Gone in 30 seconds

Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote m.d.hoffman@xtra.co.nz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Gone in 30 seconds
    Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:59am
[email protected] View Drop Down
Platinum
Platinum
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2002
Location: Auckland
Status: Offline
Points: 1305
This morning - if you cant bring a fish home then at least get the video to prove you hooked something ...



oh forgot to say - after 30 seconds it is just me winding all the line back on th reel Tongue
The Auckland Swoffer
www.AucklandSwoffer.wordpress.com
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote FishMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 1:13pm
FishMan View Drop Down
Moderator - Brown Belt
Moderator - Brown Belt
Avatar

Joined: 27 Sep 2004
Location: Bay of Islands
Status: Offline
Points: 5756
Oh dear Maybe ultralight season has finished for the year Did you get your fly back or was it a bust-off ? Well done on the hook-up anyway
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote Mudfish marquand Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 1:17pm
Mudfish marquand View Drop Down
Gold
Gold


Joined: 20 Apr 2019
Location: Tauranga Flats
Status: Offline
Points: 708
Oh mate, what a bugger. What was it Wolfie? You might have lost the fish, but you kept the experience. Better than a day with no action. Cheers
On the fly or not interested.
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote Jofly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 1:49pm
Jofly View Drop Down
Platinum
Platinum
Avatar

Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Location: New Zealand
Status: Offline
Points: 1091
Any idea what it was, looked like you were in with a chance?  What failed?
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote m.d.hoffman@xtra.co.nz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 2:46pm
[email protected] View Drop Down
Platinum
Platinum
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2002
Location: Auckland
Status: Offline
Points: 1305
Pretty sure it was a ray - the take was an odd slow weight then by the time I got the camera switched on the fish decided something was wrong and took off. 

Frankly I didnt want to get spooled as have some old Cortland micron 10 kg backing that may have a real strength close to the leader breaking strain. So I locked the spool and it it broke at the fly (tied with an improved clinch knot ( usually about 90% rating).

Overall gave me a boost in confidence about how much the outfit can handle.
The Auckland Swoffer
www.AucklandSwoffer.wordpress.com
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote Mudfish marquand Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 3:24pm
Mudfish marquand View Drop Down
Gold
Gold


Joined: 20 Apr 2019
Location: Tauranga Flats
Status: Offline
Points: 708
Good stuff Wolfie. I found it a big help to get to know the ultra light gear by tying the leader to something solid and leaning back. I only use 3 pound and 4 pound leaders on my #3 outfits and it is very surprising the pressure you can apply without breaking the leader. For backing, I use 150 metres of 15 pound braid and because I am only using light leaders, I use a simple surgeon's loop to connect the backing to the fly line. This connection has never let me down and big kahawai have taken me 75 metres into the backing. Eagles present a number of problems , but I did land one on 4 pound leader on a #4 outfit after a long and careful fight. I look forward to your next visit. Cheers
On the fly or not interested.
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote FISHBYFLY Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 4:14pm
FISHBYFLY View Drop Down
Platinum
Platinum
Avatar

Joined: 27 Jan 2011
Status: Offline
Points: 2362
LOL.

Crack up Mark!
By Fly, Nothing Else,Just Fly
Back to Top
Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote m.d.hoffman@xtra.co.nz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 4:44pm
[email protected] View Drop Down
Platinum
Platinum
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2002
Location: Auckland
Status: Offline
Points: 1305
Originally posted by Mudfish marquand Mudfish marquand wrote:

I only use 3 pound and 4 pound leaders on my #3 outfits and it is very surprising the pressure you can apply without breaking the leader.  

Two reasons for the 6 kg leader:

I was targeting snapper and I've lost good fish here on lighter line as their teeth sometimes abrade the line during the fight.

 Also I  lost my light tippet spools ...Angry
The Auckland Swoffer
www.AucklandSwoffer.wordpress.com
Back to Top
Forum Jump
Forum Permissions View Drop Down


This page was generated in 0.395 seconds.

Fishing Reports Visit Reports

Saltwater Fishing Reports
Top of the South Fishing Report - 22/03/24

Tasman and Golden Bay snapper still running hot We are not far away from daylight... Read More >

22 Mar 2024
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 22/03/24

Variety is the spice of life On one recent trip, the plan was to spend a... Read More >

22 Mar 2024
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 22/03/24

Fish where the fish are! Catching fish or just going fishing? I tackle this issue... Read More >

22 Mar 2024
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 22/03/24

Thoughtful tactics required for better fish Over the course of each year the fishing varies,... Read More >

22 Mar 2024
Fishing bite times Fishing bite times

Major Bites

Minor Bites

Major Bites

Minor Bites