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  1. used this ramp a year or so ago, good ramp and very protected. when i went i was told to sign in at VMR fyi. cheers, Dan
  2. Hey Brettmann, I had the same issue, (tight budget, didn't want holes). I resolved by modifying a bilge pump and using my second drain hole ( assuming you have one) as an inlet. Saved a bit and works well. Holes in hull have never set well with me.. ( I know some are ok)... Cheers, Dan
  3. awesome report mate. PNG has some of the greatest fishing in the world in my opinion. if your into saltwater try hook up with the guys at the yacht club next time your their.
  4. haven't been fishn for 3 months.. stuck watching it on fox.

  5. looks great Little Hooker, maybe a stupid question but you using Aluminium for all ? Dan
  6. mate, why not chase the mighty Jewfish.. Juno Point, flint and steel have been productive for me in the past and is close to Patonga. Cheer, Dan
  7. mate my rig changes depending on a few conditions. bottom structure, school size, strategy (troll, lure, bait etc) current etc etc can have an impact but i personally like to keep it as simple as possible. have caught a few go size kings on 4lb bream rods. gear condition and set up is another issue you may wanna have a look at (drag setting etc) lost a few good kings on cracked rod tips. Cheers Dan
  8. Wrongbait, no real tactic mate, just compared prices from NSW, VIC and QLD on the usual online sites. compared apples with apples and worked out there was a substancial savings which could be made as long as you are will to wait a little bit longer. with flight prices being fairly low i made a few trips up north to see progress and quality of product and it was definately worth it. in saying that, several other boats (NEW) i was looking at where better value here in NSW. mate go online and compare the exact same boat/package, their prices and locations and you will quickly see a trend. cheers mate Dan
  9. Afternoon Raiders, Just wondering if anyone alse has had issues with Penn rod tips. i decided to branch out and give Penn a go buying a set of short rod combos about 6 months ago. have only been using them for the last 2 months or so but while trolling offshore around the 5 islands both rigs got smashed and after a few seconds of being set the both braid lines were clean cut:mad3: . i checked the rod tips to find they both were spintered. haven't had this problem within 2 months of buy a rod before.. Dan
  10. Wrongbait mate i decided on the classic, dual axle trailer with rollers. Based on ride, user ease and overall feel i personally went the Formosa over the Quin or stessl. the only major mod i am thinking of making with the Formosa is weight ( maybe small balasts or something adjustable) to lower the centre of gravity . it seems to ride better and roll less at anchor with a add on weight greater than 3-4 adults. the quins and stessl boats are great but i found the Formosa the better choice for me, but again there is a notable price difference. Dan
  11. Sorry to hear of your loss mate.... Dan
  12. Hey Peter, mate was doing the same thing until a year ago. i would def suggest go livies mate, cheap and easy to get the set up started ($60-$70) and the payoff is great. ive been hitting botany almost every weekend for the past couple of months now always better results with livies. the runs of the king is unforgettable. Simular to Trung went out on sunday caught about a dozen undersize rats one keeper 67cm and half a dozen 30cm ish bream. Dan
  13. mate i went through the same process looking for a alum boat, after a few months reviewing and test riding the Quins, Stessl and Formosa, i decided on a formosa 580 with a 130 etec. i found geting the boat off/on at the ramp is surprisingly easy (can do one person) compared to the the other two we trialled (but this has alot to do with the trailer and set up). in regards to chop and swell it also seemed to out handle the Quin and Stessl still had the typical slapping of a alum but less than the other two. at rest all three seemed to be matched for body roll. the formosa hits the pocket a little harder than the other two. I saved about 10K though geting the boat in QLD and transporting it down. have had the Formosa now for just under a year and cant fault it. theres a fairly decent magazine out at the moment with reviews alum boats (cant remember the name) pos/negs etc which i used as a guide, i think its published each year. Good Luck cheers Dan
  14. nice work mate:1yikes: cant wait to catch something of that size. went around the gong offshore yesterday and caught a few 60cm rats on 4lb bream rods. bloody awesome fighting fish on light gear. dan
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