queensland NP 2207

[Angus]

Ash with his best for the day. Nice fish mate! [img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Ash1.jpg

[Angus]

Me & Stu with my last bass of the day. [img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/AngusStu.jpg

[Angus]

Loz and Jeff.

Notice Lozzel's bass doesnt have much of a gill plate. This was not an injury as it was the same both sides.

Goes to show that the slightly mutated ones can still grow to big healty sizes!

(dont tell Darwin).

[img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/LozJeff.jpg

[Angus]

Stu & Plastic Man after a double hook up.

[img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Stu_PlasticMan.jpg

[jeff f]

Brian D wrote:

Check out these 2 we left on the point. [img size=461]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/last2.JPG

just one more cast:cheer: , just one more cast:) ,snag:angry: ,bust off:pinch: ,rerig:S , just have to try this lure:huh: , just one more cast:whistle: , just one more cast:P

[jeff f]

great morning everyone, had a ball with several 1sts for me, first on a tassie,on a slug, on a spoon,time and fish at north pine:woohoo:

what a great little dam, should be one like it in every suburb:silly:

thanks for the ride lozz,it was great to go somewhere without having to drive.

[Angus]

Some big tillies were around. This one was only a tad shy of 50cm. [img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Tilly.jpg

[STU]

yeah floating around haha

[blue_mako]

Haha that big dead Tilly fought awesome . It's not often a Bass literally bricks you on a Tilapia. Can I claim only person to catch 2 fish ont he one lure for today . Nice to meet you fellas. I'm sorry if I can't remeber which are which next time I see you, had a big night :whistle: . Somehow I still managed to get 5 or 6 Bass, only after missing and dropping the first 73.

Troy

[Dinodadog]

Brian wrote over a 100 bass were caught who was the big scorers for the day. Sounds like every body enjoyed them self.

Dino

[STU]

Dennis spot look familar I got 13 right where you were on monday river to sea slug plenty still there but might have to go in search for the bigger fish now can only catch so many smaller ones

[Dinodadog]

Well done Stu I not suprised to see you do well.

I have a report of my own shortly.

Dino

[MichaelJ]

did u fish in bit of north pine near dayborough or closer to petrie

[kevinchen19870316]

i would have definitely caught the fish of the trip if i was using a 40lb leader:angry:

couldn;t believe 2 slugs were lost due to chewed line, i did wonder if i was fishing fresh water:P

[bigtez]

Sounds like a great morning. Wish I could have been there.

[Angus]

whatnow wrote:

did u fish in bit of north pine near dayborough or closer to petrie

Hey mate we were fishing near McGavins View.

Not sure what thats closer to. But its easy to find in the referdex.

Angus

[adventure_angler]

Well done guys, looks like it was a great turn out. Great to see you all got some nice bass on slugs. There are definately a lot of the smaller guys around and its getting hard to get any 50+ fish there but with so much action its not bothering me, haha.

-nelson-

[username_taken]

Wow nice work guys... I heard that you need a permit to fish there, but it's a council permit as opposed to the standard freshwater permit ... Is this true? If so where does a person get said permit from ?

[Angus]

username_taken: Mate to my knowledge no permit is needed to fish the bank.

Back in the day to fish from a boat im sure you needed one. But now thats not an option id say its a moot point.

Angus

[Plastic Man]

Dinodadog wrote:

Brian wrote over a 100 bass were caught who was the big scorers for the day. Sounds like every body enjoyed them self.

Dino

mate i ended up on 11 dame stu got me by two:angry: was a great morning fishing lucky you werent there mate you would have put us too shame:P

[chubbstar]

Nice fish guys, Looked like a good day.

[kevinchen19870316]

TIM,would u plz tell me again what rod were u using that day?

i love the way ur rod bend and come back straight when u work the lure, just sweet!

thanks

[blue_mako]

You mean Troy?

