I went for a dabble down freo again late sunday arvo. you wouldn't believe it, I got wiped out by that same whopper flathead down in the leuwin boat pens. the thing hits like a freight train and ran for deeper water. only stayed connected to it for around 30 seconds to a minute before bust off. 10lbs leader just isn't enough, he saws straight through it. got the leader back and inspected it, the last 6 to 8 inches is chaffed to bugger causing the bust off. I'll put it down to being a big flathead over a mulloway or gaint herring, since flathead seem to be the more territorial of the species and a giant herring would have just spooled my on light spin gear. either way, to encounter the same bust off in exact same spot is pretty interesting. I think its time to up the stakes and bring down a more hefty outfit to do battle with this guy. hopefully this is his hangout and I can get stuck into him again! Old Man Flathead 2 : Bonza 0