1) what method for what fish is your favorite way of fishing?

Trolling Lures I only snapper fish as you can�t game fish all year round in New Zealand

2) what is your favorite bit of kit?

Tiargra 50 wide. But don�t tell Barrie that. If he asks tell him Penn International OK

3)what is your pet hate (fishing related)?

I cant game fish all year round.

4)do you still find farts funny?

Yes, but only mine.

5) what is your favorite website other than fishing.net?

Are there other sites on the web? I might go and have a look at that. By the way did you know that the Forum Admim at Fishing.net is a bulldyke.

6) have you ever had to sh*t in a bucket while out on the Bushpig ?

No, behavior like that is not tolerated on a boat with the high standard of decorum like the Bushpig. I carry a supply of corks for those than can not hold it by them selves.

7)would you rather catch an under weight marlin (60-70kg) or a trophy snapper?

Would you rather f�k a virgin or sleep with an old slapper?

8)Is it true that you and Hellfish are actually best mates and all the online sl*gging is encouraged by Kerren for the rest of our enjoyment?

Hellfish is actually my Mother

9)where is your dream destination?

Any where with loads of Game fish.

10)The simpsons, Holmes or shortland st?

The paper and a good dump around that time of day.

11)did Scott Watson do it??

Well I have it on good authority that it was actually Billfish and EL Squid that did it. They were also the ones that did the old girl on the Barrier. Poor Scott was framed. Now sing with me �Free Scotty ManWatson�

12)Do you think that if you have a habit of snoozing during your turn at strike then you should miss out (on that turn at strike) 

Yes, However I never sleep I actually have a secret way of calling fish that I have perfected over the years. The ignorant think I am snoring.

13)have you ever been in a situation in the Bushpig where you were actually scared?

Yes I took Barrie and Dino fishing. Barrie was telling us about how he like to bore fish to death before boating them. He was in the process of telling us he strikes the fish in a gentle way. When all of a sudden he gets a bite. The way he swung the rod around both Dino and myself were in fear of our lives. Other than that no. I would rather go back out into 4 to 6 metre swells than have Barrie swing his rod around like that again. 

14) Do you think it is the angler or skippers call to take a marlin  while on your boat?

The skippers. If the angler doesn�t want to kill a marlin they shouldn�t be fishing on my boat. I am happy to tag a fish for them but only after it�s in the cockpit

15)which is yummier, smoked Marlin or sashimi yft?

Mmmmmmmmmm smoked marlin.

you're are a worry Bushie.......

just showing you the bog sounds bad enough.... without letting you go out on the sea...... 

You double crossing bastard, you let our secret be known!!!

Bill, find us a good lawyer and a hunter to knock off the pig

Good honest answers Fullswine.......

Quote: Originally posted by Toad on 29 February 2004

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Isn't trolling kind of boaring?

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OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Gonna do me like that Kingfishsi?

Yeah I'll remember that. There will be a time...

Bushie, that snapper you're holding there, You really should ease up on those undersized fish. I heard you stole that one off a three year old kid back at the warf. They even had your picture on last weeks Coastwatch. You could have at least put it back to grow up a little.

It was soundling like HSB was on the verge of being cancelled... I knew Tobes was going to be there rain or shine, but my interpretation from the rest of the group was a wuss out.

I have no excuse. I am a lousy friend and nothing more than a ghostfish.

Do forget there was a cyclone blowing in and I have a wife at home that was ovulating at the time.

Spawning season for the ghostfish take precedence boys. Sorry...

1) what method for what fish is your favorite way of fishing?

Trolling Lures I only snapper fish as you can�t game fish all year round in New Zealand

2) what is your favorite bit of kit?

Tiargra 50 wide. But don�t tell Barrie that. If he asks tell him Penn International OK

3)what is your pet hate (fishing related)?

I cant game fish all year round.

4)do you still find farts funny?

Yes, but only mine.

5) what is your favorite website other than fishing.net?

Are there other sites on the web? I might go and have a look at that. By the way did you know that the Forum Admim at Fishing.net is a bulldyke.

6) have you ever had to sh*t in a bucket while out on the Bushpig ?

No, behavior like that is not tolerated on a boat with the high standard of decorum like the Bushpig. I carry a supply of corks for those than can not hold it by them selves.

7)would you rather catch an under weight marlin (60-70kg) or a trophy snapper?

Would you rather f�k a virgin or sleep with an old slapper?

