queensland Me and the old man of the sea

[tugger]

Got a good weather window for a run out the the southern great barrier Reef. Had a mate Aaron with me and Lance's ashes to take out for his last trip to his favourite fishing hole. The fishing was alright as we got some good coral trout and red throat emperor.

We spent 2 nights out offshore tucked in the Lee of the reef at night.

The weather was perfect and found enough fish to fill out Esky with coral trout, red throat emperor, moari cod, spangled emperor, tuskies and hussar coming home.

Before we left we had a snorkel and spread Lance's ashes while I said a poem. I had a last beer with Lance half a can for me and half a can for the old man now out to sea.

Good bye old mate thanks for all the memories you will not be forgotten.

A snorkel over the reef deserves a beer afterwards.

A few coral trout for the plate.

Time to wack the sides off.

 

[Old Scaley]

Well done, mate. I am sure there is nowhere else that Lance would have preferred for his final trip.  He would have been so happy to see you land some quality fish.

[tugger]

See ya old mate 

 

 

[tugger]

31 minutes ago, Old Scaley said:

Well done, mate. I am sure there is nowhere else that Lance would have preferred for his final trip.  He would have been so happy to see you land some quality fish.

This was his heaven

[ellicat]

Nice tribute, Tugger.

Looks like he helped you out with a few nice fish too.

[Kat]

Really great post, nice fish - but you made my mascara run .

Sorry you lost a good friend.

[Bob9863]

Nice haul there and sounds like a great day. 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Sounds like a good trip tugger. 

[charlie.hans.fishing]

Nice fish @tugger 

Sorry for your loss. 

[tugger]

Lance was a member here (aussie123) on the forum so quiet a few would remember him he always would help with passing on his wealth of fishing knowledge. I'm sure he was watching and bringing me some luck on this trip

 

[peterjones]

Hey looks like one of the most beautiful trip . sorry for your loss. 

 

[kmcrosby78]

Fitting way to send off a legend of the sea Mark, well done mate. He certainly would have been watching over you with a big smile on his face, probably wishing he had a rod in his hands. Cracking trip and conditions and some beautiful fish - nailed it yet again!!

[tugger]

13 hours ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Fitting way to send off a legend of the sea Mark, well done mate. He certainly would have been watching over you with a big smile on his face, probably wishing he had a rod in his hands. Cracking trip and conditions and some beautiful fish - nailed it yet again!!

He was the guru Kelvin, I reckon he blessed me with good weather for his last trip out.

[Drop Bear]

Good on you mate.

I am not to butch to admit that I had a bit of a cry when I watched your Facebook video. 

I hope you are doing well and we can catch up soon. 

[Drop Bear]

On 01/06/2022 at 9:03 AM, tugger said:

See ya old mate 

Thanks Tugger. A perfect send off.