Author Topic: Quick & Me go Trout hunting (Read 8155 times)

Christo · « **on:** July 27, 2011, 02:57:12 PM »

Myself and 2 buddies (1 being Quickbite) were quite tired of fishing in the nursery and getting trout under the kilo mark, my pb to date being 800g.
We found this private place, foned and organised to go through and got a pleasant welcome from Braam who owns this plot.
The facilities are very very basic, 1 set of toilets and 1 lapa.
There are some huge trout in the dams including goldies and browns, you see them cruizing around and you can basically present a fly on their noses with no go.
Anyways fishing was tough, my mate got 1 in the morning and that was it.
Being new to this patch of water we tried everything possible, I went through about 15 different patterns and colors and by 3.30pm when I had all but given up I went TIGHT,
1. The fish
2. QB with the net
3. Decent 2kg plus male

Christo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:02:07 PM »

After releasing the fish, first cast I immediately went tight again, I cracked the code, QB could not believe his eyes.
1. The fight
2. The smile

Willie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:05:21 PM »

some nice trout.

Christo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:19:15 PM »

So things got a bit quiet, fish became the wiser and I decided to move to another dam, and what do you konw,1st cast and I'm in properly.
This fish refused to surface, some blistering runs, rod permantly bent and 10 minutes later I net a female fat with them caviar, the fish was totally worn out, a quick pic and when I released her she just floated belly up, it took me the better part of 15 minute to revive her and she swam off strongly, reviving her was worth every second of 15 minutes well spent.

Female full with eggs

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:19:37 PM »

Awesome stuff Christo :shre:

well done on the PB and QB nice netting skills

But please please please share their details with me would love to fish there

Willie · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:20:35 PM »

Quote from: Christo on July 27, 2011, 03:19:15 PM

So things got a bit quiet, fish became the wiser and I decided to move to another dam, and what do you konw,1st cast and I'm in properly.
This fish refused to surface, some blistering runs, rod permantly bent and 10 minutes later I net a female fat with them caviar, the fish was totally worn out, a quick pic and when I released her she just floated belly up, it took me the better part of 15 minute to revive her and she swam off strongly, reviving her was worth every second of 15 minutes well spent.

Female full with eggs

Christo · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:26:44 PM »

Not to be outdone, QB puts a point on the board in the last 5 minutes of out session, well done bud, you never gave up...
1. QB on

Christo · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:28:49 PM »

You knew what was coming had you blanked.......relief in those eyes.
Zee fish

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:34:29 PM »

Well done QB

Christo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:36:20 PM »

The fly that worked was the trusted old "White Death", the place is not on the internet neither does it have a name.
The owner is Braam - 083 250 4029, an absolutely wonderful and friendly person,
Go and enjoy guys, hope to see you guys there, maybe we can do an "Ultimate Trout Social Day"..........

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Christo on July 27, 2011, 03:36:20 PM

The fly that worked was the trusted old "White Death", the place is not on the internet neither does it have a name.
The owner is Braam - 083 250 4029, an absolutely wonderful and friendly person,
Go and enjoy guys, hope to see you guys there, maybe we can do an "Ultimate Trout Social Day"..........

Thanks Christo!

And the

day sounds like a plan!

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:43:53 PM »

Christo if I had to guess I would say that female is close to 3kgs! Like 2.7

schloshd1 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:56:42 PM »

Some great fish you got there, well done!

Quickbite · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2011, 04:08:33 PM »

Quote from: WalkersKiller on July 27, 2011, 03:34:29 PM

Well done QB

Thanks WK ...and thanks to Christo -for finding the pattern... the one christo caught was bigger then my biggest shad i caught...came close to my garrick too..lol

pic dont do justice

Ziggy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:07:45 PM »

Quote from: Christo on July 27, 2011, 03:19:15 PM

This fish refused to surface, some blistering runs, rod permantly bent and 10 minutes later I net a female fat with them caviar, the fish was totally worn out, a quick pic and when I released her she just floated belly up, it took me the better part of 15 minute to revive her and she swam off strongly, reviving her was worth every second of 15 minutes well spent.

Christo - Nice fish, well done!

My observations (and please dont be offended) .....if you are going to catch and release a trout - then you should land it as soon as possible after hooking it - the longer the fight, the greater the chances of it dying. I note from the pic that the trout was lying on the grass while (it looks like) you were taking the hook out. A trout is very sensitive to being handled - the grass is dry and it will remove its slimy protective coat. Again this decreases its chances of survival

the point is that the trout should be put under as little stress as possible - the reason that it took so long to revive, is on my opinion, becasue of the two above factors.

the best way to deal with catch and release is:
1. use a barbless hook
2. bring it in as quick as you can (even if this means fishing with a heavier tippet)
3. try and release it in the water or the net - by keeping it in the water as much as you can. You should use a hemostat to get the hook out (the hook slips out easier if barbless). Use knotless mesh landing nets, to avoid damage to eyes, gills, fins and body
4. wet your hands before handling the trout - and dont handle it in the stomach area, it could damage its organs. remember that in the water, there is no pressure on the trout in its belly area, so even a little bit of pressure can be damaging
5. never take the fish out of the water and let it flop around on the ground/grass -
6. after you have taken the hook out (while in the water) then take it out and take your photo (handling it gently with your wet hands. Never put your fingers in its gills
7. get the photographer to be ready before you lief the fish so that there is less time posing etc
8. after that, place the trout back in the water as fast as you can and hold it gently in your hands, you can move it back and forth to let water flow accross its gills. When you feel it beginning to struggle, then let it go

woerman · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:20:50 PM »

Looks like an awesome venue, will make a plan to go

REEFMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:27:31 PM »

Great report, nice pics! Well done to you and QB!! +CRED

Herman Jooste · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:21:56 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on July 27, 2011, 05:07:45 PM

Christo - Nice fish, well done!

My observations (and please dont be offended) .....if you are going to catch and release a trout - then you should land it as soon as possible after hooking it - the longer the fight, the greater the chances of it dying. I note from the pic that the trout was lying on the grass while (it looks like) you were taking the hook out. A trout is very sensitive to being handled - the grass is dry and it will remove its slimy protective coat. Again this decreases its chances of survival

the point is that the trout should be put under as little stress as possible - the reason that it took so long to revive, is on my opinion, becasue of the two above factors.

the best way to deal with catch and release is:
1. use a barbless hook
2. bring it in as quick as you can (even if this means fishing with a heavier tippet)
3. try and release it in the water or the net - by keeping it in the water as much as you can. You should use a hemostat to get the hook out (the hook slips out easier if barbless). Use knotless mesh landing nets, to avoid damage to eyes, gills, fins and body
4. wet your hands before handling the trout - and dont handle it in the stomach area, it could damage its organs. remember that in the water, there is no pressure on the trout in its belly area, so even a little bit of pressure can be damaging
5. never take the fish out of the water and let it flop around on the ground/grass -
6. after you have taken the hook out (while in the water) then take it out and take your photo (handling it gently with your wet hands. Never put your fingers in its gills
7. get the photographer to be ready before you lief the fish so that there is less time posing etc
8. after that, place the trout back in the water as fast as you can and hold it gently in your hands, you can move it back and forth to let water flow accross its gills. When you feel it beginning to struggle, then let it go

A great post above Ziggy. This does not only apply to trout but to yellows as well.

Thank you sir. ( + 1 cred ).

Kumz · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:08:19 AM »

...... :shre: .....

Rory · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:47:58 AM »

Nice report and super fish guys! Very lekker!