Scratchie Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 G'day raiders, It's been a while between posts due to everything conspiring against me not to get out but that was going to happen today or yesterday. Firstly yesterday, boarded vengeance for a recon mission and when I found out I was the only decky I thought I best give scratchie jnr the day off school and come join the big boys. With reports from damo on reef magic and the day they had prior, I was pretty excited to get amongst them. But as game fishing goes expect the unexpected. We headed out, great conditions and tried everywhere and everything and couldn't raise a fish! We headed home and tried one last spot and the long corner goes off. Well today was not about me, so I told the boy to harness up while I cleared the lines and saddled him up for his first ever marlin! He kept calm, played the fish well and we tagged and released the little black in no time! It only went 35-40kg but at 14yo he can say he's got his first, couldn't be prouder! Today however, was my turn and I headed out this time with fellow raiders Gerry and Dom. Hoping for a few fish like the success we had last year. Collected our livies, bonito a bit scarce but managed a few and set off with the other 1000 boats. Changed from lures to skip baits as we approached the car park and the rigger goes off. I'm riding strike and settle in knowing this could be a good fish as it's taken the bonito. Get our first glimpse and it looks pretty small but was giving me some stick. In fact as I was adjusting my harness it nearly pulled me out the boat. It was stubborn and dove deep but with some words of encouragement (sledging-wind you big girl) we get it traced and it nearly rips the deckys hand off. Anyway a safe release and we called it for a 100kg+ black! Stoked! Unfortunately, that was it for the day but then nothing! Thanks go to Gerry and the boys! And Andrew on vengeance and stickybeak for organizing it. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 awww say congrats to your son Scratchie - he will always remember that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 awww say congrats to your son Scratchie - he will always remember that day Thanks swordies! Now he wants everyday off school to come fishing! Oh no, what have I started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 brilliant mate 14 years old and black under his belt you must be one happy dad and congrats on your black as well cheers gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Congratulations to Scratchie Jnr. Can you imagine Monday at school. Where were you?....Out catching Marlin with Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oziodin Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Might be a record on Raider for your young bloke Jeff "has to be checked out mate" have to touch base haven't heard from you since the Classic " (piss up) lol lol cheers Oziodin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy454 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 congrats Scratchie jnr & snr. You will have a permanent fishing partner now so either You only fish the w/ends or the boy gets more days off school-what a dilemma lol regards, Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Well done mate, its a bloody rush I tell you when you see that beak launch out of the water. Congratulations to all involved. Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks guys. Tbh, a few years ago it wouldn't have be a thought or possible to chase beaks. But due to meeting and engaging, the generous and passionate fishos of this stagnating website, I now have a few under my belt and my son his first! I'm very lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's got to make you so proud Geoff. Well done scratchie junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH1952 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You got the feeling back in your arms yet mate It was a little bit tuff out wide on Saturday with most of the action being up at seal rocks Sunday the little blacks fired out the front of port and we ended up with 4 from 8 and back in the pen by 2.00 pm they were also up at seal rocks Those that went wide of the carpark copped a wet ride home with the n/Easter blowing at 25 to 30 knots Great to have you and Dom on board pity we couldent get the second one to stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 You got the feeling back in your arms yet mate It was a little bit tuff out wide on Saturday with most of the action being up at seal rocks Sunday the little blacks fired out the front of port and we ended up with 4 from 8 and back in the pen by 2.00 pm they were also up at seal rocks Those that went wide of the carpark copped a wet ride home with the n/Easter blowing at 25 to 30 knots Great to have you and Dom on board pity we couldent get the second one to stick Cheers Gerry. The feeling came back yesterday! He was a bloody stubborn fish that didn't want to see our faces! Glad you had a run on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickybeak Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well done Scractchie and especially Tyran for his first ever marlin bet you were very proud dad that day can't wait for my boys to get there first one We ended up with a grand slam for the weekend - 80kg blue. - 100kg black and a 70kg stripe marlin all released to fight another day Langers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well done Scractchie and especially Tyran for his first ever marlin bet you were very proud dad that day can't wait for my boys to get there first one We ended up with a grand slam for the weekend - 80kg blue. - 100kg black and a 70kg stripe marlin all released to fight another day Langers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Great stuff langers! And thanks heaps mate for organising the day out with me and my boy! It was really awesome watching him fight the fish and yes I'm very proud. Wish I caught one at 14yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt27 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Cheers Gerry. The feeling came back yesterday! He was a bloody stubborn fish that didn't want to see our faces! Glad you had a run on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt27 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Speak for yourself Scratchie!!! He looked happy to see Gerry and Cliff, just concerned about the bloke behind the reel locked in the chair!! Great day out with the comedy club!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Speak for yourself Scratchie!!! He looked happy to see Gerry and Cliff, just concerned about the bloke behind the reel locked in the chair!! Great day out with the comedy club!!! Shame we didn't get you in there! Would of loved to hear the lines cliffy had in store for you! Your up next time champ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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