DanRob

Just a follow up. Before I took to the corrosion myself, I contacted shimano as per a few members suggestions. The reel was purchased in 2013 so still within 10yr warranty: but no chance of any proof of purchase. Credit where credits due, shimano service/tech support were very helpful and explained what I needed to do fill out a warranty form and send it in. I was worried about timing prior to Easter that it would take ages. not long after it was sent I received notice the parcel was at the post office and I called shimano to see why it had been bounced back (expecting that I was being told not under warranty) - turns out they just replaced the part and sent it back ASAP no questions. I was genuinely surprised how hassle free this interaction was. It pays to buy good gear, from whatever company is willing to back them with agood warranty *I should note they look at the overall condition when assessing these things. If I gave them an absolute neglected mess I am sure it would have been a different story.

Thanks, I’ll give this a try

Thanks, that is what I was thinking. Clean it up and coat with something. I was wondering what coating people would use?

Hi Team, I was replacing my line on my Saragosa 10000 and discovered some pitted white corrosion that occurred under the spool. does anyone have a solution. To manage this corrosion and pitting. As it is a bit rough and don’t want to damage any new line. I thought sand and maybe a bit of wax? I don’t want to replace the line until I work out what to do with the pitting. And it’s a good reel so would be a shame to send it to retirement!

Hi raiders, I am down in Eden for a week for work. Despite being freezing at night, it is pretty awesome down here. Does anyone have any tips for land based spots. I generally have the evenings to fish and have a light 7ft bream rod and 20lb, 12ft rod beach/ rock setup with me. Cheers, Dan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a 4000 sol II, great reel for the price above that you are paying lots more for not too many improvements in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been out to the manly hydraulics facility and have seen the wave Ryder bouys out for maintenance. Pretty amazing to see the amount of growth on them not to mention the amount of fishing line too!! As for why they take them out, I don't know. General maintenance sure but the whole assembly seems funny. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I though the record for carp out of centennial park in 2008 was a good one!! They are the only things getting bigger!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That must be a record for smallest fish on lure! Nice fish from the Georges, looks like you have it honed in. Donuts are all part of fishing! You have those days to constantly keep you thinking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice work mate. Did you make the fly yourself? I occasionally see a few luderick around Sydney harbour and have thought it would be fun to make a few flys to keep in the tackle box ( I would still just fish with a spinning rod though ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lots of yakkas at balmoral. Get in close to the island and burley up. You can't miss it as there are often a few boats there catching bait.Sabiki's are good but if you are like me after the first yakka you spend the next half hour untangling the thing. I stick to a hand line with a single small hook and a bit of pillie. While you are there throw a squid jig around too. I'm with devil ray about fishing with them. Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What a great fish! Congrats mate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice fish!!! I'd be happy with something half that size! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think we should all submit our concern to the EPA. From viewing the smh feature which has photos of the oil, caltex and EPA have said it is a light sheen. Those photos show a thick product and it seems apparent the EPA are not taking this seriously enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any further info on this? I haven't seen anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, Access to c and d are easy walks around the beach or to get to c walk through the golf course. D is just a walk around. E is a walk around the south rocks. None of these points are hard to get to. Never had any luck with fish in the bay but use caution when fishing the rocks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Would love to know what those things are too. I often encounter them when I pull my baits in around the spit. They definitely seem to be living. Also they don't bite/sting as I have grabbed them before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A bit late to reply but I like this topic! I guess the $75k is a number beyond my means having a family etc but the key point that was raised was that it's a lifestyle choice not a financial one. For someone who has two kids under two - if you plan in having a family any time soon, consider this as your fishing time will be greatly reduced! Another thing not really touched on is the car - once the boat gets to big you'll need to consider your towing options. If you need a new car too.... This topic raises a few questions for me as I have a 40yr old tinnie still going strong and will be looking for a family friendly upgrade in the next few years for something that can last for ages and take my fishing to the next level. Where is a good price point to start looking for a 2nd hand boat that can handle the open ocean a bit better and provide a few more comforts. Also a boat that can be handled by one person. Is 20-30k a good starting point? Price creep is always an issue when looking at boats as there is always something bigger or better. I could easily choose a 75k boat!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great. I ask as I was curious if I could get into some dollies with my boat. I'll have to wait for a bigger boat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice one! How far out did you need to go to get that one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice one mate. Looks like a great outing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice work. Still yet to land a kings myself! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

True, though it really got me thinking about it when I was told and shown the recent news article. I have no knowledge of these things so I just had to go with what I could find out. it is however bioaccumulative in warm water fin species. This would mean it is not a species specific toxin so given that it was found in mackerel at Scott's head the week before made me worry, especially if I was to feed it to my young kids. I made a lot of calls and did a fair bit of reading to try figure it out if it is safe to eat and there was no definitive evidence showing that they were immune from it. What I did find out was how nasty the poisoning is if you get it. The reality is that there was probably 95% chance it was fine. I was just not willing to risk the 5% chance of being wrong. It is now in the freezer to be used as bait. A shame I know but it is what it is. Maybe it can be used to catch a dioxin laden fish from Sydney harbour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seems like you are doing it right to me. The fact you can get squid like that is better that what I usually come up with. Keep trying! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Ryder. I thought the beach was a good idea too but the convenience of the break wall was what got me as I didn't have much time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk