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Rummers

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G’day Raiders, 

Those who have read my reports know that I have been chasing a Jew fish in Port Stephens for a long long time (1 year and 6 days since I set the goal). 
usually my reports are the same old donut, however I am pleased to announce I have finally had some success. 
 

Braved the wind on a hot tip from a mate, went and found a new bait spot and loaded up with 12 yakkas. After being smoked by something… thinking a rat king on my 2500 reel. Could t stop it. 
 

Headed to my spot (which I’ll only remain quiet on as it was given to me by a mate - PM and I’ll be more than happy to share) and laid some baits down just before last night.
About an hour after last light I had a huge run on my rod and then bam - busted off clean on the leader… assuming a shark by the run.
after that there were a couple of bent rods coming up with crushed bait and pin unsavoury characters in the skin - surely a Jew. 
 

Hooked up the last bait just before bottom of the low and sent it out. Waited… nothing. Oh well, time to call it a night and right as I went to grab the rod, it finally happened. A big run, head shake, fish up. Nervous wait while my mate netted this fish. 
After that, pure elation as I had caught the most satisfying fish of my life. 
it won’t be setting any records, but Geez it’s a good feeling.

 

thanks to everybody who has given me advice or even just encouragement whilst I have been chasing this fish. 
next goal - a 1m Jew. Hopefully it’s not another 1 year and 6 days 😂

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Well done after putting in the hard yards. My guess is the second one will come easier. Maybe get out again this week after this big wet, they should be on the chew in the murky water chasing all the mullet, prawns and other bait fish that have been washed down towards the mouth of most estuary systems.

Congrats!

Fil

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On 2/28/2022 at 8:29 AM, LuckyFil said:

Well done after putting in the hard yards. My guess is the second one will come easier. Maybe get out again this week after this big wet, they should be on the chew in the murky water chasing all the mullet, prawns and other bait fish that have been washed down towards the mouth of most estuary systems.

Congrats!

Fil

That was the plan - hopefully I can get a break in the weather but time will tell. 

On 2/28/2022 at 4:09 PM, Scratchie said:

Yewwwwwww! Good stuff Rummers! Reward always equals effort! You certainly have put some time in and that fish is a beauty! Well done 👍 

cheers scratchie!!!

ps. I think I’ve got that spot! 😂

Thanks mate, I appreciate all your help trying to nut this fish out.  - is there a spot in the bay you don’t know? 😂

20 hours ago, jenno64 said:

Great report and congrats ona very nice mullo! The metery will come👌

hopefully quicker than the first one 🤞

 

 

thanks everybody - this fish means a lot to me so hopefully I can keep putting it all into practice. 

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