James Clain Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Ever since I saw @dirvin21 (Dave) get a Mangrove Jack with me back in October 2020 and also watching him loose one in the same session I have had my heart set on getting a Jack myself, especially one in NSW. Since I am heading back to Uni as of today I wanted to spend my last week and a half off up at Nambucca Heads, targeting jacks every day until I got one. This turned out to be no easy feat: - first session in Macksville 0 - second session on the Nambucca breakwall lost 3 (badly smoked even on 130lb) - 3rd session on the boat with Dave and @Pickles (lost 1) - 4th session on the breakwall again lost 3 This kept occurring, I lost 14 in total. You may ask why I lost so many and we're also so sure what they were without seeing them. I urge you to go Jack Fishing and find out for yourself then get back to me. - 3rd last night probably 10th session and lost 6. Then Finally on my second last night (after loading up on live herring): On the run in tide just before sunset I finally managed to 'get one up' and land it, only barely hooked. These fish hit so hard and fast that even at this size 46cm they put up an amazing fight which is putting them at number 1 on my list now for best fighting fish, definitely not for stamina though. If you would like to see more, please check out this video, tight lines - 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I guess you finally just earned one😉 Great fish mate, looking forward to your next visit so we can spend another session chasing satan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, dirvin21 said: I guess you finally just earned one😉 Great fish mate, looking forward to your next visit so we can spend another session chasing satan Thanks Dave, i'm looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 That’s a great NSW Jack, congratulations on the fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Finally landing one, and a bloody good one at that, made it all worthwhile I bet. Well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fried Rice Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Great fish mate. Did you get your revenge on the species and eat it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hi James. I can substantiate what you say about hooking them and not being able to land them. I have lost 4 when I fished up the Nambucca River area with Dave and also on my own. As you say, you don't have to see them to know that's what busts you off. I was only using 12lb line, but figured that I would have been able to land one with the drag set appropriately. NOT THE CASE. I am hopeful of being able to get back up there in a few months...if not, late in 2023. bn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restyle Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 wow the persistence! Rewarded with a awesome fish. good job you got what you came for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 SATAN BAAAAAA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Fried Rice said: Great fish mate. Did you get your revenge on the species and eat it? Take a look at the video and you will have your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Great stuff James! You deserve to get one. Buggers fight hard eh! Now to get one in Sydney. Great vid too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, dirvin21 said: I guess you finally just earned one😉 Great fish mate, looking forward to your next visit so we can spend another session chasing satan I’ll bring my Bible and exorcise the evil spirits in those Jacks as they certainly have “demonised” James. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Yes Pickles, A Big Bible with lots of drag. And James is not the only one needing help 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 That's a thumper jack James! Wish I spent my uni holidays like that! Some of the best days of your life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 James, That is a great effort. I admire your persistence, well done. Geoff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Fried Rice said: Great fish mate. Did you get your revenge on the species and eat it? Thank you, No haha too much respect for the species. Maybe in Queensland I would eat one but in NSW or at-lest more than a couple hours south of the border I don't think i could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 hours ago, big Neil said: Hi James. I can substantiate what you say about hooking them and not being able to land them. I have lost 4 when I fished up the Nambucca River area with Dave and also on my own. As you say, you don't have to see them to know that's what busts you off. I was only using 12lb line, but figured that I would have been able to land one with the drag set appropriately. NOT THE CASE. I am hopeful of being able to get back up there in a few months...if not, late in 2023. bn Very true BN, they just hit too hard. I through the same even with 30lb under the bridge there but I was wrong about that very quickly. All the best for your shot at them soon, probably on slightly stronger line 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, Little_Flatty said: That's a thumper jack James! Wish I spent my uni holidays like that! Some of the best days of your life! Very True, uni holidays are the go haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 A good sized jack. Shame that the others just keep getting off, tough buggers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 13 hours ago, James Clain said: Very True, uni holidays are the go haha Enjoy your Uni holidays James, life gets a bit more serious as you start working and settle down. Always make time for fishing though, essential for your well - being. bn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice, jack, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 great stuff mate, what a catch. Casting straight into the pylon is definitely riskin it for the biscuit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, kantong said: great stuff mate, what a catch. Casting straight into the pylon is definitely riskin it for the biscuit! Exactly right, win some loose most in that sort of area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Awesome fish, congrats! they are on my bucket list….especially if I retire up north🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Top fish. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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