queensland Togas on the bite

[Joe K]

Hi Guys,

Fished one of my local dams targeting togas with my brother on Tuesday. Third cast and we have a hookup. After some acrobatics I have it in the esky and dash home to put it in my new fish tank. 

Went out again today and it's like the movie Groundhog Day. Third cast and another hookup, more acrobatics and it's in the esky for the dash home to keep his mate, 2 catfish and a bass company. 

Happy New Year Everyone!

Cheers... Joe. 

[Albinus]

Well done Joe! If you don't mind me asking, what kind of lures were they fond of on the day?

[kmcrosby78]

Nice one Joe, two beautiful looking fish!!

[Joe K]

Hi Albinus! I was using the Lucky Craft Sammy 85. Depending on the area targeted many topwater lures (poppers, walk-a-dog, frogs lures & surface crank baits) and even 1 metre crank baits will catch togas. Impoundment dams that release toga fingerlings all hold these beaut sport fish. Once hooked, togas go ballistic out of the water and put on a great acrobatic show. 

Cheers... Joe. 

[Joe K]

Hi Kmcrosby78! Thanks mate! It always gives me a buzz whenever I land a toga bcos they always put on a beautiful acrobatic display. The Ist fish was damaged by the trebles so I put salt in the tank to help it heal. I will release it when the wound heals up. It's toga season so I hope to have an 80cm plus toga in the tank soon. 

Cheers... Joe. 

[elops]

Was wondering how that Toga went did it heal up ?

[The Mad Hughesy]

would love to see a picture (or video) of the full tank mate, it sounds really cool! @Joe K

[Joe K]

Hi Elops,

Yes, the salt water healed the damage  done by the trebles and it started feeding on live shrimps within 10 days. I did not notice any signs of stress on the fish.  My sis-in-law had been waiting six months for a Saratoga Jardini from her local aquarium and she begged me for it (Saratoga Leichardti), so it's now in her tank. I appreciate you asking after the fish. 

[Joe K]

Hi Christophagus!

The fish tank gives me a buzz, love the bass but especially the togas. They feed on guppies and live shrimps. Attached some pics of the togas after capture and under different lighting in my fishing room. 

[Luc53]

They look good, what size is your tank?

 

[Nog]

Sweet looking setup there Joe.

[Glenn S]

Makes me want a toga in my tank!

[Joe K]

Thanks guys! It's 6 feet and approx 700 litres. Water quality is essential Glenn, so provided you have a good filtration system and a big enough tank a Hinze toga would be a great addition to your tank!

[elops]

6ft long and approx. 700lt is that a 6X2X2 ?

 

[Joe K]

The tank is 6ft x 3 X 2.5 and holds approx. 700 litres. 

[elops]

6X3X2.5 is 1020 litres

[Joe K]

Yes Elops! We usually only fill the tank to 70/80% capacity. It puts less pressure on the joints of the tank.