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Title: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: matthill80 on September 27, 2010, 08:02:34 PM
hit wivenhoe for the first time on sunday for a bass fish. bumped into paul at the ramp which was a godsend as the gps i had was not working so he showed me where i needed to be. what an awesome day to say the least. got 25 bass with 7 going over 50 with the 2 biggest hitting the 54cm mark. after only ever catching bass at hinze this was a massive wake up call to how massive these things can get. nearly all fish were caught on a little max half oz in ayu.
enjoy the pics guys and i know i'll be back

cheers matt
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: alphas on September 27, 2010, 08:18:20 PM
Welcome Matt.
Nice way to start your account at Wivenhoe.Big,solid well conditioned fish-congratulations mate.
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: Sweetwater on September 27, 2010, 09:48:59 PM
G'Day Matt,

Good to see you had a good first session on Lake Wivenhoe...  :tick
The fat females have been a bit late coming on this season but they're still feeding well by the recent reports.
Fingers crossed they will keep feeding well into spring.

Fitz..
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: Mustang on September 27, 2010, 10:09:56 PM
Hi Matt,
Well done, I was there on the weekend and the fishing has been great. They sure hit hard......

Congrats Brett
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: matthill80 on September 28, 2010, 05:23:06 AM
cheers guys i am looking to get up there tomorrow or sunday again  ;D
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: aussiebasser on September 28, 2010, 07:10:24 AM
Nice fish out there on Sunday mate.  Just a tip, that bottom photo could be incriminating.  Three fish on board, one set of feet? 
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: matthill80 on September 28, 2010, 07:15:19 PM
I see what you mean but those fish were just out of the well for photo then they all got released
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: aussiebasser on September 28, 2010, 07:20:03 PM
Not sure if you're aware, but three in your well is still illegal. 
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: matthill80 on September 28, 2010, 07:32:16 PM
ok didnt realise that thought if they were still alive they'd have a hard time booking you
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: aussiebasser on September 28, 2010, 08:42:53 PM
The law states two in your posession, doesn't matter if they're alive or dead.  Most people don't keep them in a live well unless they need to weigh them in for a comp.  It's far better for the fish if you catch it, get a quick photo if you want it and then either release it or despatch it quickly for a feed.  The longer they spend in a livewell the less their chances of survival.
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: bushwacker on September 28, 2010, 09:32:07 PM
Now now fullas are we adults or kids ? everyone makes mistakes sometimes its best to just realise someone is trying to help with a bit of friendly advice and not think they are making a personall attack.

Great fish tho

cheers

steve
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: aussiebasser on September 28, 2010, 09:33:34 PM
Matt,
I've edited out your profanities, which are not welcome here.  As you admitted, you were not aware of the laws controlling fresh water fishing and I thought it prudent to let you know that no matter what you thought, it is illegal to have more than two fish in your live well.  I may just have saved you from a fine the next time you do it.  As far as saying there was someone else in the boat with you, who do you think was in the boat beside you out there?
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: wesfish on September 29, 2010, 06:54:38 AM
they are some fat bass there!  :D   cracka session on the big w.
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: matthill80 on September 30, 2010, 09:35:48 PM
sorry guys for getting a bit burred up i probably jumped the gun a bit i did know about the 2 in possession rule but didnt realise that rangers would get into you if they were only there to keep a school from shutting down. i'd like to keep some respect here on this forum s i intend to give a bit more myself so i'll apoplogise to you dale and retract my earlier comments and start to talk more fishing rather than that other garbage.

cheers matt
Title: Re: wivenhoe sunday
Post by: PMC on October 01, 2010, 09:03:51 AM
  Good to see you on here Matt,
 We will have to organise a few Hinze trips after work chasing Toga as well
Paul