish Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Not the same motto but I tell myself on a difficult day that just 1 good fish can change your day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 53 minutes ago, Bryant fish said: Not the same motto but I tell myself on a difficult day that just 1 good fish can change your day 💯 I fished with a lot of people and when I say just keep casting i mean it. That next cast might just send the reel screaming. It did today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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