Jim and I arrived at MG at just before 5.00am to be greeted by a perfect day on Laguna Bay. We were soon on the water and were met there by Doug.
We all initially started for JS but soon after Jim decided to go to JS via the river mouth. Doug and I pressed on to JS by a more direct route. After about 15 minutes Jim informed me that he was going towards LHR....proved to be the right move later on.
Doug and I passed schools of bonitos with me catching one approaching JS...kept for bait. We both trolled around JS to no avail. I tried different lures and baits unsuccessfully. There were a number of boats there with none showing any signs of success either. Doug left early (6.30am) due to daughter commitments.
Jim had reported the same conditions at his location......very little bird activity but some bonito activity. He did report that he had had a strike but that the fish had got off soon after. It was about 7.10am that Jim suddenly called to say that he had hooked a good one and shortly after said that he had successfully boated an about 1 metre spaniard about 1 km from MG. We decided to both paddle to LHR and arrived there at around the same time.
It was time to record Jim's first pelagic for the season and so took a number of photos with this one being the best.
What a great photo.....certainly a novel way of showing off your catch to maximum advantage.....note the beautiful conditions
We then went back towards MG, trolling along the way and about 15 minutes later Jim had another strike, so I had the privelege of seeing Jim fight and boat another Spaniard.
Jim about to gaff his fish, which he did after a few misses......note the mill pond conditions
Spaniard sucessfully gaffed and one gleeful yak fisherman
A close up view of the Spaniard ( and one now very happy fisherman )
Shortly after we both headed for MG as Jim had reached his bag limit and landed easily at about 9.30am.
Jim with his trophies
Of course Jim had to deal with all the spectators, on the beach, at the wash area and at the car. He was in his element and lapping up all the attention and answering questions to all and sundry.
Congratulations, Jim, on a great day.
Thanks for coming Jim and Doug.
Jaro
Noosa Yakkers Coordinator
Viking Pro Fish 45
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