cajun Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 A mate just back from Vanuatu, left a couple of mates over there to do some fishing. He wishes he'd stayed No weight available, but one heck of a fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 That is one solid fin ....any details on what it was hooked on and how many hours it dragged your mate around the boat?? Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Holy Crap!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 It took a 2" pooeater, 1/32 round head jig, on 4lb pink fireline. The pooeater was deadsticked for at least 30 seconds before twitching twice then WHAM! Not a lot of subtlety to the take I'm afraid but she put up a good fight. I have asked my mate to try and get some details. Tune in here early next week Cheers Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckendorfmortgage Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Whoaaaaaaaaaaa. Do you think John West would accept it? MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapers Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Thats insane, whats the WRecord for a YFin, does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 World record 388 pounds, 12 ounces....dunno if its right ....just pulled it off a website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 such an awesome looking fish at that size...great capture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I live in hope of one day landing something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) This fish wasn't caught today, April 1 by any chance was it? No offence if it wasn't! Edited April 1, 2005 by Jocool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapers Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Wakd thats insane i saw that site ages ago, but i was wondering what the rod and reel record is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast_Bloke Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 bear in mind, that bloke is 3 foot tall and the boat is a 10ft tinny.... if it real and not an april fools photoshop job... its an insane fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 This fish wasn't caught today, April 1 by any chance was it? No offence if it wasn't! 39992[/snapback] I must admit when I first saw the photo I wondered about the pectoral fins, they didn't look long enough, Yet the anal fin looks too long. On a 3 day charter they also landed 2 blues to 150 and 200kg. I am a sceptic by nature, but I have absolutely no reason to disbelieve this person. I will have more info early next week. Cheers Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 bear in mind, that bloke is 3 foot tall and the boat is a 10ft tinny.... if it real and not an april fools photoshop job... its an insane fish 40002[/snapback] It may be a photoshop job, but if it is it's a bloody beauty. k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 it would have to be a pritty good photo shop job..its got the shadows in it soo i rekon its real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I think its PS! Look at the shadows. They dont all fit! The shadow of the guys head is over the fish at an angle, meaning the sun is behind him. The shadow of the fish is under it suggesting the sun is directly overhead. Then look at the shadow of the rod sitting in the chair! the shadow is in front of it suggesting the sun is behind the camera!! Hope I'm wrong. Could be an awesome story behind it if its legit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapers Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 So did man land on the moon Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 I think its PS! Look at the shadows. They dont all fit! 40017[/snapback] Hey Joe (good name for a song that) I have enough faith in my mate to have a small wager. How about a case? or a bottle red? VB, Toohey's Dry, Annies Lane, Penfolds - name your poison Gee I hope I aint bein taken for a ride - oh well Them pectorals do have me worried ... Cheers Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hey Joe (good name for a song that) I have enough faith in my mate to have a small wager. How about a case? or a bottle red? 40084[/snapback] HMMMM...not my normal way of doing things, but greed has gotten the better of me! I'm working on the assumption that you recieved this piccie on Friday. That being the case, I think you got G'ed up by your mate...So yes...I'm sticking to my story and taking your little wager! Is the guy in the piccie familiar to you Ken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-fisho1 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 GUY IN THE PIC ? LOOKS LIKE A WOMEN TOI ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 Quote from the e-mail when asked for more info ... Ok...umm I'll try.. we were trawling with marlin lures (most fish are big enough there to take them!! Tuna, mahi mahi etc)..it took 20 minutes to bring up (I didn't think it was so big when pulling up!) on Penn 120 or 80's (I think that's right??)... hmm that's all I can say. It was big and awesome! Took 3 guys to get it in the boat! Just over 70Kgs. Mark - you are right it is a young lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatheadheaven Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hmmm, I'm with Joe here. 70kgs and no gaff marks. Did it jump in the boat by itself I presume it is still alive given no obvious signs of death, so this thing would have prob flicked the young lass over the side! Imagine letting that thing loose around the boat!! Did you make it a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Joe If it's a true pic, I will be bloody impressed and hand in my membership to the Australian Sceptics Society...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 I take back my remarks about the pectorals - it is the 2nd dorsal and anal fins that elongate as the fish grows. In this photo the anal fin is plenty long enough. I will try and get a few more photos. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Did you make it a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Joe 40340[/snapback] Theres a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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