8)Is it true that you and Hellfish are actually best mates and all the online sl*gging is encouraged by Kerren for the rest of our enjoyment?

9)where is your dream destination?

Any where with loads of Game fish.

10)The simpsons, Holmes or shortland st?

The paper and a good dump around that time of day.

11)did Scott Watson do it??

Well I have it on good authority that it was actually Billfish and EL Squid that did it. They were also the ones that did the old girl on the Barrier. Poor Scott was framed. Now sing with me �Free Scotty ManWatson�

12)Do you think that if you have a habit of snoozing during your turn at strike then you should miss out (on that turn at strike) 

Yes, However I never sleep I actually have a secret way of calling fish that I have perfected over the years. The ignorant think I am snoring.

13)have you ever been in a situation in the Bushpig where you were actually scared?

Yes I took Barrie and Dino fishing. Barrie was telling us about how he like to bore fish to death before boating them. He was in the process of telling us he strikes the fish in a gentle way. When all of a sudden he gets a bite. The way he swung the rod around both Dino and myself were in fear of our lives. Other than that no. I would rather go back out into 4 to 6 metre swells than have Barrie swing his rod around like that again. 

14) Do you think it is the angler or skippers call to take a marlin  while on your boat?

The skippers. If the angler doesn�t want to kill a marlin they shouldn�t be fishing on my boat. I am happy to tag a fish for them but only after it�s in the cockpit

15)which is yummier, smoked Marlin or sashimi yft?

Mmmmmmmmmm smoked marlin

10)The simpsons, Holmes or shortland st?

The paper and a good dump around that time of day.

PIGLET.  As you will be aware I have been preparing my attack all day.  But having just read Bender's insightful interpretation of your comments I feel there's little need for me to add anything to the translation.   I think he's managed to capture the escence of your nature quite well - you dozie old porker.  

Besides I'm keeping my powder dry for future reference including your dismal performance last night at Leigh Reef.   Lucky tinkerbell wasn't present or there would be a new Tinkerpig.   And don't try and deny it either swine or I'll have to mention the cray pot incident (a real March Toilet Seat Award nomination brothers).  

I'm wondering if perhaps there should not be a change in the Judiciary of the Toilet Seat Oscars given Chairman Maopigs obvious failings.   You keen  to take up the reigns Hellfish?

I invite comments in support of this idea from your victims/forum members?  

yeah man...i gotta see this....

bendy..ooops bender...

Quest.1 do you ever leave your office and what for???

Quest 2 what does it feel like to be the fastest member, incl. Mt Kerren, to get to 1000 posts?

EWWWWW, you kept that quiet Swine. I think you owe us some explanations there brother.

Yes well done Mr Bender of Omaha on a whirl wind Grander. Keep up the personal attacks on the PIG, I only wish you would start on Billy next!!

Who? What? Huh?

You want me to decide who gets the toilet seat award?

Heh Heh Heh.

"You can ring my bell anytime any where, ring it, ring it yeahhhhhh, ring it"

Now- OFFENDED ME?  Hmmmmmmmmmmm, no offence I just like giving you stick thats all! annnnnnnnnnnnnnd Billybell has a bit of a sound to it too.

Now I see Mr Swine's gonna keep a lid on this little story you 2 have, would you like to elaborate on his behalf?

Pille - I am known to leave the office for food and occasionally to stagger down to swashbucklers for a snibbo or two.

I think I remember going out to go fishing too, but it was so long ago I could be mistaken because the memory is vague.

Fastest to 1000? The feeling I get is oddly disquieting, almost like thousands of people screaming "ferfecksake shut up". I'm trying, I'm trying.

na man dont shuttup...its good having a busy site...and your suprisingly funny....

i might have to investigate this swashbucklers place..i hear it has some pretty colourful people....

Quote: Originally posted by tonto on 02 March 2004

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nice interview, just for interests sake bushie how many marlin have you caught?

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tonto,

Sadly only the one. have dropped the rest. Caught loads of Yellow fin and makos.

Quote: Originally posted by Bushpig on 03 March 2004 

Sadly only the one. have dropped the rest. 

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I think you are looseing the plot Tinkerbell. get some more air burly in ya

yup, the steam trains coming through

CHOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOO, Ahh thats better!

Pillie, if you haven't eben to swashies mate you haven't lived.

Its the real thing, not some "theme" bar that some marketing guru has gone out and bought all the stuff to make it look right.

