Hodgey Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 G'Day all, Well the weather has taken a turn for the worse today. Bitterly cold, sporadic showers, and a southerly to blow a dog off a chain. Less than ideal conditions for fishing, but Deno and I headed out 'for a quick flick' just the same. I started the morning by cast and retrieving a 3" Gulp Minnow (in pumkinseed) at structure we have had some success on in the past. Second cast and the little plastic is thumped! This fish felt powerful and was continually diving for the bottom. As we saw color through the water, Dene's called him for a good fish, and scrambled for the net. I was rapt when the fish slid into the net, as I was confident I had beaten my previous lure-caught PB (39cm), and I was right! 43cm of fantastic perch ... you bloody ripper! Time for a quick measure and photo before sliding it back into the water. Spent another 30 mins casting in the same area, but the only other taker was a small flattie caught by Dene. Headed up the river to try and find somewhere sheltered, and targetted some great looking snags without success Headed further up the creek to try to target flatties. Second cast, and Dene has a brief altercation with what we presume was a flattie, and then nothing for 30mins. Talk about doin' it tough! Drifted onto a weed-lined drop off and cast my 3/8" Nitro Jighead and 4" Minnow (in lime tiger). Two twitches of the rod tip and I come up solid. Considering the size of the lure I was confident I was into a good flatty. Imagine my surprise when this brute turned up! 42cm and weighed in at 1.2kg. Not a PB but a bloody good fish. Generally I release fish this size, but Ma is visiting from Victoria and I know she's partial to a feed of bream I've had a lot more productive days on the water, but catching this terrific EP is something I will enjoy for a long time! Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thats a top EP there Ian I think you better add that to the growing list of Fishraider Records as you are now the proud owner of this species on a lure Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Congrats on the EP Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double pluggers Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That is a thumping perch got to be happy with that. Your estuary has to be the best on the coast,I need to get down there more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhlanzi Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good fish there Hodgey! Well done Nice pics too... cheers inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Well done Hodgey!! Terrific results on both EP & Bream!!! That EP would have been a 'goer' - assuming they hit as hard as bass (which they really do resemble, eh???) Your Ma would be really chuffed, having that for dinner!! Been really windy & cold up here too! No-where to get away from it, reallY! Well done, Champ!! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitt Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 "H" Brother, mmatteeee. Ya killn' me. Congrats on what seems to have been a cracker day. Again, great post. Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 congratulations on the pb for the perch, and a good size bream. well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Cracker fish Hodgey! Well done on a beautiful fish in even more beautiful surrounds! Man I need a holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Great EP and stonker bream there mate!! Nice work again on some great fish keep up the fine fishing cheers BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Congratulations on your PB estuary, very fit looking specimen. Thanks for your PM, you seem to be blessed, picturesque surroundings and apparently a fish nursery. How's that Breambo, damned stonka. A little darkish in colour or is that the angle of the photo. Great looking snags, definately a place for those Kamakazi pilots to launch their attacks from. Would be nice if you could hire a houseboat down there, would make for a lovely holiday and some great fishing. Thanks again for whetting my appetite Cheers Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft-on Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Geeeebuzzzz Hodgey! Thats a beaut EP Hodgey, guessing its a female. Awsome Bream too! Great fish mate, well done!!! Camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donjuarez Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Great Fish mate! and congrats on the PB! top stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgey.son Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yes Excellent catch there Hodgey! Well done. I hope you added it to your Brag Shirt. Talk soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 to Fishraider, Hodgey.son!! (Sounds Japanese!!) I bet you are as keen on your fishing as Hodgey Snr!!! That would make it a real family challenge when you all get together for a fish!!! Tyring to outfish each other! Look forward to reading your reports on your Qld exploits!!! Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looks like it's all been said already but that is one beauuuuutiful fish. Nice work. I wouldn't complain if I picked up 42cm bream for by-catch either. The photos of those snags are awesome.... might as well hang a big sign up saying FISH HERE > Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Well Hodgey you never cease to amaze me. Well done Ol' mate. Those Snags look familiar........ Are they... Mate you realy have to give Dene a lot of cred for those Pics; without him you wouldn't get your mug online. Squizy Edited June 23, 2008 by Squizy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thank you everyone for your interest and kind words. You've got eyes like a hawk, Squiz! Yep this is the set of snags that I took you to, opposite the sandbar we caught that good bag of flatties off. I'm gonna have to blindfold you next time you're down! to the site, Bryce. Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendong Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 You seriously own the system.....super effort..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod L Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice double there Skip! Looks like you're putting the old man to shame Regards Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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