[kevinchen19870316]

oh,i think so.

ha ha, i am not good at memorizing the names.sorry

but i could remember the alphas 103, the best braid i have ever seen( yeah, by the way, what's the braid u use and how many pounds) and the ever farthest distance i have seen with such a small slug.

[Tim a]

Musta been troy, I wasn't there unfourtuantly.

Its not just the gear, its his pro casting!

[kevinchen19870316]

oh,yes, he cast a mile.

at first, i had big difficulty finding where his lure handed...

looking forward to a second chance to fish with him.

[sobelski]

Nice fishes guys, congretulations!!!

[blue_mako]

Kev: It was Platil Millenium braid in 15lb. It's more like PE then most other spectra braids. But it is much more forgiving when it comes to line strength as PE can be annoying and break anywhere from the reel to the leader knot if it exceeds it's maximum breaking strain.

The rod was a Shimano Exage 1652-2. It's a 6-14lb rod but it feels much lighter then what it's rated to as it has a fast action and light taper. They are a couple of years old now and were a Jap Domestic Model. They were the rod to have when they first came out and it still performs well.

All I can say is you'll be happy with the Alphas. I gave mine the once over clean a couple of days before that day so it's super smooth and almost back to its new self. Those bloody birds nests were a lot more solid then usual, I think I'll stick to spin tackle after a big night before hand.

I may be heading out Saturday, but not 100% sure.

Troy

[kevinchen19870316]

thank you so much.

now i think i would be trying to order that rod if i can.

did u change the BB of the alphas or is it just a stock model. i was really amazed at the casting distance u achieve with it. and what about other rods if i cannot get that one?

i want ultimate casting performance for lures between 8-15 or even to 20grms with affordable price tag:laugh: maybe it;s a bit hard to find,ha ha

if u go there on saturday, let me know and i will try to go and learn the pro casting from u

[Tom B]

If u think Troy casts a mile u should c me lol.

He's nothing.

[blue_mako]

Yeah Kevin I'll send you a PM if I'm going. The only secret into casting far is buying a rod with a long butt so you can use two hands when casting and you get maximum leverage. Also put the effort in and load up your rod on the cast so the lures shoot out.

It's a 6'6\" rod so a 7' with the same length butt would go even further. I don't know if you noticed but the rod Jordan was using is one of my spinning outfits which also has a long butt for the same reason. Many people prefer shorter butts and single hand casting, it's just personal preferance.

When the Exage first came out it was worth somewhere between $200 and $300, not 100% sure but if you do acctualy end up finding it, it should be a lot cheaper then that.

I didn't change the BB in the Alphas, just gave them a good oil and grease up when I cleaned it.

Other good rods to look at are the G. Loomis Crankbait series, especially the cbr841 and cbr843. Long butt and 7' long. They are around $400-$450.

Tom you got nothing on me . NPD Saturday, be there .

Troy

[Dinodadog]

Troy still waiting to hear your score for 2207

Dino

[blue_mako]

Not many that's what!

But I have my excuses! . Ended up with about 6 Bass and a Boney Bream.

Troy

[kevinchen19870316]

now the problem is i cannot find that rod.

it;s sold only in several shops in japan now and i don;t speak japanese.

i will be looking at rods less than 300, better to be around 200. should i just use the 7' dam raider with seperate buttom that i used that day?

[blue_mako]

Yeah, I didn't think it would be easy .

I think you've already seen it but the Heartland Z Ando is selling is a great rod. It's extendable just above the butt from 6-7ft, it's not 2 piece or telescopic rod. You won't need it to be 2 piece when it shortens to 6ft. I have had a few casts with them and they are awesome rods.

Troy

[Dinodadog]

Thats OK with the number all fishing.

Dino

[Tom B]

I got one of the rods roy mentioned, the loomis cbr841, 7ft long, 8-14lb, $450, not cheap, but is well worth it.

Troy about sat, ill check if im free

[Angus]

As Ellicat has pointed out this thread has begun to breach the terms and conditions of use. Reign it in guys this thread is has gone off topic and is pointless.

Angus