outdoordan Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 We got back from our Cod trip on Sunday night. Grant had no choice but to work the next day, so I made plans to go offshore with my good mate Greg, aka Browndog. We loaded with livies in no time and went in search of a few kings. We found fish on the sounder but drift after drift our live offerings were refused. We were considering moving on when my borrowed Pro Blue Loomis loads to the weight of a good fish. Some how i wrestled the fish from the reef and towards the surface. Where it was met by Greg and some handy net work. It was a solid Estuary Cod of 86cm and 12kg-ish. We quickly released the fish as they are protected and it was such a beautiful specimen. Unfortunatly no consideration was given to taking a pic until the fish was returned to its domain, but it is vivid in my memory. The plan was made to head a bit further out and drift a mark in 75m of water. Drift after drift produced nothing and were just starting to consider pulling the pin when the pro blue loads and line starts being stripped from the little Daiwa Capricon J. After a few minutes of heart in mouth stuff, i started to gain the upper hand and led the fish away from his reef. After a few more half hearted runs my PB Amberjack was gaffed and in the boat. He went a healthy 95cm, and is yet another PB smashed in an unforgetable 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Welldone mate that is one solid Amberjack! All the big ones seem to come out of the Tweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheyes85 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Well done dan, great aj. I bet the cod pulled like a trooper aswell! Good effort to drag it out of its home. Jewie, aj... must be a pb kingie next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Ahh, found it!! Have I told you that you are an A/###### yet!!! Even though it was a bit slow you still managed a couple of top fish. Nice of you too get them while I was working in 34c heat! Well done on the 2 new p.b's, to go with the one on the w/end. Shame my plane was delayed on Monday so we had to get on the piss at the airport! Hope your mojo is still with you when you get back mate. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yet another great couple of fish. Personally, I'm glad you've left the area... now, maybe the rest of us might be able to get a fish How's that work coming on distilling your pheromones into a fishing scent. D-Factor!! Nice work, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.kenny Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Great fish Dan, you certainly have had a successful trip to North.............I can see why your North Coast mates will be happy to see you head home for a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swano Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I remember you telling me about that ,Now ive seen the photo,what a beautiful looking fish Good on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBCO67 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Nice fish Dan now tell me honestly who smelt better the amber or browndog Hope charlie done a good job cleaning the boat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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