Fishing
Reports 2007/ 2006 / 2005
A REASONABLE YELLOWFIN SEASON ON BROADBILL AND BILLFISHER by Captains Ross and Glenn Hunter DECEMBER ‘07
I thought it appropriate to do a round up of some of the better “yellowfin catch photos” for the season on our boats.
The winter run of fish was a toughie and whilst there were some big yellowfin tuna and bluefin caught these were in the minority and many of those boats that did catch them, were not to see another tuna all season.
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| A big bluefin on Marquis |
A good fish on Billfisher |
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| A great catch of albacore on Glenn Hunter's Billfisher last week |
A late Nov fish on Broadbill |
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| albys on bfisher Nov |
Anthony Chaffey with his tuna |
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| Chris Hoile holds up a good fish on Billfisher |
Craig Kermod's yellowfin...fresh sashimi yum |
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| Eduardo's big mahi |
Emu Steve with one of his tuna caught on Broadbill last week |
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| I caught two |
I'm happy too Jeez they pull hard |
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| John Vassala with tuna and albacore |
Late Oct was good Smaller fish but lots of fun |
There were patches of brilliance in Spring where we caught them for a few weeks on every trip that was back in August, Sept. and October. This run of yellowfin were probably the biggest (up to 40kg) the average 20 to 25kg.
We cubed on the wider grounds and caught fish to 40kg, but no really big boys.
We then had a great run of albacore and worked these fabulous little fighters on lures until they disappeared in late October.
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| Maroubra's Gavin Strong is a great versatile fisherman |
One from the great '96 season |
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| our favourites bibless minnows They can be dynamite on yellow |
Peter Hunter's crew had a great day on Sunday on Billfisher |
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| Playing a good one in Spring |
The boys from Bathurst caught them again |
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| The boys hold up their first yellowfin |
The late David Bartz with a great tuna in 2006 season |
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| The Spring fish were bigger |
Then came the albies |
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| They got smaller in November |
We had to work hard but the Bloodshot lures served us well on some good albacore |
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| We may see the return of big tuna in seasons to come |
We took fish like this for granted once |
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| Yellowfin and albies Broadbill |
yellowfin and albys in late oct on Broadbill |
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| yellowfin with billfisher Oct |
You Beauty |
ALBACORE TECHNIQUES
The best technique was to use the sounder to locate the bait source and schooling albacore and then never leave it. Most times we would work an area of a square kilometre and catch fish all day.
We trolled Bloodshot jets and bib less minnows only and these worked a treat all season.
There is a theory that “You should never leave fish to find fish” the old greener pastures thought and nothing is truer when it comes to catching albacore.
I do recall a couple of very active days when we had bagged out in 1.5 hours on them.
The fish averaged from 4 to 14kg without doubt my favourite eating tuna (chicken of the Sea), leaving yellowfin for dead.
During late October and all November we caught lots of fish all trolled and all smallish up to 15kg Great fun on light tackle and they certainly put smiles on dials for our anglers.
Summarising the ’07 season it was a mediocre season, both Glenn and myself had to work hard and fish very wide also using the many years of experience to find fish for our clients, we did that most days, but there were the tough times when we could not even catch a stripey.
NO FISH
That is never good for us dedicated Captains who are proud of our family tradition when we do not catch fish and we hate it ( after all we are third generation fishermen and we love to catch fish, that’s what we get paid for, but alas as long as we go to sea there will be those bad days……..that’s why they call it fishin’) We resolve on those bad days that we have given our normal 110% and the fish simply are not there and that then means we are fishing for ghosts and they are really hard to catch.
SPOILT BY THE ’96 TUNA SEASON
The ’96 season was brilliant and maybe we were all spoilt but I am most confident now that with the retirement of over 80% of the east coats long line fleet having accepted the Liberal Governments buy out, we will see a comeback of the yellowfin stocks.
We may even see the return of fish along the shelf line and even at the 12 mile and the Peak………………How good would that be!
