Well he has always been lucky and this year was no exception.  Paul Kelly has fished with me now for 24years, and was the original owner of my first boat Viking,  and is one of my closest friends. Just completing a three day trip paul managed to release 8 black marlin, not bad for a guy who religiously will not start Marlin fishing till after a swim, fresh fish lunch and a bottle of wine, Paul normally will take a week but he is a little at edge with the market at present. Good on you PK always great fun with you aboard.

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Hi folks,

Well the reef is doing what it is famous for, producing big fish, already their has been some giants released, up and over the Magic thousand lb mark, I started regular client the infamous Paul kelly yesterday and we had a cracker 2 hour session as soon as we put the baits in the water. Tagging 4 Black marlin to 350lb. marked the big girl but she did not interupt her smaller friends from their feasting. A lot of fish now are starting to arrive and it will be a big season

Gday folks

Bit windy at present but it is not affecting the fishing at all, Yesterday we only ventured outside the Reef for 3 hours but raised 4 fish had 3 bites and caught a 250lber and a 500lber. one of my clients Don Cambell from the states is getting on in years but did a great job considering the conditions, to catch his first ever Black Marlin, Our tally for the season to date is 10 fish the largest to date a 650 700lber the season has only just begun it is going to be a cracker. stay tuned.

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Left Cairns 0730 New clients Neil and son Jake Francis. Run out to Linden Bank. Fish bank and opal ridge all day raised 5 fish one nice one, But all fish would not eat, change from the day before when they were hungry. Did catch 2 nice yellow fin tuna and large bull dolphin. Pictures of the day before action.

Hello Folks

Well we have just finished our first 4 days of serious heavy tackle fishing. Husband and wife team Rodger and Barbera Cunningham from NZ. We had Nine bites and caught 6 biggest was 650 lb and a 400lber for Barbera on a bait rod 50lb, ClIents were stocked and booked a week next year Great going, Rodger and Barbera. ITS going to be a big one . THE BIG FELLER

Hello folks

Well all good news, our second day of our first Heavy tackle charter for the season and we found them 5 bites 5 hook ups 3 tagged the largest 650lb which had a group of smaller fish swimming with her all lite up great to see this early clients Rodger and Barbara Cunninghame very happy,  Barbara also got a 400lber on the bait Rod using a lazer pro. Second time we have done this this season. Speak soon.

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Hello to everyone.

Viking and crew on the reef. Left for 5 days Reef and light tackle fishing, left on the 7th Sep at 1300 to catch some bait, Got to linden bank at 1600 and started catching scad. Had a lazer pro out back for a mackerel, when we spotted a tailer, hooked up and after a great fight on 50lb released a 450 lber first fish for the season and we wer’nt even marlin fishing. We bagged out on red emperor and Coral trout as well as spanish mackerel, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, to break the trip up, everone happy. The new cummins engines don’t stop impressing me, well be doing article in Bluewater on refit soon stay tuned.

Going back into Cairns today, do first full marlin day tomorror, stay tuned for report.

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G/day folks

Viking 11 arrived in Cairns 18th August, 3 punters did the trip with crew and myself, and enjoyed some great bottom fishing and sport fishing, taking home enough fillets of red emperor, coral trout, red throat emperor, and of cause the mighty Spanish mackerel, to keep their fish appetites satisfied for months. The new QSM11 CUMMINS ran a treat and the fuel economy was unbelievable, I cannot recommend these motors high enough. All ready their are large numbers of small marlin showing up inside the reefs, after the big wet that was experienced up north this year, this is a great sign for things to come, and I am more than confidient of a red hot season. I will be keeping you all informed so keep in touch.Â

Hello folks

Viking 11 is now back at her berth in front of our home in Runaway bay, the engine room refit is complete and I am more than happy with how it looks. The QSM11’s Cummins look like they were made to live there.  We have repositioned the generator and other items, making huge improvements in the layout and access. We have not as yet done proper sea trials but a quick squirt down the bay took us to just a little below 30knots into a 20knot head wind. I have posted some pics now so check them out below.

Also now that the Viking II is almost ready to head north for the Cairns Giant Black Marlin Season anyone interested in jumping on for the trip from the Gold Coast to Cairns (or Hamilton whichever is suitable) for a week of fish and fun we are offering the trip at next to nothing!  Contact Kim on 0438183159 or Bill on 0427183159 for further details.

 

 

Hello folks

Sorry for delay in keeping you up to date. Working hard and very tied at nights might have something to do with it. But I am pleased to advise that the Viking 11is back in the water. Friday 27th of June at lunchtime she was towed around to a berth for the final completion.

The new QSMII Cummins look magnificent in the newly painted 2 pack engine room, and with the top sides having a new gleaming coat of Glasirite she looks a treat.

We have achieved a lot in the month, engine refit, cleaning, wiring, plumbing, painting, fabricating, It is always a big job especially when you are trying to do as much as possible yourself, otherwise financially it would not be possible. I will be posting some great progress shots soon. I have had some great help from regular crew Peter Macray, and Mistress Captain Brett Alty.

I will be very excited towards the end of the week when the QSM11 Cummings are flashed up for the first time.

Stay tuned for pictues and more progress reports.

   

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