Luck ... or lack of it.

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Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by bilby » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:48 am

Out again yesterday for a short session. Result:

Solidly hooked something very large, which I had on for a minute or so with a powerful run - then the line went dead. I assumed the hooks had pulled again, but this time I'd lost everything - the line had broken above the swivel. I have no idea why - maybe the fish got to a pylon quicker than I had thought? Then I panicked, trying to tie on a new rig, and put a hook through my finger in the process. Eventually I cast out a new bait ... with the line wrapped around the rod tip - off goes the newly tied rig and bait. By the time I had a bait back out, the tide was all wrong and that was that. I don't know if I'm ever going to land a metre+ fish at this rate!

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by 4liters » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:55 am

The fact that you're at least hooking some monsters means you're not far from landing one.
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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by DR.SPESH » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:56 am

Gotta be in it to win it mate. Your time will come.

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by Lightningx » Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:30 am

Just sounds like one of those days mate. At your rate, with the amount of hook ups you are having you will probably land that big one soon :thumbsup:

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by snorkly » Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:15 am

with this amount of effort and persistence no doubt you'll get your metre+ soon mate. if you don't mind what tackle are you using for it mate?

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by DougieK » Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:10 pm

You still fishing for Jewies?

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by bilby » Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:08 pm

Another "fail" tonight, unfortunately. I am learning plenty ... but landing nothing.

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by chillicrab » Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:32 pm

Let me know if u want some company

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by Redhunter » Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:53 pm

bilby wrote:Another "fail" tonight, unfortunately. I am learning plenty ... but landing nothing.
As long as you are learning mate, it's all part of the process. It's a frustrating game, but the harder you have to work, the more you earn it. Keep at it mate. It's a journey that will change the way you fish forever, for any species. You will squeal like a pig when that big silver beast eventually comes your way I'm sure.

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Re: Luck ... or lack of it.

Post by bowl » Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:11 pm

Patience, your turn will come soon.
Put In the hours you will get the rewards.
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