cattfish

Nice one lads.... really enjoyed it, looks like you guy's had a riot.. Look forward to next years.

So me and mate wet a couple of lines for a few hours. Not much happening in the afternoon, couple of small tailor and snapper to keep us entertained. When a fellow raider rocked up and offered a live yellowtail I couldn't resist (couple of big kings in the area) It was getting dark and cold and we'd had enough for the day but when I try and bring the line in it doesn't budge an inch........ I'm obviously snagged............. aren't I? when the so called snag gives me a couple of big tugs I realise this could be an interesting end to the session. After about 5 mins of a careful fight on my light tackle we see this long slimey fella getting closer. I could think of a few species I would've preffered but hey I'll take that to see the session out. He went just under a metre. Nipped out for a couple of hours this morning, didn't have any bait so grabbed whatever I could find in the fridge and I was off. This beauty actually pulled my rod in!! luckily I was quick enough to grab it before he took off. He went 30cm and took............ wait for it................. chilli salami.

Love it !!! Great fish

Big Bream! what a beauty

Welcome pal, I'm fairly new myself and totally addicted...... don't forget your camera next time.

What a beauty, great read..well done

nicely done... what a beauty

What a great read... I love a bit of Carping....... is there anywhere to fish for them in Sydney fishraiders?

Top Banana Tony thanks for the tip..... watch this space..

Cheers Ceph, Bought meself a squid jig the other day, would I be waisting my time LB over at rushcutters? Or could you suggest somewhere? never caught one.... would love too. Cheers Cattfish

sound advice Steve.... I'll put them on me Christmas list.

What can I tell ya? less than a week after my story of frustration over at Rushcutters I've gone and landed me first Flathead The mrs and I rocked up at about 5pm Saturday just for a couple of hours. We had a rod each to keep us entertained with the small stuff and we chucked out another 2 rods with bigger baits for anything juicy that might be swimming past. We were bringing in plenty of small snapper and Bream and I thought I would check the baits on the other rods.... As I slowly lifted the first rod to check the Bait (whole cooked/peeled prawn) BANG FISH ON..... and it is considerably bigger than the small Snapper that we've been messing about with.... could it be?.... it is..... FLATHEAD ON! (This might seem a little over the top but I have put in a lot of time and effort recently for poor results and the prospect of catching an average flatty was terribly exciting) Half way in and the cheapo reel starts playing up after a short fight with fish...... and tackle.... he's in.... you beauty.. seconds after touching dry land the line snaps..close one!! Took some cracking photo's and sent him back to put on some weight. In all the excitement I didn't measure him, I know it isn't a monster like some of the fish I've seen on here but I was overjoyed none the less.

I'm almost ashamed to say that he went back.. I am a catch and release fisherman. I love fish but the Mrs would be most unimpressed if I harmed one can't even live bait All good fun tho

So I've seen a few of these floating around on here (excuse the pun) I reckon this isn't half bad!?

Thanks for the great advise, feeling more confident than ever..... in fact definately an evening sesh tomorrow..... keep you posted.