LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

Had a great trip with Simon, Steve, Sue and Howard. We caught 10 fish over the 10 days with 2 big fish - 1 est 850lb+ & 1 est 950-1050lbs. Saw a monster fish that we were unable to get to bite and over the past few days raised many smaller fish that weren't all interested in feeding too much - catching a few amongst them . Had some great action and got excellent footage. Heading out this morning with John Bookcock and fellow Kiwis, Justin and Murray. Looking to fish Escape Reef today and then South to Lindenbank off Cairns.

LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

Encountered another big fish today with a great fight, though difficult to catch as it was tailwrapped. Got fantastic video action and some excellent shots. At # 7 tonight and then back to number #5 after tomorrow.

LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

Had a good day's fishing yesterday in the middle of the Ribbons at #5 - caught 3 fish, est 250lb, 400lb & a nice one around 800lb.

LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

Back out again today in 30 knots!! Despite the windy conditions we managed a successful flyfishing trip for Mr Ishikawa catching an estimated 180lb fish on 20lb tippett, which made the "marlin watching" worthwhile.

Saw several fish today with a monster ready to take the bait, though no such luck. We'll be out at the same spot tomorrow looking for some "birthday luck".

LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

We've been picking away in the middle of the Ribbons for the past 7 days with consistent fishing, averaging 1 marlin a day with the occasional double hook up and "multiple fish" days. We caught 8 fish for the last 7 days with Ray and Webbo - 2nd last day with 3 fish for the day and the largest est 650lb on 130 standup. Other fish caught for the week ranging from est 300lbs. Another great trip with the boys and look forward to fishing with them every year!

Heading North today to fish off Lizard Island with regular fly fishermen from Japan, Mr Ishikawa and Mr Kobayashi. Winds still around the 25knots, due to relax in the next couple of days. Back to Cooktown on the evening of the 16th October.

LATEST FISHING - MARLIN SEASON OCT 08

The fishing continues to be steady with a couple of bites a day. We caught a total of 4 fish for the 5 days with Tim and Stephen and our first marlin of the charter on the 30th of September was a monster fish estimated at 1100lbs. Tim's first marlin ever caught and a "fish of a lifetime" for most. Congratulations Tim.

Out now for 7 days with regular standup anglers Larry and Webbo.