Prowling_Tiger Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 What's up everybody! I've been following this forum for a few weeks now and this place is awesome. A lot of useful info and interesting posts to read đ A few days ago, I went for a quick fish with my mate - landbased along the Georges River. We arrived at 5pm, right around the low tide mark. We used raw prawns as bait and paternoster rigs on the end of our main line. The first catch was a 19cm whiting followed by a tiny snapper. The highlight of the day was when I pulled up a 20cm common silverbiddy from the drink. I thought it was a snapper at first but didnât realise after I landed it. Pretty surprised to see a silverbiddy reaching 20cm in length, and it now remains as the new record to beat on this site :) . The day finished off with a few more snapper, toadfish and tailor. We returned around 6:30pm. Overall, it was great day out with my friend. All fish were released.  Before I finish, I want to post some highlights and pictures of our past catches (since we fish the Georges quite often). The river is like a mix between a monsterâs playground and a mystery dip, especially near Botany Bay. Catch everyone later! There'll be more reports to come. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Great first report, I cant say many people take a record on their first report ! Look forward to the rest of your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Ripper first report!! What's the bottom fish photo of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Great report.   Whatâs that ugly thing at the bottom?  Maybe another record there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowling_Tiger Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks guys đ The fish at the bottom is an estuary catfish, also known as a cobbler (Cnidoglanis macrocephalus). Indeed one of the ugliest fish in the sea đ Be careful when handling them, they have a sharp venomous spine on their dorsal and pectoral fins. 40 minutes ago, Welster said: Great report.   Whatâs that ugly thing at the bottom?  Maybe another record there! I'm sure it already boasts the record for the ugliest catch 𤣠But in terms of size, I reckon you could be right mate. Couldn't find the biggest estuary catfish/cobbler record here. That thing was around 65cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Nice report well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Nice report & silverbiddy, are you from W.A because the locals were telling me I was crazy for throwing those (cobbler) catfish back, supposedly great eating, Iâve only ever eaten freshwater eel tailed catfish & they tasted quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Send that biddy out live with a 8/0 mate  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Great report and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowling_Tiger Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks everyone! On 5/18/2019 at 7:57 AM, 61 crusher said: Nice report & silverbiddy, are you from W.A because the locals were telling me I was crazy for throwing those (cobbler) catfish back, supposedly great eating, Iâve only ever eaten freshwater eel tailed catfish & they tasted quite good Thanks mate. Nup (I'm from Sydney) and I haven't tried cobbler either. It was released quite immediately đ  I've just read that cobblers are prized table fish and quite expensive in WA, should try one next time lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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