Hello folks..
Allow me to boast a little here. I have just returned from achieving my life's ambition, and got there on my first day.. wow I have actually just returned from a 2 day Game Fishing Trip to Bermague on New South Wales Sapphire Coast. I have always dreamed of catching a Black or Striped Marlin on the high seas, and guess what.. I caught a 100-110 kg - 244lbs - Striped Marlin on my first try. It is very hard to describe the feelings of having a screaming reel in your hand, and wondering,, How can I actually reel this Monster in... he is pulling so hard, and I felt so tiny hanging on to the rod, and winding as fast as possible, then having this Fish take over, and I end up further away from him as when I first hooked on. Anyway... after a titanic struggle for 45 min, with a massive amount of help from the skipper, using his boat handling skills to take up the slack on the line, moving his 30ft boat in and out like it was a 12 ft tinny.... I finally got him along side,,, Yes! - I Tagged and released, (T.R.)
Boy: it was just an emotional experience. one I will never forget.. As I finally sat back, to gather any strength that I had left, I couldn't help, but to replay the last 45 min in my mind.. It was just stunning.. Below are a few of my memories of this Magnificent Fish of the sea
Click Photos to enlarge Maybe there are Other Budding Fishermen out there thinking like me .. well make your wishes come true
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Good Luck,, and may your Fishing Dreams come true
Wal French
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