Trying Out A New Spot

[Sharky]

I have been scoping out a few new land based options lately and I wanted to try the woronora bridge at night

So last night with the tides looking favourable I called a mate and after work we headed down for the tide change and a bit of a look see

The plan was to spin plastics at the bridge pylons and surounding areas under the lights that were attracting baitfish.

We started on the Sutherland side and lost 3 Yum plastics in as many cast and decided a change of plan was needed. I could hear bream munching oysters under the bridge so I down graded leader and tied on an SX40 and stared working the pylons. Second cast came up trumps with a 40 cm flatty and 4 casts later after a few good bumps I got slammed on a pause. with a decent bend in the rod I worked the fish away from the structure. Once landed I turned my headlamp on expecting a bream and what do you know an EP my first onc it was 30 cm so to say I was happy is an understatment. 3 Flatties later and we relocated to the bridge itself and started working bigger plastics along the shadow lines in hope for a bigger flatty or hopefully a jew.

We had some big hits and I dropped a fish without seeing it and 5 casts later I felt a good hit and struck I felt head shakes and got excited and proceded to scull drag a flatty to the surface he was between 60 and 70 cm I walked him to the beach and went to get my ruler and when I came back the cheeky bugger had spat the lure and wiggled down the beach to get his freedom all I could do was laugh. The total for the night was 8 flatties and one EP all released with only 2 flatties being undersized. I will definately be back there in the future.

Do any othere raiders fish this spot I would like any tips if possible but I guess working out new spots is all part of the fun

Edited January 18, 2006 by Sharky

[Guest]

Nice going there Mark ,sounds like a very nice session and to get an EP and your first is a great effort

Cheers Swordfisherman

p.s where are the pics MATE

[Sharky]

Well if Chris didnt wimp out i would have had his digi and his fantastic photographic skills to boot

[Guest madsmc]

Well done on that set of fish Sharky. A pb EP and a 60-70cm flathead is a great way to christen a new spot.

Bit of bad luck on the missed hits, and that dropped fish, but you'll come up solid on one soon enough if you're getting hit on a regular basis.

Here's my tip: Keep doing what you're doing. Seems to be working out pretty well.

Shane

[TunOFun]

Good one sharky, didnt you keep any flatties for the table??

Good to see the new spot payed dividends, will give it shot with you one night.

Cheers