OK guys.
spoke to Craig of Saltwater charters. He sounds like he is really keen on our business. Reckon best time for samsons - 10 Jan to 15 jan (earlier the better). Samsons can be caught in both shallow (20m to 40m) and deep water (100m+).
destination 30km from shore (any seasick kings other than me?)
shallow water jigs 200g to 250gm
deep water jigs - 300gm to 500gm
reels supplied if BYO 5000 to 6000 size ok. eg okuma VS55, daiwa expedition n dogfight
80lb braid
rod - pe6 ok
fish up to 50kg
boat size 55feet
maximum pax 12. Six fishermen per turn then changeover
cost per person A$250 per day per person (weekend)and A$220 weekdays
Booking fee 20% deposit
Need to book within next 7 days or so to ensure a spot for Jan next year
May be able to get a little discount if fishing for more than 1 day and have a group of 6!
Mills
75 ft boat
maximum 15 people
A$220 per person per day (weekends) and A$200 weekdays. These rates may go up as on the email applicable to september 2010 only
Full payment upon booking
All other info the same as above.
Decision time guys.
I suggest 10th Jan fishing, you guys can fly in over the weekend fish on monday 10th (nad 11th?)
then eat drink and go home!
Please confirm how many need to know quick!
Carry a rod and speak softly.
I highly recommend Craig, Saltwater Charters[:)] Nice boat, good service and good people[:D]
Hi Jon,
long time no hear. you coming too? Glad to have you along.
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Originally posted by Kamikazee
I highly recommend Craig, Saltwater Charters[:)] Nice boat, good service and good people[:D]
Carry a rod and speak softly.
Ben, early Jan would be good choice..early season[:D] Samson more active..will hit anything u drop.
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Originally posted by Kamikazee
I highly recommend Craig, Saltwater Charters[:)] Nice boat, good service and good people[:D]
I can vouch for that, more poison here:
Hi Guys,
Above are pictures from last trip made by XZOGA TEAM to Freementle for the SAMSON EXPEDITION. They were on board SALTWATER CHARTER WA under the guidance of Capt.Craig who took them out to a spot about an hour and a half from Freementle, the dept was about 120 meter, strike zone from 100 to 80 meter. Jigs used were from 300 to 500gm. All the XZOGA RODS FROM PE4 TO PE8 were put to the extreme punishment by the Sambo from 30 to 50 kg. The highlight of the trip was by Steven Chong who was connected to a big mama sambo which was made an easy lunch by some notorious sharks. Steven reeled up the head which was estimated to be about 30kg. It was good fishing by any standard, everyone had a fair chance of fighting with the samson which attributed to numerous multiple hookups.
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Jonathan & Adrian, forget about teats and sweet lips, go for the SAMBO GUYS!!
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Jon,
the samson season is between late nov and feb so mid Jan is not exactly early.
I think jan is better because the water is warmer than dec or nov. They come in to breed so maybe they are getting hornier and hornier. Hornier means more agreession. hehehe. but feb probably all spent!
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Originally posted by Kamikazee
Ben, early Jan would be good choice..early season[:D] Samson more active..will hit anything u drop.
Carry a rod and speak softly.
Thomas,
that’s some serious rod bending. Will give you a full report on the two piece TS butt joints. hehe
Carry a rod and speak softly.
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Originally posted by Flicker
Thomas,
that's some serious rod bending. Will give you a full report on the two piece TS butt joints. hehe
Carry a rod and speak softly.
Ok, you asked for it you get it:
The above rods are tested and proven on
fishes below 40kg. Discounting abuse and accident, the rods are capable of
handling monsters of 100kg and above at 45 degrees angle with 15kg plus drag if you can handle.
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Thomas,
after our trip maybe Craig will convert all his rods to Thomas Stroker rods hehehehe
I am still drooling over the butt joints - nice looking
It is obvious from the photos above I have not bent your rods enough yet! The first photo is probably my biggest bend to date. I am sure we will get a beeter curve in Perth.
Pity the SBT charter won’t let me use my rod as the reel was loaded with braid!
Hey you forgot to put 101010 on my new rod this year hahaha
Carry a rod and speak softly.
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Originally posted by Flicker
Thomas,
after our trip maybe Craig will convert all his rods to Thomas Stroker rods hehehehe
I am still drooling over the butt joints - nice looking
It is obvious from the photos above I have not bent your rods enough yet! The first photo is probably my biggest bend to date. I am sure we will get a beeter curve in Perth.
Pity the SBT charter won't let me use my rod as the reel was loaded with braid!
Hey you forgot to put 101010 on my new rod this year hahaha
Carry a rod and speak softly.