The food's good, there's heaps of it and the prices are reasonable. The beer is cold and quite often the waitresses nice looking.

Ah the dreaded broadbill, no doubt.

Soooooooooooo nice with the lemon butter sauce.

don't go there Squid......I might be able to steal some outta a mates freezer for ya if ya keen to munch hard....and it was recreationally caught!

Is it still on the menu Bender?...well is it punk??.....

Broadbill has only ever been on the menu periodically, when it was available. Remember that while it may be distasteful to some that it is there, no one is breaking the law in catching or reselling it.  They haven't had it since before Christmas. I've also bought it at seamart and bejasus its good on a barbecue. I'll buy it any time its for sale.

Howeeeeever. ...try Scampi. Then you'll know what all the fuss is about. Expensive, but bloody good.

Favourite dishes for me are whitebait fritters, cajun salmon salad, and fish and chips.

In the bar the fish nibbles and chips are great for $10.

Yay to lusty wenches ... every tiem. I am an unashamed old fashioned sexist....love them lusty wenches.

Errrr... by the way can I just say that Swashbucklers is not one of my clients.

PS: When the America's Cup was on I used to take my overseas journo mates there and they bloody loved it. Tim Jeffery, who is the Daily Telegraph yachting reporter, travels the world constantly covering yachting events (dunno how he does it, personally) and Swashies is the only place on the planet where he will eat oysters. Is that good? I think it is.

Like I say, its the real thing, get it while it lasts because something this good doesn't last for ever.

I understand fully that it is not illegal to catch, sell and serve broadbill but take away the market need for the stuff and it becomes an unprofitable target......it is also about education:

Last year  spent a good hour on the phone talking to a seafood chief and purchaser for one of the swanky "downtown" eateries and I believe by the end of the call he was going to do his best to at least find out more about the current stock levels and about the decline at which the fisherey is suffereing....which might have turned into a small victory, it might not??...actually must do a follow up and see what happened.

anyhoo...feel free to start a thread on this subject someone....Bender?

yum yum...sounds good thou Bender!!..

Perhaps we need to book a table for 10 or so and see who turns up??....just make sure "it" is not on the menu....My wife wont go to some restaurants with me and oftens walks up a head at Foodtown when approaching the wet fish bar.....

Si,

 40 CM is a HUUUGE cray is it not.........ya mean 40mm across ?

Go home, ya work too much

Oi porkchop nice piccy with the snout, i find yous strangley atractive.

wanna come round fur dinner one night 

LOL Si...........thank our lucky stars for the edit button aye !

Gubbins hey ???..........a bit suspect there ol' son

Every six months for glaucoma........and every day when a low cut blouse walks past my office window

Barrie, I thought you said you didn't have a criminal record ?.

I suppose technically you're correct, it's not a record it's a CD.

first of all, cd's or lp's they are both albums. pet peeve!

ok, secondly, and maybe more importantly, to bazza: fish scales and glittery confetti work better as fish attractant then crushed up rick whats his name cd's. so you might as well leave em at home!

Ode too Bushpig

Rubbish was his game.

His friends called him Swine, and Porky,

And other 4 letter names.

He once fluked a couple of Marlin,

And thought he was the sh.it.

Not realizing he would never be it,

Till he got rid of his saggy tits.

He liked to show affection,

By abusing all of his friends.

Unable to admit he wanted to hug them,

Nor that he liked looking at other men’s rear ends.

He’s possibly not a bad bloke,

Underneath his menacing demeanor

He’d be a truly top bloke,

If he accepted having a small wiener.

He’s got to sell his boat,

He’s a wedding to pay for you see.

Don’t fret about it tho Bushie,

You can come out with Bender and me

                                       Phats

Ode too Bushpig "The Latter years"

There was a bloke named Bushpig,

Chasing Marlin was his Game.
Its been a few seasons since he got one,
Now that friends is just such a shame.

There’s been just one or two issues,
Very minor you underconstumble.
Like the twice no go starter motor,

And the way that the crew they did grumble.

“Stand in the Cnr “….. “No Back up you Git”

This was the fish that was hooked but then lost.

Silence after the shouting …..

Its gone you ****, we paid the cost.

And what of the lost Jigged up Kingie ?

Reports of “don’t trace it ! “,  High stick, a tip wrap

Imagine the look of horror

When the Jig rod simply went SNAP

So theres been the odd hickup since last time,

He got Married along the way.

But those of who know him best,

Suspect that was just too hide he’s still gay.

Phats

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