Bentstik Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well where do I start, looking at the weather early in the week Sat night looked the goods to go out and have a yellowfin cube and stay the night to chase the elusive broadbill that we have been talking about for a long time. So down to the boat at 1.30 pm, fuel up and out to browns. Got to the spot we wanted to start our drift and started cubing, reports on the radio were looking good. 30 mins later double hookup and dropped both fish. Spewing but it was early chin up. Kept cubing till dark for zeros. Once dark decided to stop cubing so not to atract sharks and had one surface bait and one broadbill bait down low. 7.00 the surface bait goes of and we landed a 22kg yellowfin, high fives all round, half hour later same rod with another surface bait goes off and we land a yellowfin that goes 35kg. We then get a hit on the bait down low and after a short fight line goes pop and we lose everything. We were all Spewing and cannot repeat what was said, LOL. Pull out another rig and start again. Everthing went quiet for a while till at 9.30 we notice that the deep baited rod is bent over but not taking drag, pick the rod up and back off the drag lever and let it take drag and let what ever was there swollow the bait. After a short run up with the button and we are on. After a 30 min fight we landed this It was screams of joy all round, it had taken us two and a half hours to catch a fish of a lifetime,so off we head back in to get phone coverage to get this fish weighed at SGFC that we estimated was between 50 and 60 kg. On arriving at SGFC at 1.00am in the morning the fish was weighed and went 59.2. What a great night that I will never forget. Cheers Silvo - Bentstik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 well done mate that's one off the list and sword fish steaksmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr yum cheers gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Great stuff Silvo Looking fwd to hearing the story Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Excellent catch and you have a special RED button for that record!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thank you very much to all. Very honoured to have that Red Button, I am still on a high and still cannot believe it. Cheers Silvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Heard you guys talking about today on the radio, now seeing the photos. Hats off to you Bentstick an almighty catch. Congrats. The President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thank you very much to all. Very honoured to have that Red Button, I am still on a high and still cannot believe it. Cheers Silvo well done Silvio, could not have happened to a nicer Bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Silvo, You are the man!! I've been chasing your autograph all day . Was totally exhausted and mentally drained after yesterday's demoralising effort, yet found it impossible to sleep after your inspirational midnight phone call. I've never heard anyone so excited . Should've jumped in the car and come down to the game club for a celebratory drink with you. A huge congrats to you and the Tanoa team on an unforgettable fish Regards Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusher Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well done guys, great catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh191 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congratulations on your great catch Bentstik, Well Done. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEF MAGIC CHARTERS Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Awesome effort guys very few people will ever catch one. Damo was saying on the way home last night that it would be a great night to catch a broadbill...Pity it it didn't get you the trophy... I think you should get it anyway. Well done Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 silvo a big congrats mate well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtooth Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well Done Great capture out of Sydney fish of a lifetime , Did it take a squid bait and were you running any light sticks etc ? Also how worn was the mouth area around the hook ? . cheers Dogtooth..... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr magoo Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) id give one of the last remaining hairs on my head to tangle withn one of those silvo,actually id give them both too well done mate ,congrats to the the tenoa team Edited June 26, 2011 by mr magoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 congratulations mate awesome catch, reminds me of that movie the perfect storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Inspirational stuff Silvo, Top job for everyone involved, and for turning a pipe dream into a reality within 5 hours of being on the water Just so you know, I will one day have that red button under my name Love your work ! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well done Silvo and congratulations on your new RED BUTTON!! Champion Swordfish Angler!! You put in the hard yards & were rewarded with a top catch! cheers Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well Done Great capture out of Sydney fish of a lifetime , Did it take a squid bait and were you running any light sticks etc ? Also how worn was the mouth area around the hook ? . cheers Dogtooth..... John Yes John it did take a Squid bait, when Matt pulled it out of the esky I said wheres the barby as that is to good to put on the hook Also ran the blue light and the 20 o circle was pinned perfect in the side of the mouth Cheers Silvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinggame Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well done Fellas, Great catch.. Saw you fellas on the marina before you left ( Were on Loose Crew, few pens down from you ) Didnt end up heading out from a late one on Saturday.. Will be out there next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Great fish and a rare capture off Sydney, well done to you and all involved cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Awsome stuff guys well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Got a couple more pics sent from Sydney Game Fishing Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) Im still on a high. Cheers Silvo Edited July 2, 2011 by Bentstik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Good onya Silvo keep it kickin mate Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Awesome catch there! I remember years ago I was on a boat called Nautitax and we got a 57kg b/bill. I still can clearly remember the site of it coming out of the depths and seeing the thick bill breaking the surface for the first time. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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