Sydney Angler Port Stephens weekend away

[Robbie.]

Hey,

I have been chatting to Ivan about Port Stephens next year, he wants to keep a few dates free for SA members during the peak Marlin run up there and he has managed to put a really affordable package together for a weekends Marlin fishing.



Where.
Port Stephens – Leaving from the fuel wharf at d’Abora Marina, Teramby Road Nelson Bay

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-32.719505,152.14312&z=16&t=h&hl=en



When.
Saturday 20th February 2010
Sunday 21st February 2010

Cost.
Cost for two days Game fishing with two night’s accommodation is $520 per person.

Accommodation,
Accommodation at The Seabreeze Hotel, Teramby Road Nelson Bay on Friday 19th and Saturday the 20th of Feb is included in the cost of the Charter

http://www.seabreezehotel.com.au/seabreeze_accommodation.htm

If you are interested in a cracker weekend in the best Marlin fishery Australia has to offer at that time of year reply here and we will get a crew together..


Cheers. :D










This is a Sydney Angler only offer.

[Ian A]

Hi, I would be interested in going. Ian

[Big-Banana]

Cheapppppp!

[Alex]

Interested! I'd probably need a lift to and from there, though.

[Adam T]

Hey Alex, You should be able to organise a lift with one of the other anglers or with someone from 'team ambition'. Failing that there is quite a reliable bus service everyday too and from the location. Hope you get a shot, especially after dropping your big tuna on jig, A.T.

[Alex]

Striped marlin on the 10kg flick stick - let's do it! rofl

[paulj]

Hey Rob
Put me down for a spot
I'll be there for 2 weeks in January but a bash at a beakie with Ivan would be good
Paul

[Alex]

What kind of fishing will we be doing? Obviously trolling for marlin, but anything else if they're not around? Kings? Dollies?

[Robbie.]

Cheapppppp!

Damn right! But Ivan wants to look after the SA folks.

What kind of fishing will we be doing? Obviously trolling for marlin, but anything else if they're not around? Kings? Dollies?

Alex,
The main aim is to get people onto Marlin, there will be Dollies about in the same area. As for the Kings, All mark is about 30 miles (ish) North of Port and the main fishing grounds are 25miles south east so kings are unlikely.


:D

[sig542]

hi just checked my roster,have to work that weekend,i was keen,will you be offering this again because if it fits in with work,count me in

[Alex]

Alex,
The main aim is to get people onto Marlin, there will be Dollies about in the same area. As for the Kings, All mark is about 30 miles (ish) North of Port and the main fishing grounds are 25miles south east so kings are unlikely.


Who'll be deckying? You or Adam?

What is the best method for marlin up there? Trolling or livebaiting? Or does it depend on the conditions?

I'm just wondering what to expect if I decide to head up with you guys.

[Bashir]

Alex livebaiting is the most common and successful method up there. The place holds insane amounts of bait at times so the fish are very concentrated so livebaits outfish the lures in a big way most of the time. A lot of marlin get caught on lures in the mornings, why - probably because most people will set a spread until they find bait. Every year there are always a couple of boats that are anti livebait that troll around pulling lures all day for nothing where as other boats might see 10+ on baits.

[djmac]

and skipbaiting :)

[Alex]

I might have to spend a bit of time winding right handed in preparation (so I'm not completely retarded when it comes to switching over from left to right hand wind with those big Tiagra's and TLD's).

rofl rofl rofl

[Steggs01]

Robbie,

Put me down for the 20/21.

Great Birthday present. I will be driving down and happy to take some anglers with me.

We can even watch some DVD's on the way down to get in the mood ...

and I am not talking porn ... unless its a really good one ... roflroflrofl

Steggs

[Adam T]

Hey Alex, You can catch those fish on a saltiga or stella as well. With the Tiagra/black majic gear, you can fight the fish with the whole body. As for method, we tend to do a fair bit of livebaiting and skipbaiting when we are amongst the slimeys or stripeys. Switchbaiting works well too. Depends what's going on. Lures are great when travelling because you can go a bit faster. As for deckhands, it will be one of the cheerful and informative souls, reluctantly spending time away from their loving family's, from 'team ambition'. A.T.

[Alex]

Thanks for the info Adam. Unfortunately I don't/won't have a big Stella or Saltiga, but I'm sure I'll manage if I get the opportunity to fight a marlin on proper game gear.

99% sure I can make it for the weekend.

[xiphias]

Damn right! But Ivan wants to look after the SA folks.



