Now this is a catch and a half

[Redneck]

Now this is a catch and a half

Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught, but in the outback Queensland town of Mount Isa the lines are tighter than ever this summer.

Anglers are flocking to Lake Moondarra to try their luck after several reports of trophy-sized barramundi biting the lures, each bigger than the one before.

Skilled angler Scott Grech bagged a 140-centimetre-long barramundi last weekend.

"I've fished this lake for six years," he said.

"My personal best was 123cm. This fish absolutely smashed that.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-29/ ... /100785678

[Black Orchid]

I hope they catch and release.

[Redneck]

I hope they catch and release.

Yeah one would hope so but I doubt it.

Seems a shame to take a big fellow like that.

[Black Orchid]

Especially since it mentioned "anglers are flocking to Lake Moondarra to try their luck." In general people are stupid, selfish and nearsighted. They don't care if everything disappears just so long as they have a trophy ... when all they need is a picture.

[freediver]

They do not taste as good in fresh water. I ate a meter plus barra I caught in salt.