vo2c88 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well what a week it's been. Wednesday proved to be quiet fruitless and disappointing however all was forgotten after todays action wide off Sydney. What started off as a wet morning and crew whom by the way are still fishing the hairtail social ended up being a great afternoon with my first yellowfin at an estimated 45kg caught after a 58 min battle. The plan was to fish north of Heatons, after 6 hours of trolling with only an albacore to show for our efforts the decision was made to troll to browns and drop for some gemies. The tide was on the turn and Scratchie had this feeling that something was bound to happen. Within mins a couple of free jumping fins were spotted and spirits soared. 15 mins went past with no strikes. We were about to pull up stumps when the sweet sound a tiagra 50 ratchet started screaming. Scratchie set the hook whilst I got into the game chair ready for the fight.From here on in it was a team effort by all raiders on board,Captain GH1952 with his precise driving skills, Ian Bat with the flying gaff and Trout Stalker ready to grab the leader and hold on for dear life. The fight seemed to go for ages and the muscles were aching however it became a fight of will vs power.With every ft gained the fish would take 2 and the more the fight went on the more worried I got that something would fail but it wasnt to be and with a grab of the leader by Trout Stalker a precise flying gaff shot by Ian Bat followed by Scratchie the fish was ours for the taking. I cannot thank the boys enough for their efforts and opportunity. Special thanks goes to Scratchie for the invite, GH1952 for allowing me onboard, Ian Bat and Trout Stalker for your help and Fishraider for providing a metwork to meet people passionate about their fishing.A team effort landed us a great team reward. Thankyou once more. I know what Scratchie and Trout Stalker will be having for dinner tonight at the social. Cheers guys and goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice work. Great to see a Yellow Finn landed. I almost forgot they existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Vic, first of all congrats on a well fought and deserved fish of a lifetime! I think what made it special for us band of raiders was the fact that other than the driver Gerry, we were all very inexperienced to gamefishing! But we all come together for that common goal. It was the best beer on the scenic ride home I've had in a while! Congrats again, Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isofish Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well done guys there's nothing like that feeling of landing that fish of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick59 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 nice fish Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfishing Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Trout Stalker, never took his eyes of the line, he'd stripped down ready to swim after it if necessary! And Gerry was as grateful as any on board. On the way out he mentioned (tongue in cheek, of course) that he had told the guys at Gamefishing Boats the night before, that if he came back finless again, then there was going to be a note under their day to list his boat! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Great team effort guys, congrats to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Great effort! Awesome team work great to see raiders getting amongst it together. Top work and that's a cracker of a fish! Cheers Witha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickybeak Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Good work guys Not many fish getting caught now so you have done well to find one and land it Stickybeak Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks guys , too crew couldn't have asked for a better group of guys to come together, put a plan and deliver :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Well deserved fish boys After a fought battle that is a great fish and very rewarding Especially to get your first of that size Well done boys, great little outing Cheers thefisherman6784 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH1952 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Just like to thank scratchie, Ian, trout stalker and vo2c88 for a great day out We worked pretty hard for that fish and in the end it all came together Really enjoyed everybody's company and you are all more than welcome back on board any time The company was great and it was made all the better when we got the fish Cheers gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thankyou Captain,good call on changing to a lumo sprocket.You got me my first fin and im hoping to get the chance for my first beakie as well. Regards Vo2c88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Congrats Vic, finally done it mate and there will be plenty more to come!!! Sent from my RM-875_apac_australia_new_zealand_243 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Nice work fellas. Great to see raiders together getting results. "Band of Raiders" - love that name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Blazer Lures Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 nice what did you get them on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 nice what did you get them on? Lumo sprocket. It was a good decision by Gerry to change lures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Blazer Lures Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Lumo sprocket. It was a good decision by Gerry to change lures! good stuff, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) First of all I would like to thank Gerry for the opportunity to go out on his boat and have a crack at my first fin. I would also like to thank Scratchie for the invite. All of you guys were a pleasure to fish with and I look forward to having another go again sometime to have a crack at one on the end of my line. It was a gray day out and I loved every minute. You all made me a very happy stalker. Here is another photo of the fin with yours truly. Twas a cracker of a fish. Edited July 31, 2014 by Trout Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Mate I'm still buzzing cant wait for another session. Ended up buying a gimble and harness today in hope of catching one on my boat "Plan B". Dw it'll come when least expected but you just got to put in the hours on the water. Regards Vo2c88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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