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Hi Roscoe,
Thank you for the most fantastic afternoon yesterday whale watching. I think we all dreamed about the mothers & calves last night and especially when they dived under the boat and came up sooooooo close. Sorry about me screaming and nearly deafening you. Trenna-Ann, Amy, Dick and I cannot express just how much we enjoyed ourselves, your great personality and knowledge. We will certainly tell all we know and look forward to another time out with you.
Rona Wall

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Captain Rosscoe,

Thanks very much for a great day,it turned out to be everything we expected; made all the better by Calm seas, great weather and a very close encounter with a frisky Humpback. Family and friends had a very pleasant and informative day due to your wealth of knowledge on all things Naughtycal and Fishy. In other words a WHALE of a day was had by all.

Stephen & Merrilyn Long, Managers - Better Floors Pty Ltd

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During a recent visit to Australia, I stumbled upon a stunning little town called Kiama (approximately 90 minutes south of Sydney).
As a journalist I am often hard to please but enjoyed a fishing trip so much, that as an avid Lonely Planet fan, I felt impelled to let you know about it. The boat, moored at Kiama harbour, is called MV SIGMA - a 44' classic vessel skippered by Captain Roscoe. They offer reef fishing, deep sea, game, sports fishing, corporate days, private charters and overnight trips. All bait, tackle (overhead reels & rods), licences, tea and coffee is supplied. The skipper is Captain Rosco, who is full of fun, knowledge, experience and mishief-making in the best possible sense! Together with his crew, he makes the trip one to remember and so enjoyable it is a must to pass on the good word.
To contact them log onto www.mvsigna.com.au or call 0423 251 603. Prices vary depending on the type of trip and numbers, but it is very competitive.

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Hi Ross,

Thanks again for the day, Dad and I had a fantastic time, and felt very
fortunate to be on your professional boat with such a nice group of blokes.
Thanks to your generosity the xmas table was very greatful and full of
fish, plus we're still gladly eating through the remaining ones a few nights
a week.

Dad may be back in March, and I plan to be back on Signa at the end of the
year when I'm back in Oz again. Regardless we will both be referring people
on to your friendly and professional setup.

Thanks again Ross, and I hope you and your family have a brilliant New Year!

Best regards,

Andrew

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Yo there Cap'n Roscoe
Thanx muchly for an enjoyable days fishing.
Not often you find a charter boat skipper that, even in not ideal conditions, does his best to 'get you on' rather than just taking your cash and saying "thanks for coming". (He makes pretty good coffee too).
Lovely boat, top crew (onya Benny!), quality gear and great local knowledge.
For a great day out, forget the rest, go with the best. Cap'n Roscoe and Signa definitely have my vote!
Paz
Tablelands Explosives
Canberra

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Dear Roscoe & Benny,

What can I say, Thank you so much for a great Saturday and my Dad and
all of us had a blast! I have been telling as many people as I can about
your charter. Benny your deck hand is just brilliant as you never had to
ask for anything it was just GREAT! Again thanks for a memorable day
that we will treasure..

Have a great one and hope to see you again real soon! Love the photos
and will send you some when I can...

Kristy Brett

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Hey Ross,

Wanted to thank you for such a great day out...you have no idea how much of a monster you have created in me...I can't wait to get out there again...we are planning a full family trip later in the year when kids sporting season is over...will let you know some dates to book us in for in a couple of weeks when the kids get thier acts together. Cameron is also hooked....he has not stopped boasting to all his mates... he is even telling strangers about his charter and Captain Ross.

I'm still reeling from the fact that I actually got on a boat and went out....you have no idea how great my fear was....but thanks to you and your proffesssional but "make sure it's fun" attitude I am cured.

So, once again, thank you from Gary, Cam and myself.....also please thank Benny...he was one of the nicest young fellows I have come across in a while.

See you soon

Regards,

Carliene Charnock.

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Hey Roscoe, Just a couple that you took out from Ballina, just thanking you for a great day we had, and enjoyed it heaps. We have now completed our first trip of "outback" Australia, and back home in Melbourne, looking at the photos and remembering the time we had with you and the company on board. Hope to see you again.
Regards, Gordon & Joan Smith.(august 2007 week)

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Great day even though weather was against the boat. I still managed to land nine great fish including a 64 cm flat head. Thanks Roscoe from Col and the North Wollongong surf Life Saving Club for the excellent day.......

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Well what a day it was on Wednesday (14 Nov 07). Made the trek down from Sydney after cashing in on a belated birthday present from the missus. Arrived only to find out that some people had cancelled the night before and there were only going to be three of us. Suited me ok and I met Pete the pub owner from Bowral (Scottish Arms right Pete?). Another cancellation from someone else who had had a few too many the night before and we were off after the Cap'ns radio yarn at 0600. To the flathead grounds and the chop was up, Pete the publican had landed three good sized flathead to my none and I was thinking "s#$t, this bloke goes alright", he doesn't half mind taking the mickey either, all in good fun. I caught up and even Ken the decky got a few flatty.
Great day and great company and quite a few fish later we decided to head back in, and if you were wandering who won between Pete and I, well you will just have to book in with Captain Roscoe and find out, what happens on the boat stays there. Got a freezer full of fish and met some great people. Thanks Ross and Ken, will be back again with a few more people before the new year (always good for a day off to go fishing). And Ross, am working on those bits and pieces I said I would send you for your young fella.
Cheers
Jamie

