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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Reports & Expedtions => Topic started by: Greg Burt on February 12, 2008, 12:49:50 PM

Title: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Greg Burt on February 12, 2008, 12:49:50 PM

I have had two trips out this year chasing Ambo's, each time I have taken a complete greenhorn [in all ocean fishing] with me and each time they caught the biggest fish straight after me showing them what to do, it makes it all worthwhile hearing 'simply awesome' 'this is unreal' 'unbelievable' muttered under strained breath. In the first trip I hooked the biggest fish and should have kept my honor in tack but got sharked.

Trip 1  07/01/08
3 Ambo's + mixed reef

Trip 2  09/02/08
11 Ambo's + 3 Kingies + Storm

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: MikeOsborn on February 13, 2008, 01:56:23 PM

Awesome greg!!! well done

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 13, 2008, 06:45:01 PM

Boy, the trip last week was good. How big was the storm?

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Greg Burt on February 13, 2008, 08:07:51 PM

We just copped the edge of the storm half way back to Mooloolaba, it wasn't overly bad, a few bumps and rain, but 'oh boy' the look in Chris's eyes every time lightning flashed :o, Classic ;D

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: MikeOsborn on February 14, 2008, 11:49:49 AM

Greg are you based on the sunshine coast?

there is a possibility I will be heading over to the noosa festival of surfing again and would be good to get out for a jig while I am over......

I usually stay with mates at sunshine beach

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Greg Burt on February 14, 2008, 05:59:28 PM

Yeah Mike, downtown Mooloolaba, heart and soul of the 'Sunny Coast', 20 minutes drive from Sunshine Beach. I know the Noosa Surfing Festival is on in early March, which dates are you here. I hope you can bring some good jigging weather as all we have had [except 3 days] is surfing weather since Xmas.

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: MikeOsborn on February 14, 2008, 07:02:25 PM

tell me about it. I am stoked I have a hardtop now otherwise I would be coming back most days soaked from the chop.

still unsure about the comp but when I know I will send ya a pm......

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Cam Foley on February 14, 2008, 07:44:51 PM

Go Mike go, get Greg to take you out to Ambo great spot awesome fun.

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on February 15, 2008, 09:45:10 AM

Great report Bun -  when are we gunna jig for those dogs?

More research required though....

Title: Re: Beaten by the pupils
Post by: Greg Burt on February 15, 2008, 10:56:14 AM

I haven't thought too much about the 'Doggies' lately Luke, finding weather good enough to get out lately has been a problem and frustrating. :( I did give some poppers a workout [and me] for an hour and a half on the high spots on top of the Barwon Banks with no luck, it was even quiet trolling for Pelagics :-\.