Sorry for the lack of updates, the communication problems have been fixed and The Phantom has a new number - 0408 153 765. This means more regular updates - and just as well because Ian reckons they are in for a bumper season up North. He has reported bait in record proportions and The Phantom even managed to score themselves an angry 300 lb Black Marlin at Jenny Louise after a very busy couple of days bait fishing on the trip from Townsville to Cairns. Rene caught herself a juvenile shark which sat like this on the transom for a while - until a gentle prod sent it back swimming! No pics of the marlin unfortunately - it was a bit hectic with only Rene and Daniel on the deck!!
It does seem like you can never shake off the Redcliffe crowd - The Phantom is tied up next to Happy Hour in Cairns - although a slightly different version to Col and Barb's from down here!!
Now for the long promised Townsville update! After a debrief from the ladies I think I have pieced together what happened up there - The Townsville Report - in their words and mine!!
Rene, Barb, Maddie and Adele formed the 2010 team for the Townsville tournament. By now we know that the fish are certainly scarce up there and congratulations to Sea Baby IV and the boys for finding 3 sails and 1 black to take out the tournament - well done. The good news was the weather was a lot kinder and there were no casualties aboard Phantom - well none that weren't self inflicted! As usual big evenings met big days and good times - but it was refreshing to see some of the team enjoying water during the days - well done Adele!
No luck with the billies for the Reelaxed Phantom Ladies however Adele managed to catch the winning other species fish - a 13.5kg Spanish Mackeral - so at least someone got up on the stage - congrats to Adele..
All in all the ladies had a great time - I even think Daniel and Ian managed to enjoy themselves - a couple of BIG nights and a couple of quiet ones made the perfect balance for a great time in Townsville - Daniel even smiled as he made known his feelings on decking for a bunch of ladies.. (if you look closely you can see that Daniel has written on the back of his shirt "I love my ladies team")
The girls (and guys) would like to thank TGFC for there hospitality and congratulate them on a well run tournament.
As I mentioned earlier - The Phantom is now in Cairns and ready to get you sorted for your dream fishing trip - with fish there in numbers this is the season to land the fish of a lifetime. Contact 07 3283 4888, 0418 190 639 (Ian) or 0408 153 765 (Boat) to book your trip.
A few Townsville "Happy snaps"
Adele playing on the deck!
The ladies and Stav
I think they were trying to sabotage Sea Baby IV by corrupting their crew!!
The Reelaxed Phantom Ladies!!
Ian's Father's Day surprise!
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