MANAGEMENT OF PELAGIC STOCKS IN THE FUTURE
The return of our tuna stocks will be a slow rebuild, such is the damage caused by over fishing by Ozzie long liners and more so the International fleet, however as with all of our stocks that have been overfished such as gemfish, kingfish, orange roughy, swordfish and southern bluefin a slow rebuild will occur, given qu0ta systems and good management by the authorities…………….let’s hope they can see into the future before it is too late!
We are seeing the odd striped marlin on our last trip or two but by and large fishing has been quite .
This is about to change as the current patterns are brilliant, so look out for some great fishing late December and January.
PT STEPHENS 2008……..A LIFETIME FISHING EXPERIENCE
We still have a few three days packages available for next years Pt Stephens
COSTS THREE DAY TRIPS INC. ACCOMMODATION
Three days action packed fishing on Broadbill or Billfisher. @ $1080.00 including beachfront accommodation for the stay.
Imagine 10 hours on the ocean catching blue, black and striped marlin, world class dolphin fish, wahoo and cobia.
This magnificent area is not only the most picturesque, but is also one of the greatest marlin and light tackle fisheries in the world.
ONE DAY TRIPS MID WEEK…..We do have a few mid week one day trips @ $1800.00 per day for six people or $300.00 each
These trips are so popular with our clients, so much so that they all return year after year. Why not join us. It is a great fishing holiday and you will have a ball
We have the following days to fill.
Once these are full we are closing the books.
BROADBILL and BILLFISHER have the following days available at the Port.
We are fully booked January and February, but have these days available in March and April.
Tuesday… 18th March a spot for 4 anglers at $300.00 each
April…1st 2nd 3rd and fourth are still available.
RING 95342378 TO BOOK …we take all credit cards but Diners
WE JOIN THE NAUTILUS INSURANCE GROUP
NAUTILUS MARINE INSURANCE AND THE HUNTER LADS
It was February last year at Pt Stephens when Ian Frith, Mark Crockford and Jared Kaplan invited Glenn and myself and our vessels BROADBILL and BILLFISHER to join the NAUTILUS INSURANCE TEAM.
Having known Ian Frith as a personal friend and observed from a distance the inroads he had made in marine insurance, there were no second thoughts; Glenn and I were there, decision made.
“Frithy” is a champion man who has been around the fishing scene all his life, it is this hands on experience that gives him the edge in understanding the finer points of fisherman’s specialised needs when insuring their boats and equipment
To be a part of a winning team headed up by these guys is a privilege, not only the fact that were invited to represent the Nautilus group as their flag ships from the charter industry ( a choice of which we both feel most honoured) but also because they are a bunch of good blokes who understand the fisherman’s insurance needs and we are proud also to put our names and reputations on the line without a second thought.
Nautilus insure all recreational vessels and commercial as well…The fact that Broadbill and Billfisher are both insured with Nautilus is testimony enough in our belief in this great insurer.
We recommend that if you are looking to insure your vessel that you give Nautilus a call and get a quote …………they simply are the most efficient way of insuring your vessel and the price and service that will have you smiling.
Follow the link on our home page to the Nautilus web site or ring 1300 780 533
A HAPPY XMAS TO ALL OF YOU FROM ROSS AND GLENN

“ON THE HOOK”…..with Captains Ross and Glenn Hunter 27th November ‘07
PT STEPHENS 2008……..A LIFETIME FISHING EXPERIENCE
We still have a few three days packages available for next years Pt Stephens
COSTS THREE DAY TRIPS INC. ACCOMMODATION
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| Our Fishing shack Waterfront with superb views |
The view from our fisherman's shack |
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| We always catch some great dolphin fish in a season |
One of 21 marlin tagged in Feb at Pt Stephens |
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| A big striped goes crazy at Pt Stephens |
A great photo of a striped at Pt STEPHENS on Broadbill |
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| They flew high all season |
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Three days action packed fishing on Broadbill or Billfisher. @ $1080.00 including beachfront accommodation for the stay.
