Chameleon,
I can see how the what the blokes have written can be taken as an insult but I believe it was not meant that way. I think what the guys are trying to say is that although some of the fish you've taken are nice eating (the jackets and maggie) all of them are considered to not be challenging and some inedible, it kinda gives the impression that you've shot everything you've seen. You have a missus who form the sounds of things can make anything taste good so to you there's probably no such thing as inedible which is fine but that's just what the pic prortrays.
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funny how people don't mention anything when one of the more respected member's nails a similar catch
You won't find a post from a "more respected member" like that for the reasons stated above. You have however made the effort to T up some dives with other blokes from the club in the hope of gaining a little more knowledge which means you mean well and want to do the right thing. You are going the right way about things so please don't get disheartened when people jump a little high sometimes, it can be a touchy subjuct.
Keep trying to T up the dives and it'll happen sooner or later, it's not that blokes don't wanna get out with other divers. There's just not as many experience divers out your way, and when you do get a chance to dive showing someone the ropes just isn't as appealing as hitting up your favorite spot with a mate. If you can get down the peninsula for a dive on a weekend I'm sure you'll have more luck. When the boys get back from the Nationals we'll probably start trying to organise the socials where we can put a newbie with someone more experienced who can show them the ropes too!
Also IH's post was constructive criticism, if you take note and try a bit of berley, bottom time and patience down that way your bound to get hold of some top table fish!
Hope that was helpful
Ryan