Back from New Caledonia

[jarrodday]

Hey all, just got back from a 5 day adventure in New cal. Fished out of the southern Lagoon and managed some grwat fish. most taken on PE 8 but had the opportunity to try a lot of new gear.
Lost 6 lures overall, 4 of which were sinking stockbbaits for coral trout but busted off on snagging the reefs.

Gt's to 35kg, Green Jobfish, Red Bass, YFT, Coral Trout and the list continues.

great trip and already heading back next year for a 5day live aboard in the north, more untouched waters so i am told......

[Matt Harvey]

Some excellent fish there Jarrod.

New Cal just has to be done soon ;o)

[Nathan Cefai]

Hi mate,well done on the light gear budd.

I have fished both north and the south and the north has some wicked spots and some huge GTs i must say,Koumac is 1 good spot i must say!!

[Peter Morris]

Very Nice,

Variety too.

Pete

[Nathan Cefai]

Mack tuna woulda made good Doggy live bait!!
Good to see you got one on a big popper!!

[jarrodday]

was a great trip, would have been easier if i had known a little french first, but what the heck. its the fish that count.

[Graham Stevenson]

Went to NC with LPB in March this year - Southern Lagoon.
Fishing spectacular but did find my lack of French a bit of a problem - six people on board , 5 french speakers(3 crew and two other clients) and myself. Did detract a little from my enjoyment but a learning experience.

[Brandon Khoo]

Graham , I find both Rudy and David speak English capably. Malcolm and I certainly have never had any communication problems whatsoever with either of them.

[Mick Cunningham]

Graham , I find both Rudy and David speak English capably. Malcolm and I certainly have never had any communication problems whatsoever with either of them.

hmmm  what about the signing language   

as this is another list i want to do

[Brock Arifovic]

Jarrod,

How were clothes after that pic with the Barracoota? What even possessed you to bring that thing on bored, let alone touch your clothes & gloves?

[Brandon Khoo]

I don't think so, Mick, but you can always inquire!

Graham , I find both Rudy and David speak English capably. Malcolm and I certainly have never had any communication problems whatsoever with either of them.

hmmm  what about the signing language   

as this is another list i want to do

[Graham Stevenson]

Graham , I find both Rudy and David speak English capably. Malcolm and I certainly have never had any communication problems whatsoever with either of them.

Brandon - probably just to clarify - it detracted from the social aspect of the trip ; didn't impact on the fishing as david and rudy's english and my French were enough to communicate about fishing.

[Brandon Khoo]

How did you end up on a group with other French clients?!

[Graham Stevenson]

How did you end up on a group with other French clients?!

A long story but was not aware until after I had booked. Alexandre and Patrices English was better than my French but it did limit our interaction. Just a risk you take travelling by yourself !

[Brandon Khoo]

that's why you need to come with your original group!