Marlin report Sydney

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Decided to go for a marlin exploration on my brothers new boat on Saturday after hearing reports of fish in close recently. We headed to Long Reef and started in 30 fathoms just pulling lures and were immediately greeted by a big stripe that tried a couple of lures before grabbing the short rigger and pulling the hooks shortly after. The next 3 hours saw a total of 6 big stripes and blacks doing all they could to stay hooked but we had no luck in that department and ended up with 6-2-0. Uggh! Thats fishing and it didnt bother us at all as it was still a very exciting half day. All the bites were in 30 fathoms between North Head and Longy. The fish were all solid and it is just so good to see them back in close. If you were ever thinking of catching that first marlin then I strongly recommend giving Damo or Mikey a call and having a shot at em. You will be on the grounds in 20 minutes....just like the good old days! For those with their own boats...get out there and dont forget to take a tag pole. Lets hope the weather backs off for you.

[noelguyau]

Thats great news, paired with some good weather, should be a good February- Lets hope the gods are good to me seeing as I have all of Feb off;

Edited January 29, 2012 by DIAMONDBACK

[juiced]

Great report mate . Good on ya got sharing where you hooked as. Up as well . I was out on Saturday trolling in 60 fathoms straight in front .skip baits and had a marlin hook up but hooks didn't stick and lost him after a few minutes

[chemfish]

Good Day.

Can we have the number of Damo / Mickey?

Thanks

[Pongrass18ft]

Decided to go for a marlin exploration on my brothers new boat on Saturday after hearing reports of fish in close recently. We headed to Long Reef and started in 30 fathoms just pulling lures and were immediately greeted by a big stripe that tried a couple of lures before grabbing the short rigger and pulling the hooks shortly after. The next 3 hours saw a total of 6 big stripes and blacks doing all they could to stay hooked but we had no luck in that department and ended up with 6-2-0. Uggh! Thats fishing and it didnt bother us at all as it was still a very exciting half day. All the bites were in 30 fathoms between North Head and Longy. The fish were all solid and it is just so good to see them back in close. If you were ever thinking of catching that first marlin then I strongly recommend giving Damo or Mikey a call and having a shot at em. You will be on the grounds in 20 minutes....just like the good old days! For those with their own boats...get out there and dont forget to take a tag pole. Lets hope the weather backs off for you.

Great efforts guys really nice to hear there are plenty of beakies in close.

Look forward to some pics from your next trip .

Chris.

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Unfortunately I have just found out Mikey has taken Reef Magic to Port Stephens already. Mind you the fishing up there is great too! Some boats are getting 5 a day at the moment. He can be found on this site as Reef Magic Charters if you are keen. There was only 2 of us on board and it was plain sloppy so there was no photos this time but will have some more crew next time, and some pitch baits, so look out!