Hey all,

Been trying for a shark for the last few weeks with no success except for last week when what I would guess was a 2m bronzy got off just as I went to try grab hold.

Went for a balloon tonight with the strong easterly forecasted and it didnt take long to the get the bait 200-300m out. I'd just sat down for a smoke an begun setting up the second rod when I had a nice run but not having used the reel I'd borrowed for the night I didn't get a hook up from not setting the drag correctly. Hoping the bait was still on I had a play with the drag and set it correctly and was lucky enough to get another run.

Took about 10-15min to get the hammerhead in and probably 5min to get my photo's and the hook out since it had pulled me 50m down the beach and I couldnt move to fast on the sand to fetch the camera and bolt cutters.

Think I spent about 20-30min (guessing) holding it in the surf as there was almost no sign of life left. At this point I was sure this was the end of me targetting sharks if this hammerhead died. Eventually she(?) gave a few tail kicks and was ready to swim off. 

Not a monster by most peoples standards but I'm happy after all the hours I've put in this month! I'm guessing 1.6m since the rod is 5'9".

Cheers

Brett