Bronze whaler in WP

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Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Bayrock » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:30 am

Heard reports of a big bronzie caught & released in western port.. anyone heard anything?

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Kimtown » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:41 am

Nope but not surprising. They are everywhere

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Sinsemilla » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:42 am

Probably happens more than you hear.

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Bayrock » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:33 am

Yeh long distance release on those would be a common occurrence.. would love to target one though..

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by smile0784 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:40 am

Arent brozney protect?

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Bayrock » Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:50 am

Not far as I know..

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Lightningx » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:03 am

No surprise...

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Brett » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:30 am

There was a small one caught on the island I believe. It looked about 6 or so feet.

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by smile0784 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:27 pm

Nice size for a shark

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Re: Bronze whaler in WP

Post by Gummysmasher » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:40 pm

would love to hook one

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