Imagine 10 hours on the ocean catching blue, black and striped marlin, world class dolphin fish, wahoo and cobia.
This magnificent area is not only the most picturesque, but is also one of the greatest marlin and light tackle fisheries in the world.
ONE DAY TRIPS MID WEEK…..We do have a few mid week one day trips @ $1800.00 per day for six people or $300.00 each
These trips are so popular with our clients, so much so that they all return year after year. Why not join us. It is a great fishing holiday and you will have a ball
We have the following days to fill.
Once these are full we are closing the books.
BROADBILL and BILLFISHER have the following days available at the Port.
We are fully booked January and February, but have these days available in March and April.
March..Friday 7th 8th and 9th a spot for three on a share charter basis.
March…14, 15, and 16th a spot for three anglers
Tuesday… 18th March a spot for 4 anglers at $300.00 each
April…1st 2nd 3rd and fourth are still available.
RING 95342378 TO BOOK …we take all credit cards but Diners
SYDNEY IS FISHING SO WELL FOR YELLOWFIN AND ALBACORE
We predicted a late season and for once the crystal ball worked, both Captain Ross and Glenn have been “bringing home the bacon” or is it tuna.
Over past few trips we have not missed out giving our anglers some action packed trips on albacore to 12kgs and yellowfin to 38kg.
We have fished the higher latitudes and have caught some great fish in these zones.
Bernhard’s group scored well with yellowfin last week as did Peter’s crew, then Peter Hunter and
Frank Venesia's crew excelled on Broadbill when we ran over a couple of really good fin in a school.
All fish were caught on bib less minnows and bloodshot jets.
The photos tell it all “SMILES ON DIALS” That makes for happy customers.
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| A fun day |
A good catch of yellowfin All caught on bibless minnows |
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| A great fish caught Sunday |
Bloodshot lure guru John Scalleki Holds up a victim of his fabulous lures |
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| Frank and his team had a great day on Broadbill last week |
Greg Towle He's caught them before |
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| Hooked up and fighting |
I caught one too |
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| Love me love my tuna |
My first tuna |
Our great friends from Sylvania marina on Lockout also got lucky when Captain Amien was feeding out a lure only to have it ripped from his hand by a 50 kg tuna It was Emil Sipkovsky’s strike and he did a great job on the rod to land the big fish They also caught a good dollie. They were fishing next to us when the hook up occurred.
We still have a few weekends available on BROADBILL and BILLFISHER before Xmas
Ring 9534 2378 to book
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| Amien's Lockout crew had agreat day last week |
Emil's big tuna |
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| Peter Hunter's crew had a great day on Sunday on Billfisher |
The dolphin fish are starting and the marlin will not be far away |
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| The gaff man scores well |
The smile says it all.. Frank with his tuna on Broadbill |
WE JOIN THE NAUTILUS INSURANCE GROUP
NAUTILUS MARINE INSURANCE AND THE HUNTER LADS
It was February last year at Pt Stephens when Ian Frith, Mark Crockford and Jared Kaplan invited Glenn and myself and our vessels BROADBILL and BILLFISHER to join the NAUTILUS INSURANCE TEAM.
Having known Ian Frith as a personal friend and observed from a distance the inroads he had made in marine insurance, there were no second thoughts; Glenn and I were there, decision made.
“Frithy” is a champion man who has been around the fishing scene all his life, it is this hands on experience that gives him the edge in understanding the finer points of fisherman’s specialised needs when insuring their boats and equipment
To be a part of a winning team headed up by these guys is a privilege, not only the fact that were invited to represent the Nautilus group as their flag ships from the charter industry ( a choice of which we both feel most honoured) but also because they are a bunch of good blokes who understand the fisherman’s insurance needs and we are proud also to put our names and reputations on the line without a second thought.
