The Marlin Strikes Back

[jetstream23]

Giant marlin jumps onto boat; wild event captured on video
October 18, 2012

A fishing trip off Cairns, Australia, nearly turned disastrous when a 600-pound black marlin leaped onto the boat as it was being reeled close to the stern by an angler in a fighting chair.

The wild event was captured by several cameras showing the brief but chaotic moments as the marlin leaves the water and lands briefly onto the cruiser, Little Audrey.

The man with what looks like a camera pole had to dive for cover, while a crewman on the stern was struck in the head by the back of the fighting chair.

The video edit was by Jeff Hudson, and was uploaded Thursday by a user named Offshoreterror, who stated: "The crew was lucky to escape with only minor injuries."

The fate of the marlin remains unclear.

[jetstream23]

[Jets Things]

That's why someone I know keeps a Little League aluminum bat on his boat. I've seen him brain unruly tuna.

[32green]

Originally Posted by Jets Things

That's why someone I know keeps a Little League aluminum bat on his boat. I've seen him brain unruly tuna.

Someone.

When were you going to tell me you had a boat. Digits pronto.

Btw, which hampurite is it that gets hit with the boat ladder half-way?

Looks like SOuthside innocently wandering into a thread where JT and DImitri are circling.


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[2foolish197]

killer tune too...

[Jets Things]

Originally Posted by 32green

Someone.

When were you going to tell me you had a boat. Digits pronto.

Btw, which hampurite is it that gets hit with the boat ladder half-way?

Looks like SOuthside innocently wandering into a thread where JT and DImitri are circling.


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Ha. I actually have two boats. They're both called 529 Plan.

[southside]

Originally Posted by 32green

Looks like SOuthside innocently wandering into a thread where JT and DImitri are circling.

I'm not sure I get it.

[Jetworks]

Originally Posted by southside

I'm not sure I get it.

Meanwhile we're sure you don't.


















Ever.

[crasherino]

Originally Posted by Jets Things

That's why someone I know keeps a Little League aluminum bat on his boat. I've seen him brain unruly tuna.

Remington makes a line of fishing accessories for mOments like these

[32green]

Originally Posted by crasherino

Remington makes a line of fishing accessories for mOments like these

That would be a true hampur moment; QUick shot to the head to subdue swordfish...a few quick high fives..then blank stares at geyser of sea water blasting through bullet hole in deck.


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[Dirtstar]

for a moment I thought MERLIN was making a comeback...


can we unban him, please?