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What a great time we had on our second fishing trip. All aboard thouroughly enjoyed what was a wonderful day. The fish were in abundance and we couldn't have asked for better weather, but what really sets it off is the truly relaxed atmosphere from the moment you board to the time you get off. Roscoe and Kenny really do set this charter aside from any other so if you are thinking of booking a fishing trip it would be very hard to look past Roscoe and MV Signa for your fishing trip.
Well done and keep up the excellent standard.
See you again in Febuary.
Magnum Motorcycles crew

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Thanks Cap'n Roscoe for a great day's fishing. As a complete novice I was given some friendly advice allowing me to land loads of fish. A relaxing eight hours on the boat was punctuated by plenty of lively banter, some really bad jokes and a decent snag sandwich or two. Thanks to Matty for being very diligent and helping everyone with preparing their catch for cooking.

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Hey Captain Roscoe just a short note to say "HI" and to thank you for a great time and plenty of big flatties and "BIG PIGGES". My mates all had a ball and are nagging me to book again so we"ll see you real soon !!!!!!! all the best and tight lines to all Ricardo

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Friday 11 Jan 2008. Well, Thursday was blowing a gale and Friday was looking like a non event. However, the late afternoon weather forecast on Thursday for Friday was looking good, so one hauled one's drunken butt out of bed at 5 am to meet Captain Rosco at the harbour. Guess what, Coastal Patrol issues a high wind warning at 6 am. Great. Just what was needed. Not. Not to be outdone though, Captain Rosco jumps in his ute and drives to the top of Kiama headland. Using the (apparently)time honored seamans tradition of poking his middle finger in his ear and waving it in the wind, and checking out the swell, he gives us the option of going out. Yay! We'll take the punt! The slimy mackerel gave us grief getting bait down to where the good fish were. Still some flathead, snapper and good reef fish were landed till the sweep found us. Still an entertaining time was had by all till the wind picked up. By 1030 the NE wind was gusting over 25 knots and the sea was getting rather on the rough side. General agreement was to renegotiate the daily fee and head back in. Unfortunately the weather Gods had the upper hand. Once again, Captain Rosco and deck hand "Pom" did their best in adverse conditions to give us all a good day fishing. Well, I for one will be heading back up to Kiama for yet another trip out on the Signa. Best charter I have been on between NSW and WA. Paz Drilling Operations Manager Tablelands Explosives Canberra ACT

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Hi Roscoe, Just wanted to thank you for making my "29th" birthday such a memorable day. We were made to feel welcome the moment we stepped on board. You were a thorough gentleman(although very entertaining) and your one-liners were classics. The sausage sizzles were amongst the best I've ever tasted and very much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to Benny too. You only had to look like you might need a little help and he was there ready to detangle, bait up or the yukky part - take the hook out! We cooked our catch up that night once we stopped rocking..... I would definitely recommend a day out with Roscoe to either a local or definitely to a tourist as he has soooooo much local knowledge. Thanks, Linda Darracott "29" again....

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Well Captain Roscoe, I must say that must have been the best time the boys & I have had in a long time. It was that good it kept on going till late that night. We just want to say your a "BLOODY LEGEND" and we want to turn it into an annual event. Thumbs up mate, your going off. I`m glad you enjoyed the BBQ.

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All aboard for a Captan Rosco adventure. For fantastic fishing, great tucker, a day full of laughter and the best charter in the world, do ya self a favour and book a memorable day. Well done to all the MV Signa crew.

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Hey Roscoe. A crazy day of fishing! Your expertise and willingness to keep searching for fish were much appreciated, as well as Ben's capable deckie hands. Its a shame that Marlin got away. I would have loved to get a glimpse of him, although my cousin says he saw it jump out of the water as soon as we got the hook up. I have been hearing the sound of screaming reels for the past 2 days, mate!! It won't be too long till we are back on Signa for another memorable adventure. Take care, Rosscoe. Tight Lines. Dmitriy

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Thanks Captain Roscoe for a great day out, it was one of the best experiences I have had on a boat. Your deckhand and yourself were very courteous and at times so very patient with all the tangles and I am very grateful that the only thing I had to do was drop the line in the water, you guys were brilliant thanks again.
Alex

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Captain Roscoe, Our hardy gang including the kids had a stupendous day today Sun.21st Sep.and enjoyed the comforts of MV Signa to the max.The bonus of the dolphins following us out to the reef was great and the expertise of deckhand Ben when fishing couldn't have been more pleasureable.Of course all fish we caught put a nice smile on our faces and we shall see you again. Steven Adams

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Captain Roscoe, 27th Sept. This is Tim with the Penn professional gear as you quoted. If I didn't get any fish main thing was to look good. Thanks for the great day of fishing. I had a fantastic time and enjoyed myself. Was excited to come home with a good catch. Definately will recommend you to people, and I will definately be back again soon.... Tim Lukacevic

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