queensland 122 , 2 ,2 Run Out.

[rayke1938]

Got up at 3am and looked outside and it was pouring and around 15knots of wind But on checking seabreeze it said only 10 knots at airport and Dayboro said less after having to get calculator to convert wind speed from meters per second into KPH.

So a quick cuppa and a bite to eat and off to pick up Aaron at 5am.

Listening to Nuggets fishing program on 4BC and it was all doom and gloom with everyone saying to stay at home and get brownie points fixing things up at home.

Decided to carry on and at least have a look.

When we passed over Sideling Creek it was running a banker so it looks like Kurwongbah is spilling .

Arrived at ramp with just a few spits of intermittent rain and little wind so off we went.

Observed that the snag in the launch area is soon to be covered so looks like they may open flood gates tomorrow or Monday.

Soon as we turned into Koala straight the wind picked up and could only make 3mph into it so it was a slow trip down to bait up the pots. I also ensured that they had a bit of extra rope out so that they wont float away in case SEQ water decided to hold back the rise in level.

It was nice and calm in the cross straight where I have my pots but as soon as we poked our nose around the corned the wind was up again.

We found a large school of fish in 25 feet of water near the Fig tree but couldn't get the anchor to hold to have a go at them.

We then decided to find a lee shore and try in some calmer waters.

Thought that this looked pretty promising so anchored up and there we stayed for the next couple of hours.

Immediate hook up on deploying bait. I think that at one stage Aaron caught 17 consecutive fish without the sinker hitting the bottom.

Blown fish.

Smallest fish boated was a tagged bass at 38cm but may have been some smaller as most were released in the water.

Final score after running out of bait.

122 bass

2 yellas

2 tandanus.

Only thing taken home was the usual feed of redclaw for Aaron.

I hadn't really noticed if it was raining much when we were fishing but it did get heavier on the way back and the motor on the winch was really grunting when pulling boat on to the trailer and it took a while for the bilge pump to empty the boat.

This would be the best session I have ever had on NPD and reckon it will be a while before I can beat it.

Aaron thanks for the company and assistance.

Cheers

Ray

[dan25]

122 Bass!! :woohoo: Your smashing em guys, you were definetely rewarded for braving the wheather thats for sure. Good stuff guys thats awesome, I gotta head out there sometime thats for sure

[hooked_on_trout]

The gamble paid off, although IMO fishing in the rain in the fresh is always a good time to wet a line.

Cheers

[Genesis]

You are a dedicated man Ray. Well done on the 122,2,2

[Dinodadog]

So they were still there Ray what was the tagg no if you had time to get it. ha ha

[Eug]

you boys are keen... impressive haul!

[rosstralia46]

Insane guys! top work u guys are smackin em nugget doesnt know anything you show him ray

[Rocket75]

only two yellas for FOTM entries, hardly worth the effort :silly:

I suppose the BULK bass made up for it though bloody hell :evil: that's some session.

thanks for sharing.

rod

[taib]

That as an outstanding catch Ray!! Would probably be the world record!:woohoo:

Well done to you both!! Paid off, fishin in the wild weather!

Sadly missed out on this trip because poor wifey has been sick all week, which led to this today..

That sad look on her face was because she wasnt out fishin..

[Young_fella]

Mate that is absolutely nuts!

Who needs a trawling boat when you old fellas are running around out there catching hundreds of fish

As always loved the report:lol:

Cain.

[taib]

Ray, the pic of Aaron below the video looks like you were fishin right up against the bank?

Still stunned, just thinkin about the 122! Thats gold!

Cheers

ty

[Doobsy]

Bloody Hell...

Just to let you know Ray. I'm currently living vicariously through you. Fantastic work and congratulations.

[ellicat]

I'm still prepared to run that book, Ray. However your odds just got a whole lot shorter :laugh:

Taib, The wife isn't cranky about missing the fishing. She is contemplating killing you for taking pics of her when sick :evil: :laugh: :laugh: (Comment based on personal experience :whistle: )

[Zim man]

nice one ray, fishing in the rain is a wholelot easier when catching fish like that

[Aaron H]

What a day!!! thanks again Ray I gotta tell ya had my doubts after listening to Nugget on the way up there. Redclaw were a big hit at the BBQ as well mate.

[taib]

I'm still prepared to run that book, Ray. However your odds just got a whole lot shorter :laugh:

Taib, The wife isn't cranky about missing the fishing. She is contemplating killing you for taking pics of her when sick :evil: :laugh: :laugh: (Comment based on personal experience :whistle: )

hahaha, you're probably right Brian... i have a tendency to put words in her mouth in such situation:P

[Rocket75]

I'm still prepared to run that book, Ray. However your odds just got a whole lot shorter :laugh:

Taib, The wife isn't cranky about missing the fishing. She is contemplating killing you for taking pics of her when sick :evil: :laugh: :laugh: (Comment based on personal experience :whistle: )

hahaha, you're probably right Brian... i have a tendency to put words in her mouth in such situation:P

you are a brave man taking (and posting!) those pics....sleep with one eye open mate, she will have her revenge when you least expect it :evil:

[Genesis]

gee... my wife would ban me from fishing for life if I ever post up photos of here on the forums...

[Biggles]

Bloody amazing session Ray, well done fella.

Al

[ryanyoung]

That's a great haul Ray, along with some steadfast dedication lol. Well done fellas,

Ryan.

[rayke1938]

Just reported the tagged bass it was tagged by Glen Reilly on 10/3/10 and was 36cm to the tip so has grown 3cm in 7 months which is a really good growth rate.

CHeers

Ray

[crazywalrus]

what amazing action there Ray. That is a day to remember mate