Ryder Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Hi Raiders, Some of you may know I just became the proud owner of a vintage Hank Newman blackfish rod. Early this morning I introduced it to my usual partners in crime, Trevor and Royce. Trevor: Oh it's light, Oh yeah it's good. Royce: It's an early Snyder 2 wrap BF144. Both Godfathers agree it is a beauty. It wasn't long before I hooked a fish, and it was big. It must have been on for over 2 minutes, but it wouldn't tire. We had a good look at it, and recon it was around 45 cm. Alas the hook pulled just out of reach of the net. Thing went quiet, and time was running out. I had other obligations. Half an hour to go, after a long drift, my float went down. I waited, waited then loaded up on another good size fish. I didn't want to make a mistake on this one. Trevor manned the net, I gave myself some room, and played the fish out til the end. Netted and on the deck, the ceremony was over. A 43cm fat fish I love this rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 That is a big black fish. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Congrats - with the rod blessed by the blackfish godfathers and the blackfish themselves you will now be a force of nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderFisher Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nice one, I enjoyed the story, keep the faith Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I like a good christening story. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosquid Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 That's a very nice rod Andrew and what a great way to christen it. I should of called and asked to join you yesterday as it was my day off... but no bait... Alas hopefully keen to go out the following weekend . cheers Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well done you lot. Blackfish don't stand a chance, up against you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Bent Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Don't you love it when a plan comes together. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nice new stick there, Ryder, and a healthy fish to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nice Andrew! Fishing is a pleasure anyway but don't you love when you get a new rod and reel, and it just feels great to use compared to your previous gear. Great fish! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Well done Andrew. I'm sure your very happy with it. Looks like a beauty. Nice fish also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 20, 2016 by Stapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very nice mate! That's a great fish and a perfect christening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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