Pics from Rabaul National Titles, Easter 2004

Last Updated - June 03, 2004

Thanks to Rob O'Dea, Kerry King, Phil Franklin, Kirk Robertson, Don Muir, Craig Cunninghame, Brett Schofield, NBGFC, Tim Seeto & Jason Yip for these pics. Please send any contributions to webmaster@laegamefishing.org.pg, preferably with explanatory file name (they can be long, see below) or otherwise an accompanying DOC file with liklik stori - try to get in at least the angler's name, boat name & location (if taken on boat), fish details + anything else you think might be of interest to members.

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Da Boys - Andrew Edwards & George Sellar EMTV Cameraman heading home John Lam & Dinner Lyn Woolcott on the Job Nick Lyons, John Nightingale & Bob Howden Relaxing
Da Boys - Andrew Edwards & George Sellar EMTV Cameraman heading home John Lam & Dinner Lyn Woolcott on the Job Nick Lyons, John Nightingale & Bob Howden Relaxing
Presentation Dinner Andrew Smits, Brian Lindeman, Kirk Robertson  and Travis Cross off Libertine with a mornings catch at Lindenhafen Brett Schofield & his 14.45Kg Dolphin Fish caught on 8Kg off Satisfaction (Heaviest for Titles) Brian Lindeman at Lindenhafen with his 108kg black marlin Brian Lindemans black marlin takes to the air. On Libertine at Lindenhafen April04. The fish was dead on arrival at the boat
Presentation Dinner Andrew Smits, Brian Lindeman, Kirk Robertson and Travis Cross off Libertine with a mornings catch at Lindenhafen Brett Schofield & his 14.45Kg Dolphin Fish caught on 8Kg off Satisfaction (Heaviest for Titles) Brian Lindeman at Lindenhafen with his 108kg black marlin Brian Lindemans black marlin takes to the air. On Libertine at Lindenhafen April04. The fish was dead on arrival at the boat
Charles Pocock & Team with his 206Kg Blue Charles Pocock with his 206Kg Blue and admirers 06Apr04 Charles Pocock with his 206kg blue on Witchdoctor en route to weigh station by 9am on Day 2. Took about 50 minutes to land Charles Pocock's 206Kg Blue safe onboard Witchdoctor contributed by Jason Yip (001)
Charles Pocock & Team with his 206Kg Blue Charles Pocock with his 206Kg Blue and admirers 06Apr04 Charles Pocock with his 206kg blue on Witchdoctor en route to weigh station by 9am on Day 2. Took about 50 minutes to land Charles Pocock's 206Kg Blue safe onboard Witchdoctor contributed by Jason Yip (001)
contributed by Jason Yip (002) contributed by Jason Yip (003) contributed by Tim Seeto (01) contributed by Tim Seeto (02) contributed by Tim Seeto (03)
contributed by Jason Yip (002) contributed by Jason Yip (003) contributed by Tim Seeto (01) contributed by Tim Seeto (02) contributed by Tim Seeto (03)
contributed by Tim Seeto (04) Helena with passing Billfish heading for the Scales Helena Joe Holloway getting a workout on Conquistador Libertine at the rest stop Lindenhafen on the voyage back to Lae - post Titles 04. Crewed by Lalui Kila, Brian Lindeman, Andrew Smits and Kirk Robertson
contributed by Tim Seeto (04) Helena with passing Billfish heading for the Scales Helena Joe Holloway getting a workout on Conquistador Libertine at the rest stop Lindenhafen on the voyage back to Lae - post Titles 04. Crewed by Lalui Kila, Brian Lindeman, Andrew Smits and Kirk Robertson
Lois doin' the Yards on Marlin Lois's Marlin 2 Lois's Marlin Pugley's Wahoo Rabaul sunset as seen from Witchdoctor in the National Titles April 04
Lois doin' the Yards on Marlin Lois's Marlin 2 Lois's Marlin Pugley's Wahoo Rabaul sunset as seen from Witchdoctor in the National Titles April 04
Rohan Keech with his monster 224kg blue caught on Witchdoctor - 45 minutes to land and didnt jump once Shootout Marlin - Joe Collins' 80Kg with Conquistador Team Spew's Mahi Mahi sunset.rod sunset3
Rohan Keech with his monster 224kg blue caught on Witchdoctor - 45 minutes to land and didnt jump once Shootout Marlin - Joe Collins' 80Kg with Conquistador Team Spew's Mahi Mahi sunset.rod sunset3
