[swordfisherman]

We had the pleasure of spending the last few days aboard Ross Hunters vessel Broadbill up at Port Stephens.

We had intended to catch a few marlin ,but alas we missed out this year as the water temp was so hot the stripes and blacks went looking for cooler water .

On board was our new mate Jani from Finland,outdoordan,myself and Geoff.

We had been given the choice to have a jig for the afternoon and we jumped at the chance as the other 3 lads hadnt done this type of fishing before and as it was Dan's birthday we hoped he would score his first king.

Ross plonked us right on top of the kings in 85 fathoms and the jigs were sent on their way and down and down they went until Ross called out jig em hard boyzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !!!! and we were instantly rewarded with some great kingy action with Dan scoring a fish better than a metre on his first drop

Next was Jani and Geoff into the action with 75 to 85 cm models ,you bloody beauty .

It was a top session and the lads were very thankful to Emu and Ross for getting us into this top sportsfishinng action.

I now know why I hate jigging plenty of bruises all round with the great fight of some very reasonable Kings.

I also scored my PB leatherjacket on a live slimie 50 cms from 85 fathoms.

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Cheers the Broadbill Crew

[Hodgey]

That smile on Dan's face is priceless!! And with good reason ... a crackin' hoodlum

A shame the beakies didn't put in an appearance for you, but the 'consolation' prize was terrific! Great photos of Geoff, Dan and Jani, all holding some bloody good fish.

Looks like Jani had a very satisfactory introduction to the fishing on offer here in Oz Congrats to all. Sounds like you had a tremendous time away

Cheers

Hodgey

[VA911]

That Jacket is a horse!!!!!!

But on a more serious note, Great kings there . congrats Dan on your hood.
pitty the beaks didnt play.

[fishlexic]

Unlucky with the beakies boys but those kings would have been great fun!!!!!

[hazza]

Nice kingies on the jigs. that jacket is huge!!!. nice hoodlums well done

[OutdoorDan]

My left arm is still a bit hammered not to mention my cheeks

After a few dozen jigs, dragging a meter king from 85 fathoms and working hard to get Geoff and Jani onto fish, is was half F-cked!

But great fun, and something im hanging to get into again.

Thanks for a great trip, it was great to meet you Jani, hope to catch up again somewhere around the world. Geoff and Lyn, thanks for the great company.

It's was great to spend some time with Stewy and Donna as always, they are two of the nicest, most generous people you could ever hope to meet, and i consider myself fortunate to call such good people my close friends.


... I almost forgot, Congrats on the 'Elvis Fish', thats a cracker jacket

This post has been edited by OutdoorDan: 07 February 2009 - 06:23 AM

[lala]

Hey Dan,

Mate your smile saids it all. Fantastic kingy there mate. And Nice to meet a bloke on fishraider that has the same Bday as me but 10 Years younger. You bastard. Catch up soon mate.

Cheers LALA

[OutdoorDan]

It was great to meet you Mick,

Hope you enjoyed your birthday as much as i did, but how could you not, with great company, good food and a few beers. Doesn't get much better than that

Congrats again on poppin your beakie cherry

[Jewhunter]

Some great pics there boys!
Even though the beakies didn't play you made the best of it & had a hoot as usual.
Nice 1st king Dan.
Cheers,
Grant.

[Roberta]

Well done guys - great to see you got Jani onto some great fishing action in Aussie - I reckon this'll be the highlight of their trip!!

Congrats on your mega kingie, too, Dan & to Stewy & Geoff - well done on your catches too! Who'd think a leatherjacket of that size would be way down there!!!

Cheerio

Roberta

[brickman]

well done crew great hall off kings, jani and bride it was a pleasure meeting you both i hope you got a good taste off what australia and australians are all about [fishing eating and drinking ]

mr and mrs d good to finaly put faces to names may see you at the lake

and finaly dan,well done mate on the hood and good to catch up

could some one throw some pic up off the birthday bash


cherrs gary

[chopper75]

Well done on catching some quality fish. Hard work but worth the effort

[breambusters]

Dan you've done it again!
Well done mate

Cheers
Brad

[BillyD]

WOW guys, what a day! I need to get to Port Stephens!!!!! Great work!

[JaniFIN]

Hodgey, on Feb 6 2009, 08:40 PM, said:

Looks like Jani had a very satisfactory introduction to the fishing on offer here in Oz

Cheers

Hodgey

Gggggday mates!


Yeah, it was nice trip. My first dollie's (i'am wondering get dorado 15 years), kingfish's and slimey mackerel, why nobody remember slimey's , and some yellowtails mackrel. Everything my PBs.

Was nice to meet you all, and i hope that i can come back some day. I allready get promise from my wife come back someday, if she get dog and baby, so have to start practise .

Special thanks to Ross, for CD's, and everything.



JaniFIN (from Sydney)

[OutdoorDan]

Your a funny bastard

Great to spend some time with you Jani and Saya, and i really hope you do come back sometime soon.

good luck with the practicing

[lala]

JaniFIN, on Feb 8 2009, 05:58 PM, said:

Gggggday mates!
Yeah, it was nice trip. My first dollie's (i'am wondering get dorado 15 years), kingfish's and slimey mackerel, why nobody remember slimey's , and some yellowtails mackrel. Everything my PBs.

Was nice to meet you all, and i hope that i can come back some day. I allready get promise from my wife come back someday, if she get dog and baby, so have to start practise .

Special thanks to Ross, for CD's, and everything.
JaniFIN (from Sydney)

JaniFin good luck and all the best mate. Nice to have meet you and you wife my man. Hope you had fun in Australia.
Push Push mate.LOL Practice makes babies.

Cheers LALA

This post has been edited by lala: 08 February 2009 - 07:08 PM

[lennon_2101]

Great day!

Thinking of heading up Port Stephens for our first session up that way and I'm thinking these kings would be a nice introduction to the area.

ANy hints as to where to head?

[netic]

Well done fellas and some solid kings there...

Stewy...i didnt realise old blokes like you could jig mate...lol

[swordfisherman]

netic, on Feb 10 2009, 09:59 AM, said:

Well done fellas and some solid kings there...

Stewy...i didnt realise old blokes like you could jig mate...lol

Oz ,I didnt think I could either and I am over it again already

Cheers Stewy

lennon_2101, on Feb 10 2009, 09:03 AM, said:

Great day!

Thinking of heading up Port Stephens for our first session up that way and I'm thinking these kings would be a nice introduction to the area.

ANy hints as to where to head?

85 fathoms towards Seal Rocks and look for the reef and bait schools.

Cheers Stewy