Alex,
The main aim is to get people onto Marlin, there will be Dollies about in the same area. As for the Kings, All mark is about 30 miles (ish) North of Port and the main fishing grounds are 25miles south east so kings are unlikely.


:D

Sorry to correct you Robbie but if things are quiet or we are in the area we will certainly have a shot at bottom fishing around Allmark for Kings and other assorted Oogligoogs.

Cheers,

[Danielsan]

i'm locked in - been wating for 9 months for thsi!

[reelaxation]

FARK!
Thats the weekend of AC/DC too... Darn dont think can make it, I was organising another charter for the week before that though...
... so maybe I can kill 2 birds in one and charter with Ivan for my B'Day on that weekend...

Hmmm... something to think about ...

When will you need confirmation Robbie???
Can I book anytime for that weekend???
What are limitations on bodies on deck???
Can I bring my own gear (TLD25 15kg IGFA line + 20kg Shimano stick... will it do the goods) ???

Robbie can you let me know via PM please.

Cheers

[Steggs01]

i'm locked in - been wating for 9 months for thsi!

I can pick you up Dan ...

You supply the rice and I will do some of my chicken ...

Steggs

[Robbie.]

Robbie can you let me know via PM please.Cheers

Check your PMs

:D

[Robbie.]

hi just checked my roster,have to work that weekend,i was keen,will you be offering this again because if it fits in with work,count me in

Hi mate.

I am sure Ivan will find another opening if this one fills up.



:D

[Robbie.]

The list so far..

Confirmed.
Paulj.
Steggs.
Danielsan.

Interested but as yet unconfirmed.
Ian A.
Alex.
Jewiehaven.
If these three confirm we will have a full boat :headbang: :goodone:

Ivan would like a 50% deposit ($260) to be paid by 19/12/09 so he can book the accomadation. I will work out the details for that over the next couple of days and PM every one involved.



Bring on the Marlin!!::headbang:

[paulj]

Well it had to happen one day.
My daughter just gave me her Uni needs for 2010.
This ends my plans for the Pt Stephens trip.
Sorry guys but its best to get out now.
Enjoy yourselves.
Paulj :sad2:

[Kiwi]

High can I be put on a standby list?
I have just started 12 months of training (train driver) and will not get my roster till chrissy. If someone has to pull the pin at the last moment or can only do 1 of the days??
Thanks Rowan 0439 609 263

[Steggs01]

Well it had to happen one day.
My daughter just gave me her Uni needs for 2010.
This ends my plans for the Pt Stephens trip.
Sorry guys but its best to get out now.
Enjoy yourselves.
Paulj :sad2:

Yeah Yeah Yeah ...

Thats the sort of excuses that they use for New Zealand trips ... roflroflrofl

Pitty you could'nt make it mate ...

Steggs

[Ian A]

Hi, please book me in for Port Stephen's? Anyone interested in car sharing on the trip up/back? 2010's looking like a great year. Also going to the SA NZ 2010 Epic. Ian

[paulj]

Yeah Yeah Yeah ...

Thats the sort of excuses that they use for New Zealand trips ... roflroflrofl

Pitty you could'nt make it mate ...

Steggs

:blah: :blah: :blah: :bs: :bs: :bs:
At least I'm still going to NZ
C U Friday

[Alex]

Well, everything looks ok for me right now. Count me in.

[Robbie.]

Well it had to happen one day.
My daughter just gave me her Uni needs for 2010.
This ends my plans for the Pt Stephens trip.
Sorry guys but its best to get out now.
Enjoy yourselves.
Paulj :sad2:

Bugger!

Who is going to bring the JD now! :crybaby2:



:D

[Robbie.]

Well, everything looks ok for me right now. Count me in.

Awesome!! :headbang:



:D

[Robbie.]

High can I be put on a standby list?
I have just started 12 months of training (train driver) and will not get my roster till chrissy. If someone has to pull the pin at the last moment or can only do 1 of the days??
Thanks Rowan 0439 609 263

Sure!

:D

[Robbie.]

Confirmed.
Steggs.
Danielsan.
Ian A.
Alex.

Still to confirm.
Jewiehaven.

First reserve.
Kiwi.

Jewie,
Did you get my PM?



:D

[reelaxation]

Jewie,
Did you get my PM?
:D

Robbie,

yes I got your PM, was going to reply tonight but I jsut found out today my work wont be renewing my contract so effectively as of the 22nd Jan will be unemployed and looks like cannot make it :violent2:

I have spoken to my Mrs who said if I am out of work I cannot go away for the weekend due to her not working, lol

Sorry mate just found out today so am frantically looking for another job to fill that void, but the market is still slow ATM for IT Engineers, am expecting to have to forfeit my spot even though I really dont want to.

