Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Saturday was successful as I fished West Lakes for salmon trout. Managed to land 7 nice sized st's around 30-38cm. Hooked a couple of undersized KGW aswell and on the last cockle, I landed a 38cm bream. On Sunday, I hit up Garden Island with a few yakers just for a meet and greet session, a yak was lended to me by a mate. We paddled along mangroves, casting pilly chuncks right up against fallen trees. In the first few minutes of fishing, we caught some tiny salmon trout until my rod buckled over and I was onto something decent! It screamed towards the mangroves but luckily I got it out before it could snap me off on 6lb leader. In the net it goes and it ended up to be a 38cm bream! We decided to move spots as it slowed down heaps. Paddling along the mangroves, I spot a promising snag, first cast at it, I get smashed by a big bream! It was an absolute stonker as I saw him rise up but unfortunately it snapped me off under a snag within seconds. Spewing but they weren't shy to come back out! They were just sitting up against the snag so I tied another hook and casted in the exact same spot. Straight away, another bream took it! After a long fight dodging snags and structure, I get it in the net. This one looked bigger than the others so it had to be a PB. But of course... It had to be 1cm under 40cm.. At least it's a new PB bream at 39cm. Stokeeedddd! After that, the fish slowed down so we just had fun catching tiny st. We decided to call it a day around lunch time. It was a great experience. Totes, bjorn2fish, Tinker and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Yet another very enjoyable report mate, always look forward to your weekend fishing fix. Some big bream in amongst the sticks near GI, can't wait til I get my tinny in the next week or so so I can explore them further. Though I have given up on the boardwalk at Garden Island, I think it is just too overfished, sometimes you will spot a horse or two poking around underneath. Keep at it Alex, you will get your 40 soon, and congrats on the 39cm PB. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn2fish 4,612 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Some nice st's but the bream awesome! Can't believe how close you are to the 40cm mark, can't wait to read the 40cm bream report you post up SOON! Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piratepom 3,197 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Nice work Alex. Probably pull horse over 50cm next time and skip the 40's altogether. Good luck. Tinker and Alexsfishin1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kylebream 58 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 So close Alex. You'll crack that 40 all of your effort and dedication will pay off soon. Great report and great fish by the way. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Look out, here comes the shool holidays! Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 well done Alex,i had the same sort of session on the W/E with 3 just under,can't win them all eh cheers nereus Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckTseeker 425 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 well done Alex, a 40 isn't that far away wait till ya hit a 50 then your rod will really buckle cheers chuck Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks so much guys, just reading the replies makes me smile. I'm getting heaps keen, hopefully this holidays I will crack the 40cm mark Cheers for all the encouragement Kylebream and langas 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Managed to land this fella today flicking for schoolies! Went 32cm. reelfun, Totes, Tinker and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khai 14 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done Alex! that 40cm is not far off Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done Alex! that 40cm is not far off Thanks khai! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Good fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Good fish Thanks Brankim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hope you get out for a Xmas fish mate. I snuck out early this morning for a flick and nailed a 39er, which is a decent Xmas pressie to myself. On the trusty Z-Man grub again, this time in watermelon red. And now I have a boat, the search will be on to beat my 42cm PB, just need to do some more recon in the Port system. Hope you and your family have a great Xmas and a safe and happy new year full of PBs. Kuerschie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hope you get out for a Xmas fish mate. I snuck out early this morning for a flick and nailed a 39er, which is a decent Xmas pressie to myself. On the trusty Z-Man grub again, this time in watermelon red. And now I have a boat, the search will be on to beat my 42cm PB, just need to do some more recon in the Port system. Hope you and your family have a great Xmas and a safe and happy new year full of PBs. Thanks Tinker, Merry christmas to you too. That's a good sized breambo! Did you hit the Pat? Good luck beating the 42cm beast You'll get one now that you have a boat, I suggest you should try the Gawler River. Heard of absolute monsters caught from there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Ironic you say that mate coz this morning I was fishing Port Gawler. Can't wait to explore it in my boat, bit restricted being landbased. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Should have tried for some gold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Was in among the mangroves, fishing the narrow channel. Not many YFWs in there, but good sized bream. Don't fish the flats at Pt Gawler, too afraid to walk too far from my car. They catch fire very easily around that way for some reason. Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Thanks for the heads up on that!! That's a bit of a worry!! They better have wheels if they did that to my car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Think I'll take the mrs car in future Alexsfishin1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 That 40cm fish is just around the corner Alex! Once you find where they frequent you'll smash it mate Here's one from a week ago that just went over. Alexsfishin1, bjorn2fish and keenfisho 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexsfishin1 781 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 That 40cm fish is just around the corner Alex! Once you find where they frequent you'll smash it mate Here's one from a week ago that just went over. 40.5cm Bream.JPG Cheers Kuerschie. Good fish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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