Martin Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) I had made a promise to my son Matthew who is 12, that this year he would get a Marlin. So I took the easy option while on holidays for 10 days at Nelson Bay, I left our boat at home and went out with Ivan on board Ambition . Ivan was fantastic with Matthew and really looked after us. I must admit I was a little sceptic and thought it may still be a little early in the season for a high probability, after all, how many times have you gone out and not even had a strike or you do hook up but loose one, however there had been some captures. So on 20th January 2010 we headed out at 7.00am. Now my dad had caught Marlin, I had caught Marlin and now it was Matthews turn (third generation to catch a marlin) Five 24kg outfits were set up and around 12.30pm, 86 fathoms in perfect weather the centre shot gun out rigger released. Out she came, head shaking, tail walking black marlin. Matthew did an excellent job on the rod and Chris our deck hand had the trace then tagged and it was all over in 20 minutes with the help of Ivan’s boat manoeuvring. So an extremely excited son had gone marlin fishing for the first time, hooked up on his first marlin, landed and tagged his first marlin. Not bad considering many people take years and a many attempts before they get their first marlin. We estimated the black Marlin to be between 75kg to 85kg, perfect size for a 12 year old boy on 24kg tackle on a perfect day. I am a very proud dad who has taken great pleasure in seeing the joy and excitement his son gets from fishing. A big thank you to Ivan and crew of Ambition Cheers Martin Edited January 31, 2010 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Loops Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I had made a promise to my son Matthew who is 12, that this year he would get a Marlin. So I took the easy option while on holidays for 10 days at Nelson Bay, I left our boat at home and went out with Ivan on board Ambition . Ivan was fantastic with Matthew and really looked after us. I must admit I was a little sceptic and thought it may still be a little early in the season for a high probability, after all its how many time can you go out and not even get a strike or hook up but loose one, however there had been some captures. So on 20th January 2010 we headed out at 7.00am. Now my dad had caught Marlin, I had caught Marlin and now it was Matthews turn (third generation to catch a marlin) Five 24kg outfits were set up and around 12.30pm, 86 fathoms in perfect weather the centre shot gun out rigger released. Out she came, head shaking, tail walking black marlin. Matthew did an excellent job on the rod and Chris our deck hand had the trace then tagged and it was all over in 20 minutes with the help of Ivan’s boat manoeuvring. So an extremely excited son had gone marlin fishing for the first time, hooked up on his first marlin, landed and tagged his first marlin. Not bad considering many people take years and a many attempts before they get their first marlin. We estimated the black Marlin to be between 75kg to 85kg, perfect size for a 12 year old boy on 24kg tackle on a perfect day. I am a very proud dad who has taken great pleasure in seeing the joy and excitement his son gets from fishing. A big thank you to Ivan and crew of Ambition Cheers Martin That is awesome mate well done to Matthew!!!! the last pic says it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 congrats to both you and your son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaddictedtofishing Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Wow good job! CONGRATULATIONS MATT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thats really cool! Congrats to Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigtempo Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Good on both [ the 3 ] of you . i really enjoy seing and readfing stuff like this , cant wait till my boys are old enough . craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 can I be your son well done Mathew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Well done on your first marlin! mine is still fresh in the memory but like me i bet you wont soon forget it! Congrats to all involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtooth Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Well done Mathew ... A marlin at twelve is a good record to have i hope many more swim your way .... Cheers Dogtooth.... John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blower Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Congratulations guys and what a great father son fishing story. I was twice your age Matt to peg my first black and I had my old man on the phone quick smart. He was a small species fisho but proud as punch none the less. With kids of my own now we have all this to look forward to. Thanks for sharing your moment. Edited January 30, 2010 by blower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks guys for the positive comments, its makes the experience that bit extra special for Matthew. The special thing about fishing with your kids is it gives them happy memories that they can share one day with their children. I know the times I have spent with Matthew fishing are special as they are for all dads to spend time with your children where there are no day to day distractions. That’s what so great about fishing, it brings people together, its fun and relaxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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