If it takes like a Tarp, runs like a Tarp and jumps like a Tarp… there’s always a chance it’s a Queenie.
Yeh, Mr. Starlo might have a few cms on me, but it’s my land-based PB.
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This one fell for a heavily customised blade that, admittedly, looks more like a day-care Father’s Day project than a lure… inhaled on splash-down and she raaaannn with it- even had to glance at the spool to see how much of the light stuff was left.
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All’s well that ends well though and she’s presently bisected and baking in lemon, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and butter.
… and for those fishing this spot in Cairns.. one small Tarp landed..
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..and 8 odd foot of Gecko sunning himself on the far bank.
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I still see folk silly enough to feel comfortable casting the baitnet waist deep here…. perhaps it’s best if they continue to do so.