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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #60 on: September 10, 2013, 06:41:07 AM »
That fish was a bloody pig.

I could not get it to lay straight cause of its guts and that picture doesnt really do it justice.

Would have been 4 kg at a guess. Madness, fat bugger.

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #61 on: September 10, 2013, 07:01:21 AM »
Jeeez that is a proper football bass!! Bloody huuuuge well done mate!

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #62 on: September 10, 2013, 07:08:59 AM »
Well done all in which looks like a fantastic weekend was had !

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #63 on: September 10, 2013, 07:13:31 AM »
That fish was a bloody pig.

I could not get it to lay straight cause of its guts and that picture doesnt really do it justice.

Would have been 4 kg at a guess. Madness, fat bugger.

You have to wonder just how much all these 60cm + fish that are supposedly being caught weigh.  Congratulations Steve.

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #64 on: September 10, 2013, 08:39:28 AM »
An absolute cracker  :Clap)
Is that the biggest Bass caught in this competition over the years Fitz?

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #65 on: September 10, 2013, 09:04:56 AM »
Yes, it's the longest recorded in the comp, and definitely the fattest.  I think there was a 56 caught in the River last year or the year before.  Someone claimed a 60 once, however the photo didn't reflect that size.  You don't see many Bass that could wear a saddle.

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« Reply #66 on: September 10, 2013, 09:54:01 AM »
Yes, it's the longest recorded in the comp, and definitely the fattest.  I think there was a 56 caught in the River last year or the year before.  Someone claimed a 60 once, however the photo didn't reflect that size.  You don't see many Bass that could wear a saddle.
or carry a stagecoach!!

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« Reply #67 on: September 10, 2013, 10:46:08 AM »
Great weekend as always, fantastic support by the sponsers and competitors for the stocking group.
Well done to everyone involved  :youbeauty
That is a fatty Steve definitely 4kg and heavier than the current All Tackle World Record of 3.75 kg

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #68 on: September 10, 2013, 10:52:44 AM »
You have to wonder just how much all these 60cm + fish that are supposedly being caught weigh.  Congratulations Steve.

Those 58/59 river fish you see on yellow brag mats would certainly have been weighed Dale, no record claims though.
581mm river fish weighed only 3.05kg

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« Reply #69 on: September 10, 2013, 12:48:29 PM »
From memory, Steve may have been equal bass record holder for the event  at 56cm. That horse will take some beating for sure.  :Clap)

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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #70 on: September 10, 2013, 04:53:46 PM »
Good on ya Sel. That's terrific to see you looking out for Steve like that. Congratulations Steve. It's good to see you get your due credit, especially after such a horse. Many thanks to Gary, Dale and all those hard workers that make this such a great event. Thanks to all the sponsors, and in particular to Craig Charlton, who very quickly offered to install the new humminbird sounder in Ana's Kayak. He has already installed that exact model in my own kayak a few months ago. Craig and Gary have both been a big help to us in the past, and their efforts are greatly appreciated.

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I've got to say that Steve did not say a thing, nor did he complain at all. However credit given where credit is due, he caught the fish fair & square so should be recognized.

 

Fitzy to me this is an example of the differences between a genuine angler, and some others who like to see their name in magazines quoting tackle brand and equipment to gain kudos.

Compliments to both Sel and Steve on their actions.

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Fitzy to me this is an example of the differences between a genuine angler, and some others who like to see their name in magazines quoting tackle brand and equipment to gain kudos.

Compliments to both Sel and Steve on their actions.

Well said Dodge, I couldn't agree more.  :Clap)


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Re: Wivenhoe Kayak Fishing Convention / Brisbane River Bass Opening Classic
« Reply #74 on: September 11, 2013, 02:41:59 PM »
From memory, Steve may have been equal bass record holder for the event  at 56cm. That horse will take some beating for sure.  :Clap)

Yep caught in the 2011 event. How do I know? It is written on my paddle which was his prize  :thumbsup

 

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