P.B. Barra does it count?

[nipsta]

Hard to say Foxy, my PB saltie came from trolling the mouth of Tommycutt in the territory, just me, the crocs, and 20 other boats.
My PB impondment fish was on a grey, wind blown rainy day, no one else on the water due to the negative reports floating around, just me fishing solo 20 k's up the back of the dam.
Two totally differant fishing enviroments, each with their own appeal.
Given a choice though, I'd rather pull meter fish out of a salty mangrove creek full of snags, crocs, sharks and mud crabs, 30 degrees plus at 6 in the morning, and not another person in 500 kms.
Problem is, you cant pull a trip like that every second week end, so you settle for what you can do, and try to maximize the experience by fishing away from the mob, useing differant technique, and enjoying the social side at the end of a big day on the water.

ps
anyone who says a dam barra doesnt fight is dreamin......

couldnt have said it better myself and yes if you dont think they pull hard then you have never caught one they are as dirty as can be when they want to not because they fight that way as the path to freedom is block bye many obstacles and i guess after catching the $1.26 the other week and seeing how much power they really have i tell the best thing i have ever experinced i have caught a few but that was a special one

[darylive]

If your priority is to catch a fish then surely you would be foolish not to use the most appropriate method on the day. If you are talking angling skill then this is part of it.

If your goal is to catch a fish casting then stick to it.

My goal is to enjoy my self and I enjoy both styles when the mood takes me or when I believe it is the most likely method to produce the goods.

As far as being judged by others, I am not there to impress such imbeciles.

Why not talk PB dam, PB Wild, if you think it is important. A Barra fight is just that and having caught both wild and impoundment any claims that one fights more than the other is a declaration of ignorance. Every fish is different.

[Jomaweb]

Whitto,

Tnks for response, all of us have personal targets and dreams, realisation of gaining that P.B. should be a personal triumph as it deserves to be.

We all celebrate others P.B. as well such as such as Simons, Nathan and Rob's in the last few weeks. All deserving fishers and great efforts from all.



Pick up new boat and trailer on Wednesday, fitting out today, but still no new Etec yet, could even be Jan. Will be just looking at it till the new motor arrives.

Sold old boat and motor to mate down here and he will wait for delivery until I get the Etec.

Cheers

Trev

HAHA, etec huh, i had some clown from a boat shop in Cairns try and tell me that his crappy 150 mariner would out preform an etec...did he expect me to be interested in anything he had to say from then on...?

[mylestom]

Being trying to get my head around the different science involved in the different styles.

Casting, locating fish? then anchoring, tying to tree or utilising electric and casting for hours. How much water, how many fish do you cover.

Bait fishing would be as above but less utilisation of electric.

Trolling locating fish? then targeting fish. Seems you should possibly cover more water and fish. I.E. most good anglers spend the time and money for good sounders and know how to read them.

Myself I prefer and am able to do some casting and trolling. Thats what suits myself and friends and family.

Yes there will always be the lucky angler out on the dam for the first time with the wrong gear and catch a fish within an hour or so trolling. But then that can also apply to casting and bait fishing.

Also the comment that saltwater fish fight better than dam barra, obviously havent been fishing for big barra in the timber in the likes of Tinaroo, Faust, Monduran.

Only a part timer myself, and been doing on and off for about 30years.


But lets all recognize P.B. Barra for what they are.

A great personal achievement by that person.

Memory of P.B.

Caught a few over the years, but the best P.B. ( sticks in my mind) was the one caught by my Father in Law Stan about ten years before he passed away.

In the Mary River, lots of crocs around and his first fish, about 81cm but the look on his face, and the excitment of myself and grandson, to help him catch and land.

Then for his last ten years he had that photo on his TV in cold Melbourne and would talk about it to his mates till the cows come home.

Thats what a P.B. personal best is all about.

Regards


Trev

[Whitto]

Being trying to get my head around the different science involved in the different styles.

Casting, locating fish? then anchoring, tying to tree or utilising electric and casting for hours. How much water, how many fish do you cover.

Bait fishing would be as above but less utilisation of electric.

Trolling locating fish? then targeting fish. Seems you should possibly cover more water and fish. I.E. most good anglers spend the time and money for good sounders and know how to read them.

Myself I prefer and am able to do some casting and trolling. Thats what suits myself and friends and family.

Yes there will always be the lucky angler out on the dam for the first time with the wrong gear and catch a fish within an hour or so trolling. But then that can also apply to casting and bait fishing.

Also the comment that saltwater fish fight better than dam barra, obviously havent been fishing for big barra in the timber in the likes of Tinaroo, Faust, Monduran.

Only a part timer myself, and been doing on and off for about 30years.


But lets all recognize P.B. Barra for what they are.

A great personal achievement by that person.

Memory of P.B.

Caught a few over the years, but the best P.B. ( sticks in my mind) was the one caught by my Father in Law Stan about ten years before he passed away.

In the Mary River, lots of crocs around and his first fish, about 81cm but the look on his face, and the excitment of myself and grandson, to help him catch and land.

Then for his last ten years he had that photo on his TV in cold Melbourne and would talk about it to his mates till the cows come home.

Thats what a P.B. personal best is all about.

Regards


Trev

Priceless Trev Priceless, The enjoyment your Father in Law experienced on that day and through to his passing is a big part of what it's all about...he obviously was very proud of that achievement......I have many times enjoyed watching others catch a big fish.....Thanks for tell us about that time.....Whitto

[Blista]

Any fish hookup that gets the blood up, strains the rod and makes you feel good about going fishing in the first place counts in my book. My PB for impoundment barra is 1155mm. I know blokes at work that frown on this as they are "stocked" fish. As you can guess, they have never caught a barra.

[NAGG]

P E R S O N A L B E S T

Set your own goals ...... be it a salty , impoundment , lure caught casting , trolling ..... whatever - Its your milestone & no one can take that away from you - \

Besides ...... each fish on its own merit ( & you will be the only one that really knows) - You can catch a 105 that is a more satisfying capture than a 115 or 120 given the circumstances or the amount of spirit of an individual fish.

Chris

[mylestom]

P E R S O N A L B E S T

Set your own goals ...... be it a salty , impoundment , lure caught casting , trolling ..... whatever - Its your milestone & no one can take that away from you - \

Besides ...... each fish on its own merit ( & you will be the only one that really knows) - You can catch a 105 that is a more satisfying capture than a 115 or 120 given the circumstances or the amount of spirit of an individual fish.

Chris

Chris,

Spot on, thats what it is all about.

We all have our most memorable or personal best for all species in all areas. The main criteria in my mind, was it caught legally, if so then it classifies to be your own Personal Best.

Regards

Trev

[mylestom]

Well about time this post went back to up to provide some balance.

Still believe that if its a legal fish (In season, size, method) then it should count.

The discussions in regard to one type of legal fishing over another is just people describing that their Holden/Ford, Baitcaster/Spinner, Fibreglass/Tinnie thoughts etc.

There are many methods of casting, where, when and how. The same goes for trolling and you can't discount someone preferred or one of their many methods, just because it not your thing.

New Years resolution, to enjoy my time fishing.

The travelling, camping, friendships, sunset and sunrises, views, the wildlife and catching fish is the bonus.

Happy New year to all and hope you realise you Personal Best on one of your trips this year.

Regards

Trev