Nautilus insure all recreational vessels and commercial as well…The fact that Broadbill and Billfisher are both insured with Nautilus is testimony enough in our belief in this great insurer.
We recommend that if you are looking to insure your vessel that you give Nautilus a call and get a quote …………they simply are the most efficient way of insuring your vessel and the price and service that will have you smiling.
Follow the link on our home page to the Nautilus web site or ring 1300 780 533
"ON THE HOOK" with Captains Ross and Glenn Hunter
5th June 2007
Having just returned from four days trout fishing at Jindabyne with my good friend and compatriot in crime Gordon Johnson. Some say to me "Why would you want to go fishing when that's what you do for a living?" My reply is always "There is something beautiful and totally contenting in wandering a pristine stream like the Thredbo and polarioding a big brown trout".
A fish that has great eyesight and senses and did not get to be a big trout from being silly.
It is the guile and cunning in the presentation of a fly to a wary fish and then the satisfaction if you actually do it well enough, you may even catch it"
It's one of fishing's great challenges.
We have trudged the River for many years and we know that if it rains in the mountains then look out because that's when the big boys bite and bite well.
Both Gordon and myself fished in gale winds on two of the days, winds so strong that you could hear the onslort coming like a freight train roaring down the river, we would brace ourselves and wait for the blast to pass and then continue fishing. One gust all but blew my beanie off my head and after catching some of those big browns I was getting pretty big headed I can tell you.
We bagged out most days on big browns to 6lb and really did have a wonderful time.
All fish were caught on nymphs above a glow bug.
A wonderful trip and a big thanks goes to our new acquaintance "Mud Eye Mick" who taught us a couple of fly fishing tips that helped us to catch fish in the strong winds.
We also met up with our annual friend Lowther from Victoria This guy is a great fly fisherman and once again we hang on every word of advice he gives us. One of the great things about any form of fishing is that it always pays to listen to others who know more than you do….It is a quick way to learn ( see Lowther's photo of his huge brown trout)
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| A fine Thredbo brown |
Cold Yes! It's freezing but who cares when your catching brown trout like this. A great reward for Roscoe |
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| Concentration plus It was the fish of the trip and we wanted to land it |
Gordo crossing the Thredbo. |
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| Gordon's brown |
Louther's big brown |
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| Mud Eye Mick with a nice Thredbo Brown.. It was released |
On the Thredbo It was a great year with some big fish |
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| Ross's two browns caught on a nymph in the Thredbo |
The magnificent Thredbo River |
THE OCEANIC SCENE (A LITTLE QUITE BUT READY TO FIRE SOON)
We are still waiting for the yellowfin run and whilst we did catch a few 30kg tuna two weeks back, the past few weeks have been fruitless. There is light at the end of the tunnel however as the tidal currents really are looking better for the next few weeks. We are most confident that the tuna will show and show with a vengeance in the next week or two.
The isotherm that is not far away now should hold fish The last few trips has seen hundreds of striped tuna and although cubed until dark did not turn a reel on the yellowfin.
We did have the best season last year for a decade and I cannot see why the fish will not be just as good this year .(see some of last years photos of great days on the tuna We really did exceptionally well for our customers rarely missing good catches).
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| Winghams David Bartz..Getting into the blood and guts of it |
Joes fish gets close Soxie gets ready with the gaff |
GREAT CATCHES OF SNAPPER
There has been some really good catches o of snapper to 4.5 kg from the southern waters Pat Diasnos on his boat Yum Yum had a good catch last week. The fish were caught on floaters in 60 metres of water off Pt Hacking.
The shallow reefs off Coogee have also yielded some nice reds last week Once again from the 60-metre depth and fishing light line and floaters.
I have fished the Georges on the tides over the past weeks and have not missed a feed of blackfish, some days better than others Next week the tides will be better and the Georges and Pt Hacking will produce well.
