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Fly Fishing With Robert Jarvis
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The Triple Crown A few weeks ago some friends and I debated whether it was possible to land three different species, in three separate locations all in one day. First we had to decide on the fish species. There was a lot of nominations but these were quickly narrowed down to the winning 3. First was the ever popular and very common Bream. Second just to mix things up was a freshwater fish. This finned adversary was considered by the selection panel to be the hardest to catch. To give the competitors the best chance at landing a Mullet the location would have to be a pond where there is a healthy population. And last but in no way least the humble old Flathead. To challenge the players further the three different locations were kept a secret so no pre-comp testing could be conducted. On Sunday morning all participating anglers would meet at a central location and only than they would be told where the first playing field was. At the end of each trial the next location would be revealed. If no fish had been caught within two hours of the starters gun it was decided to pack up and move on to the next spot. Arriving at the central meeting place the air was cool, the sun was blocked by clouds and there was a 15 knot breeze. For this time of the morning conditions were quite ordinary. With much relief the envelope was opened and our first target fish was Bream in the Brisbane River. The adventure began with a rally drive through traffic followed by the frustration of finding a car park before all the joggers and pram pushers arrived.
The tide was high and the water murky, not good for this location but flies were selected and lines unrolled through the crisp smog air.
After two hours of no joy except the Eye Candy jogging by it was time to open the next envelope. From the ripped envelope emerged the note that read "Mullet at The Pond". We kicked the tires and lit the fires and travelled 40 kilometres to The Pond. Within half an hour Hamish and Ron had hooked up and landed some really healthy Mullet. Both anglers went on to bank multiple captures securing valuable points. After two hours had passed the third envelope was torn open to reveal the final quest, Flathead at Redcliffe.
Back to the cars and off to some sand flats. On arrival the tide was low, the water clear and the wind was blowing 25 knots from the North East. Dave was the first to hook up with a spirited flathead. Hamish must have felt Dave was a Flathead magnet because he started fishing virtually in Dave's pocket. A few minutes later the move paid off as Hamish landed his second target fish a head thrashing Sand Flathead.
Hamish was at the top of the leader board at this stage. Ron recorded a DNF as on leaving The Pond he received a phone call from his Wife asking him to come home. The remaining participants decided if Hamish could land a Bream at this location he would be The Triple Crown Champion.
The pressure was on, if Dave caught a Bream and Hamish did not they would tie and we would have to go into overtime, but if Hamish landed a Bream he would secure the trophy.
Both anglers cast like it was yesterday. The sun started to set and it was looking like we were going into overtime, with just half an hour of light left Hamish's rod creaked as the line went tight. Hamish played this fish like it was a four hundred kilo Blue Marlin. After several runs Hamish finally landed a bright silver Bream, the day was his.
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