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.
SPESS
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Cant wait to see some pics
Cant wait to see some pics Jay............sounds awsome.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
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jay_burgess
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I might post up a few, once
I might post up a few, once I've worked out what doesn't make the cut for my article.
SPESS
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yeah cool mate, i went to
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.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
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Dreamweaver
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Nice work Jay!
Sounds like Glen's Hump Headed Maori Wrasse was an amazing catch!
Yup - bring on some photos mate
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jay_burgess
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Oh I forgot to mention,
Oh I forgot to mention, there's some also been some new pics from our trip added to their gallery.
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=467
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=471
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=468
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=463
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=465
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=464
http://www.reelteasercharters.com/LARGEPIC.ASP?AUTO=466
big john
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Dosh
Sounds like you got some good bang for your buck Jay.
Did you lose much gear up there?
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jay_burgess
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Yeah it was great BJ. Glenn
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.
ROCKPOM
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How much and for how long
How much and for how long Jay
Keen to have a look before they lock it up permanately!!
jay_burgess
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PM sent Rockpom.
PM sent Rockpom.
SamC
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Jay
Can you send us a PM aswell about the cost info aswell mate?
cheers
sam
Cheers,
Sam
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yeah no worries Sam.
yeah no worries Sam.