Pics from Down Under

interceptor · #1 09-15-2008, 02:23 AM

G'Day Lads,

Went out yesterday afternoon with a couple of mates chasing Barra in a local impoundment. You might say I had a blinder.

3 fish in the boat in under an hour and all were over the ton (1 metre

)

110cm

115cm

And the last one was over the magic 120cm at 122cm and was an absolute horse of a thing

This was the most amasing session that I have ever had and I am still smiling.....

Cheers Noel

BigRackLover · #2 09-15-2008, 07:17 AM

Great photos, the smile says it all

BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES · #3 09-15-2008, 12:30 PM

Fantastic fish great job. Thanks for shareing.

pecker · #4 09-16-2008, 08:29 PM

great fish pics, must have put up one hellluva fight . thanks for sharing.

Walleyes · #5 09-16-2008, 09:14 PM

Those look like some scrappy fish to handle on a rod. What kind of scrappers are they ???..

Thx for the post..

interceptor · #6 09-16-2008, 10:08 PM

G' Day Lads,

These are "Barramundi" just do a google search, they are a premier sportfish and from salt water are also the best eating.

I was using 60# braid (from memory, I haven't changed it in years) and my drag was up tight, all 3 fish cleared the water during the fight, the biggest left the water 3 times and took line from me when ever it tooks her fancy so yeah they are great scrappers.

Glad you like the pics

Cheers Noel

Rockymtnx · #7 09-16-2008, 10:11 PM

Thanks for sharing your pictures.
X2 on the question as to what type of fish are they?
What part of Australia are you in?

Jester · #8 09-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Crikey...

Donny Bear · #9 09-16-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interceptor

G' Day Lads,

These are "Barramundi" just do a google search, they are a premier sportfish and from salt water are also the best eating.

I was using 60# braid (from memory, I haven't changed it in years) and my drag was up tight, all 3 fish cleared the water during the fight, the biggest left the water 3 times and took line from me when ever it tooks her fancy so yeah they are great scrappers.

Glad you like the pics

Cheers Noel

Jelous am I mate two trips to QSLD and barra at the heart of my intrest but not the end of my line. Next trip I hope you are on my contact list. I am such a fan of this fish it became the name for my boat here in Alberta. Those are real beauties fantastic fish the kind I dream of thanks for sharing just way too cool

interceptor · #10 09-18-2008, 03:27 AM

G' Day Lads,

Rockymtnx,

Mate they are Barramundi, I live in Gladstone which is on the Central Coast of Queensland, on the East Coast.

Donny Bear,

Naming your boat Barramundi is pretty cool. Mate if I have not moved to Alberta by the time you come back over look me up for sure.

Glad you Lads like the pics.

Cheers Noel