FISHING guide Gavin “Groover” New of Carpentaria Barra and Sportfishing Charters contacted Fisho this week to report a meritorious catch.
The gigantic barra seen here was caught by New’s client Christine Kiehne while fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland.
New says the barra measured, wait for it … 143cm, and not surprisingly was an “absolute fish of a life time for Christine, her husband Paul and myself, this is the biggest fish of my career as a barra guide and the 23rd metre plus barra for my 2014 season.”
The monster barra was caught using a soft vibe lure and 10lb Finns braid line in 20 feet of water this week in a creek out of Karumba.
“After an hour long fight it still released well with it swimming away effortlessly,” said New.
Well done to all concerned, from Fisho!
For info on fishing the Gulf go to: www.carpentariabarra.com.au
