queensland Toga on my first yak trip

[Brian D]

Yeap you read it right within about 10 mins of my 1st go at Yak Fishing I score a nice 65approx Toga from Hinze Dam.

Do you think I like yak fishing now! [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC160093_AFO.jpg

[Brian D]

I got a nice 45cm Bass too but that was from the cannon ball, who cares a fish is a fish. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC160078_AFO.jpg

[Dan23]

Ha ha,

We all knew this was coming. brilliant!:laugh:

[Brian D]

I left the deckie at home [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC150055_AFO.jpg

[Brian D]

And I left the mutt there too [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC150060_AFO.jpg

[Brian D]

And I left teh Toga where I found him [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC160095_AFO.jpg

[Feral]

Absolutely brilliant Brian!

It doesn't get any better than that.

[Dan23]

When are you going to hit the Albert? I'm keen to see if you can find something special in there.

[Tim a]

Great stuff BD!

Give us the run down, eg lure-retrieve-emotions

[Brian D]

Thanks guys - it was special. Fare dinkum it was with about 20 casts from the yak. I had been in the cannon ball while the minister for war and finance decided she wanted the yak first. Have a look where she took off to. But when I finally got a go yahoooo

About the Albert, maybe during the week sometime if I can get away from my stinking job. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC160076_AFO.jpg

[Dan23]

Brian D wrote:

About the Albert, maybe during the week sometime if I can get away from my stinking job.

Seriously I'm hanging out to hear how you go mate good luck. make sure you take your camera.

[ellicat]

Ripper Brian D. Will you be leaving the cannonball at home next time ?

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I got my first Toga this weekend too, but that's another story for a different thread.

[faulked]

hey brian as usual nice fish mate im just going to get a stamp made that says nice fish brian lol .I told you the missus would like a yak so much nicer than a canoe just a little wetter:)

[Brian D]

The catch was not the special on it's own but the whole thing was great and well constructed even if I say so myself. This is how it happened.

Wifie was in the yak and me in the cannon ball drifting with the wind along the north west bank of the southern arm. Everything was all quiet, wind about 10-15 coming from behind the trees. This is good for toga because it blows the bugs out of the trees and into the water. Next thing you know wifie gets boofed by something that scared the crap out of her. So she high tails it over to me, still slightly pale and shakey, something big overthere she saying in between the \"oh goodness did you see that\" and the \"It scraed me\".

So I throw a spinner from the boat and on the 3rd cast Smako - mr 45cm Bass jumps on. Good fight on 4lb crystal and 6lb leader but the 7'2\" Shamino and 2500 series spin had it covered.

So off we go, she still yaking and me still boating. After another 30mins or so finally I say lets head back - my go in the yak. \"Yeap that's cool\" she says \"I buggered anyway and the wind has picked up\". thanks I think leave me the up hill run.

We change over up wind from where I got the bass. Plan is she has a drink and feed while I back track in the yak to go over the boofy area. Like I say with 10min and about 20 casts I got a toga in the live well. Nearly lost him when he went for a tail slap at the side of the yak so I just heaved him onboard and got stoked off my tits. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/PC160092_AFO.jpg

[STU]

Your a legend brian it must be your month:woohoo: you should try for some more species the way your going maybe jack or cod next:blink:

[Rocket75]

Great way to christen the yak Brian. Happy for you mate. Good to see you out on the water with \"the Minister\", sounds like she is a good \"fish finder\" too.:silly:

[fishyman]

oooo i want, gimmie gimmie gimmie

i am dying to catch a toga, soon my friends soon.

good one mate good to see the kayak is going good

[rayke1938]

ABSOLITELYFANBLOODYTASTIC. brought tears to my eyes for you if anyone deserves it its you.

cheers and more beers

Ray

[Brian D]

Cheers right back at you Ray. Thanks, I was stoked to the max, It's amazing how when you give something up things come back when they are ment to.

The fish finder, Rocket very good. Now she is the mminister for recreational activities as well. :woohoo: :laugh:

[Brian D]

STU wrote:

Your a legend brian it must be your month:woohoo: you should try for some more species the way your going maybe jack or cod next:blink:

Spot on Stu, that's my next goal, that or the Albert River Sharks.

[Aaron H]

woohoo chilly d is in the zone at the moment:woohoo:

[Dinodadog]

Well done Brian watch you don't crack your lipps from all the smiling this month, oh by the way did I say well done. How much to hire the yak, ha ha

Dino

[Plastic Man]

your going off brian top stuff mate great looking fish too

[MichaelJ]

that would of been awesome congrats brian

[Bommie]

well done Brian:)

[polyphonic]

Well done mate.:silly:

So is your name down for the toga comp in January now you have your spot x ?

[Brian D]

ellicat wrote:

Ripper Brian D. Will you be leaving the cannonball at home next time ?

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I got my first Toga this weekend too, but that's another story for a different thread.

Elli you're a tease. I wont to go to bed - just post a pic at least.

[Brian D]

Aaron H wrote:

woohoo chilly d is in the zone at the moment:woohoo:

Aaron it was easy, just follow what we discussed last trip.

[pcsolutionman]

great stuff brian so are you hooked on yak fishing now? you should be after that

Lee

[chubbstar]

I'm so happy for you Brian. It's great to see that the yak went to someone thats going to use it (and use it well;) ). The best of luck to ya mate and lets hope that it only the start of your lucky streak.:woohoo:

Jayson

[Angus]

Haha mate thats awesome! So you like the yak?

Angus

[Brian D]

Many Cheers to everyone - not that I'm still stoked or anything.

Angus I sent you a email to forward onto the fellow that sponsored the Yak prize. Please pass on my appreciation to him.

[Sparksie]

G'day

What sorta yak is that?

[Angus]

Sparksie: Brand new Viking Profish. I will have them available on mass in the new year. Only three are out there at the moment all owned by BFo guys

Angus

[Brian D]

It's this one - A Viking Profish 45, you can find one in the AFO Shop. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/YAK.JPG

[Angus]

Not yet Brian! but very soon.

Angus

[Sparksie]

How much approx...?

[Angus]

Dont have a fixhed figure yet from Viking but somewhere arounf $1700.

Angus

[Alex]

Brian,

My greatest congratulations to you mate.

I am extreamly happy for you.

Not only the first to own one, but also the first fish from one.

The photo hangs pride of place in the shop.

Now to catch up.

Cheers

Alex

[Brian D]

Is that you Mr Yak Man - I love you :kiss: :kiss: . That Yak is the best thing to happen to me since my last grandchild was born.

My wife and I are now talking again becuase we can do something together but the problem is \"she want one too\". Not only that she wants some paddleing gloves, a new rod, some water bottles and the list goes on. So thanks a lot mate.:S We'll be giving Angus an order as soon as she makes up her mind on color. Do they come in pink?