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Snapper like this can be caught on floaters from now through Winter |
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TIPS FOR THE NEXT FORTNIGHT
BLACKFISH IN THE GEORGES, SNAPPER OFFSHORE ON FLOATERS AND DEFINITELY YELLOWFIN TUNA OUT WIDE.
BOOK NOW FOR TUNA TRIPS
For those wanting to catch yellowfin do not wait until the word gets out book now and get the run up to the full moon that puts you in the best window of opportunity to do well.The fish are just around the corner and will be on soon.
We have some share trips $250.00 per head or the full boat is $1500.00 per day for groups of 7 maximum.
TELEPHONE 9534 2378 to book

“ON THE HOOK” With Captains ROSS AND GLENN HUNTER 18/11/07
ALBACORE,YELLOWFIN AND DOLPHIN FISH FRENZY CONTINUES ON BROADBILL AND BILLFISHER
Last report we caught great catches of big albacore on some days bagging out on BROADBILL and BILLFISHER..Well we’ve kept the dream alive with more great catches most trips.
The yellowfin have been around the 10 to 14kg size, only small, but great fun never the less. Albies have been up to 15kg and great sport on light gear and so much better to eat than yellowfin. We also encountered dolphin fish last week .
Having hooked up the first dollie of the season , the angler Eduardo was doing a great job on the rod, from the bridge I noticed we had four others to 18 or so kilos follow it up , however we did not have any pillies to throw so they swam off after the fish was caught.
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| The Wanda surf club boys Hads a great day on Billfisher |
The Wanda surf club team led by Tait Brannock fished on Billfisher |
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| Yellowfin and Bloodshot lure A great combination |
Anthony Chaffey with his tuna |
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| Ben Llyod and his tuna |
Double strike The Winch Anthony Chaffey and Ben dish it out |
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| Eduardo plays his big mahi on Broadbill last Sunday |
Eduardo's big mahi |
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| Eduardo's mahi and albacore |
Future marine bioligist Chris catches his first tuna I have a feeling it will not be his last |
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| John Vassala with tuna and albacore |
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WANDA SURF club’s group headed up by Tait Brannock had a great day with Billfisher catching heaps of yellowfin they reckon the afterwards barbeque was fabulous.
My share charters on Sunday also had an action packed day Eduardo who caught the dolphin fish also came good with a nice alby as did Anthony Chaffey, Ben Llyod, Chris, Johnny Vassala and Paul all catching yellowfin and albies.
On Billfisher the lads from GMW URBAN P/L also caught yellowfin on Billfisher and worked hard for them, but that only makes it more exciting when the strikes to happen.
Whilst the fish have mostly been small there will always be that unknown factor that happens just ask Geoff Manson when he had a blind strike and when the reel kept screaming he knew it was a bigger fish...The fight lingered on and the result was a 30 kg pacific big eye tuna... a great effort well Done Geoff. (See photo)
We predicted the tuna run and also predicted that they would stay thru to December and we still think that will happen.
Marlin will show up on que soon and that pleases me...we have not raised one so far but look forward to that encounter maybe next trip.
Until then we will work the tuna, albies and dollies………..and that’s not all bad!
THE SPRING HATCH IS WHAT IS ATTRACTING THE FISH
The fish are feeding on Spring hatch of light fish and tiny squid, ascending from the ocean’s floor
This happens this time of the year as the tiny hatched fish and squid group up in schools having just hatched and that’s like having a free for all at the tuck shop for the schooled up albacore, yellowfin and stripeys as they feed ravenously on our tiny hatchlings.
The fish are being found north of Browns and wide of the southern Canyons
PT STEPHENS A THREE DAY FISHING ADVENTURE
“CATCH THAT FISH OF A LIFETIME”
We are still taking bookings for our three day packages at Pt Stephens ‘08
The reason that we are so booked is that people have such a great holiday that they just keep coming back each year.
