caine Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 YOU ARE NOW IMORTAL WE ARE NOT WORTHY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Duffell Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 mate i was just goin to have a browse owing to the fact i have to get up in a few hours but that report was just unbelivable i couldnt look away i agree with the others i got goosebumps reading that!! thats honestly the most awsome, inspirational fishing story ive ever read! there should be a report of the month section and that would take from jan-march out in one go! Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouliis Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 wwwoooooww That is one fish of a life time, good on you. Loved the report and pics Your a lucky man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipernut Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 WOW!!!!! That is incredible,One of,if not the best report i have read EVER! Thank you for posting such a thourough/riveting report. Stephen P.s Do we even need a fish of the month comp for march I think we have a WINNER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 unbelievable... EASILY the worlds longest report... but also the worlds best. Congrats on your capture CFD Spot on. Great effort on less than ideal gear! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn that was one of the best read i've look at well done champion what a achievement for any fisho especially yak fisho as yourself i take my hat off for you any day Cheers Rizzo Edited March 6, 2008 by rizzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Reel Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well done Paul, great effort looking forward to your next post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingmik Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 That was a great read paul and a fish of a life time felt like i was out there in my yak with yah. i wont be missing the next trip to south west rocks . cheers mik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Hook Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) Top story... ... Good to see the same type of reel I won in a raffle caught a Marlin as I've been unsure about it's capability...not anymore after that feat... You may have just merged 2 watersports and invented a new one ...kayak-skiing...hook up a Marlin and enjoy the ride...actually it's 3 if you chuck fishing in as well... Edited March 11, 2008 by Capt Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thats mental!!!! congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongie555 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 i can read this report again and again..... what an adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt11n@hotmail.com Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thats the best report i have read on this site well done!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 How good is that? To be written up in the Bluewater FIshing Mag?? That is mainly for the boys with the BIG TOYS!!! I read it & enjoyed it YET AGAIN!! For those who don't get the magazine, I have a PDF of it, but it is 2mb in size. If anyone wants a copy of it, pm me with your email address & I can send it to you Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagoon Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, but you just rewrote that rule. Those words were worth a thousand pictures, and in fact the pitcures posted had nothing on the actual report! That is just amazing, and will take some topping... I don't know how a yak can beat a fish of that size, and i dont know how your yak stayed the right way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HobiePaulo Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks to all for the congrats. I believe the story is set to come out in next month's fishing World mag too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g7g7 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Paul I feel like giving you a hug and dont even know you. That is a sensational report and a fisho story that will live for quite some time. Freakish circumstances to say the least. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapers Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Great report. But, I don’t like the fact that you couldn’t release this fish. You tell of the fight the fish put up and how much you enjoyed it. But yet, seem only to happy to understand and acknowledge that all that came from the fight was a kill. By tagging a juvenile Black Marlin (not killing it) we will be able to study them and have more chances of fighting these fish in the future. I understand why you think you needed the trophy, but there is more to gain than a fish on a wall, it’s a healthier fishery that with any luck our future generations will be able to enjoy. Why not appreciate the Marlins plight and let them 'fight' another day. Edited June 16, 2008 by knapers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Somewhere (on my reporting of the same event) ,Paul indicated to me that the keeping of the marlin was a 'one off' & any future captures will be returned, alive. He had highs & lows regarding the capture & keeping of it - It was a remarkable feat in itself, from a kayak. So let's just leave it at that! Roberta Edited June 16, 2008 by Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Great report. But, I don’t like the fact that you couldn’t release this fish. You tell of the fight the fish put up and how much you enjoyed it. But yet, seem only to happy to understand and acknowledge that all that came from the fight was a kill. By tagging a juvenile Black Marlin (not killing it) we will be able to study them and have more chances of fighting these fish in the future. I understand why you think you needed the trophy, but there is more to gain than a fish on a wall, it’s a healthier fishery that with any luck our future generations will be able to enjoy. Why not appreciate the Marlins plight and let them 'fight' another day. You are breaking the Site Rules and this is not called for as it was a magnificent capture from a very small vessel by a very experienced angler. Mind your own business Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Loops Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Ummm.... I'm speachless. Holy crap when I first read about your catch I was very impressed, now I'm gob smacked! For the best damn report ever. For the fish of anyones lifetime For the shear stupidity of even contemplating catching a marlin from a yakk!!! Well done just doesn't seem to cut it mate, you legend! Boofhead nailed it on the head - truly an amazing story and one that every member of this site will appreciate!!! You Yak Fishermen are a crazy lot alright!!! Look forward to reading of more exploits or saying gday on the deep blue. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outfisher Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Hi HobiePaulo im new to fishraider just seen your artical fantastic report well done.Have not hooked a black yet but have caught many striped down south but out of a yakk somthing speacial you must of been on a high landing that one. I will be up there this feb for two weeks to catch my first cobia hopefully!! GOOD ONE cheers OUTFISHER Edited June 18, 2008 by OUTFISHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Absolutely outstanding old son. I just cant beleive that, awsome, awsome awsome. And I will concur with my fellow raiders. The best post I have ever read on the site. what can top that? arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjohno Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Outstanding catch there mate thats the best tale of a fish capture ive read in years if not decades and from a yak too well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flea Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Awesome - reminds me of Ernest Hemmingway's the old man and the sea. AWesome, awesome awesome - you deserve all the accolades you get Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedog Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 incredible.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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