Tyke 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Woooohhhhooooooo!!!My Aussie fishing buddie (AFB) took me out on his boat yesterday afternoon for another Snapper session.Boy , was it worth it!Flat calm but stinking hot.Well we pulled a few good sized ones in but then something big hit.AFB wondered what was on the end at first - I was just going to jelly! :icon_lol:Up till then I did not realise how much effort is involved in bringing a big one in - great seeing it on TV ,but very different when you are trying to stop line peeling off!AFB made sure I did not go crazy winding up too quick as the line was 20lb.Gently (sic) with much sweat,puffing and panting ( and a quick break by AFB who took over for 5 mins) up it came - after a total of nearly 30 mins AFB informed me (I'd no idea and thought it was 10).AFB really was ensuring I did not loose this one!So I've got my first "Biggun",about the 20b mark.I was nearly stunned into silence (which is nearly impossible with me!)Talk about knackered and elated at the same time!!Not felt like that in years !Also it did feel like a right of passage.Once again I'd like to thank AFB for his generosity in sharing his knowledge and time,I know it gave him a buzz seeing me so ecstatic!To anyone new to fishing - hope you are as lucky as me in receiving so much help!Lucky me in a lucky country!I think I'll stop smiling about next Wednesday!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke_westlakes 4 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 thats a top fish there tyke, feels great when you crack your first big whan!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 [move]BL**DY POMS!!![/move]Congratulations bloke! But what's this about handing the rod over for a 5 minute breather Captain Chickenwings? :icon_e_surprised:Now slap that sucker on the barbie and show ya pommie mates what Adelaide REALLY has to offer! ;)And thanks to AFB for taking the time and effort to help others out AGAIN AND AGAIN! Red boat huh,....ummm...errr.....nope, cant say any of us here have a boat that looks like that! Must be a benevolent stranger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 congratulations TykeHope to see a few more like that come your way :icon_cool:Gotta agree with Ranger though. U had better toughen up if u want to keep adding them to catch :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumps 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Good one,Tyke,I bet you will be wearing that grin for a while... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest matty_G Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Good onya tykes,well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 well done tyke and again il say it addictive little suckers aint they ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Well done Tyke! Condratulations bloke.I have to agree with Ranger though mate. Ya cant just go passing ya rod over to a mate willy nilly during the battle, or you have to say 'we' caught it. lol.Well done, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Well done Tyke! Condratulations bloke.I have to agree with Ranger though mate. Ya cant just go passing ya rod over to a mate willy nilly during the battle, or you have to say 'we' caught it. lol.Well done, :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:I know........won't happen again though - I'm going to the gym from now on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 When I look into my crystal ball, I see large and frequent tackle outlays on the horizon for young Tyke! ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squidley 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 mmm red boat big red fish where do ya book a ticket lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 mmm red boat big red fish where do ya book a ticketMaybe look for a man in a big red suit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishie 98 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Geez Tyke, Your catching more snapper than me, I'd better pull me finger out and get cracking! well done, I reckon your smile says it all ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 When I look into my crystal ball, I see large and frequent tackle outlays on the horizon for young Tyke! ;DI was impressed by AFB's tackle (don't take that the wrong way!)Shortish overheads not costing a Gazzillion Dollars.Did the job great style.Thanks for the "young" BTW.have a Karma point :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 mmm red boat big red fish where do ya book a ticketMaybe look for a man in a big red suit! Just look for the bloke with the big red face!Must cut back on the cigs after that trial yesterday :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catch-nun 2 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 geez mate, that smile looks bigger than the snapper ;D ;D ;Dthat will give you happy dreams for quite a while.have you cooked em yet, or in the freezer for a special occassion????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 All filleted and tucked away in the freezer.Had some for tea the other day and it tasted wonderful.I'm partial to meatier fish that does not taste "fishy"I'm hooked now.Looking forward to tasting Snook and Shark now.Just got to learn how to catch em" :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :fishing: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocket102 0 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 hi tyke really nice fish I am bright green with envy as Im still a snapper virgin I am like you new boat and new to ocean fishing so Im still staying close to shore as yet and mainly catching crabs, gar, tommies, squid and the occasional whiting. Would love to get onto a nice red as they are my dream fish.Anyway congrats on the big fella it is a beauty.Rocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Well done Tyke, dont know if I can say this but that is a shithot fish.Moderators can edit that out if they like :icon_e_biggrin: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Well done Tyke, dont know if I can say this but that is a shithot fish.Moderators can edit that out if they like :icon_e_biggrin: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:Thanks.It's actually freezing cold - cut up and in my freezer ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicol 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 very nice !!!id tap that snap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishy7178 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Congrats on your first biggun! I'm yet crack a 20 pounder yet :(. Biggest so far is only around the 15 mark. Should get plenty of nice fillets off that beauty. Crumbed and cooked on the barby is the way to go. Cheers, Fishy7178 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 gr8 fish bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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