iconnolly Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Where is a video camera when you need one? I was fishing in Middle Harbour yesterday with Andy when I had the most ridiculous experience. I'm tempted to post a photo of my grazed stomach as proof but don't want to make you all sick in the stomach. Andy's rod fell in the water by accident and was sinking slowly. Andy just looks and says "oh no" ! I think "I can reach it, I've done this before". Do the maths: The sides of the boat are about 1/2 a metre above the water, the rod is already half a metre down, I am 1.8 metres tall. Oh yeah and there is a rod holder sticking up about 15cms in the air on the side of the boat where my chest is about to slam into. Andy saw the whole thing but I'm still not sure quite what happened. Apparently I somersaulted into the water. I retrieved the rod! I was only wet from the waist down except for the arm that lunged into the depths. My hair, sunnies and hat were intact and dry! The phone in my shirt pocket had a slight smear of water on it but is fine. My chest is bruised and grazed but I still can't stop chuckling when I think about it. Flathead fillets for dinner tonight!!! Yum!! Reeltired Edited September 25, 2013 by reeltired2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Now that is dedication for a mate.......no wonder you are "reeltired".......I would be too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Lol....... If that was my mates rod, he's the one getting wet!!!! He owes you a few quiet ales I think! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Surely we have an award for that!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconnolly Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks guys Sorry about the spelling. It should be somersaulted not SUMMERsaulted. Yeah I think I should get an award too! "Idiot of the year" ? reeltired ps I was really tired today actually. Maybe I should change my name to "reelrecovered" or "rodandreelrecovered". No more dad jokes I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 In hindsight would it have been clever to try and wrap the rod on another rods line? Good on you for your dedication! How did you only get half wet though is a mystery! Remember - Wearing a life jacket never stopped you catching fish! Next time you have a 'good idea' get a friend to grab his phone quick to record it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 There is a fishing injuries thread. take a photo of the damage and post it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Above and beyond, well done mate. You deserve a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I will never forget when that happened to me at Jervis Bay but I let the rod and reel go. My mate on the boat doesn't know how to drive the boat so I thought I better not risk it. Was a Kingy that took my rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 haha - love the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr475 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 How many fish out there are swimming around trailing lost rods behind them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconnolly Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 I used to work with a bloke who says he reeled in somebody else's lost fishing rod and there was still a huge bream on the end of the line. I once caught a "lost rod" but it looked like it had been down there for about 10 years. I have also had a rod go over the side near Bluefish Point. Pretty sure it was a Salmon. I saw the rod bending and a Salmon jump then nothing!! Very frustrating. Thanks again for the comments and feedback/sympathy etc. Reeltired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed38 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That is just piss funny to read, 1st prize Funniest Home Videos for sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I once caught a rod at wisemans ferry many years ago , it was a small baitcaster outfit and it hant been in the water long either I took it home washed it with fresh water and hit it with a heap of WD40 and it worked perfectly! - sometimes you can be lucky! very funny story mate I hope the scratches on the gut were worth it. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidboy Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 This story brings a new meaning to catch of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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