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A chilly day on the Daly ends in heated battle

JIM Mortlock was out on the Daly on a wintery day recently with mate Terry Howard when they landed this “frisky, fat filly”

Terry Howard and Jim Motlock with a beautiful barra caught on the Daly River - successfully released.
Terry Howard and Jim Motlock with a beautiful barra caught on the Daly River - successfully released.

JIM Mortlock was out on the Daly on a wintery day recently with mate Terry Howard when they landed this “frisky, fat filly”. After a long battle on light gear she was quickly released to swim another day.

Jim is our Catch of the Day winner. For his efforts he wins a Shimano 25L Backpack with compartments to store line, lures and tools (valued at $79.95). Perfect for the fisho on the go, it allows you to load up and take off knowing you have all your fishing essentials in one place.

The NT News runs the Catch of the Day competition every Thursday. To enter, send us your best horizontal (landscape) fishing photo. We'll announce the winner here each week. Write your contact and picture details, including what you caught and where, on an envelope and send your photo to Catch of the Day, GPO Box 1401, Darwin, NT, 0801, or email ntnmail@ntnews.com.au with ``Catch of the Day'' in the subject line. You must include your full name, address and details of your catch.

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