Hodgey Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 G'day all, With the family all returning to their respective states, Dene and I set out for a quiet morning on the water. The lake was pretty bloody chilly, but Dene had his 10 layers of clothing on, so he coped Started the morning flicking 4" grubs in Pumkinseed. Within in 10 minutes of hitting the water, I am enjoying a solid tussle with what felt like a reasonable fish. She measured 64cm, and was slid back into the water for another day. The fishing was pretty touchy today. The flathead bites were so subtle they were barely readable. I dropped almost as many fish as I landed. After 30 minutes of frustration and choice language, I once again felt a deep pulsing headshake through the rod. This one measured 58cm, and was slid into the esky. Earlier in the morning I had purchased some Gulp Alive grubs in Rootbeer Gold, so I decided to give them a swim to see how they went. I threaded the grub on a little shorter, to try to expose more of the hook and increase my hook up rate. I felt the slightest of 'ticks' in the line, and set the hook. This fish felt equally as good, and doggedly kept trying to make its way to the bottom. After a prolonged battle of 'wait and see', I finally managed to boat this little lady. She went bang on 70cm and was in pristine condition. Interestingly she coughed this little morsel up when she was near the surface. Best I can tell ... it was a bream (bottom of the jaw had dissolved) A quick photo of her being released During all this action, Dene was boating some nice flathead and 2 bream, which he caught on 3" grubs in pumkinseed. We had been on the water 2.5 hrs, and the wind started to pick up, so we decided to give it 20 more minutes and then call it a day. I only needed 3mins This one went 62cm, and topped off a superb day on the water. Total fishing time 3 hours: total fish 18 flathead, 2 bream and a handful of tailor. What a day! Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAfisho Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 That fish is no bream, probably a biddy or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi Hodgey, mate that is one great session, I,ve done the same on the odd occasion and it really gets ya blood going, good to see you using your skills and working out that conventional jig head rigging needs to be a little different at times. Great session and great pics, where were you fishing Hodgey. Top stuff.. P.S I think that little fish is a SILVER BIDDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks fellas ... Silver Biddy it is then Ray, all the fish were caught in Tuross Lake past the 4-ways Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks fellas ... Silver Biddy it is then Ray, all the fish were caught in Tuross Lake passed the 4-ways Hodgey Hey Hodgey, I know very little about that area, so I looked at Tuross Lake on Google Earth and I see that is way down south, looks like a very nice quiet style area. Thanks for the info.. Cheers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Go Hodgey what a great session and some excellent quality to the fish. I got a few the other day and most struck sheepishly and also came in without any fuss.....must be the cold water? cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitt Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 "H"............... Another fantastic post, your part of the world looks unbelievable. Those lizards look the goods. AArrrghhh, that's the ducks guts, and now Im just gunna have to get out and get cracking. Congratulations on what looks like another sterling day. HOBBITT (ROD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod L Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Looks like you're on a bit of a roll there Hodgey. How come there's no pics of the Dene'ster? Camera shy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve07 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Top day,with an awesome catch of nice flatties. Good report & photo's,well done! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Mate What a great day out! I wish I was there Who could want for more. Squizy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roffo Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Good stuff Hodgey, Those flatties are top shelf mate well done. Cheers Roffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 So that's why you sent Hodgey Jr away... now you're catching fish again. Great report and some fantastic fish mate. Love the photos too. I'm very jealous. Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 what a great session and some top flatties mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Holy Moley!! That is one HOT Flattie Session, Hodgey!! Just when you thought they weren't going to come 'on'! Congratulations to you both for braving the conditions! Bring on Spring!! Beautiful looking fish - well done on releasing the big ones! Everyone will be out buying up any "Rootbeer Gold" they can find!! Sound good enough to eat!! I was soooo cold yesterday that I rugged up today & it got quite warm here today! I was peeling layers off!! Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendong Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Oustanding session...croc central...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Has anyone told you you bear some resemblance to Bushy ? Seems like you get results like him too !!! Also, do you mind telling us what line / leader / jig sizes you were using. Looks quite calm out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Rob We made the same comment regarding water temp on the day. The flatties seemed to be very subdued in the taking of the lure, and the fight wasn't so much long streaking runs, but drawn out battles trying to get it to come off the bottom. Stylo Yes, I get the Buschy comment quite a bit. The two line sytems I used for the day were: 6lb crystal Fireline, 70cm of 10lb Vanish flurocarbon, 1/6oz TT jighead with 2/0 hook 6lb crystal Fireline, 70cm 10lb Seaguar flurocarbon, 1/4oz TT jighead with 2/0 hook Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 More reason to replace all my braided lines with crystal f/l. I personally think it's that much better than the flouro and smoke f/l. Cheers mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft-on Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Tops! Great Session Hodgey, its great to see some good size lizrads moving through the system down there. There are plenty around here but a little small. Three hours and so many fish, you nailed it mate. Great Report aswell Camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Super session Hodgey!! I can only get bream on the SP's at the moment. Would love a nice flathead, it's 12-13 degrees in my patch at the moment, i think they are hibernating. Q: I've thought about the crystal but stick with the pink because i like to see my line when casting and especially retrieving. You don't have that issue or need? Would be interesting to hear yours/others thoughts. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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