Young fella slays them
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Topic: Young fella slays them
Posted By: carlostairua
Subject: Young fella slays them
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:22pm
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Last week we were fortunate to have the legend himself, ET out fishing for a couple of days. As part of his show he likes to have a kids segment so asked if we could organise a young fisho to be on board for a short segment at the end of the show. Stratched my head for a minute and first fella that came to mind was a young fella whos always round the wharf when we get in, keen as beans asking how we got on and you can tell is just itching to get out there. Anyway a few days before ET gets into town I run into him "what ya doing wednesday Jack can you get the day off school?" eyes light up! "ever caught a kingi?" na "oh by the way will be on camera, that ET fella" holy watch every show of his he's awesome! Jack was at the tairua wharf bright and early catching a few springer kahawai for the bait tank, then proceeded to breeze through all the camera interviews and it was wide to 60 odd metres in vicinity of castle where the bait has been holding real deep for some reason & having a good chat to ET and loaded up on some real nice maccies. then it was kingi time, nailing his first at 14kg first drop, then Jack proceeded to ensure he was star of the show nailin the line share of the fish on the trip to 21kg....went hard all day, talk about step up to the plate, well done young man!       ------------- http://theprovider.co.nz" rel="nofollow - theprovider.co.nz |
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Posted By: KikBac
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:25pm
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Any idea when this segment will screen, Carl? ------------- Beer: the most important meal of the day. |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:32pm
Nice work Carl  Is ET, the ex league legend from Aussie?-------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Uncle
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:39pm
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I reckon that's one of the best fishing stories I've heard in ages. Well done Jack & well done Carl for chosing the #1 wharf rat
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Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:42pm
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ET played something like 320+ games for the Sharks - think it may still be a record for the number of 1st grade games for one club....true legend and comes across real good on the googlebox...natural! Good stuff fellas....think you've just found yourself a new deckie in a few years time mate!! ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: carlostairua
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:59pm
| Yeah kaveman, as Kez points out one of the all time greats. Super nice guy in person who took a genuine interest in locals like Jack and took the time to say gidday to people, sign autographs for a few of the league fans in town etc and even after doing the show for ages, he still has that twinkle in his eye when it comes to talking about fishing and the adventures he still wants to tick off the list. not sure when it screens Rob, free to air in Aussie, think it may be on Sky here |
Posted By: TIN TUB
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 3:03pm
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yeah, that is epic!! ------------- ther ain't nothin' in the world a t-bone shuffle wont cure. |
Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 3:06pm
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That's gold.
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Posted By: Shark-Bait
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 4:53pm
Yup, he's a legend alright, real club man in the good old days. Have met him a couple of times when been in Aus, down at the Shire, very humble guy, down to earth. Bloody good fisherman too. Think he was one of the first guys to fish for Giant GTs with light spin tackle but dont quote me on that. Looks like the young fella had a great day & to spend it in that sort of company he will never forget it.  ------------- Life is short so make the most of every day. www.oceanangler.co.nz www.fullonfishing.co.nz |
Kezza wrote:Posted By: Legacy
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 5:09pm
| Nice one Carl , I bet young Jack was and probably is still is grinning from ear to ear . |
Posted By: Grunta
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 5:15pm
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Brilliant and what an amazing experience for Jack. Great story and look forward to seeing the show Carl. ------------- Online... |
Posted By: wayno
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 5:54pm
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Awesome, watch ET's show when I can. Loves his fishing and gets around a lot. Hope them kings are still around next weekend ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid. |
Posted By: pashy
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 7:41pm
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Good stuff! that young fulla woulda been so stoked when you asked him to come for a fish! ------------- dad reakons fishing is 10% brains and 95% muscle, and the rest is just good luck! |
Posted By: Stefan
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 7:58pm
| GOLD Good on ya Carl thats a great story. Go Jack! |
Posted By: segador
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 9:52pm
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man thats a cool story even you must have been chuffed with that day carl best day of that little gromets life awesome |
Posted By: Far Quirk
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 6:50am
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I'm no league expert but guessing ET = Andrew Ettinghausen. ------------- Far Quirk - I'm goin' fishn! |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 7:23am
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correct FQ. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 7:46am
Ill 2nd that, good on you guys and ET as always a top guy and once again out fished by the guest. ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 8:09am
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Always a good story when the kid steals the show. He obviously was very keen and seemed to handle them just fine. Shot for giving the kid the chance. He will remember it for a long time to come Wicked report. Definitely ticks the "feel good box" |
Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 9:22am
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Shot!! Carl, hanging round the wharf has it's rewards. Nice Kings too... & yes like most who don't live in a kave (jk's)  know who ET is & game he played, played quite a few state of Origin matches too... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: alan syme
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 9:34pm
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carl good story, stoked for the young fella, well done for giving him the chance he will remember it for life, good work!! Andrew Ettingshausen ET is a top man and has a good show. still like him even though he played for the wrong state of origin team!
good knowledge kezza regarding the games played by ET, I found this on Wikipedia: Individual record for most games played at the one club
Posted By: snapper14 Date Posted: 14 Aug 2013 at 8:52am
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