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Thread: Jack at the Pin.

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    Jack at the Pin.

    Just joined up and this is my first post.

    Satarday morning was one of those morning when any fish that you catch are a bonus. So.. wet a line for a hour or so looking for a few Bream. The action was a bit slow, fishing with some squid on a number 4 long shank whiting hook. (One day I will master these plactics!)

    Then ..whamo... a fright train hit my line.. Was only fishing with 10Ib line on my bait runner. After a few minutes sighted a very nice mangrove jack. Took about 5 mins to get him to the boat before lifting him from the water by hand as my landing net never made it in the boat.

    It's the biggist jack I have ever caught at 50cm and very stockie indeed. After showing the kids and the misses, let him go to catch another day. I hope!



  2. #2

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    My holding tank !! -Yes, that is a bady bath...

  3. #3

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    The Release

  4. #4

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    awesome, top fish!

  5. #5

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    your a good man letting him go. TOP fish!!!!


  6. #6

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    great stuff, godd onya

  7. #7

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    Fantastic looking fish

    Sure is a great feeling when catching one that size


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    Holy hell.
    I just logged on after seeing the mighty Maroons come back to take the first state origin and to see this Jack, I'm thinking your name must be Matty Bowen.

    I remember catching my first Jack with my dad about two years ago. The looks on our faces would definetly compare to the faces of the Queensland team tonight.

    I did however take him home to eat, but deap down realised that I should have let him go!!

    Nice Catch
    How are the colours on these fish.
    Speechless!!!!!!

  9. #9

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    Nice catch. Even better release.

    Congratulations.

  10. #10

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    Welcome to the site ... top fish and set of photos. Especially the one of the release.

  11. #11

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    bloody beautiful mate- good to see people releasing such awesome fish.

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    You're a better man then i am. Well done!
    "Reef Hustler" - Seafarer Victory 6.0m & 225hp Honda

  13. #13

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    That gets two thumbs up [smiley=2thumbsup.gif] one for a great catch and one for the release ! nice camera work

  14. #14

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    good on ya mate, its good to see people releasing jacks. well done.
    Cheers


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    keen_as_mustard
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    Re: Jack at the Pin.

    Great fish, and photos - not too many people start their first post with a 50cm Jack!

    Just a quick question - I am assuming the Jack was caught at Jumpinpin, but where was it released - haven't seen any houses with verandahs at the Pin - Jacobs Well maybe?

    The question is out of curiousity only - I am not trying to get you to give up any secret spots (or if you do send me a PM!)


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