Tagged Wahoo Tavuvur from the East Tavuvur from the West Travis Cross with a 40Kg doggie on Libertine on the sea mount off Lindenhafen Tribal Thunder at Lindenhafen, one of the pit stops on the trip back to Lae
Tagged Wahoo Tavuvur from the East Tavuvur from the West Travis Cross with a 40Kg doggie on Libertine on the sea mount off Lindenhafen Tribal Thunder at Lindenhafen, one of the pit stops on the trip back to Lae
Tribal thunder, Satisfaction and Witchdoctor overnighting at the Arawe islands on the trip back to Lae Tribal Thunder, Satisfaction, Libertine & Witchdoctor taking a break at Lindenhafen on return voyage Ugly Witchdoctor crew with 1st of two 200kg plus blues Witchdoctor departing Lindenhafen after a well earned 4 day rest for skipper Bob Howden. April 04
Tribal thunder, Satisfaction and Witchdoctor overnighting at the Arawe islands on the trip back to Lae Tribal Thunder, Satisfaction, Libertine & Witchdoctor taking a break at Lindenhafen on return voyage Ugly Witchdoctor crew with 1st of two 200kg plus blues Witchdoctor departing Lindenhafen after a well earned 4 day rest for skipper Bob Howden. April 04
And the Winner Is ---- Arawe Islands  Mackerel Comp - L to R Richard Howden, Travis Cross, Rohan Keech, Charlie Pocock Dave Liebich and 46 Kg Doggie Dave's fish at Weigh-in Emilie Franklin with GT from Duke of Yorks which assisted in winning  HPS Team Capture Junior
And the Winner Is ---- Arawe Islands Mackerel Comp - L to R Richard Howden, Travis Cross, Rohan Keech, Charlie Pocock Dave Liebich and 46 Kg Doggie Dave's fish at Weigh-in Emilie Franklin with GT from Duke of Yorks which assisted in winning HPS Team Capture Junior
Kerry King working on his contribution to the Shootout - 77Kg Blue Kerry trying working and smiling - Shootout - same fish LGFC Members exploring Gasmata Lindenhafen Anchorage - Witchdoctor, Tribal Thunder, Satisfaction and Libertine Mick Plumb  NBGFC, early bird breakfast manager and former LGFC member fishing from Satisfaction
Kerry King working on his contribution to the Shootout - 77Kg Blue Kerry trying working and smiling - Shootout - same fish LGFC Members exploring Gasmata Lindenhafen Anchorage - Witchdoctor, Tribal Thunder, Satisfaction and Libertine Mick Plumb NBGFC, early bird breakfast manager and former LGFC member fishing from Satisfaction
NBGFC Rabaul titles wharf and pontoon Self Portrait Satisfaction and Tavuvur Volcano Steve Phillips' Apprehensive Blue - Tagged & Released Steve Phillips on Tribal Thunder, hard at work on the Shootout Winner Travis Cross and GT in Vitu Islands
NBGFC Rabaul titles wharf and pontoon Self Portrait Satisfaction and Tavuvur Volcano Steve Phillips' Apprehensive Blue - Tagged & Released Steve Phillips on Tribal Thunder, hard at work on the Shootout Winner Travis Cross and GT in Vitu Islands
Heli Niugini Chopper covering the Shootout Mackerel-ling around with Terry Ryan's NBM - Arawe Island Anchorage - Witchdoctor Apr 04 Reef protected Island overflown en route POM-Tokua April 04 Richard Howden & Cod which snaffled a live runner, Charlie Pocock & Bluefin Trevally - Witchdoctor Arawe Is. Apr 04 Travis Franklin and Lindenhafen Pet Croc
Heli Niugini Chopper covering the Shootout Mackerel-ling around with Terry Ryan's NBM - Arawe Island Anchorage - Witchdoctor Apr 04 Reef protected Island overflown en route POM-Tokua April 04 Richard Howden & Cod which snaffled a live runner, Charlie Pocock & Bluefin Trevally - Witchdoctor Arawe Is. Apr 04 Travis Franklin and Lindenhafen Pet Croc
Tavuvur - Sleeping Tribal Thunder-Bums on Deck Tribal Thunder departing Lindenhafen Witchdoctor's Marlin Captain Spew
Tavuvur - Sleeping Tribal Thunder-Bums on Deck Tribal Thunder departing Lindenhafen Witchdoctor's Marlin Captain Spew
First Marlin - Chris Thomson, Paul Jones & Bob O'Dea (Paul's fish, 162Kg on 24) Phil Franklin & Barry Cross playing the part
First Marlin - Chris Thomson, Paul Jones & Bob O'Dea (Paul's fish, 162Kg on 24) Phil Franklin & Barry Cross playing the part