Popular Post Plaicehunter Posted July 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2021 In my local estuary, if I get a decent fish it's usually the only one of the day. So when my Patchinko 125 disappeared in an explosion of spray on the third cast this morning, I wasn't expecting much further action. The fish fought hard but my main concern was floating weed building up on the line. It was scary trying to remove it with one hand while keeping tension on the fish because I fish barbless and allowing slack in the line often results in the hooks falling out. However, all went well and a lovely plump fish of 58cm came safely aboard. My next bass on the Patch was about half a pound, and as the flood tide increased there were no further takes. In this situation, fishing over maybe four feet of water, the answer proved to be a Hound Glide in Cotton Candy, which showed up well in the slightly stained water. I'd hardly moved the lure a yard on the first cast when the rod crashed round and the reel screamed and screamed. The bass then kited round in the tide and spent the next few minutes thudding away under the boat. When it surfaced alongside I saw it was hooked on one prong of the middle treble but the de-barbed Decoy held and with relief I guided the fish into my big net. It's surprising how much difference 9cm in length makes to the bulk of a fish. This one was much bigger than the first at 67cm and probably around 7.5lb, lovely chunky specimen. After recovering in a tub of seawater, a quick snap and measure and it was back over the side and swimming away strongly. Seven more bass completed the session, though they were very modest schoolies. I've now had 14 fish of 40cm or more from this general area this season in amongst many schoolies and a few blanks. Strangely enough, three of them taped out at 67cm, and you have to wonder.... JDP, Bones, suzook12 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Very nice fish PH! Well done. Good write up too. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 sweet! nice fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemc Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Great bass , Nice one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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