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thanks for the replies.

Hi, Does anyone know if there are places in Sydney that hire Kayaks specifically set up for fishing. I'd like to try a few different models before parting with some cash. Regards

Great, from those measurements looks like it will fit. Thanks for the assistance. Regards Shaun

Thanks Sean, Looking at those pics it seems that the gunnels may not be wide enough. Have you got the low profile base? i found some measurements for that (394358 Low Profile Base 189mmL x 146mmW x 29mmH 6mm Dia Holes) but looking at the pic it would appear that the downrigger base is smaller and may fit. Woukld appreaciate any measurements you can give. Regards Shaun

Hi Raiders, Just wondring if any one has a Cannon Lake Troll Manual Downrigger? I'm looking at purchasing one and need to know the measurements of the base. Cannon website doesn't give any size and as i'm purchasing this via the internet, would like to make sure if it will fit on the gunnels. Regards

Check out your local St Vinnies or Op shop. Plenty of 80's gear there. I bought a very fetching pale blue safari suit for $20.

Hi Belligero, A quick Google search will turn up quite a few which should cater to any style of fishing you do. You could also try your local RSL club's as quite a few of these run internal fishing clubs as well. Regards

Hi All, Quick report on today's session. The original plan was to flick some soft plastics around the Quarantine Station at North Head but due to the wind decided to give it a miss and bring Plan B into action. Headed down to Spit Reserve where the wind wasn't much better but the $13.50 car park fees for four hours put that decidedly into the "Stick that" category. So Plan C was bought into action and headed south to home and a stop off at Port Botany. 3rd cast and an undersize flattie on a squidgie almost as big as itself was quickly released. Bugger all for the next hour or so and just on the last of the run out tide, Rossco, my fishing buddy lets out a hoot as his 3 kg Shimano raider buckles over nicely. First call was for a decent size flattie but very soon changed as Mr Sambo decides to give us a tail walking demonstration. After 5 or ten minutes of two-ing and fro-ing, I mange to tail grab the beast, with Rossco suitably chuffed on landing the fine specimen on 4lb Braid. Another 5 or 6 dozen last casts and i finally nailed another Flattie before we called it quits for home. Regards

NP's cut the rings off a few years ago.

Was out having a stroll down to cape banks a few weeks ago and spied two gentleman at this very spot. Unbelievably, one was fishing in a pair of wellington boots. Access rope was tied with what looked like a Grannie knot around an outcrop of sandstone rock. If these sort of deaths keep occurring, Some time soon we will see rock fishing banned.

you just know that Karma is going to get them.

Dude, My Father-in-laws second wife was Samoan, and she introduced me to this dish in NZ. It's absolutely delicious. I like the idea of substituting the peppers for Chillies. I reckon the long red ones, with the seeds removed would go down a treat.

'Ota Ika is a Polynesian recipe for raw marinated fish in coconut milk. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 kilogram fresh fish fillets 5 lemons, juiced onion or spring onions, chopped 1 cucumber, diced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper, sliced (green or yellow peppers work well too) 1 1/2 cups of coconut cream 1 cup water 1 pinch ground black pepper Salt to taste Procedure: Rinse the fish and cut into cubes. Place the boneless meat in a clean bowl. Cut the lemons and squeeze the juice all over the fish, making sure that the meat is well soaked in lemon juice. Cover the bowl and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours. Drain of the lemon juice and place all cubes in a clean bowl, chop the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and the lettuce and add to the fish. Add the coconut cream and water also to the bowl of mixed veges and fish cubes. sprinkle with pepper and salt and mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl. cover and chill before serving. Serve with cooked green bananas, taro, yams or sweet potatoes. Enjoy the taste of the Pacific 'Ota Ika.

Hi Jestor, PM sent.

Hi Raiders, Does any body know where i can get some mod's done to a small Sea jay 4mtr Escape? I want to have new floors and casting decks put in and a electric outboard bracket fitted to the bow. I don't have the time or the facilities to do the job myself. I'm located in the eastern Suburbs of Sydney but am willing to travel for a professional job. Regards