Guest Guest9973 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 WooooooHooooooo!!!! Caught my first ever Snapper today - thanks to a poster on here who I'll call my Aussie Fishing Buddy or AFB for short. Through a local fishing forum AFB has given me tips/advice and encouragement - amongst quite a few other on there. So AFB thought it was time to take my new boat out and go for Snapper. A very early and dark start - no idea where we went! But it was a loooong way out! I must admit I was a little nervous as there was a bit of swell out there ( nothing to you long term fishos I know) - that + pitch black for the first time was quite unsettling.AFB was driving the boat,I was just not confident in those conditions(waves coming over the boat!) + I wanted to see what AFB's opinion of the boat was. Glad to say he was pleased with her!! BUT as daylight broke we stopped as we saw some likely images on the fishfinder. In no time I was "on" - not a massive one by the pics I've seen on the forums, AFB giving plenty of encouragement and advice. So in no time there was my first Snapper!!! Must admit I came out with a few choice ,celebratory swear words :biglaugh: AFB then hit one of the same size. I was really pumped now and had Snapper lust plus the sea was calming somewhat. Well to cut a long story short they were it for the day,had a good few more bites but no takers. AFB was constantly giving tips and certainly showed me stuff I'd not read about or would have thought of myself. I very openly would like to thank AFB for taking me out and arranging that first Snapper. I'll never forget today,stuff dreams are made of for me - and why I moved here from the UK. The whole day felt like a "Hunting expedition" Great to see what the boat can do and get the seal of approval from an experienced fisho! A small and average day out for some but my first! Never saw any big /bitey things. I only got 2 hours sleep last night but I can't feel tired at all - perhaps the adrenalin will wear off later this week icon_lol What's for tea?Huh?............................. SNAPPER!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PommieLady Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice one! :wideeyed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ianpyne Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Cool,We are coming to Adelaide and fishing is a big part of my life,so I can't wait seeing those pics:notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest earlswood Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey stop doing that old fishermans trick and holding them out with your arms towards the camera to make them look bigger:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Emmap Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice one Bruce!!....:spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Great looking fish Russel, well done - I don't think you can call yourself a beginner anymore. No doubt going to be very tasty too! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrammies Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 sounds to me like you will be out in your boat a lot more lol great to hear you had such a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Glad you had a great day :yes: Dan :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinbasher Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I think your smile says it all. Glad you enjoyed your slapper trip! Mrs TinB :v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice pinkies, mate. Sarf Orstraylya has got the best snapper fishing,quality and quantity. Cowell fishing tours Eyre Peninsula Fishing Australia Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey stop doing that old fishermans trick and holding them out with your arms towards the camera to make them look bigger:biglaugh: Bet yer do that with one of your organs as well!!!!:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho! Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Woohoo sounds like a crackin day - well done matey. :smile: Kim x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice pinkies, mate. Sarf Orstraylya has got the best snapper fishing,quality and quantity. Cowell fishing tours Eyre Peninsula Fishing Australia Cheers, Bobj. Cheers Bob. They are just moving in now, heard of some really big ones around.Just a problem pulling them out before the Whites get em! Many a Snapper head pulled out! I'm not keen on berlying for them - it does attract unwanted guests:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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