I reckon give it to Kiwi instead as my uncertainty with work likely to put me behind the 8-ball and dont want to fruck anyone around.
When I have confirmed work again for that period and I can afford the expense I will get a crew together for a separate charter with Ivan out of Sydney- unless something changes between now and Xmas (which I doubt) then its a no from me only due to circumstances beyond my control.

Mate am SPEWING cannot make it but thats how its is when you are a contractor workin for large companies- they can get rid of you in a flash and there isnt anything I can do to avoid it- its set in stone now.

Sorry :(

[Alex]

So we need two more people? Comoooooooooooooon.

[Ian A]

Hi Robbie, can i add another person to the Port Stephens trip? His name is Peter Woodward? Under my name is fine if ok? Ian

[Robbie.]

No problem Ian.

If you just go through the same deposit process I am sure Ivan will work it out.. :D

[Alex]

Oh shit that's right, I have to pay! :eek: rofl

[PeterW]

Hi Robbie - I am Ians mate. Will deposit the money into the account today, and send you a pm to let you know it's in. Pete

[Alex]

Hey Robbie my side of the direct deposit will be done tonight. Sorry for the delay - a fair bit of stuff's been going on over here.

[Kiwi]

Sorry guys I have had a dead computer and money to go but now have a funeral to go to. I am probably not the best company at the moment anyway.
Sorry but if another one comes along the money is in a fishing fund waiting to be spent.
Cheers Rowan

[scottyj]

Does this mean that you guy's now have a spot available?

[Robbie.]

Sorry guys I have had a dead computer and money to go but now have a funeral to go to. I am probably not the best company at the moment anyway.
Sorry but if another one comes along the money is in a fishing fund waiting to be spent.
Cheers Rowan
Sorry to here about your loss Rowan,.

I will let you know as soon as another charter becomes available.

Cheers.

[Robbie.]

Does this mean that you guy's now have a spot available?

Yes mate,

There is one spot available on this trip, let me know if you are keen.


:D

[scottyj]

Yeh, pretty keen mate. Got the money stashed and ready to go, just gotta get clearance from the fun police tonight.
She should be OK.

[Kiwi]

Thanks Robbie. Much appreciated.
Please keep me in the system for when another one comes along.
Cheers Rowan

[scottyj]

[QUOTE=Robbie.;172866]Yes mate,

There is one spot available on this trip, let me know if you are keen.


Good to go mate.

Can you fill me in on the details for paying the money and anything else that I will need. Cheers.

Condolances Rowan

[Robbie.]

Sweeeeeeeeet!

Check your PMs for details.


:D

[Alex]

OK so what's going on?

[Robbie.]

It's all happening mate.

What do you need to know?

We had a sensational day at Port yesterday. I am one mini USB cable away from posting a report :)



:D

[Alex]

Mainly transport. Anyone wanna give me a lift? :D I will be taking two rods, longest 7ft.

[Ian A]

Hi Alex, have you got a lift yet? Give me a ring on 0417 171 494. I am planning on driving up with one of the guys from my work, who is also going on the trip. I am not sure of what time we are supposed to be there, when to pay balance of money or when boats leave. I have a roof rack, but no rod holder/case to put rods on. Will try and get a jarvis walker tube rod holder and strap it on. Cars a nice jag xj8, so sorry can't fit any rods inside. Ian

[Steggs01]

Mainly transport. Anyone wanna give me a lift? :D I will be taking two rods, longest 7ft.

No drama Mate,
You can come up with Daniel and I (not as nice as the Jag though) Just a Toyota Prado Grande ...
But you will have to put up with:
Rod Holders, leather interior, climate zone control rear and back, adjustable suspension soft to sport also adjustable height (depending on how much fishing gear we bring up), centre console fridge and in dash DVD player for our Marlin DVD's on the way up, plenty of storage etc etc etc ...

but you may want to go in the jag ...:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:

Steggs

[Alex]

Steggs I'll take you up on that! You had me at rod holders (does that sound gay? nah). rofl

But thanks for the offer Ian!

Pumped.

[Robbie.]

