Tyke 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Bit of a long shot but someone might know.Mrs Tyke and I are off on a decadent cruise around Fiji and Vanuatu soon.It was a bargain and we are in an interior cabin which will drive me crazy - hopefully the 24 hours bars will have windows :DI am not paying $400 for 3 hours "Organised" fishing by booking with the travel company.I know I will get the itch to try my hand at fishing up there.Thought I'd try and have a look for a local charter.Has anyone tried one of the local charters / organised something themselves???Appreciate any tips!Don't think P&O Cruiselines will appreciate me trying to haul a game fish up 7 decks!!! :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Oh you suck, you suck, you suck!!! .hissy. .hissy. .hissy.http://www.pacific-travel-guides.com/fiji-islands/activities/game-fishing.htmlhttp://www.fiji.pacific-resorts.com/game-fishing.htmlhttp://www.fishinginfiji.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Oh you suck, you suck, you suck!!! .hissy. .hissy. .hissy.http://www.pacific-travel-guides.com/fiji-islands/activities/game-fishing.htmlhttp://www.fiji.pacific-resorts.com/game-fishing.htmlhttp://www.fishinginfiji.com/Hmmmm, calm down Ranger!!Thanks for the links!Looks like Fiji is rated highly for game fishing ;D ;D :fishing:The size of those Marlin!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Looks like Fiji is rated highly for game fishing ;D ;D Very much so for more than just marlin too, dog tooth tuna would be fun too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 then there s the white pointers ;D sunbathing on the beach i hear really easy to catch :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coight 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 been to fiji 8 times so far, honestly $400 aint bad. depending on what you are wanting to catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tako 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 We want some pics and a good story when you get back Tyke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I "believe" the big Marlin come later in the year (nov/dec I think), but it's Tuna time over there, along with a lot of other fine fighting species.By the way, did I mention:YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK!!! .hissy. .hissy. .hissy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishie 98 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Marlin = 6 ciggiesbig tuna = 3 ciggieskingfish = 2 ciggiessnapper = 1 ciggieTyke... it all depends on how many ciggie breaks you can fit in to get your fish aboard on the charter boat :stir: :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Can u bring a huge suit case so I would fit it in it and all my game gear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Marlin = 6 ciggiesbig tuna = 3 ciggieskingfish = 2 ciggiessnapper = 1 ciggieTyke... it all depends on how many ciggie breaks you can fit in to get your fish aboard on the charter boat :stir: :icon_lol:You really won't let me forget that first Big Red will you.Genuinely funny post Fishie. :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:Ranger - yours is not :thumb:.............. Well go on then as I'mfeeling mellow and generous. ;D ;DDunno if I will get a line out - much serious batting of eyelashes to Mrs Tyke first!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pwilly 0 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 a mate of mine just got back from vanuatu last week and he said they had charters for $300 catching big game fishhe didnt do it was just letting me know hope that was some help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SandyWhiting 0 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I "believe" the big Marlin come later in the year (nov/dec I think), but it's Tuna time over there, along with a lot of other fine fighting species.By the way, did I mention:YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK!!! .hissy. .hissy. .hissy. :icon_lol: :icon_lol: Ranger.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 pwilly wrote:a mate of mine just got back from vanuatu last week and he said they had charters for $300 catching big game fishhe didnt do it was just letting me know hope that was some helpThanks for that - just new up there so don't want to get ripped off.Suppose if I did hook up a biggie I'd not complain though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi TykeAre you leaving on Monday on the Dawn Princess???Spotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 spotter wrote:Hi TykeAre you leaving on Monday on the Dawn Princess???SpotterThat's the one - are we going to have a Strike & Hook team on board?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 It looks like it. I dont have a strike hook hat yet so i will have to try and remember to pack a Compleat Angler Hat and you will know who we are. We will have to catch up for a drink. We are going to have plenty of time for that. I can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 spotter wrote:It looks like it. I dont have a strike hook hat yet so i will have to try and remember to pack a Compleat Angler Hat and you will know who we are. We will have to catch up for a drink. We are going to have plenty of time for that. I can't wait.Excellent stuff - look forward to meeting you.We are the loud but fun Pommies - look for a little bloke with a blonde tache & goatee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 O OH! Tyke ya in for a good time then mate. Good people there and I'm sure your gonna have a few more good spots to add to your repetoir upon your return Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 @ Tyke This will be a good mix.Brian is now an ex-pom. (I made him get his Australian Citizenship and passport to go on this trip.)We are flying to Sydney on Monday morning & meeting friends from Victoria at the airport.Should be a good relaxing time. Just the first 2 days on the ship I just want to sleep in, read a book, enjoy a movie, drink a couple of wines and do nothing ...... and I am so looking forward to it.Spotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Good for Brian - we took ours years ago and now only have Aussie passports.We call ourselves "Pozzies" now We are on the red eye 6.00am flight It's our first cruise so not a clue what goes on - I've packed my posh frock though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SandyWhiting 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Have a blast bet it will be great.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Your roving S & H reporter here - from the Coral Seas.Force 10 gale last night,4m seas, looks like we are going to have to miss our first port of call as the going is slow.The ship is lovely and she's coping well,it feels more like we are on a plane than a ship. Not met spotter yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hey ya Tyke Good to see your enjoying yourself, although the sea conditions would leave plenty looking green I think. Hope its not stopping you from enjoying yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Tyke wrote:Your roving S & H reporter here - from the Coral Seas.Force 10 gale last night,4m seas, looks like we are going to have to miss our first port of call as the going is slow.The ship is lovely and she's coping well,it feels more like we are on a plane than a ship. Not met spotter yet. I don't believe it!He snags a holiday in the tropics and we STILL can't keep him away from the forums! :silly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I am here... only just. Haven't been feeling all that well. But i am much better today than yesterday. Tyke maybe we will catch up later. We will have plenty of time.The weather is crap and has been since we left. It can only get better. Beautiful ship and all the food you can eat (if you can eat at the moment) Going to have Cocktails this afternoon for something to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishie 98 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 How about a good ol' fashioned English greasy "Fry Up"..... that oughta' cheer you blokes up :woohoo: :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 spotter wrote:I am here... only just. Haven't been feeling all that well. But i am much better today than yesterday. Tyke maybe we will catch up later. We will have plenty of time.The weather is crap and has been since we left. It can only get better. Beautiful ship and all the food you can eat (if you can eat at the moment) Going to have Cocktails this afternoon for something to do.Sorry to hear you were unwell - plenty were .Yup it is a beaut ship as is the food and entertainment.Will meet you sometime on the cruise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Fishie wrote:How about a good ol' fashioned English greasy "Fry Up"..... that oughta' cheer you blokes up :woohoo: :SIt's calmed down today - to 25/30knots but less swell.The pigging cabin is soooo creaky though, not getting much sleep!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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