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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Reports & Expedtions => Topic started by: Eric Ren on December 07, 2009, 02:21:21 AM

Title: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Eric Ren on December 07, 2009, 02:21:21 AM

Me and a good mate Peter fish with Saltwater Charter with skipper Craig today.

must say, a very happy client. he put everyone onto some good fish!!
Was a very enjoyable day.

Hooking up fish after fish, lots of good size samson laneded.

Enjoy some pics!

Eric

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/easytech/Fishing/Samson%20JIgging%20Dec%202009/IMG_2691.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/easytech/Fishing/Samson%20JIgging%20Dec%202009/IMG_2724.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/easytech/Fishing/Samson%20JIgging%20Dec%202009/IMG_2670.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/easytech/Fishing/Samson%20JIgging%20Dec%202009/IMG_2684.jpg)

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Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Andy Rowe on December 07, 2009, 11:37:48 AM

Great fishing, congratulations men. the Samson is still on my list of things to catch.

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Nathan Cefai on December 07, 2009, 12:32:27 PM

nice one eric,i see the River2sea searock 300g on the floor..Spoke to Craig,herd you pulled out on this mornings charter because both of you were to buggered!! hahaha welcome to jigging mate..

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Eric Ren on December 07, 2009, 12:43:04 PM

Yep, the very sea rocks from your store!!

yes, we pull out the charter today. both arm and back still sore!!

Craig from saltwater is a top bloke mate!! Put everyone onto some good fish!

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Nathan Cefai on December 07, 2009, 01:59:18 PM

Haha burning arms are good..

Most jigging guides get you on to the samsons over there,spoke to craig,he didnt head out at all this morning due to the wind,some other charters ended up heading out!!

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Kasey Leong on December 07, 2009, 11:33:36 PM

Some good photos there of good fish. May I just say though, while all the other pics demonstrate excellent handling techniques, a fish about to be released should never be lifted as in the first photo.

Thanks for sharing, nevertheless - it seems this year is a bumper season for Perth after the last few which were rather slow.

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Eric Ren on December 08, 2009, 02:15:54 AM

Quote from: Kasey Leong on December 07, 2009, 11:33:36 PM

Some good photos there of good fish. May I just say though, while all the other pics demonstrate excellent handling techniques, a fish about to be released should never be lifted as in the first photo.

Excellent point Kasey, That fish was kept!!! will change the picture to the original one we took.

when that fish was landed, it was hold horizontally with both hand support the belly of the fish.

we then realise unfortunately, it was bleeding bad, (it was hooked bit deeper as it swallow the jig bit deep as well). and decide to keep the fish as it was not healthy to be release. it was
one of the two fish kept.

thank for bring this point up, i hope this clears up a bit!

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Kasey Leong on December 08, 2009, 11:05:43 PM

Of course. Glad you didn't take it the wrong way Eric - it shouldn't divert what is a good catch report.

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Peter Lin on December 12, 2009, 08:49:52 AM

Here is some of the picture from me.

I Have uploaded some video

http://www.youtube.com/user/youareck (http://www.youtube.com/user/youareck)

Title: Re: Jigging for big Samson off WA
Post by: Peter Lin on January 01, 2010, 06:12:58 PM

I have up loaded video to youtube, go check it out.
 :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFuAwPKx9ps#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFuAwPKx9ps#noexternalembed)