Black and Spot Tail Bass
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Randall Bryett
Randall Bryett is a keen fisherman whom has tackled everything from bass to marlin on all types of tackle. His passion is saltwater flyfishing and he focuses on living the fishermans dream. When not traveling Randall who is Australian, resides in Northern California with his wife Kate and their two adopted cats.By Randall Bryett
Published on 09/16/2005
Check out this fish Scott Mitchell from Australia caught in Papua New Guinea. A Spot Tail Bass worth bragging about. Scott is an outfitter in Australia's Snowy Mountain region funnily enough it is called the ALPINE ANGLER Scotto has been spending a lot of time over the last few years traveling the globe racking up a lot of different species like many of those folks whom drop by here at R&R . Have a look at his report on Harro's Chatboard
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Just back from a fantastic trip to Baia Lodge in East New Britian PNG.The main goal was to land a few black & spot-tail bass any way we could ( Being hailed as the toughest fish on the planet )BUT I was keen to get one on fly as well 
The scenery in New Britian is stunning - this is the largest active volcano in New Britian - Ulluwan ( Is this the same area you fished Harro ? )
The Baia Lodge is fantastic - and a credit to Riccard and his team considering it's remote location.
The fishing was awsome - with our group landing 57 black & spot-tail bass in 3 days ( A new lodge record )- mostly on conventional heavy baitcasting tackle with 50lb & 80lb braid and Rapala Skitter pop's.To see a BIG bass take a surface lure is unforgetable
To see one take a FLY popper is just unbelievable
Got the kinks out of the custom made RIO 70lb core floating #12 wht line - with Stren 80lb tippet.Not with-out my share of line burns
This was the highlight of the trip - 35lb Spot-tail bass on the Fly ( Possibly the largest caught on fly tackle
)
Also managed a 32lb black on conventional - and a few others over 18lb.Had a great bunch of blokes with me as well - "Tumby" Tom, "Hopper Stopper" Burnie & BOY - "how's That Son "
If you NEED to catch a black bass any way you can - Baia is the place - Thank for an amazing trip Riccard, Steve, Jacob,Chris,Otto,Terrance and your tream
Regards Scotto
The scenery in New Britian is stunning - this is the largest active volcano in New Britian - Ulluwan ( Is this the same area you fished Harro ? )
The Baia Lodge is fantastic - and a credit to Riccard and his team considering it's remote location.
The fishing was awsome - with our group landing 57 black & spot-tail bass in 3 days ( A new lodge record )- mostly on conventional heavy baitcasting tackle with 50lb & 80lb braid and Rapala Skitter pop's.To see a BIG bass take a surface lure is unforgetable
To see one take a FLY popper is just unbelievable
Got the kinks out of the custom made RIO 70lb core floating #12 wht line - with Stren 80lb tippet.Not with-out my share of line burns
This was the highlight of the trip - 35lb Spot-tail bass on the Fly ( Possibly the largest caught on fly tackle
)Also managed a 32lb black on conventional - and a few others over 18lb.Had a great bunch of blokes with me as well - "Tumby" Tom, "Hopper Stopper" Burnie & BOY - "how's That Son "
If you NEED to catch a black bass any way you can - Baia is the place - Thank for an amazing trip Riccard, Steve, Jacob,Chris,Otto,Terrance and your tream
Regards Scotto