Jack. 10 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 While I was out one dark and stormy morning with Jimbo "the mully machine" James, trying to capture one of these beauties;a funny thing happened!  I felt a bit of a snag as I was winding in for a bait re fresh.  "bit o weed" I said to the first mate mully machine Jimbo. It was very dark and stormy like I said, so it wasn't until the snag was boatside that I noticed it seemed a bit too regularly shaped to be a stick or weed for that matter. Now I've had a few odd catches with Sir Jim, like the time we rescued a couple kayakers and hauled em into the warpig  But this time it was a fishing rod!!! Oh yeah not bad.... But then when the reel emerged, I figured it would be some corroded old banga.... Nup, this thing looked sweet as."grab the torch" I say to me famous first mate. So we wipe the thing down and slowly our eyes adjust and we read the lettering on tha reel.S h I m a n o.  T w i n p o w e r ... :ohmy: gotta be kiddin'I gave the thing a rinse and though there was a slim chance this thing might be salvageable.  So, I ring my other first mate who used to be an infamous tackle rat in charge of the servicing of quality gear for outlaw fisho's :cheer:    "Stu" I said, I've got a can of inox and a reel I just pulled outta the depths of the mighty port river!!!  Can ya work yer magic???Could he what... Stripped the bugger to it's bare components, polished and sprayed and prayed and cursed and cast a few spells and hey presto!!!! One like new 2500 shimano twinpower for Jacky Boy :woohoo: :woohoo: Used it three times now and the reel is the smoothest I've owned and just as good as a bought one !!!!Hope ya's enjoyed the tale of the twinpower!!! What a catch jimbojames 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Bloody Hell, Jack! Score! Can't even say what my best by-catch would be. I can say that it probably, definately goes nowhere near yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigmac54 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Nice work mate! Haven't beenLucky enuff to snag something like that yet. Well done Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Oh and here's the reel. Bare in mind the spool has been polished so much, the black writting has come off lol. Just Me, bjorn2fish and urhookedfish 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Haha, that's a rare score, rarer than a D-Cup at a gymnastics tournament lol (heard that one today and was dying to use it). southie THE BANGA, smokeykebab, Rickster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbojames 285 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Your a crack up fella . This report is classic and makes me remember the classic adventures we had . Should still be a few more and can't wait to see what you score next from the Mighty Port River ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigmac54 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Maybe you'll snag a new boat next time jack? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talbo 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Nice one indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Last trip out was with Lord Fisher and we ventured long and far in search of 10+ kilos of Big red. We didn't end up getting any Big Reds, but did get this as a by-catch. :cheer: :cheer: Went an estimated 28Kilo and measured 1.60mShark Fisho was onboard that trip. Chief, Just Me, piratepom and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Willy 3 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Only 28kg?? That thing is a monster!!!!!! I would've thought it would've been pushing 35kg! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swoopa 1 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Great post thanks oh and the mully aint bad either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 While I was out one dark and stormy morning with Jimbo "the mully machine" James' date=' trying to capture one of these beauties;[img']http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff374/supernorthbank/DSC_0393.jpg[/img]What a catch I thought you were going to say you snagged a PINK punching bag Jack urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 @ UR hooked fish ,your scales must be wrong brother ...that mully looks a lot bigger than 28 kilo ,and for the record cant, stand the kilo measurement good old fashioned pounds is the way to go..looks around 75 of those! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Still hit just as hard with the Pink Gloves too AFF lol So callin it 34kg Cal :POi UHF, tell us more about that fight mate!!! Guessing you pulled that thing off a deep wreck or reef hey??? The odd biggun like that comes from ardrossan barges as a welcome by-catch ive heard. What did youse call it for mate, cos that thing would've put in two or three long runs and been pooped??? My dreeeeaaaam fish right there!!! Thanx for the photos finally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TT 2 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Jack wrote:So we wipe the thing down and slowly our eyes adjust and we read the lettering on tha reel.S h I m a n o. T w i n p o w e r ... gotta be kiddin' SO thats were my Twinpower went. Geez mate would love it back soon.. Nah thats a killer story and thanks for sharing. Plus a couple of nice Mullies on the thread too. Top work TT Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Last trip out was with Lord Fisher and we ventured long and far in search of 10+ kilos of Big red. We didn't end up getting any Big Reds' date=' but did get this as a by-catch. :cheer: :cheer: Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Jack wrote: So we wipe the thing down and slowly our eyes adjust and we read the lettering on tha reel.S h I m a n o. T w i n p o w e r ... gotta be kiddin' SO thats were my Twinpower went. Geez mate would love it back soon.. Thought it looked a bit like mine actually Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was thinking at least 80lb !!28kg is only around 61lbSambo if that's right you'd be talking 90lb !!!!!She sure looks fat enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was thinking at least 80lb !!28kg is only around 61lbSambo if that's right you'd be talking 90lb !!!!!She sure looks fat enoughits pretty close jagger ;)Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was thinking at least 80lb !!28kg is only around 61lbSambo if that's right you'd be talking 90lb !!!!!She sure looks fat enoughits pretty close jagger ;)SamboIn the scond pic she looks a bit "squashed" but the first is a ripper profile of the Mully of a lifetime :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hahaha this mully gets bigger every time brett talks about it. I have a feeling it was a touch under 140cm :)Bled and gutted and cut into two pieces it weighed 24kg from memory. So the estimate was around 28kg (The bloke that caught it is 5'9ish)Cracker of a bycatch though! Although a bloody twinpower takes the cake!!!!!!What rod was it on? Assuming it should have been half decent with that reel on it :)I've caught a few rods and reels before but they have always been kmart specials Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Last trip out was with Lord Fisher and we ventured long and far in search of 10+ kilos of Big red. We didn't end up getting any Big Reds' date=' but did get this as a by-catch. :cheer: :cheer: mullyscale.jpg[/attachment]SamboI wouldn't bother with that scale :whistle: for a start my 101kg mully didn't go close to 10kg and the 120cm fish was nowhere near 38lb... I wish, and it was fat AS!! And before anyone blames the scales, it was weighed at tackle and tucker on digital scales.they use.for.their.comps and.I've got a certification of capture from saftag. If anything the fat girth of my 32pounder (14.somthin kg) tells me your standard 120cm fish is likely to be 30 or.a smidge under ;)I'll take a 38 pound pb though no probs . 28kg is likely enough easy twice the size of the pup I landed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hahaha this mully gets bigger every time brett talks about it. I have a feeling it was a touch under 140cm :)Bled and gutted and cut into two pieces it weighed 24kg from memory. So the estimate was around 28kg (The bloke that caught it is 5'9ish)Cracker of a bycatch though! Although a bloody twinpower takes the cake!!!!!!What rod was it on? Assuming it should have been half decent with that reel on it :)I've caught a few rods and reels before but they have always been kmart specials MATE, deliberately didn't mention the rod make its not one you would easy guess I figure if someone reckons it's their reel, I will happily return it for a can of innox and a few bux for my mate who cleaned it :)Only have to let me know date it went in tha drink, location and the rod type!! :cheer: statesquider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yeah state squider is right I have adjusted the estimation of this fish a couple of times. My bad it measured 1.4m but experts from Mulloway boards are adament it is 28kilo-30kilo.These guys have caught plenty that size.I am now sure that LF's scales were out and that the guts weighed a lot more than first estimated. I think we can safely say it was 28kilo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Jack this fish was caught on a Certate 3000 and Luvias 17lb stick and yep in my opinion it faught pretty well. It nearly wrapped us on anchor rope, the prop, but finally we got it under control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Last trip out was with Lord Fisher and we ventured long and far in search of 10+ kilos of Big red. We didn't end up getting any Big Reds' date=' but did get this as a by-catch. :cheer: :cheer: mullyscale.jpg[/attachment]SamboI wouldn't bother with that scale :whistle: for a start my 101kg mully didn't go close to 10kg and the 120cm fish was nowhere near 38lb... I wish, and it was fat AS!! And before anyone blames the scales, it was weighed at tackle and tucker on digital scales.they use.for.their.comps and.I've got a certification of capture from saftag. If anything the fat girth of my 32pounder (14.somthin kg) tells me your standard 120cm fish is likely to be 30 or.a smidge under ;)I'll take a 38 pound pb though no probs . 28kg is likely enough easy twice the size of the pup I landed Id say the scale is PRETTY close Jack.... is now said to be 140cm so that would be 27.7kg ;)and my 103 was very close to the weight said on it ;)Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 My best worst bycatch would have to be bl**dy cormorant!Trying to get a pilchard down to kingfish without the cormorants seeing it and diving for it!The inevitable happened, I eventually scored one which dove down for the pillie, then I had the job of trying to get it into the boat to remove the hook without being bitten in the process.He got the pilchard, he got released, Ranger got the bite......bl**dy sharp beaks on the things too!Score: cormorant 1 : Ranger 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Last trip out was with Lord Fisher and we ventured long and far in search of 10+ kilos of Big red. We didn't end up getting any Big Reds' date=' but did get this as a by-catch. :cheer: :cheer: mullyscale.jpg[/attachment]SamboI wouldn't bother with that scale :whistle: for a start my 101kg mully didn't go close to 10kg and the 120cm fish was nowhere near 38lb... I wish, and it was fat AS!! And before anyone blames the scales, it was weighed at tackle and tucker on digital scales.they use.for.their.comps and.I've got a certification of capture from saftag. If anything the fat girth of my 32pounder (14.somthin kg) tells me your standard 120cm fish is likely to be 30 or.a smidge under ;)I'll take a 38 pound pb though no probs . 28kg is likely enough easy twice the size of the pup I landed Id say the scale is PRETTY close Jack.... is now said to be 140cm so that would be 27.7kg ;)and my 103 was very close to the weight said on it ;)SamboWHERE are you UGLY4life??? how much do you trust your fish weighing skills mate?? Cos I'm concerned you cost me 10pounds off o my PB Time to buy my own scales Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 WHERE are you UGLY4life??? how much do you trust your fish weighing skills mate?? Cos I'm concerned you cost me 10pounds off o my PB Time to buy my own scales I set the scales up special every time I see you coming mate. :whistle: What's with the emphasis on Ugly? You trying to tell me somethin'? Jack. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I don't care what it weighed,its a bloody stonker.Congrats to the lucky angler. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Does a dead body at the birkenhead count? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Does a dead body at the birkenhead count?Only if you hooked him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Her in fact.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2003-05-22/police-yet-to-identify-body-found-in-adelaide-river/1857544Little be known to us that there was a body wrapped in that plastic when we fished there 2 nights earlier, 93cm land based mully for my brother resulted from the 2 hour session Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltybeard 121 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Had an interesting one on fri night - my mate hooked 2 just legal snapps simultaneously on one pilchard, and we hand netted a big cuttlefish that followed them up from the depths! A very tasty 3 in 1 score, with lots of bait for the future too. Saltybeard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I caught a couple of crabs at the Whitehorse Inn once..does that count? :dry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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