michaelrdoyle@gmail.com Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Caught a big one on Thursday - got up at about 4am thinking "this is my lucky day".... After a big hit at about 10:00am, we were on! Definitely had it hooked good! There were some fantastic runs - and it fought hard right until the end. In fact, the longer we had it on, the harder it fought! My wife (Linda) did all the hard work - I just gave encouraging words - and the odd bit of advice...she is a true champ and did fantastically well! Landed it at about 2pm.... 3.9kg, 53cm. What a fight! What a catch! Announcing Calvin Michael Doyle - born Thursday at 1:55pm - Mum and Baby doing well - Dad is chuffed - and looking forward to first father and Son fishing Trip! Cyas all. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Congrats to you and your wife Mike !! Could be a new FR record for a " Doyle Fish!" Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed38 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hey Mike, congrat's on the new arrival. Glad to hear that Linda and the new bub are all doing well. Enjoy that cigar with your mates, I'm having a celebration beer as we speak. Cheers Jed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Congratulations to Mum and Dad. Wooohooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Good report. I think all parties involved are probably glad it was landed safely. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 hope you didn't use the gaff seriously, congrats to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 well done to both of you !! Was that on an incoming tide ? Did you use burley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewfishrobby Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 congrats to you and your wife wish you all the best and many tight lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well done to you all !! Another new fishraider welcome Calvin to the "family" Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS ON THE CATCH OF A LIFETIME YOU TWO Regards Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 What were you using for bait?? Congrats to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Best report i've read in a long while......CONGRATS There is no greater feeling than becoming a dad . All the best Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What gear were you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 BIG congratulations Mike. Unfortunately I don't think the capture can be considered for a record unless we get a photo on a brag mat. Another little fishing buddy in development... Well done!! Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 well done on the report. Best wishes to all and welcome a new fishermen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scon Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 congratulation's to both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 WELL DONE TO BOTH OF YOU!!! BEST CATHCH EVER!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 What gear were you using? Possibly none Ceph ! hehehe Well done you 2, wont be long before you have a companion that talks too much on the water with you ! Cheers, Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelrdoyle@gmail.com Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Guys thanks for the congrats :-) In answer to questions - you don't want to know what bait we used - but it took 9 months preparing. Didn't use a gaff or net - and as it was a water birth (what better way to introduce him to fishing?), he was gently lifted out of the water. We have decided he's a "keeper". have fun all Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Ah lovely, very sweet mate Definately in the record books and something to remember. How bout a PB even? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braidbuster Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 What gear were you using? I'm just guessing here........ but I think they may have had to use their "Wedding Tackle"......,Hearty Congrats Doyles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelrdoyle@gmail.com Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 yep - was the wedding tackle :-) Attached is a photo :-) Certainly a personal best - unfortunately I haven't wacked him up on the boast mat yet - I'll see if I can sneak it past the wife :-) Mike PS I wonder if catching a marlin is like this - it's awesome! Can't stop smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigholio Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Pump-&-wind-pump-&-wind...steady pressure...catch of a lifetime Welome to a lifetime of awe & wonder young Calvin. PS your Dad is a TV star on 24 Go Mike Doyle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Man, what a great thing it is. And some of you guys with your replies!! C'mon, brag mats, did ya use a gaff, wedding tackle the will see this. And that is a great pic. Well done to you all. Congrats. I get really chuffed about anyone becoming a father. I always say to blokes about being at the birth, nothing anyone can say to you can prepare you for what you are about to experience. You need your profile updated to "Addicted Member" Little raider of the future. Brian. Edited February 26, 2008 by Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodBlues Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Congrations to both of you 3 beers and 3 cheers to the new parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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