Coral Bay Surprise "Charter"
Well aren't I so glad I made my way back to Adam's Fishwrecked!
Great to be amongst friends old and new!
Two days ago, I made a few comments and, as a result, Rob H called round this morning (whilst we are both in Coral Bay) to say hello and asked if I wanted to come out for a fish.
Me+Look at Wife+She Says YES=WOOHOO - Thanks Rob!
We headed out around 10:30 with the intention of trolling once we were out past the south passage.
Plenty of "bird sign" but alas, nothing on the bibed HBs, poppers and skirts.
Rob suggested bottom bouncing and we were soon at anchor, confidently clear of the Ningaloo Sanctuary.
BE WARNED! If you go out with Rob and his two secret weapons, you WILL be outshone!
By secret weapons, I do of course mean his two youngens - they ARE fishing machines! No doubt, in no small way, to the wonderful and patient and experienced tuition of their Dad Rob.
Here's some PICS:
Rob under load with a nice GT
Rob's munchkins in the thick of things
Proud dad, proud son - NICE CATCH! - A good Trev!
A blue asure return through the mooring area
A VERY qualified and proficient skipper at the helm on the return.
Bow to the Marina entrance
Rob, GREAT to meet you, a terrific, warm, genuine and friendly bloke - mate, you saved me from going insane, seeing all those boats passing our holiday accommodation - love to catch up again, and, should you ever head down to the sub antarctic of Mount Barker I would love to share more than the one beer I gave you before you had to head off to help others fillet.
Top Bloke, top gesture, top times, top fun and a TOP thank you Rob!
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
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outdoinit
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Good Stuff Mate..
Good Stuff Mate..
Yes there are still great people out there. Well done Rob. :-)
I've spent half my life fishing.. The other half I have wasted..
Dreamweaver
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Indeed there is outdoinit
Thats what makes this forum and fishing so worthwhile! :)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
wadetolley
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sure
Sure beats chasing chickens!
Dreamweaver
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Come here Wade!
I have a couple of chickens I'll stuff ya with mate! :)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
bod
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onya RobH
Great stuff Rob H and Dreamweaver. Nice read.
Dreamweaver
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Thanks Bod
Pleasure to write that :)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
Goatch
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Good to see
Ya back Dreamy !!!
Just one more cast , honest !!!
Dreamweaver
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Cheers Goatch mate!
Cheers Goatch mate!
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
r.gates
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Congrats Rob
There are still good people in this world and forums like this nurture that 'helping others' spirit.
Nice work Rob. Hope you and your family enjoyed your time in Coral Bay...have a safe trip home.
regards
rusty...
If life is boring, you must be doing it wrong!
Rob H
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No worries Colin, it was
No worries Colin, it was just a quick run out before home but turned out to be a fun couple of hours for my boys. Smoked time and again by trevally spangles and red throats. We must have chucked back 20+, many size. But we've got a fair swag of red emp fillets anyway. Maybe got 20 or so this trip plus released a few.
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Dreamweaver
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Thanks Yet Again Rob - Pics?
I loved watching your boys fishing, remnded me so much of me as a youngin with my father, and you're a great and patient instructor :). Yes, if the boys were catching them as well as they did yesterday, you would have been returning a lot.
You going to post up the pics you took Rob?
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
Rob H
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Took awhile to get the
Took awhile to get the anchor free, thought Colin was going to have to go for a swim
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Dreamweaver
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Date Joined: 01/12/07
Phew!!! Rob
Hey you didn't tell me THAT was part of the deal LOL - thank goodness you finally managed to get it free then LOL.
Once again, great day out Rob and great to meet up - especially on the water catching fish :)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!