Monday, October 29, 2007
LATEST MARLIN FISHING ACTION OCT 07
After a fairly exciting Friday, things quietened down a little Saturday with 2 bites, catching 1 smaller fish and just the 1 bite yesterday (Sunday). Next report will be Wednesday night (31st) when I get back into Cooktown. Weather currently 15-20 knots.
Friday, October 26, 2007
LATEST MARLIN FISHING ACTION OCT 07
Have just refuelled and restored in Cooktown overnight and am now 9 days into a 14 day liveaboard charter with Martin Hirsch. We're currently experiencing fantastic fishing and have caught 17 marlin in total over the 8 days to date with several bites a day. Have caught 3 in 1 day x twice and 4 in 1 day being a highlight. 1 x 950lbs (est), 2 x 800lbs (est) and other good mid range fish. Yesterday we saw 1 of the largest marlin I've ever seen fishing on the reef and she came up as we had a double header on (200lb & 600lb fish) with plenty of action and ate a loose bait......back out to look for her today!!! Conditions are alot calmer with 10-15 knots and with the full moon upon us, expecting less bites though anticipating bigger fish amongst them.
Continuing to fish the middle of the Ribbon Reefs, looking to head a little further North.
Continuing to fish the middle of the Ribbon Reefs, looking to head a little further North.
Monday, October 22, 2007
LATEST MARLIN FISHING ACTION OCT 07
Fishing has definately picked up in consistency, with good fishing for Brooke & Frank, catching 4 over the 5 days including 2 x est 800lbs and had a monster on est at 1100lbs.
Currently fishing 14 days with regular angler Martin Hirsch (The Big M) from New York and have to date caught 8 in 4 days: 950lb / 650lb / 400lb and several smaller fish.
Conditions have been incredibly rough and we continue to fish the middle Ribbon Reefs, with winds due to ease somewhat over the next few days.
Despite the ordinary weather.... all having a great time onboard and the boat is going well.
Currently fishing 14 days with regular angler Martin Hirsch (The Big M) from New York and have to date caught 8 in 4 days: 950lb / 650lb / 400lb and several smaller fish.
Conditions have been incredibly rough and we continue to fish the middle Ribbon Reefs, with winds due to ease somewhat over the next few days.
Despite the ordinary weather.... all having a great time onboard and the boat is going well.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
LATEST MARLIN FISHING ACTION - SEPT/OCT 07
(First report of the season)
Headed out this morning from Cooktown with Brooke & Frank from the U.S. who are with me for 5 days and hoping for continued good fishing.
Have just finished a great 8 day charter with regular South Aussie anglers Larry, Webbo & Peds where we caught 5 marlin and 1 900lber on 80lb stand up that got away after 1.5 hours. Estimated : 1 x 750lb / 1 x 500 lb & 3 smaller fish.
September this year was unseasonally slow for everyone and inconsistent right across the reef, having to be at the right place/right time, with slim pickings ........... possibly due to lower than usual water temps and calm conditions.
The tougher than usual Sept fishing didn't detract from the great time had with anglers Randy, Doug and Lee from the States and the fantastic services of Dave & crew on mothership, The Boss.
Ishi........ we'll see you again in November for some more fly fishing frustration!!
We are currently fishing the middle Ribbon Reefs with 20-25 knots of wind expected this afternoon and to continue the next few days, providing reasonable fishing conditions ahead!
Photos / Videos to be posted soon.
Headed out this morning from Cooktown with Brooke & Frank from the U.S. who are with me for 5 days and hoping for continued good fishing.
Have just finished a great 8 day charter with regular South Aussie anglers Larry, Webbo & Peds where we caught 5 marlin and 1 900lber on 80lb stand up that got away after 1.5 hours. Estimated : 1 x 750lb / 1 x 500 lb & 3 smaller fish.
September this year was unseasonally slow for everyone and inconsistent right across the reef, having to be at the right place/right time, with slim pickings ........... possibly due to lower than usual water temps and calm conditions.
The tougher than usual Sept fishing didn't detract from the great time had with anglers Randy, Doug and Lee from the States and the fantastic services of Dave & crew on mothership, The Boss.
Ishi........ we'll see you again in November for some more fly fishing frustration!!
We are currently fishing the middle Ribbon Reefs with 20-25 knots of wind expected this afternoon and to continue the next few days, providing reasonable fishing conditions ahead!
Photos / Videos to be posted soon.
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