[Ironsides]

Since getting my yak, I have been out 3 times during which I have fallen off, got blown ashore and caught my first fish, a flathead, which was released to the fishing gods (accidentally of course).
Today was a different story, good forecast calm conditions and 3 reasonable flathead ( 33-35cms) and 2 were kept for tea (first blood), but the best was the dolphins, a pod of six or so came past with one in touching distance wow what an emotional moment. Sitting in a wheelchair I never thought I would experience such a thing again.
This yak fishing is fantastic. I just wish I had a camera with me.

Ian

 

[Peril]

Glad to see you enjoying your time in your yak as much as the rest of us

 

[bazzoo]

Ian , how good is that, the flathead, but especially the pod of dolphins, its an emotional moment isnt it,? glad to see the espri is being kind to you at last, really to have a pod of dolphins that close to you on the water is an experiance you will never forget , better buy one of the fuji waterproof cameras, i have just bought on solely for the kayak

 

[aleg75]

Hi Ian

Well done! it's been a while since we have heard from you! glad to see your hard work and persistance is paying off!

Ash

 

[paffoh]

Congratulations mate, few flathead is a good score...

I remember when you were talking about a yak, now your doing it mate!

Well done

 

[hairymick]

G'day Ian.

You bloody beauty.

Congratulations on your First Blood. Well done. also just how good is it with the dolphins.

Mate, with your courage and persistence in the face of adversity, you are an inspiration to us all. Your report is a classic in understatement and I take my hat off to you.

Merry Christmas to you and yours and please keep posting here.

 

[YakAtak]

Well done Ian, you're a legend mate. 8)

 

[Dodge]

Ian sounds like Christmas has come early mate pleased to hear your story

 

[Ironsides]

Ant, yes an almost nine year old Jack Russell terrier bitch named Jessie, I have been breeding Jacks for about seven years, we also have a two year old male.
I am saving for a waterproof camera, thats the very next thing on my list.
I forgot to mention all my yak fish have been on SP's and I had never used them before.
Thanks guys for your comments and encouragement, as usual.

Ian

 

[PoddyMullet]

Flatties, dolphins.....it's all happening there (in a Bill Lawry voice). Great stuff mate. Interesting bit I saw on the TV about the Port Phillip dolphins, apparently researchers have just discovered they are there own unique (ish) species of bottlenose. Related to larger more common bottlenose, but a slightly different grey as well. I think there were some found in Tassie as well. Sorry to distract ya thread Ian, but ya post jogged the memory. Beautiful stuff. Anyways, how did the flatties come up on the table?

 

[justcrusin]

Gday Ian,
Nice work on the flatties.
The sp's take some getting used to i just started fishing with them aswell. The dvd's have probably been the best you can see the way starlo and bushy work the rod for the different sp's and fish there targeting. I think i'm just starting to get the hang of it.
Cheers Dave

 

[Squidder]

That is brilliant stuff Ian, your enthusiasm for your new sport is plain to see. I'm inspired

 

[abercornmick]

Well done Ian, I would kill to be that close to a pod of dolphins. I'm keen to fish that side of the bay, where do you launch from?

Cheers

 

[Gator]

Ian: I am ever so glad that you finally got your yak and are having such great experiences on it. You are an insperation to everyone with and without your disability. It can be done and you have proved it. GOODONYA :!: :!: :!:

 

[Ironsides]

abercornmick, I live in Werribee South, where the Werribee river enters PPB. Because of my disability (MS) I need structure to launch and use the boat ramp close to the river mouth, which is less than 1k from where I live, I use my electric wheelchair to take my yak to the water, that way I can do everything by myself. FREEDOM!!
I am, of course, restricted to fishing close to home but, for now, thats good enough. If you fancy a trip over PM me.

Ian

 

[Davey G]

Ian, you are an absolute champion mate. Talk about getting out there and having a go!. Well done on your efforts to date and may the fish just keep getting bigger!

You get my vote for keenest yakfisho of the year!

 

[Yakabe]

Brilliant!! Dolphins are amazing and great to hear that dinner is on the table.

Yakabe.

 

[knot-too-fast]

Ian,
You are proof that nothing is impossible.
I admire reading all your posts and your courage.
Brilliant

 

[Scott]

Onya Ian. I know I have said it previously but I'll say it again, your courage and will power are an inspiration to me. You are a legend who proves yak fishing is for everybody.

Catch ya Scott

 

[sam60]

good onya Ian.......