Rowley Shoals 2008 - Brief Report

Well Glenn and myself got back from our Rowley Shoals trip last Sunday. The trip over there and back was a little rough which made for a uneasy nights sleep but fortunately the weather was pretty awesome while we were at the shoals.

We caught alot of different species while we were there, I think the last count was over 25. Some highlights were a few thumper GT's on poppers, dogtooth on stickbaits/poppers and a couple of nice sails despite them being unseasonaly quiet for our trip.

Glenn also landed a stoinker Hump Headed Maori Wrasse inside the lagoon on the light gear, how it didn't bury him is amazing.

Plenty of YFT, Wahoo, Red Bass and Coral trout also came on board.

Over all it was a great trip, and I'd highly recommend it. Check out the Reel Teaser website for their report and a pic of Glenns Sailfish and Brians GT caught on the last cast of the trip.

http://www.reelteasercharters.com/news.asp


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Cant wait to see some pics

Sun, 2008-07-27 12:24

Cant wait to see some pics Jay............sounds awsome.



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I might post up a few, once

Sun, 2008-07-27 12:28

I might post up a few, once I've worked out what doesn't make the cut for my article.

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yeah cool mate, i went to

Sun, 2008-07-27 12:31

yeah cool mate, i went to rowleys about 5 years back now and had a ball with some awsome captures. planning on heading back there next year to try out some new sytles that werent around at the time (or not that popular anyway!) jigging, popping etc. cant wait. I have to say that it is one beautiful place to go to even if the fish arnt around.



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Nice work Jay!

Sun, 2008-07-27 12:46

Sounds like Glen's Hump Headed Maori Wrasse was an amazing catch!

Yup - bring on some photos mate Tongue out

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Dosh

Sun, 2008-07-27 16:10

Sounds like you got some good bang for your buck Jay.

Did you lose much gear up there?

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Yeah it was great BJ. Glenn

Sun, 2008-07-27 16:15

Yeah it was great BJ.

Glenn and I lost about 2 jigs each, about one minnow each and Glenn lost one popper. So yeah I lost way less than I had anticipated which was great.

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How much and for how long

Sun, 2008-07-27 16:16

How much and for how long Jay

Keen to have a look before they lock it up permanately!!

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PM sent Rockpom.

Sun, 2008-07-27 16:22

PM sent Rockpom.

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Jay

Sun, 2008-07-27 16:57

Can you send us a PM aswell about the cost info aswell mate? 

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yeah no worries Sam.

Sun, 2008-07-27 17:50

yeah no worries Sam.