barrykrocker Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) Okay, it's been a pretty busy couple of days since monday, so I've only just now got a chance to post a the report of a fish of a lifetime. the condensed version: We went to browns with Dan Trotter of xxxxxxxxxx, (eastcoastin'), my brother Danny, my dad, and debbie (who we have to thank for the photos) in search of Yellow fin. we got a sh*tload more than we hoped for. We were at the end of a few kms of trolling, and were about to pull up to to start cubing when I heard Dan yell something with unmistakable excitement in his voice. the reel of the 24kg outfit screamed, and I nimbly got to it first, we had avoided the question of who was on first strike! As the fish ran, and continued to run, Debbie, a never angler was heard to say "hey? fishing is fun!" In the end it did not matter because all three of us had to strap on the crappy little gimball and take hold of the rod.... Dan was the only one onboard who'd seen the take...and assured us that it was good fish. 30kgs? more? The hookup occurred at 2.00 and maybe 45 minutes later we got the near the boat the surface, and saw that it was a MONSTER. Dan called it for a Southern Blue fin. It saw the boat and left with demoralizing ease... when i say "left", i mean we were seriously doubting whether we were going to see it again. it evidently hadn't yet started it's fight, and it went deep. We were ill- prepared, for a fish like this. no harness and our gaff was a far cry from what we needed – a BIG diamond. Also, in making its escape the tuna had seriously scuffed the mainline on the hull… We took it to Sydney Game Fishing Club, which had been opened for weighing. Can't thank them enough for it. it weighed 105.5kg. also thanks to scotty for coming over and expertly butchering it Thanks for coming out Dan, great to share the once per lifetime capture with you Teddy Edited July 22, 2007 by barrykrocker
Guest Reely Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 As has been said everywhere else, truly amazing! Well done to all involved!
bolan Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Well done lads, That surley was a capture that will remain with you for a lifetime. Pure Gold! Cheers Stumpy
inhlanzi Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Spectacular !!!! Well done to you all ... Cheers inhlanzi
searabbit Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 WHAT A FISH a lost southern bluefin, maybe we might get a run like melbourne did last year. congradulations mate a fish of a lifetime for sure. how long was the total fight ?
roosterman Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 holly batshit robin.... thats one huuuuuuge fish mate..... well done to all aboard on such top fish..... i can see why all had to have a go at it....
sanger Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 FOTM or what. ditto. definate fish of the month!!!!!
tonyt Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 what a whoppa good on you guys big catch considering the lack of equipment
Penguin Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 An absolute BEAST of a bft Positively well done fellas penguin
pageboy Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Well Done - that is sensational and well told too ! I Gotta get out there !!
abiasin Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 simply awsome fish there definatley an incredible catch. well done to all involved.
JayKay Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 That is unbelievable. 105kgs. The other day at the fishraider forum ross hunter was saying that the 80kg yellowfin caught that week was the biggest in about 6 or 7 seasons. this fish must be breaking some records. well done to all that were involved. JayKay
hal Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 ditto. definate fish of the month!!!!! Top fish guys ,good on you Forget fish of the month More like fish of the decade from a trailer boat
arpie Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Well done, guys & girl Awesome fish - & it was teamwork that brought it in. Fantastic photos, too - I love the slightly blurred ones, to show the real/reel action!! I bet you'll be taking your video camera on every trip from now on ...... perhaps just leave one permanently on board with a stash of batteries!~ Fish of a Lifetime!! Brilliant!! Cheerio Roberta
Ross Hunter Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 That is unbelievable. 105kgs. The other day at the fishraider forum ross hunter was saying that the 80kg yellowfin caught that week was the biggest in about 6 or 7 seasons. this fish must be breaking some records. well done to all that were involved. JayKay Conrats.! fellas That is the first Bluefin I have heard caught on rod and reel for many seasons We did catch a heap of small fish to 25kg about ten years ago. I do recall getting spooled on 37kg at the mountain about the same era We were most suspicious of a gaint bluefin . The record is 300 kg on rod and reel and believe it or not it was caught at the Peak in the early 60's..The late Jack Farrel was the gaff man I have an old archival clipping from the Telegraph I will dig it out and post for your interest. Well done lads a champion effort . I know the pain that it requires to tame such a big fish. Ross Hunter
netic Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Thats a awesome fish, its the fish of a lifetime for any angler and i can only imagine the feeling of seeing such a beast hit the deck. Congrats to you and your brother and Eastcoastin for what is the best catch i have ever seen reported. Plenty of at BBQs for the next 50 years for you guys over this fish
big_steve Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 what a wonderfull fish TOP effort boys and you sure were rewarded with that fish of a life time all the hard work sure did pay off seems as thou theres some BIIIIIIIIG fish lurking around out there.. well done again cheers steve
xiphias_gladius Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 AWESOME, OUTSTANDING, UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Words don't do it justice. Congrats XG.
Garth0_7 Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 She is a once in a blue moon this one. Great job, hows the forearms. Reel nice fish well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DaveD Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 That pic shows it all, the sweat and struggle to bring her in. Top fish, unbelievable stuff !!!!!!!!!
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