sam bros

3 hours ago, noelm said:

Hang on, you say it’s an “optimal” do you mean it’s an “Optimax”? If so, then it’s a whole different ball game, I personally wouldn’t buy a 20 year old Optimax.

Hahaha yep sorry typo

Meant optimax

If it was a 20 year old Yamaha, Suzuki etc would you buy it?

Is it cause it's a mercury?

Hey raiders,

I'm looking into buying a quintrx 5.7m boat that has a 2003 mercury 115hp 2 stroke Saltwater optimax with 517 hours on it

Just wanted to get your thoughts on the reliability of these motors given its age?

I've normally always had japanese motors like Honda or Suzuki

Any input would be appreciated 

Cheers

Hey Raiders,

I've always wanted to have a baitcaster in the arsenal. And I managed to get a abu garcia reyrex baitcast rod 4-8kg 6'6" for a really cheap price on clearance.

I wanted to match it to a reel, but I got no idea what size reel or brand to match it with since I've only fished with spin gear

I was told to match it to a 150 size reel, and to put slightly heavier braid to top backlash? 

I saw the daiwa 100 strike force reel on clearance . Wondering if this would be a suitable reel for this rod. Maybe with 15lb braid

Any suggestions are welcome. Happy to spend up to about $200 for a reel.

Thanks 

Great report. That's a good size kingie

Hey Raiders,

Just curious to know what makes a long cast reel. 

As in, what differences are there to a normal reel which allow it to cast further?

Cheers,

23 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said:

@sam bros thank you for being a loyal member and thanks for reminding me

You have earned a Gold Member badge well and truly with 1.1k posts

I hope you get some kids that will be on fishraider too someday  

Thanks for the kind words Donna. Fishraider truly is an amazing place

My future kids will be on fishraider before they can walk or talk 

Just realised its been 10 years since I joined Fishraider. Which came as a big surprise. Felt like a year ago when I first signed up.

Went through highschool, University and now work with fishraider  Kept me sane throughout that time.

Not sure how it works, But maybe I am entitled to long service leave now that its been 10 years 😂

But thanks to the Fishraider community for all the help and advice throughout the years.

Nice work, 

Do you drift or anchor up at north head and longie??

Hey Raiders,

Has anyone used the Penn Slammer IV for beach fishing and casting. Just wanted to know what your thoughts were on it.

I understand its meant more for reef and game fishing. But curious to see how the casting ability is on it.

Thanks guys

1 hour ago, noelm said:

Agree 100% buy real/genuine marine carpet, not cheap Bunnings or boating supermarket stuff, it's dearer, but will last for years. Ribbed carpet is OK, but it seems to suit bigger boats (appearance only) glue it down using contact adhesive, but only glue the boat floor side, make sure you start the carpet dead straight, because it will stick instantly.

Thanks for the info. Not sure where to buy genuine marine carpet. Can you Pm me any suggestions.

Also I'm worried about things getting stuck in the ribs and becoming harder to remove?? So I was thinking non-ribbed would be better?

Hey Raiders,

I am redoing the flooring and carpet of our boat. Just curious if people use ribbed or non-ribbed carpet.

Any pros and cons would be appreciated. This is the first time doing it myself. 

Also is there and brands people would suggest, send me a PM.  Was thinking of getting it from the main boating shop that is 3 letters long

Thanks in advance

Great work. Being 500m from the boat ramp sure is handy

Very fun to catch on light tackle

We usually keep a few for a feed as well

Rest in peace, Sorry to hear of your loss. My  condolences to your family

Hey Raiders,

I've been reflooring my runabout during this lockdown, Ive cut the marine ply to size and now it comes to the next step of sealing and putting on the carpet.

Just curious what people have used to seal/waterproof their marine ply and also what adhesive people used to glue the marine carpet to the ply?

I was going to use Septone Contact adhesive for the carpet, but not sure what sealant I should use.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone

nice work

Hey raiders ,

Im heading to the snow in a couple days, and I was thinking of hiring a boat for a day or towing the boat down to do some trout fishing.

However the boat hire places all said the water level is too low and they are not hiring boats.

Just wondering if anyone has gone to Lake Jindabyne for a fish over this winter and if its worth bringing the boat down with us.

Any help would be appreciated 

Cheers 

Thanks for the replies  it is below the waterline on the underside of the boat.

Would anyone know the approximate cost of getting it welded?

Hey guys

My quitrex 455 escape has a very small hole on the hull of the boat near the stern.

Just wondering if anyone has used either jb water weld or sika flex to seal these holes

Or is it better to go with an actual weld?

Any advice would be appreciated 

Cheers 

2 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:

Troll live baits

Hopefully can get some live bait. Is there any good bait grounds off coffs?

1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said:

Macks have only just started  can get them in close   water changes from day to day   ive got em at sawtell shoals  just off beach

Nice mate, were you trolling ?

Hey guys

Gonna go up to coffs for a few days and gonna take the boat up as well.

Just wondering if the Spanish mackerel are still around this time of year. I don't want to go too far offshore, don't think I'd feel comfortable going to south solitary island. But I'd probably go to split solitary and try for snapper.

So my question is can I target Spanish mackerel not to far offshore and how is the reefs around split solitary?

Cheers guys

Great report, sounds like an awesome two trips

Some nice flatties there, will make a great feed

What weight Jig heads were you using?

On 9/29/2019 at 3:29 PM, zmk1962 said:

Thanks @sam bros !   ... well you never know when the opportunity may come up. Where are you based ?

Cheers Z

Based near Parramatta, but I always go up and down the coast to fish.

If you ever need a deckie, I would love to join

BTW those gemmies look delicous