First Report - Sussex Inlet (13/4/22)

[Bluebenbomb]

Fished the Sussex inlet yesterday and today, and also went out on a tinny. Caught nothing.

The area is weedy, snaggy, and due to the recent floods, have caused the water to be quite murky.

As I was going to give up, I rigged up an ecogear vibe for a quick flick, and bam. As soon as the vibe hit the water, the tailor struck. Got it netted quickly, and measured it (63cm). My new PB. 

I guess the lesson I learnt is to never give up, miracles happen always at unexpected times.

P.S the measurement isn't too clear, but if you look closely, it reads 63! 😉

[Little_Flatty]

Nice one @Bluebenbomb. That's quite a big tailor.

The biggest miracle of all is not that you hooked the fish; it's that you didn't lose your vibe to those sharp teeth!

[bessell1955]

That is a huge tailor 

[Isaac Ct]

Nice job mate, there tends to be a few big tailor around the RSL land-based and of a boat. It is worth trolling some lures around there for sure. Also try heading up towards the mouth of the basin and drifting near the entrance as that drop-off has produced some nice flatties for me. But as always, nothing I say can be as good as what @Green Hornet says. He is the Basin/Inlet guru.

[Pickles]

Well done @Bluebenbomb, that is a seriously good tailor - you did well to land it without getting bitten off.

[masterfisho7]

well done that,s one top tailor

[Yowie]

A nice tailor, good work.

[Green Hornet]

Nice fish Bluebenbomb. Tailor of that size put up quite a fight, don't they.

There's a particularly good run of tailor off the local beaches at the moment, so if you're around Cudmirrah or Berrara, flicking a lure into a gutter could get you another. 

 

[Mike Sydney]

That is an absolute monster, well done! Can I ask what line you were using , and which vibe ?

[frankS]

Greenback as us old guys used to call them, don't see a lot of that size about these days, you done well . Congratulations on a fine catch.

Frank

[Isaac Ct]

55 minutes ago, Green Hornet said:

Nice fish Bluebenbomb. Tailor of that size put up quite a fight, don't they.

There's a particularly good run of tailor off the local beaches at the moment, so if you're around Cudmirrah or Berrara, flicking a lure into a gutter could get you another. 

 

Beauty!!!! I am coming down tonight😁.

[Bluebenbomb]

45 minutes ago, Mike Sydney said:

That is an absolute monster, well done! Can I ask what line you were using , and which vibe ?

Hey mate, I was using the ecogear zx40 (447), line used was J8 8lb line.

The 447 coloured vibe worked quite well for me, I caught 2 flathead last time before getting it snagged

good luck on your endeavours! 

[Bluebenbomb]

1 hour ago, Green Hornet said:

Nice fish Bluebenbomb. Tailor of that size put up quite a fight, don't they.

There's a particularly good run of tailor off the local beaches at the moment, so if you're around Cudmirrah or Berrara, flicking a lure into a gutter could get you another. 

 

Haha, thanks. I was at Cudmirrah beach yesterday, but didn't bring my rods  so didn't have time to try it out. Anyways, I'm leaving today, but I'll be remembering this spot for later.

[mrsswordfisherman]

@Bluebenbomb well done on your PB 

I have awarded you some points and badge

I also added it to our fishraider records for Tailor on lure in 4th place - well done

 

[Rebel]

Great report.

Nice Tailor.

Well done.

[Yorkster]

well done ! 

[LuckyFil]

Great first report and a cracking tailor. It might be a while before you beat that pb!

Fil

[big Neil]

Excellent job young fella and one that will stay in your memory bank for ever. Great to see.

bn

[jenno64]

Cracking tailor!

lucky to get the vibe back too……retire it as a trophy 🏆