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 Feb 8 2008, 12:32 PM
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 " Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)"  Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30  |
Last day's fishing for me, as I am due to fly out of here on Saturday. Phil was kind enough to lend me his Saratoga rod and reel, loaded with 8lb line. Went down to Laguna Keys ramp and walked out to the northern breakwall. Tide was high and the sweat was dripping off my face. Did I mwention it was hot up here? Loads of herring and millions of tiny krill were sheltering amongst the rocks, with showers of baitfish jumping out of the water every few minutes. Beauty, I thought. I clipped on a small Viva popper and cast along the wall, retrieving it with a satisfying bloop. Saw a big black shape come out of the depths and lazily swirl throught the packed baitfish at my feet. Then another and another. Thought to myself, I need heavier tackle!!! These were HUGE Mangrove Jack around 50cm or more and just under the surface, less than a metre from my feet. Dragged the lure past them a dozen times, but no interest. Tried a Nilsmaster - same result. Tried a SP shad - nothing. Went through a range of lures, all with the same result. Guess they were happy to swill the krill. I trudged off the breakwall, head hanging low. Next, went to the beach to target whiting with poppers. Too much storm debris in the water.
Colin came home at lunchtime, as the boss had sent them home due to the heat. Did I mention it was hot yesterday??? At 5pm we went to his bosses property. He was a magnificent property, with 20klm of river frontage - yes he owns the land from the ocean to the highway. His wife loved the colour of the borrowed rod I was using. I can't say on this public forum, what the coulour is. Contrasts nicely with the yellow Poly the owner of the rod has. The barra were not co-operating this afternoon, and Gary said, feel the water. It was hot!!! Tried poppers and other hard bodys. Hooked up on a black and gold squidgy shad. Got it to the shore, where it started to jump and race off drag on the 8lb line. Wanted to get a photo, but the camera was in the car. Last jump and head shake, saw the lure ping out of its mouth. Darn!!! A few cast later, hooked another one, which could have been a twin. Around 60cm. This one was lightly hooked and was on for about 30 seconds before throwing the hook. It was now almost dark, so had a last couple of casts. Hooked a big fellow, which took off and promptly went around a bit of timber. Ping - lure gone, fish gone. Hmmmm, do I need heavier line?? Ended up with two keepers of 60cm and 64cm. A fitting end to a great week. As Arnie says - I'll be back. |
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Feb 11 2008, 02:50 AM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
He's dead!!!??? I had pizza with him 2 weeks ago.
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Feb 11 2008, 10:33 PM
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 *Man_Kini* Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Whitsundays Member No.: 2,549 |
just testing to see if this works
-------------------- There's 24hours tomorrow we hav'nt used yet
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Feb 11 2008, 10:37 PM
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*Man_Kini* Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Whitsundays Member No.: 2,549 |
This site is difficult! Still cant upload damn picture... where is kkw ? sis
-------------------- There's 24hours tomorrow we hav'nt used yet
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Feb 11 2008, 10:52 PM
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 Twoeyesea Group: Members Posts: 825 Joined: 21-December 07 From: Gods Country Member No.: 1,659 |
QUOTE (Phil @ Feb 12 2008, 05:37 PM)  This site is difficult! Still cant upload damn picture... where is kkw ? sis Phil, if you have that picture and fax viewer that you can view emaile photos. I can help you very easily. Let me know if you need -------------------- Don't hate me, cause you ain't me... :)
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Feb 11 2008, 11:07 PM
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 the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
 that is a demo for phil, hope u work it out mate 
This post has been edited by poly: Feb 11 2008, 11:11 PM -------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 11 2008, 11:42 PM
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*Man_Kini* Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Whitsundays Member No.: 2,549 |
-------------------- There's 24hours tomorrow we hav'nt used yet
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Feb 12 2008, 12:17 AM
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the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
good one phil, just remember u do not have to resize the photo for photobucket unless u wont to
P.S. thats a funny looking polycraft.
This post has been edited by poly: Feb 12 2008, 12:18 AM -------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 12 2008, 12:29 AM
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*Man_Kini* Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Whitsundays Member No.: 2,549 |
I think I'm working it out
-------------------- There's 24hours tomorrow we hav'nt used yet
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Feb 12 2008, 12:35 AM
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 *The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 871 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Is that the Sky ? or the Sea ?
-------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Feb 12 2008, 02:57 AM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Friday afternoon, Colin and I went to his bosses property. The pic below, is taken off the verandah, which overlooks his 'lake'. The pontoon is where I got 3 barramundi. They were lying underneath it, and also in a deep hole to the left. What a great house in a great location.
The second pic is of an approaching storm on the Faust Dam. We didn't raise a scale there, but two guys in kayaks, got barra to 1.2m. One got 5 and the other got two. All fell for black and gold squidgy shads. Next time!!!  (pics coming - seems to be an upload problem)  
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Feb 12 2008, 10:52 PM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,027 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
cam't wait to see the pictures k, sounds like you had a great trip
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Feb 12 2008, 10:55 PM
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the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
kk please use photobucket that way u will bypass the upload thing on the site and save band with at the same time
P.S. can't wait to see the photos. This post has been edited by poly: Feb 12 2008, 10:57 PM -------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 15 2008, 04:34 PM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
O.K. I am in the bucket... Hope I remember all the user names and passwords for all the various things I belong to.
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Feb 15 2008, 04:39 PM
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the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
great photos kk, u will love the bucket in time
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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