roosterman Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) hi guys, well from the heading you can see im a pretty happy fisho atm... friday took a mate out chasing kings and found some real hoody kings that peeled 5kg drag like it was freespooling,unfortunately we only converted the little rat later in the day... better to fight and lose than not getting hits i recon and my mate has a new respect for kings... now for today.. headed out with ross and emu on the good ship broadbill to chase marlin and tuna... from the start it looked like an awesome day as the swell or lack of it flattened out the further we went.. saw a few pods of dolphins to amuse us till a few hours later spotted a sunbaking stripey... we did a few laps but unfortunately he dissapeared... kept going on and by noon we turned around and i would say we were way past browns.. half hour or so later we get a hit but by the time young peter gets in the chair hes gone...then bang the right corner goes off... after a spirited fight a stripey of around 70kg is on the trace and self releases...well done peter... we zigged and zagged with glenn hunter with billfisher joining us for no more hits but a free jumping fin around 60kg was spotted... moved on and just before 3pm a stripey follows the left corner as i get ready he darts over to the right corner and nails the lure... woo hoo im on........ after about a minute or so my back gives me drama but adrenaline and determination kept me going... he did a couple jumps at first then stayed deep mostley... now this became a tug-o-war of inches to me and feet back to him...mmmmm.. im tottally knackered but keep going and emu traces him and i get the most beautiful sight as this magnificent creature tail walks the back of boat around the side nearly pulling emu overboard.. im in love i think...shhh hope the missus doesnt see this... after alot more deep stubborn and me on brink of handing over emu traces it and releases the lure..wooooohoooo i won the battle against this beautiful magnificent beast of 100kg.. i was shaking from the edrenaline buzz and also on seeing it sooo close fully lit up... ive got that species added to the list now and thankfully i won as i now realise my dodgy back is no match for these beasts... i have to say thanks to the guys aboard and special thanks to emu the champion deckie and ross hunter who maneuvered the boat perfectly to help me land a dream fish..i couldn't of done it without that help thats for sure... i am going to put vids on youtube and ill post screen shots when i can.... cheers...a very exhausted steve....... Edited April 16, 2009 by roosterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiro Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 great read brother...! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Awesome post, Steve! Can't wait to see the pics & vid!! Ross & Co come up with the goods again! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great read Steve. That's a nice stripey at 100kg mate. They can be stubborn buggers at times!! Good on you for hanging in there. It's not easy with a dodgy back, but mate, how good is it when you get it. Congrats on your 1st mate. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humesy Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Top effort Steve. I bet i am as tired as you though. Good on you for making the most of your fishing time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Awesome stuff Steve That's an incredible experience mate and not something you're likely to forget in while (particularly with your back giving you hell). Thanks for the top report mate... I can hear the adrenalin in every line. You deserve a Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well done on the striped Marlin Roosterman!!... No wonder you've got a sore back Steve...... at well over 200lb that marlin you caught in a session with Ross and Glen Hunter would finish up in the final of a weightlfting match ....... I knew you were going out on Friday and when I received the news in the sms, I honestly thought you caught it trolling along the cliffs down from the Hacking on Friday. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) thanx for the kind words and while im waiting for the vid to upload heres a little preview.. not real good qual pics and doesnt do the fish justice as its a screen grabs from vid... part 1 will be done by morning hopefully... oh my aching back........ but what a way to go eh....... cheers...steve........ Edited April 13, 2009 by roosterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflife Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Sounds and looks like you had a blast , must book soon with them guys. p.s were did you get your kings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Awesome stuff Steve. Congrats mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Congrats on a great catch!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mako1 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Great report Steve and congrats on the marlin. Looking forward to the vids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 excellent report there Steve sounds like u all had a top day out there well done john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 ok guys heres a vid with music and one without for those that like to hear the real screamin i hope you enjoy them... i know i did cheers...steve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just checked out the videos, Lovely fish. the one without the music has all the music i need to hear, A screaming drag!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinner Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 awesomw video and pics massive fish, i love hearing that rell scream cheers, spinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ahhhhh Steve it's a great feeling having one of those on isn't it. I still remember the first one I caught as it paraded away looking right at me with its big eye. Magnificent things arn't they Hard work though but worth it Cheers mrsswordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fibbo Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 oh my aching back........ but what a way to go eh....... You don't say! What a monster fish hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 nice work, very jealous..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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