vo2c88 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It seemed to be a long time coming, maybe not but my goal this season was to target and land a beakie on my own 5.5m centre cab. I cannot explain the drive ive had given the fact this is my first year targetting beakies with which the first three trips saw 3 fish raised and hooked but dropped throughout the fight. We all had a good feeling this time and boy did our dreams come true. Trolled out of botany on Saturday heading south in 70fathoms. 1 hour in and the long rigger goes off and all hell broke loose. Surely we weren't going to drop this one. Decks were cleared in seconds, everyone knew their role somewhat and we settled in the fight. The leader got touched 4 times throughout the fight but this fish was not going to give up too easily. 45 mins later it was now or never, matty grabbed the leader then beak and held on for dear life. This fish still had some kick in her, poor matty was being thrown around line a rag doll but he held on enough to calm the fish down. With scream and shouts echoing our dream was realised. We targeted and caught a nice black, quick snaps and back she went after a swim beside the boat. Thankyou to everyone from fishraider who have helped along the way, scratchie and Gerry especially. Now for another one :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangus Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well done mate the first very memorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 well thats one off the list now for a stripe and a blue.you will have a grin ear to ear for a good week congrats to all the crew as you have all learnt catching marlin is a team effort cheers gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Oh yeah baby!!! Awesome stuff Vic. I know the efforts you have been to in wanting that first beak on your boat. As I said, it's more about time than anything else. Well mate, you've done it. I'm sure that beer on the way home was pretty special. Great stuff, I'm really happy for you! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Great stuff, what lure did the damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Congratulations In your own boat is even better bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks guys still on a high :-), It was an 8 inch black magic maggot in a white/pinkish colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well done mate. Thats a great feeling that lasts a long time. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Congrats on your first mate. A day for the memory bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy2014 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well done Vic, it's a special thing anytime but it's always more special on your own boat. Glad you got this one on plan B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH1952 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 congrats Vic i'm sure it will be the first of many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayro Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Great stuff on the 1st one mate. its an awsum feeling thats for sure. Plenty more to come for you now. cheers Jase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWG Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 You will get a lot more now you nailed your 1st one in your own boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vo2c88 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks Guys only people with a passion for fishing understand :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy454 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Congrats mate, well done. The first of many I hope. tight lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Congratulations. Good team effort and stunning result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simda Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Congratulations, you must be so happy. I fully understand how badly you wanted dare I see needed that fish, still working on my first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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