FISH & BOAT, April 2019- P23 Fishing From previous page the mid 30’s. What an outstanding before this one but was still having We hadn’t motored more than 50way to open one’s account. a great day. By this time, the photo’s Linkin with his first ever meters when Linkin’s 4000 Sienna Jake was up next with braid spew- had been sent to Cassee. She couldn’t red emperor. started to sing sweet music. Angry ing off the Stradic he was using. get back to the ramp quick enough. chrome took to the air, trying to dis- Another solid barra was tail walking Unfortunately, the bite was com- lodge the lure. I must admit, it was behind the boat. The onlookers from ing to an end but not before she was a proud uncle moment. Did Linkin the bank were cheering. The hustle able to sink the hooks in one. You get nervous, no. Did Linkin make of everyday life could be heard by wouldn’t believe it, but the only fish any silly mistakes, absolutely not. the cars going over the bridges. They that was dropped for the day was the He just kept the pressure on and fol- would have been oblivious to the fun one Cassee hooked, which would lowed that barra around the boat. and excitement that was going on have been her first. She made me Finally, we were on the board. High only a stones’ throw away. promise I would remedy that this fives all round. Linkin’s first ever bar- Jake was excited to land his first year. It doesn’t take much for me to ramundi was around the mid-80’s. I barra for the day. He had already be persuaded to drop the tinny in the think my first ever barra was around bagged his first barra a few months water I can assure you of that. Fitzroy barra being scanned With a bit more confidence under up by Humminbird mega their belts, both Jake and Linkin were keen to head out to the off- imaging on a rock pile. shore waters to chase their first reds. We took some of the necessary pre- cautions like Kwells and safety talks to keep their confidence up. The days’ weather was absolute mint. Just as the sun’s rays started lighting up the horizon, the ocean glassed off. In the words of BCF “man, this is living”. The bite was slow which was prob- Jake with a quality Fitzroy ably a good thing. The boys were getting into the swing of things, barra on a perfect afternoon. and it gave me a break to catch my breath in-between all of the skipper- ing duties. Some quality grassy sweetlip were keeping them entertained and also keeping Cassee happy with the fil- lets that would be going home with them. We moved around adding bits and down hard. Same spot, same driftbe taking home. I’m constantly has- pieces here and there before Linkin and almost the exact same position sled now for when the next outings hooked up to a good fish off a new that Linkin’s red came from. An- will be. It gives me great bargaining mark that was found travelling at other fantastic red emperor hit the power though with the wife for more speed. We waited for colour before surface, and the boat was a buzz. trips. The memories from those trips the yahoos were sent flying. Both nephews bagged reds on their eventually made their way onto In- It was a red and a legal one too first ever trips which was a fantas- stagram and Facebook. boot. Linkin was only too happy to tic result. Cassee was happy that the I would call that the perfect bal- hold it up for a photo. It was Jake’s boys had a great trip and even happi- ance between the great outdoors and turn next when his rod slammeder with the quality fillets they wouldtechnology. Wouldn’t you agree? WHEREVER LIFE TAKES YOU, TAKE GME. WATER-ACTIVATED GPS EPIRB The MT603 Series of water-activated, GPS-equipped EPIRBs from GME are the most advanced 406 MHz digital EPIRBs on the market today. Designed, engineerreedd and manufactured in Australia, the MT603 Series of EPIRBs have obtained international Cospas-Sarsat approval. Boasting the latest advances in emergenccyy beacon technology, the MT603 Series ensures the safety of your vessel and crew in emergency situations, regardless of your location. gme.net.au