1.1 meter threadfin on a kayak

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26-07-2009, 06:54 PM
mKs

1.1 meter threadfin on a kayak

I was determined to finally crack the meter Threadfin after months of sub 90cm fish. Bought Troy's kayak off him today to give the Pipeline a good floggin' since the average size of fish is well over a meter.

After 45 minutes of constant casting I felt a sharp tap on the drop and struck twice. The fish went ballistic and ran straight away from kayak then after a 15 meter run it turned around and ran straight back at me. I cranked as fast as I could to keep up with it. It went straight under kayak towards the mouth running up current.

My 70 meters of 20lb line disappeared fast and I was down to backing. Tightened the drag up and manged to gain a few meters of braid back onto the spool. The fish ran around the anchor rope which wasn't making it easier. Fought it out for another 15 minutes before the fish was lying spent next to the kayak. Some other fishoes saw me fighting the fish and came to help for a photo. After a few pics the fish was released.

Matt

http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/14/15/00/63/matt1110.jpg
26-07-2009, 06:56 PM
BrissyBreamer

How much did she cost?
26-07-2009, 06:58 PM
Try Hard

Dude that's so mad, top work!
26-07-2009, 06:59 PM
abbot_86

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Originally Posted by BrissyBreamer

How much did she cost?

gettin a bit cheeky there mate! where is your thredie?
26-07-2009, 07:22 PM
ffejsmada

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrissyBreamer

How much did she cost?

Are you saying he brought that fish tailorboi????? That's not on!!!!!!:76:

Top fish Matt, would have been interesting to see how far it towed you on the kayak. Great effort mate!

Jeff.
26-07-2009, 07:37 PM
Pistol_P

Super fish Matt....:cool:

Is that yak slippery.....Troy had it well lubricated...I heard he had some good times while yakking.

Pete
26-07-2009, 07:42 PM
mKs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistol_P

Super fish Matt....:cool:

Is that yak slippery.....Troy had it well lubricated...I heard he had some good times while yakking.

Pete

cheers bro

Nah he never got towed this hard, would have to clean the jizz marks if he did.
26-07-2009, 07:45 PM
adidaspeteman

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Originally Posted by BrissyBreamer

How much did she cost?

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Originally Posted by abbot_86

gettin a bit cheeky there mate! where is your thredie?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffejsmada

Are you saying he brought that fish tailorboi????? That's not on!!!!!!:76:

Top fish Matt, would have been interesting to see how far it towed you on the kayak. Great effort mate!

Jeff.

Settle lads, I'm sure BB is talking about the yak.
27-07-2009, 12:08 AM
Shortlite

Quality fish from the yak there Mattie.
27-07-2009, 12:49 AM
kevin

Your a role model Matt, for 13 yr olds; I expect to see tailorboi lined up at the pinkenba ramp with a pen and hat next time you launch at 4am.. You probably look like the guy who picked his mum up on friday night, one way or the other you got a bargain and a great fish.
27-07-2009, 12:57 AM
pinkey

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Originally Posted by kevin

Your a role model Matt, for 13 yr olds; I expect to see tailorboi lined up at the pinkenba ramp with a pen and hat next time you launch at 4am.. You probably look like the guy who picked his mum up on friday night, one way or the other you got a bargain and a great fish.

lmao

Nice fish Matthew :)
27-07-2009, 01:44 PM
c carney

I know how hard threadfins go i would be scared hooked on to that in a yak :77:
27-07-2009, 02:05 PM
blue_mako

Solid fish Matt. You're mad.

Troy
27-07-2009, 02:46 PM
Pistol_P

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin

Your a role model Matt, for 13 yr olds; I expect to see tailorboi lined up at the pinkenba ramp with a pen and hat next time you launch at 4am.. You probably look like the guy who picked his mum up on friday night, one way or the other you got a bargain and a great fish.

mmm...havent seen his mum around but I have heard his old man is knocking about wearing the lastest 'Berkley' shorts.....keep an eye open at the local ramp...

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o...o/ATT10878.jpg
27-07-2009, 03:30 PM
abbot_86

ahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!
27-07-2009, 03:38 PM
ffejsmada

Too much bangedup for you Pete!!!!!:13_002:lol
27-07-2009, 06:11 PM
c carney

Talk about scary
27-07-2009, 06:11 PM
happygilmour

Lets keep everyones mothers and fathers out of the forum and concentate on the fish!!!

Matt, great fish from a yak. i used to own a perception swing and loved fishing the brissy river for snapper on platics.

regards
30-07-2009, 09:56 PM
mKs

Thanks for the comments boys
31-07-2009, 09:51 AM
Talina

One word Matt!!....Awweeesssssssssommmmmeeeee!!!! (& I'm not talking about the dude in the red jocks either!!)

That would have been one hell of a fight!! Awesome sh*t!!!!!

Whats next.......Billfish??
31-07-2009, 11:28 AM
Daniel W

Great fish from a yak, well done.
Danny
31-07-2009, 09:19 PM
blue_mako

Thanks guys and girls!!!!

Ohh would love a marlin!
01-08-2009, 10:56 AM
blue_mako

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Originally Posted by blue_mako

Thanks guys and girls!!!!

Ohh would love a marlin!

I think Matt was signed in on my account.