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Title: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on July 16, 2011, 11:06:07 PM

G'day, must say sorry for not posting much of late.  Life has taken over im sure most would understand how that happens.  Anyway  got a couple of random pics from 2011, heaps i cant post yet, but i will when i can.  Some cool stuff comming up will be sure to add when i can

 

anyway, sorry for the lateness of a few and hope you enjoy

 

cheers

 

Brad

 

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Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Alex Jordan on July 17, 2011, 12:33:07 AM

Some great shots - roll on the 2nd half of 2011!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Jon Li on July 17, 2011, 01:09:21 AM

Nice photographs , any post works on them images to make the colours to be so vivid ?

Jon .

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Kasey Leong on July 17, 2011, 01:46:18 AM

Yewwwww - good job Bee-rad.

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Evan Gluck on July 17, 2011, 02:19:49 AM

Great photos!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Dale Ianna on July 17, 2011, 08:14:55 AM

Awesome photos, can't wait to see the rest!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brett Guy on July 17, 2011, 08:18:10 AM

Brilliant shote mate. Some great photography there. Not bad fish either. Look forward to seein the rest

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Fabio Ward on July 17, 2011, 08:28:56 AM

Some great shots as always!!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Glenn Travis on July 17, 2011, 08:56:38 AM

Awesome pics mate, where were the top 3 photo's taken?

Cheers

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Geoff Volter on July 17, 2011, 09:06:29 AM

Great shots Brad. I really liked the first macro of the GT mouth with the lime sebile in it

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on July 17, 2011, 10:32:48 AM

Quote from: Glenn Travis on July 17, 2011, 08:56:38 AM

Awesome pics mate, where were the top 3 photo's taken?

Cheers

Glenn, the top three as well as some of the others were at the beautiful Ono island.  The others are a blend of some local spots including the Montebello Islands.

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on July 17, 2011, 10:34:33 AM

Quote from: Jon Li on July 17, 2011, 01:09:21 AM

Nice photographs , any post works on them images to make the colours to be so vivid ?

Jon .

Thanks Jon, some of the boat shots and some of the scene shots def have had post work done in CS4.  I was stuffing around just seing what i could do.  The fish shots, besids some of them being cropped have had no work done.  Thanks
Brad

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Peter Morris on July 17, 2011, 11:42:17 AM

Nice shots Brad,

What are using for the underwater shots..?

Pete

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Nathan Cefai on July 17, 2011, 12:30:03 PM

thanks for sharing mate,well done..

What do you think of the Fisherman Delta Stick baits ?

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on July 17, 2011, 01:25:39 PM

Quote from: robert lee on July 17, 2011, 01:06:36 PM

Quote from: Nathan Cefai on July 17, 2011, 12:30:03 PM

thanks for sharing mate,well done..

What do you think of the Fisherman Delta Stick baits ?

Nathan you must be one of the most experienced GT anglers in the country and I am a big fan. I thought you only use Carpenter lures. Do you use Fisherman lures as well?

the deltas are good nathan, not too sure about the paint job though.  paint came off before a fish strike, just from casting

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Rick Smith on July 17, 2011, 03:56:12 PM

Beautiful shots! Thanks for posting!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Travis Heaps on July 17, 2011, 09:39:42 PM

Awesome Brad, thanks for posting

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Nathan Cefai on July 17, 2011, 11:40:04 PM

Quote from: Brad.Bell on July 17, 2011, 01:25:39 PM

Quote from: robert lee on July 17, 2011, 01:06:36 PM

Quote from: Nathan Cefai on July 17, 2011, 12:30:03 PM

thanks for sharing mate,well done..

What do you think of the Fisherman Delta Stick baits ?

Nathan you must be one of the most experienced GT anglers in the country and I am a big fan. I thought you only use Carpenter lures. Do you use Fisherman lures as well?

the deltas are good nathan, not too sure about the paint job though.  paint came off before a fish strike, just from casting

Thanks brad,may give them a coating of something if that's the issue with then..

Robert,Carpenter lures are great although they come with a high price tag,I have a couple but some have a collection..Fisherman are great and also a must have in GT Fishermans popper bag on any trip..Every new coming trip I always take a couple of new lures to try,so I grabbed a couple of deltas and craft bait poppers..

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Warwick Joyce on July 21, 2011, 07:57:29 AM

Great pics brad, very nice indeed!

Hey that rusted out container/shack thing is that near exmouth somewhere? I remember seeing something like that back in 2004 but can't remember the location.

Cheers

Looking forward to seeing more pics!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Jay Burgess on July 21, 2011, 11:23:19 AM

Quote from: Warwick Joyce on July 21, 2011, 07:57:29 AM

Hey that rusted out container/shack thing is that near exmouth somewhere? I remember seeing something like that back in 2004 but can't remember the location.

Monte Bello Islands, Warwick  8)

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Raymond Yong on July 22, 2011, 01:17:25 AM

Awesome pics!! :)

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Marc Inoue on July 22, 2011, 03:23:44 AM

Sweet pics!
What kind of boat do you have?
Is that Australia build? Looks like it is aluminum?

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: George Relf on July 22, 2011, 02:28:08 PM

Fantastic pics! Love the camera work. Looks like a very sweet spot too  :)

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: David Noble on July 22, 2011, 03:42:32 PM

Great shots and skilled photography Brad.. 

Very nice mate..

Cheers David

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on July 24, 2011, 11:31:46 AM

Quote from: Marc Inoue on July 22, 2011, 03:23:44 AM

Sweet pics!
What kind of boat do you have?
Is that Australia build? Looks like it is aluminum?

yeah it is australian, it is a custom Ali boat i had built back in 2008

cheers

Brad

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Warwick Joyce on July 25, 2011, 07:31:41 AM

Quote from: Jay Burgess on July 21, 2011, 11:23:19 AM

Quote from: Warwick Joyce on July 21, 2011, 07:57:29 AM

Hey that rusted out container/shack thing is that near exmouth somewhere? I remember seeing something like that back in 2004 but can't remember the location.

Monte Bello Islands, Warwick  8)

Ah thanks Jay, it must have been something else that I remember because I certainly didn't get to the monte bello islands in the Hi ace van!!

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Anton Haakman on July 28, 2011, 05:15:38 AM

Good see the fish in the first pic landed on the Old Faithful White Chiselnose Plug. Very versatile lure that has accounted for many fish.

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Sam Owen on July 28, 2011, 10:58:29 AM

Hey Brad,

Some awesome shots there and fantastic looking areas! Top looking boat too! Just a quick question on it was it bought as a flat pack and then built for you and what is L.O.A?

Cheers,
Sam

Title: Re: Some of 2011 so far
Post by: Brad.Bell on August 05, 2011, 09:37:34 AM

Quote from: Sam Owen on July 28, 2011, 10:58:29 AM

Hey Brad,

Some awesome shots there and fantastic looking areas! Top looking boat too! Just a quick question on it was it bought as a flat pack and then built for you and what is L.O.A?

Cheers,
Sam

sam it is a denis walsh hull, and custom deck lay out.  no it wasnt bought as a flat pack, a boat builde in perth knocked it up for me.  the LOA is 5.4 m including the bow sprit.  the vessel itself is 5.2m with a 2.4m beam.
shallow deadrise of only 10 degres on the transom, primarily built for accessing the estuaries over this way, very shallow draft.

It is a fantastic all rounder and very sea worthy, i dont think i will ever actually get rid of her.