guysebastian Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What a day! Headed out with George looking for billfish. A couple of my mates work at Shimano and invited me on this day trip and of course I said yes. Damn I'm glad I did! There was a big water change around 60 fathoms and the temp went from 21 degrees to over 26 by the time we got to 80+ fathoms. We raised a black on the way out but he did a runner so after trolling around for a while we headed out further to the shelf. Almost immediately as we got to the shell the long rigger got smashed by a big Blue and then the fight began! All up it went just over 2 hours with a few big runs but we finally got it to the boat took some pics and released. The big fella asked for a selfie and then swam back down into the 26 degree deep blue. George gave me some great tips for when I go out on my own as to what to look out for etc. He was awesome and definitely knows what he is doing. He said it was around 200kgs which is insane! Im still buzzing and so is my brother and couple of my good mates. Recently I've been fishing on a jet ski with a rod holder esky set up and sounder/gps installed. The last 3 times I've gone out in search of Kings I've caught zilch - but this makes up for it! I've got a centre console on the way from Bluefin so hopefully ill have better luck on that. Seriously can't wait! Sorry to rub this day in but I had to share! Thanks again to George and for the Shimano Tyrnos reel for getting me my first billfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REELCRAZY Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice fish mate well done, conditions look tops! I have seen a few fishing jet skis around, looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flattiefisher27 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Cracker fish mate, thought I was looking at Guy Sebastian for a second there haha ? Edit: oh boy I am lol, nice fish mate Edited February 24, 2017 by flattiefisher27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjames95 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 cracker of a fish, looks like a top day out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Welcome to fishraider Guy! Catching a Marlin is exhilarating isn't it. You never forget your first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papafish Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 wtf guy! i look at the photo without looking at the name and i was like! that guy kinda look familiar lol! Oh its GUY!! well come champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Cracker fish Guy!! It's my dream to hook up to a marlin in the kayak, I'll probs get towed out to sea but it'd be a good story ahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 200kg for a first up Marlin is a great start, now to bag one on the Ski, like this crazy Kiwi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGDlBb-642w&sns=em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IratusEst Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow! Excellent work there mate. I am a big fan of your wonderful music. Thank you for sharing your great day. Keep it up GS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great work guy! The sound of that screaming reel is what all makes us come back for more! Nice work! Where were you fishing out from? Sydney or the beautiful Port Stephens? cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 nice fish dude 1st of many hopefully..good luck on the ski..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice work mate, the first is a memory that sticks forever. Nice to start with a Blue, Iv'e caught a few blacks and striped marlin but still waiting for the Blue. Well done.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice fish @guysebastian well done. Next song you need to somehow work in the lyrics 'George', 'Marlin' and 'Donna' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock&Beach Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yep I am jealous and not just because it is Guy Sebastian. Good work champ you owe that man big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Now that's a Number 1 hit ! Congrats on the Marlin and Welcome to Fishraider. Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenos Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 @guysebastian sounds like you're hooked mate:) Let me just say George and his crew took my mates out for a bucks day on the water trolling for kingfish around bondi, coogee and maroubra. I have my own boat, downrigger setup and all but a day on the water with these guys taught me so much about becoming a better angler. Keep it up guys and see you on the water again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, flatheadluke said: Nice fish @guysebastian well done. Next song you need to somehow work in the lyrics 'George', 'Marlin' and 'Donna' I like that teehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 12 hours ago, guysebastian said: Sorry to rub this day in but I had to share! Thats what we are all here for. Nice read. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassRoots Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What a cracking day and a cracking fish. Tell Ivan that Dylan from AMC says gday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy454 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Congrats on your first marlin Guy. One off the bucket list you will never forget. Had that feeling fishing solo last year next Iwant to catch a yellow fin . Tight lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well done on the first marlin- 200kg's is a good start and something to ...er ... sing about ( not that you need that) Good luck with the new boat too... and don't forget to post the results on fishraider Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeger Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Awesome fish!!! Would love to get one myself one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mullit Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Top fish mate! Which do you prefer,catching or singing the blues? I'm crap at both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizza Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 A clear winner of the Eurovision Fish'n contest !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well done mate, that sure is a cracker fish. Hope you get out there and pull in another one real soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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