Hi Alex, have you got a lift yet? Give me a ring on 0417 171 494. I am planning on driving up with one of the guys from my work, who is also going on the trip. I am not sure of what time we are supposed to be there, when to pay balance of money or when boats leave. I have a roof rack, but no rod holder/case to put rods on. Will try and get a jarvis walker tube rod holder and strap it on. Cars a nice jag xj8, so sorry can't fit any rods inside. Ian

Ian,

Accommodation is booked for the Friday and Saturday nights so it is up to you guys when you arrive, Friday or early Saturday, work it around your personal commitments.:)

You can pay the balance to Ivan any time before the boat leaves for the first days fishing on Saturday morning.

Everyone should be at the boat by 7am for a 7.30 kick off.



:D

[Ian A]

Thank you for the update Robbie. Will be driving up from Sydney around noon, with Pete.

Alex, great to hear you have a lift. Alex/Steggs, when are you guys arriving? Maybe we can all catch up Friday night. My mobile is 0417 171 494.

Steggs, sounds like you have a fun cruiser. I always wanted a climate controlled rear/back for those hot/sweaty days :)

[scottyj]

Catch you all at the bar, Friday arvo.

Cheers

[Steggs01]

Time to start testing some gear and knots ...

Hopefully the harness will get a workout ...

Steggs

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8228/dsc01946f.jpg

[cowancreekdave]

Hahahah steggs, you funny

Have fun guys and good luck

[Alex]

Touch wood, it looks like it's gonna be a cracker!!!

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/images/forecast/2/NEWC/rgg.png?n=1266227471000

[Robbie.]

The weather reports have been so bloody wrong lately Alex it is not funny. I think BOM might have had a work experience kid in over the last two weeks.rofl

We just had a fantastic weekend up there. More info when I getr some pics :p


Hey Steggs,
Got room for one more in that Limo of yours :)



:D

[cowancreekdave]

Could you ask for any better conditions on Sundy?

What gear you taking Alex?

[Alex]

55lb spin stick for jigging kings and small marlin. 20lb spin stick for casting at whatever pops up and light jigging for kings if they're shallow enough.

[Alex]

And it seems my image updates itself!

[Steggs01]

We just had a fantastic weekend up there. More info when I getr some pics :p


Hey Steggs,
Got room for one more in that Limo of yours :)



:D

Clear your pm's Robbie ...

Steggs

[maybs]

Very jealous of you boys, sounds like the bite is good....haven't been fishing for nearly a month now and it is starting to hurt seeing pics of marlin, big kings, snapper etc etc

[Big-Banana]

The weather reports have been so bloody wrong lately Alex it is not funny. I think BOM might have had a work experience kid in over the last two weeks.rofl


:D

Deadset, they're kidding themselves aren't they?

[MarkD]

Deadset, they're kidding themselves aren't they?

They're having a shocker, we canned an offshore trip on Saturday on the basis of their forecast.

[Big-Banana]

They're having a shocker, we canned an offshore trip on Saturday on the basis of their forecast.

And yet we went out at 27 knots and came back in at 28 knots. :BangHead:

[Steggs01]

We are on our way ...

Steggs

[MarkD]

Deadset, they're kidding themselves aren't they?

Moral of the story, unless its off the charts, you should have a look...

[maybs]

Good luck boys!

[Steggs01]

We are sitting in the pub. I am listening to all these bullshit fishing stories. If I get them sick I maybe the only one fishing tomorrow.

Where are you Scott ? Dan wants you to lose your jigs first.

Love the iPhone.

Steggs

[maybs]

We are sitting in the pub. I am listening to all these bullshit fishing stories. If I get them sick I maybe the only one fishing tomorrow.

Where are you Scott ? Dan wants you to lose your jigs first.

Love the iPhone.

Steggs

Haha am with you boys in spirit but Dan will have to put his jigs and arms on the line for a change

[Steggs01]

Dan and I have already had our first laugh. Alex has commented that we have already had heaps of beers.

We have had 3.

Someone is going to be hurting tomorrow.

[roosterman]

Good luck guys.
Hopefully the kids will survive Tonight and not try to keep up steggsy.
Look foreward to the arm streatching stories.
Cheers.... Steve....

[maybs]

Dan and I have already had our first laugh. Alex has commented that we have already had heaps of beers.

We have had 3.

Someone is going to be hurting tomorrow.

roflroflroflroflrofl

[Vince]

Bumped into the boys at the end of a the day yesterday as we were clearing the decks on board the Big Bannana for the ride back in.

I am sure there are some stories to be told...

[paulj]

ARRRHHHHHHH
There be tales of fearsome creatures from the deep
Of Kings bigger then ye can imagine.
But wait! Theres more :dontknow: