BDbrooker Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) Hi all, Haven't had a lot of luck over the past few months, I'm blaming the rain but it's probably more the fact that I'm just an average fisho haha. A few whiting and flathead but nothing really to report so haven't bothered. Today I put the boat in at 5.30am and fished around Lilli Pilli. I had one rod fishing the bottom and an unweighted rod which was drifting down the berley trail. Caught a few tailor, biggest going 56cm which was a nice fish. After 3 hours or so fishing my unweighted rod took off, big head shakes and taking line. I thought I was onto a nice jewie. As the fish was coming up to the boat, I saw what looked like a woebegone shark (I have caught them previously in that same spot) I was slightly disappointed but then as it got closer again, I realised it was a monster flathead. Panic started but luckily I was fishing with my dad and he managed to net it for me. She came in at 79cm and seriously, the photo's don't do her justice. She was a stonker, could not believe how thick she was. Quick photo and sent on her way to make some more babies. Anyway, what was a fairly average day turned into a great day with a PB. All fish caught on salted yakka fillets. Thanks for reading. Edited May 27, 2022 by BDbrooker 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Great fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essjay Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 what a cracking fish, congrats on landing her and sending her on her way. A true sportsman ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Top flathead! 👍 good to see some big ones being caught in the hacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busylivin Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Ahhh I went flying by in the old quintrex as you released it. I even said to myself woah good flatty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Great fish, congrats on the PB Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDbrooker Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 3 hours ago, bessell1955 said: Great fish. Thanks mate. Don't think I'll ever get one that big again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDbrooker Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, essjay said: what a cracking fish, congrats on landing her and sending her on her way. A true sportsman ! Thanks mate. It was good to see her swim away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDbrooker Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Larkin said: Top flathead! 👍 good to see some big ones being caught in the hacking. Yeah I've got a 55, 65 and now a 79 this year. Good to see some big fish around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDbrooker Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Isaac Ct said: Great fish, congrats on the PB Well done. Thanks mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Congrats on the PB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDbrooker Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 21 hours ago, Fishseeker4.0 said: Ahhh I went flying by in the old quintrex as you released it. I even said to myself woah good flatty!! Thanks mate, yeah I remember the seeing your boat. Did you have any luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busylivin Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 3 hours ago, BDbrooker said: Thanks mate, yeah I remember the seeing your boat. Did you have any luck? Yea mate. Good feed of tailor off shark island. Plenty about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Love your work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 A great lizard - well done @BDbrooker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 That is a top croc! Great photo and well done on the PB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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