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| Broadbill 21 marlin in a day |
All were caught on Bloodshot lures as ussual on our boats |
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| Even the girls catch them at Pt Stephens. Natalie with a great wahoo |
Geoff Manson's big eye tuna caught By Mark Holland last Sunday on Spindrift |
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| it is one of the best medium tackle fisheries in the world |
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Wild marlin days, days of up to 21 marlin in a day, catch a big wahoo or two and then whack the big dollies on the way home. Get back then up to The Sally Shores for a celebratory beer or two.
These are the details all you have to do is get in the car and drive there accommodation and everything else is waiting for you.
Visit Fishing Adventure Packages on this site……A great fishing holiday indeed
COME AND JOIN BROADBILL AND BILLFISHER AT ONE OF THE GREATEST FISHING GROUNDS IN THE WORLD PT STEPHENS.
FOR A FISHING HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME (and it is not expensive)
Costs $1080 per head that’s three days fishing including accommodation
Or for a single days charter $300.00 per head.
ROSS AND GLENN TO SKIPPER MARITIMO 55 NEXT SEASON AT PT STEPHENS
We were thrilled to be invited by Maritimo Boats to skipper their brand new fifty fiver footer next year.
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| Maritimo 55 the Hunter boys to skipper in ' 08 at Pt Stephens |
One of 21 marlin tagged in Feb at Pt Stephens |
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| This is the magnifance of Port Stephens |
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| Our Fishing shack Waterfront with superb views |
The view from our fisherman's shack |
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| We always catch some great dolphin fish in a season |
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We had a look at the gaint boat at the boat show and it is magnificent.
We will be running the boat at Pt Stephens next season and can’t wait to chase a few of our piscatorial friends in her What a most exciting and beautiful boat, designed from the keel up to fish but in luxurious surroundings, We were quite honoured to invited to look after her for the season.
Congratulations to Captain Sharkey who won Runner up boat in the Lizard Island competition in the big Maritimo off Cairns recently
WE JOIN THE NAUTILUS INSURANCE GROUP
NAUTILUS MARINE INSURANCE AND THE HUNTER LADS
It was February last year at Pt Stephens when Ian Frith, Mark Crockford and Jared Kaplan invited Glenn and myself and our vessels BROADBILL and BILLFISHER to join the NAUTILUS INSURANCE TEAM.
Having known Ian Frith as a personal friend and observed from a distance the inroads he had made in marine insurance, there were no second thoughts; Glenn and I were there, decision made.
“Frithy” is a champion man who has been around the fishing scene all his life, it is this hands on experience that gives him the edge in understanding the finer points of fisherman’s specialised needs when insuring their boats and equipment
To be a part of a winning team headed up by these guys is a privilege, not only the fact that were invited to represent the Nautilus group as their flag ships from the charter industry ( a choice of which we both feel most honoured) but also because they are a bunch of good blokes who understand the fisherman’s insurance needs and we are proud also to put our names and reputations on the line without a second thought.
Nautilus insure all recreational vessels and commercial as well…The fact that Broadbill and Billfisher are both insured with Nautilus is testimony enough in our belief in this great insurer.
We recommend that if you are looking to insure your vessel that you give Nautilus a call and get a quote …………they simply are the most efficient way of insuring your vessel and the price and service that will have you smiling
Follow the link on our home page to the Nautilus web site or ring 1300 780 533
WE HAVE THREE WEEKENDS LEFT OR NEXT YEARS PT STEPHENS
RING 9534 2378 TO BOOK FOR A GREAT THREE DAYS FISHING ON BROADBILL OR BILLFISHER…………..VISIT “FISHING ADVENTURE PACKAGES” ON THIS SITE FOR THE “GOOD OIL” ON THE TRIPS
ES AND HINTS" on this web site for details.
These really are great days and they are available mid week.
We travel 20 nautical mile and you will catch some great snapper as is evident in this report
Costs $1500.00 per day for up to six anglers We also take individual bookings on these trips.
PT STEPHENS THE MARLIN SPECTACULAR…….2008
We are almost fully booked for the Pt Stephens marlin adventure.
