Squid Jiggas and the Sailfish of Rompin – Day 1 of 4

THEY CAME AND THEY CONQUERED

This group of 16 strong anglers call themselves the SQUID JIGGAS and consist of members from the Melton Sport Fishing Club based in Melbourne Victoria Australia. Here are photos from their first day of fishing.

Well Juan, what a great trip you supplied for our crew of sixteen men, the food was great, the boats were good, the skippers and deckys were good, the accommodation was ok for that many, everyone on the trip commented on the great time they had, a trip to be remembered, and wow the fishing was terrific, 154 sailfish caught between us says it all. Thanks to all that helped put this together. Hoping to see you next season! 
Regards
Trevor Webb
(vice president MELTON SPORTS FISHING CLUB)

The Squid Jiggas banner at the guesthouse got stolen on the third day while we were all out fishing. What a bummer!
Our live aboard the Sea Urchin in the Rompin river
Breakfast with the Squid Jiggas in the first morning
Our fleet getting organised to head out

View of the Rompin jetty
Some of the boys in one of the four boats on day 1

The boys arrived in the around midnight the day before fishing from Singapore.

A little drowsy some may be but everyone is in high spirits and looking forward to their first day on the water. The gang is split into four boats and obviously the competitive spirits sets in. Who will catch the most and the biggest fish?

A couple of custom mugs for the Squid Jiggas
First stop – jigging for bait with the sabiki
It was not until around noon for the action to start picking up
Glenn Knox is the first to have a go
Yours truly and deckhand watching the action unfold
Fish on

Release

We have five boats out on some days

The Sea Urchin

A huge cobia catch

A hearty seafood dinner with members from the Melton Sportfishing Club

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