mrsswordfisherman Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 CABLE BEACH BROOME - 22/6/19 Swordfisherman’s brother Stephen gave him a fantastic gift of dollars for his 60th bday for us to take some fishing charters. We chose this full day trip and the bus collected us at 7.15am. We drove onto the beach at Gantheaume Point and transferred to an amphibious tender that took us out the the Contessa C, a 65 ft fishing vessel. We were told the first few hours were to be rough due the the winds. We were given an option to stay back even. It was very rocky for a few hours then magnificent fishing weather. We fished between 20 to 40 nautical miles offshore in beautiful pristine conditions. We saw whales breaching, dolphins, sea snakes and all manner of birds. They supplied all fishing gear (we took our own of course), bait, rod buckets, hand towels, catch bags. Stewy's brand new 24 to 37kg stand and deliver stick worked a treat. The deckie said swordie was the only person ever to bring the right equipment. Food and drink all day. Help your self to Moccona coffee, tea, soft drinks, cold water. Platters of fresh fruit and cake for morning tea went down well. Lunch was a delicious platter of cold meats, salad, cheese slices with fresh bread or rolls. There was a cash bar or BYO grog. The crew of Sam, Jake and Coen worked tirelessly all day rigging up, baiting lines, bringing fish to boat and keeping fish for us. Each angler had a coloured paper clip on their catch which was bagged up and distributed at the end of the day. They even provided a free filleting service where you could pick the fish up or we paid $15 for them to deliver it to us. They cleaned and scrubbed the boat from top to bottom at the end of the day on the way back. We were very impressed. We caught Cobia, Saddle tail, Golden Snapper, Tealeaf Trevally, Crimson Perch, Spanish Flag, Black Snapper and Golden Trevally all on bait. We got sharked several times and we hooked a few monsters we just could not stop. There were 8 others onboard and plenty of room. One man Martin had never fished in his life and caught so many fish! He even succumbed to seasickness halfway through but he felt better after a while (and a few over the side vomits) and he was back up on the rod to catch more!! It was a memorable day and we thoroughly recommend it for anyone. The cost was very reasonable and they even offered a shared line rate. This worked well for us. I have added a few randoms pics of us along the way - swordie with a nice Saratoga caught in Kakadu, us by the pool, Daly Waters Pub and playing up with the Fitzroy Crossing police. Sorry for pic overload! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Simply “magic”! What an insane trip so far. You guys deserve it thoroughly. I love the pics and some nice fish there indeed. Fancy swordie been all rigged up ready to go with the right gear on a fishing trip! What a fluke lol 😝 cheers scratchie!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Great photos and great write up you 2, some nice fish there as well. Never to many "good" photos and they were good. Edited June 23, 2019 by Blackfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Great work there guys. A nice variety of fish. The charters up that way are good value. Don't know how they get away with those T-shirts - "CU in the NT". Also have a few large billboards perched up in places with those letters about a foot high. Guess it is the N.T., would not be allowed else where. Swordie has not been feeding any crocs yet, he still has his fingers. I saw some big crocs that way last year. Windy, raining and shitty weather down this way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Great report and photos. Looks like you are having a ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Also on a side note, nice Golden Trevally. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Blackfish said: Also on a side note, nice Golden Trevally. 👍 Ahhhh thank you. I just might grab an FR record for it too :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 JEALOUS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Looks like an amazing trip Mr & Mrs swordy 👍 Apart from the captures I would be an equally excited to taste many of those species, looks like you had the same idea by the look of those plastic bags …………………..YUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Awesome work swordies. Trip of a lifetime. Love the photos and you guys look ecstatic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Just reward to two great people who have provided so much for so many others. ..the epitome of selfless humanity. It's a marvelous experience that you're having which will provide you with a multitude of fond memories in the years to come. Travel safely, enjoy the experiences and keep touching base, so that we can all drool with envy. Cheers, bn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I'm surprised you have to go so far offshore for fish. When I first visited there the local wharf ( pier ) was alive with big fish. Good to put faces to members, really enjoyed the personal feel to the report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 You bloody rippa!! awesome day out by the looks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Great place... looks like you are a having a ball. Edited June 27, 2019 by fragmeister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Nice one guys! Awesome photos, keep them coming. That's a big golden trevally! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks everyone for encouragement. We will be our looking for sailfish tomorrow. Hope we have some luck there too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Best of luck! Yet to tick that one off my list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, JonD said: I'm surprised you have to go so far offshore for fish. When I first visited there the local wharf ( pier ) was alive with big fish. Good to put faces to members, really enjoyed the personal feel to the report. You can only fish a small part of the Wharf these days Jon, but yes there is some big fish there as well as Barra at the right times. Unfortunately the Charter operators who do that drop line type of fishing have to go further afield these days to get a good feed, sign of the times even in that part of the country. Though there is still some good fishing in the right season around Broome. Edited June 24, 2019 by Blackfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teambaitcatcher Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Awesome works guys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Thanks for posting - a great read on the way to work. Good on you for spending your holiday money in regional Australia 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Waiting in Suspense he Donna, how was yesterday. Any luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizza Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Loved the report,brotherly birthday shout,lipstick ? and tatts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 19 hours ago, wizza said: Loved the report,brotherly birthday shout,lipstick ? and tatts. Cheeky! Why not lipstick?? If you mean me gotta do something when you are in your 60's!!! If you mean Stewy's trendy zinc lip color - needs to protect his skin! You a Coogee boy hmmmm @wizzaWarwick by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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