kingie chaser

Plenty of info on mainbar & the hacking if you use the search tab

Ok, just thought it was a charter due to those decals on the inside of your cab area Looks like a sizable vessel you have so nice one 👍

Didn't do mine through any company, for memory I had to fill in a log & get it signed off so a mate helped me there with the practical on his tinny. As to the knowledge test well I read the book once then did this quiz over & over & over till I got 100% a few times in a row. http://www.boatingquiz.com.au/index.php/general-boating-knowledge-quiz/ I actually still do the quiz every now & then as a refresher!

Well I am not buying it from Aldi 🙄

Think you did well really, probably would have spent close to the $200 on the 300mtrs of 65lb braid alone. Some good questions in there thought. I would only generally spool 5-10% of backing line onto a reel for the line class otherwise your taking up to much space imo. Reversing braid, well that's an interesting idea, although not all the line has seen time through the guides its all been salt affected over time so not sure how that would go?? Would it be like turning your undies inside out when they are warn out at the front 😏

Nice one Can you please PM me the name of that charter.

Keep that guys number! I picked up the wrong keys as I headed out my front door not long ago & locked myself out of my apartment with no wallet & no mobile. Used the local chemists phone to call a local locksmith who arrived 20 minutes later, 60 seconds & 2 locks picked & Im in $150 later I wont be doing that again...………………….😏 $2.50 per second, think Im in the wrong trade 😖

Sounds like plan b/c/d worked out then. The model your holding only looks like 8-10kg to me?

Sometimes the answer to any doubt is simple......... Is my & others lives on my boat worth that of obtaining a fish?

The problem is that there is flex in the rod & this will crack something like a wood varnish imo. Id be more tempted to use an epoxy of some sort, maybe 2 part like araldite?

I recall reading years ago that point perpendicular was one of the only places.in australia that.you could baloon live bait for Marlin? Not.sure if thats true or not but you may still be.able to fish from there although I here its a bit of a hike in through the national park? Not sure.but you may even need permission to enter as I think its an aboriginal reserve? ?

What area was it caught in?

What's the motor brand/model??

What a great day with the whole family Ash, and a feed as the bonus. Yeh we are lucky for sure & while I don't just fish so I don't have to pay outrages fish shop prices its just a good feeling you can put food on the table from your direct efforts to hunt & gather. Thanks for the report, Im going to have to head to the Hacking soon for a session

Doesn't sound like you need them 😁 Bit of good luck there