[:D][:D][:D] You already have nice curve with you, but no harm have more curves in time to come. I bet you will meet your match
soon, then you will appreciate those rods better.
May I suggest you order a new rod with 101010 printed on it, I already have bookings
of several rods with that unique numbers.
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Practice Bag limit, catch & relocate
Email: thomaslee@jdartac.com
www.jdartac.com
Ok gang…i had Enough…enough ))))))))pls done say anything more … Calling my travel egent trow…
BEN)))))) CONFIRMEDDDD..lol…serious…
P/S..praying all ok.. I get to smell sambo instead of Teats…
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Originally posted by Flicker
Jon,
the samson season is between late nov and feb so mid Jan is not exactly early.
I think jan is better because the water is warmer than dec or nov. They come in to breed so maybe they are getting hornier and hornier. Hornier means more agreession. hehehe. but feb probably all spent!
quote:
Originally posted by Kamikazee
Ben, early Jan would be good choice..early season[:D] Samson more active..will hit anything u drop.
Carry a rod and speak softly.
U’re right Ben, they get hornier and more aggressive during that time of the year..hehehehe. Expect sore arms and back mate! Good fun!
Looking forward to my next trip there too…when exactly are u goin? Perhaps if the timing is right, we could be on the same boat[:D]
Pelanduk,
please let me know once flights are confirmed, I will then make the booking. Can you call F2r2 to tell him the dates and get him to confirm too?
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Originally posted by pelanduk
Ok gang...i had Enough....enough ))))))))pls done say anything more ... Calling my travel egent trow...
BEN)))))) CONFIRMEDDDD..lol...serious...
P/S..praying all ok.. I get to smell sambo instead of Teats...
Carry a rod and speak softly.
Jon,
we are fishing on the 10th Jan. want to join us?
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Originally posted by Kamikazee
quote:
Originally posted by Flicker
Jon,
the samson season is between late nov and feb so mid Jan is not exactly early.
I think jan is better because the water is warmer than dec or nov. They come in to breed so maybe they are getting hornier and hornier. Hornier means more agreession. hehehe. but feb probably all spent!
quote:
Originally posted by Kamikazee
Ben, early Jan would be good choice..early season[:D] Samson more active..will hit anything u drop.
Carry a rod and speak softly.
U’re right Ben, they get hornier and more aggressive during that time of the year..hehehehe. Expect sore arms and back mate! Good fun!
Looking forward to my next trip there too…when exactly are u goin? Perhaps if the timing is right, we could be on the same boat[:D]
Carry a rod and speak softly.
Hi Ben,
I’d highly recommend Craig cos when I was there last.. his boat’s size is just nice for us to fish for the Samsons and they’ve got good food… 
Anyway, looking at the calendar and your proposed date/s…
I’d say we’ll (got to check with Adrian first) fly in on the:
8/1 (Sat)
9/1 Sun) - hang around Perth
10/1 (Mon) - fish Samsons
11/1 (Tues) - fish Samsons
12/1 (Wed) - would like to fish but may have to catch the flight back
Alternatively, we could go for:
11/1 - arrive late to Perth
12/1 - start fishing
13/1 - continue to fish
14/1 - again fish
15/1 - RNR
16/1 - Back
Let me check with TA and get back to you soon…
Cheers, Jon
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today” - JD
thts the way ah ha ah ha..i like it…ah ha ah ha… guys… its fine with me… just let me know.. but i think John suggestion sound ok…( may be 5 days in total ) … as far as the charters etc etc… its up to you folks to decide..i am fine.as long as ada..food…fish…beer… fish.. .beer.. food..Lastly SWEET LIPS.[:p][:p]…Ben..ovely pics… (p/s …not you la…)..hehehehhe…cheers
Thomas,
maybe cheaper if I write it on myself hahahaha. If I think of another rod I need I will certainly place an order!
May I suggest you order a new rod with 101010 printed on it, I already have bookings
of several rods with that unique numbers.
Email: thomaslee@jdartac.com
www.jdartac.com
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Carry a rod and speak softly.
Hi Ben,
Am getting some flight details from my TA… still waiting.
So far the list will be:
- Flicker - confirmed
- Flicker - confirmed
- Pelanduk - confirmed and ready for action
- Free2rome2 - confirmed
- Fish4fun - to be confirmed
- John Port (my fren in Perth) - to be confirmed
- Rodney (my fren in Perth) - to be confirmed
- UT (to try and promote his TS rods down under) - to be confirmed
Hope to compile and get the list confirmed soon…
Cheers!
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today” - JD