PRED-ATOR Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 G'day Raider's, Im still smiling as i write this report. For those of you who dont no, i have been trying to catch a bass since last year, its a fish im yet to tick off my list I went to nepean river last night straight from work, I parked at the log cabin got changed in the car which was extremely awkward lol got the gear out of the car and headed to the spot. Got their at around 5:30 and was fishing just next to the rail bridge near the rowing club. Gear I was using: Samaki Zecton 2-4kg daiwa exceller 2500 4lb zulu/fins braid 6lb suffix fluro leader (2metres) Lures: Stiffy Popper Cicada Some old wooden popper So i started off with the cicada which i was casting at snags as i was walking up along the bank toward the rowing club and then back toward the stairs. Done this for half an hour for a donut. I then cast one under a tree and it got hit but no hook up, OMG my heart was pounding becuase i didnt expect it and it was pure awesome. I try cast there again and my lure gets caught in a snag...EPIC fail. Luckily this really nice dude comes past in his awesome bass boat wit electric motor and in a joint effort between him self his son and his dog they get my lure free. If your reading this, thanks mate. Anyway i decide to ring Stewy to see if he can give me any tips. Stewy who I will now refer to as YODA or Mr Miyagi says, "cast the lure out high so it plops in the water, wait for the ring to disappear then twitch it in a real funny way" Ok no worries, hang up the phone. NEXT CAST IN BANG!! THIS LITTLE BASS COMPLETELY RAPED MY LITTLE CICADA AWESOME!!!!!!! I no its just a small one and a dead servo prawn would of pulled harder but i didnt care, watching that bass smash that lure on the surface then pulling it out from the snags was exhilirating. I now no why fresh water fishing is so dam exciting. This is my first fresh water fish I have ever caught and now its definately not going to be my last. I walked down past the weir just to check it out, one of the creeks which when i visited last year was closed off is now flowing and the water was very very warm. I hope you enjoy this read, words cant express how excited I was and Stewy thanks so much mate i no i would of came home empty handed were it not for your BASStard advice. I owe you a fish. Cheers, Stan P.S dont be too alarmed by my photo's it was not drugs, it was excitement lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stippy Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Great report Stan, I'm sure I'll look much the same when I get my first... I've been itching to go find my own bass country but exams are keeping me indoors! Well done champ. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Good on You Stan, What a lovely spot, Congrats on landing your first Bass something I am yet to do!!!! Now the bigger models will come your way hopefully, Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshot15 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well done mate, I have not caught one either but would love too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike82 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well done!!! Im sure it wont be the last. Bass sure are fun on surface lures and sometimes hit when least expected! Excitement plus! When fishing surface lures I always try to make a big splash with the lure when casting out, and sometimes the weirdest retrieves will be the ones that entice the fish into striking. Good luck with the next one, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Congrats on your first bass mate. An added bonus is that you caught it on a surface lure! Your excitiement is clearly evident in your report ... what a great read. Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Ahhhhhhh yes Danielsan you have now masterd the BASS CICADA PLOP AND TWITCH now go forth and UPGRADE Stan well done mate and I am glad I could be of assistance. Cheers Mr Miyagi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlRak Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hehe, awesome. Your enthusiasm/excitement is infectious. I just, momentarily, considered buying some bass lures and changing my fishing plan for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Good on you Stan. getting a Hobie soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas77 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well done!! I often fish in and around that spot when I go and visit the in-laws, have had a few bass out which is always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks for the comments everyone. What i also love about it is its close to home. I live in sydneys west so penrith is like 10 minute drive for me. So its cheap and addictive : ) Does anyone know if they bite at night? im thinking of throwing surface lures at night also. Cheers, Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMick Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Good read. Mate... you need a little kayak living in St Clair, you're so close to the Nepean. Sneaky arvo sessions after work in summer is what lifes all about. Be warned, you're gonna blow an excitement fuse when a 40+cm Bass smashes ya. BANG ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Keep plugging away mate. P.S. The surface can come alive after dark. Mick Edited November 4, 2011 by iMick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy888 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Stan I still remember my bass, This one will stay with you for a LONG LONG time! As for Bass biting at night, they most certainly will!! Some of the biggest bass are taking on surface lure at night. Good luck with getting your bigger one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksfishn Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 great stuff man lets see if we can up grade it next week just got back from a quicky got about 10 best 340 all off surface should be good next week lookn 4ward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 great stuff man lets see if we can up grade it next week just got back from a quicky got about 10 best 340 all off surface should be good next week lookn 4ward to it Great report mate, had me in stitches at the photo's. Goodluck on getting amongst a few bigger fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well done on your first Bass stan, now you will be hooked! Thanks for the report mate, it made me laugh, i remember how excited i was when caught my first Bass on a surface lure top feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Solid effort - Fortunately i have fished a similar spot located on Sydney's North Shore. They are closer than you think and yes they do take surface lures at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsm150d Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Great report Stan Congrats on ur first Bass..! Great fishing you gotta love those surface strikes...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Gr8 report Stan and well done! Think that's what we all enjoy about fishing is the anticipation and the unexpected 'hit' when it comes. Hope u get a big 1 soon, Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Gr8 report Stan. I think that's what we all love about fishing is the anticipation and the 'hit' when it comes (often unexpected). Hope u get ur big 1 soon, Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Ooooops, this is what happens when an old fart is let loose on a computer. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 thanks for all the kind words guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I gnashed my teeth on the same fish in the same spot many many moons ago. I grew up next to the river in Emu Plains. I would go down there after school sometimes and soak baits of bread and corn for mullet and carp and when I started to get into it a bit more I did the same thing you are doing now, flicking cicadas on the surface. It bought back many memories, especially the racing heart and big smiles on the surface hook up. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirulz Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Nice work mate i was catching the same size yesterday as well on the Weir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengaliwolf Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Well done mate. If you got excited at that little guy, just wait till you catch his mummy. You'll blow an O-ring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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