nick 10 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Hi all Went out to the banks on friday hoping to get a marlin or two.At about 11:00 one of the rods strarted screaming of line.Soon as the hooks were set up he come it was a black marlin.The fish took 2hrs on 24kg line to bring to the boat.In the end the fish went 144kg.It was the first marlin on the boat thats why we decided to put the gaffs into it. Edited March 10, 2009 by Jewhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 A big congratulations on an excellent capture, particularly in light of it being a first Marlin. She looks to be in excellent condition with big shoulders and a deep body Well done guys Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Congratulations on boating your first Marlin fellas ... what a momentous occasion! Looking forward to reading future reports Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiro Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 well done mate...! beautiful fish! your gonna have to change your fishraider signature to Pb Marlin - 144kg! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelmagic Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Very well done guys, a good fish ..................... Don't worry re the 'kill', I'm sure you will have many opportunities in the future to see them swim away! Remember, that even when we let 'em go, some don't survive unfortunately. great catch........ reelMagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-as-trophy Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Terrific capture there mate, and oh what a capture. First marlin for the boat and a pb to boot, what more could you ask for. That is a memory you will treasure and that will stay with you for the rest oif your fishing life. Cheers Mrs Flightmanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr magoo Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 congrats to all the crew of nic nat,thats a quality fish hopefully the first many top stuff guys cheers arman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Top fish mate. Congrats to you guys. Benny (Bender/Anakiwa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmad Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Top fish ! And great team effort ! Are you gonna get a mould of the fish ? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynemus_sheridani Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey Nic great catch mate well done on the first marlin on the boat. same you cant fish this weekends tournament, all the best craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick 10 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) yer we are going to get the fish moulded.yes it is a shame that i cant fish the broken bay comp.it should be a good weekend.good luck Edited March 10, 2009 by NIC-NAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Yeah I can understand the feeling on your first Marlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changa Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Nice solid fish guys.! well done! was it lure or bait caught? changa ps. only the bottom pic is loading on my pc. anyone else havin probs? Edited March 11, 2009 by changa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick 10 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 yer it was caught on a live slimy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 good one Ken.. were you still holding the rod the whole day ? thumbs must be sore. great looking fish. congrats 2all ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick 10 Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 yer it was pritty hectic for the first couple of minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUTUS Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 good one Ken.. were you still holding the rod the whole day ? thumbs must be sore. great looking fish. congrats 2all ...... Hi Dave No I took the lazy option that weekend and put it up the starboard outrigger in my "Southam" line release. Worked like a charm as usual. After I heard the "Twang" of the line releasing it was a simple matter of strolling over and slowly pushing the drag lever up. She must have been hungry as the circle hook connected inside the mouth, not in the hinge of the Jaw as usual. Back down the van this weekend, but taking the Boss there this time to rack up some Brownie points. Keep an ear open about JB as I'd love another shot at those Striped Marlin again. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Dave No I took the lazy option that weekend and put it up the starboard outrigger in my "Southam" line release. Worked like a charm as usual. After I heard the "Twang" of the line releasing it was a simple matter of strolling over and slowly pushing the drag lever up. She must have been hungry as the circle hook connected inside the mouth, not in the hinge of the Jaw as usual. Back down the van this weekend, but taking the Boss there this time to rack up some Brownie points. Keep an ear open about JB as I'd love another shot at those Striped Marlin again. Ken me to . Arman should be into them about now ??? so good reports should come our way. time to make more traces ....a bit more than 150lbs... talk soon KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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