luvbigfish Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hey jonD what an awesome read thanks for your intel , I'll definitely be on the look out for seals / a seal next trip out . Cheers m8 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks1984 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 that's awesome. the last pic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omally Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think that's fishin at its best... In the zodiac would of been full on adrenalin.. Unbelievable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Congratulations on a great effort to pull it boatside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill373737 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 What a weekend - great result in the triathlon then backing up with a Striped Marlinthe next day - gotta be happy with that!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Awesome work JonD and Georgia . . . . as always! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock&Beach Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wow Wow Wow. That is a super effort JonD and even more so Georgia. Complete a Tri and then fight that beast for 2 hrs. How are the arms now.? That is Amazonian. Great report and that water looks awesome. Cheers R&B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giffo Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) For mine, the best fishing report I’ve ever read on Fishraider. Unbelievable! Edited February 20, 2018 by Giffo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney south Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Well done and looks like your Daughter took it in her stride...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainframeJames Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 What a fantastic fish and report. Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundi4 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Awesome stuff!!!!!! ?????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabm Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 All I can say is that for me, restricted to mostly to bay fishing ( & not very successful at that, yet), your reports offer a window into a world I can only aspire to & therefore are truly appreciated. And this has to one of your best! Thanks again for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasponge Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Awesome ! Some great pics there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 That is awesome. I love how you can only fit half the fish in the frame! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Ledge said: That is awesome. I love how you can only fit half the fish in the frame! I used to have wide angle lenses but just use a compact these days which only goes as wide as 24mm. I did try to get a shot with my daughters ultrawide underwater camera gear but Unfortunatly the quick release wide angle released as I hung over the side of the boat and is now in 250m of water, $ 1500 worth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJay Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fish of a lifetime right there! Stoked you released this fella i cant stand when people take fish this size and so beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 5 hours ago, CJay said: Fish of a lifetime right there! Stoked you released this fella i cant stand when people take fish this size and so beautiful Without my daughter here to quote me some exact figures, the taking of the odd marlin isn't such a bad thing as the striped is pretty good to eat, especially smoked. We haven't ever kept one but we do often get a chunk from other people. Similar to dolphin fish they grow very fast, so not some old timer like a 35cm bream etc. The numbers really seem to be very good too with many boats tagging multiple fish each day. Like you I don't like seeing them killed as they look so spectacular but I do have to just say to myself they are food like anything else we kill to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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