See "FISHING ADVENTURE PACKAGES" on this web site for more details.
These grounds are the best and most productive in Australia .
You cannot be on better boats than Broadbill Or Billfisher they are most competitive and constantly produce the results..
Ross and Glenn are champions at the art of marlin fishing and will show you a great time on these trips.
We offer three day packages at $1080.00 per head, including accommodation and will take individual bookings or groups up to 6 people We will be at the Port from mid Jan to mid April 2008
Do not leave it too late to book.
Pt Stephens is one of the great fishing grounds catch black, blue and striped marlin, wahoo, giant mahis and tuna.
It simply is one of the best fishing holidays you will have.
To book Ring 02 9534 2378

“ON THE HOOK” …with Captains Ross and Glenn Hunter….6/11/07
WILD ACTION PACKED DAYS ON YELLOWFIN and ALBACORE
What a fabulous couple of weeks we have had on Billfisher and Broadbill. It has been a decade or more since we have had consistent catches of good sized albacore but they are back and back with a vengeance,
We have been trolling them on bib less minnows and jet heads and have sent many crews home with ample stocks of these great table fish.
As well as albies there are small yellowfin mixed in with them making the day just that much more interesting.
The fish are feeding on Spring hatch of light fish and tiny squid, ascending from the ocean’s floor
This happens this time of the year as the tiny hatched fish and squid group up in schools having just hatched and that’s like having a free for all at the tuck shop for the schooled up albacore, yellowfin and stripeys as they feed ravenously on our tiny hatchlings.
The fish are being found north of Browns and wide of the southern Canyons.
Emilia’s group on their girl’s day out caught yellowfin all day and have had many a barbeque since. The Mike Goodrich fished and along with their lovely wives Tracy and Mary had an action packed day on Broadbill catching stripeys, yellowfin and albacore.
Then Johnny Boo and the Human Winch Anthony Chaffey along with Daniel, Frank and Mark Rea all caught some big albacore on Glenn Hunter’s Billfisher.
On the same day we also bagged out with Brett Skinner. George and Ross’s crew
These fish whilst small are great fun to catch and better to eat.
Give me albacore everyday over yellowfin they are “The Chicken of the Sea”.
We will catch these great sportfish right through to December as we predicted last column.
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| Frank,the winch and Johnny Boo with a great catch on Billfisher |
Frank's a happy man We bagged out on big albies last week |
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| I'm no longer a tuna virgin |
Mike's Hooked up and fighting |
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| Tracy and Mary with their yellowfin We had a great day fishing with them on Friday |
We bagged out on Sunday on Broadbill with Ross, Brett Skinner and George's crew |
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| Yellowfin and albies Broadbill 1st and 2nd Nov 2007 |
Emilia's group had a ball catching small fin on Billfisher |
RING AND BOOK NOW TO EXPERIENCE THE TUNA and ALBACORE FRENZYBOOK NOW TO GET THE BEST MOONS
If you want to book for a tuna day RING 9534 2378
We do have some share charters available Cost $250.00 per head or $1500.00 for groups of six people .
The duration of the day is 10 hours and you cannot be on better boats with more experienced Captains, having pioneered the game industry in Sydney both Ross and Glenn are the most respected skippers around.
They have been catching them all their lives and generally produce the goods for our crews.
PT STEPHENS A THREE DAY FISHING ADVENTURE
“CATCH THAT FISH OF A LIFETIME”
We are still taking bookings for our three day packages at Pt Stephens ‘08
The reason that we are so booked is that people have such a great holiday that they just keep coming back each year.
Wild marlin days, days of up to 21 marlin in a day, catch a big wahoo or two and then whack the big dollies on the way home. Get back then up to The Sally Shores for a celebratory beer or two.
These are the details all you have to do is get in the car and drive there accommodation and everything else is waiting for you.
Visit Fishing Adventure Packages on this site……A great fishing holiday indeed
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