Firstly, undersized and in closed season.
Couldn't pull hooks in water due to terrain and croc risk.
All care taken and fish released post haste.
But my first Barra on a HB!
Bait has been great for catching muddies lately, so gave it away in favour of something that might elicit an aggression strike from the MJs.
This little fella was a pleasant surprise given the weather, and got me thinking about increasing the arsenal for Feb.
Sad news is the much loved Aird came off badly after a slip down the muddy embankment.
(Tried to do right by law and fish but Dids/Chew please pull post if not appropriate)