Hounddog

Hey Stewy, after a post like this your RATSHIT . My reply to Mrsswordfisherman, yes maam, no maam, whatever you say maam. (Only joking) Stewy your a lucky man to find a women who is into fishing like your wife is. QUESTION- are you into wife swapping LOL My wife gets sick in the bathtub if i overfill it

Hi Rod, problem solved, pulled out the popper valve and thermostat, suprizingly there was not much salt build up for a 12year old motor. Valve still good but Thermo was seized, gave it a good cleanup and a bit of lubricant then did the dangle by a string test in heated water, worked like a charm. replaced with new gasket and grommet ran the motor up to full temp. alls good the telltale flow is good and temp luke warm same as normal. Thanks Rod, appreciate your time and help. Thanks to Stewy and the guys to, for keeping the sight running, Its great to know there is always a "Raider" here willing to help other members with questions on any subject they need an anwer to. Regards, Gary

Hi Rod, so what you are saying is the themostat is possibly faulty ?

Hey b-fore-tony, Ihave aweekend at Patonga soon with a fishing club I have just joined, I have never been there before so can you give me some tips as to where and what type of fishing I can do in that area. I will be taking my boat so I am good for estuary or a couple of klms outside.

Hey you guys , Im jealous, I think I'm in love, do your wifes have a twin sister LOL ? my wife hates anything and everthing about fishing ,except the fact of really enjoying any fish I bring home. Where do you find this type of girl? I'm thinking of having ANN (my wife) hypnotised so she will at least accompany on the boat accasionally LOL

Hi all, I have a question that someone maybe able to answer, I have an "95" model Merc 60 hp that has always run like a dream. I have never had any major problems with it and have always kept it fully serviced and in prime condition. after its last run I was at home giving the motor the usuall flush out with fresh water ( before anyone jumps down my throat, I have a rainwater tank and pump ,luckily its been topped up with the recent rain, so lets not have a water shortage debate LOL ) anyway I noticed that the water coming from the 'telltale' was very hot, much more than usuall, its normally just warm. it was pumping out at normal pressure so there was no blockage. QUESTION ? Is this an indication of a looming problem? The oil resevoir was low at under a quarter but this seems to be indicating an internal problem ie thermostat, pump,possibly crankcase,Oh shit! so can someone give me some advice as I am going away soon for a weekend fishabout and would hate to breakdown in the middle of nowhere! Thanks in advance for any info

Thanks Stewy, I have since pillaged my grandkids toybox and now have 2 plastic whistles hanging off the back of each seat. If any footy referees out there are short of a whistle,come and see me Ive got em everywhere LOL

I average about 2 times a fortnight mostly up the Parra river and harbour but usually mid week. last week took a mate out on sunday(not normally a weekend boater in the harbour ,too many yachty's ect about) and was pulled up 3 times upriver was stopped at Gladesville and also near Clifto Gardens for a fish and boat safety equipment check (passed with congratulations from inspectors) however was grabbed again on way home at Rhodes bridge ,and get this, was reprimanded (no fine just verbally) by the female officer, for not having a "WHISTLE" ie. like a postman has that you blow in,as it is compulsary as a "Warning device"I tried to explain that I have a Friggin great set of twin "air horns" fitted on the boat for that ,but NO, there no good,you have to carry a whistle????. I have lifejackets with whistles attached but she said as the driver I should carry it with me , Am I just having my leg pulled or do any of you fishaiders no the ruling on this. I think this would make a good topic for the Administraters to follow up and maybe make a post on what is the latest ruling to what is required to be carried on board for estuary or blue water boaters . Lets get some feedback on this. I was actually pleased to be pulled up as I thought this is good our fishing licence fees are actually being prescribed for a usefull purpose,but maybe I need to update, I'm not sure I always thought I was pretty safety conscious,but as an old boaty i need to be aware of the latest rules

Oh dear, so much for german technology, you would think that the big $'s you spend for a car like this that boasts the ultimate in automated built-in safety options,that it could at least of deployed it's side airbags (like the old blow up "Water-wings") and dog paddled back to the ramp?? I reckon he should swap it for a VW beatle, at least it has been proven that this german car is capable of floating for a couple of hours LOL

Put me down as a contender with boat and 1 offsider. Hope this makes me officially registered, if not let me know how to register properly. thanks , Hounddog

Geesus Man I really hate your guts LOL I been droolin over this boat for 2 years but I am not allowed to get one( the minister of finances has put her foot down ) Could I impose and ask what it cost,and also what are the specs(apart from length 6.4, beam, motor, weight, included accessories ect.)can you explain the breakaway system on the trailer?? Whats wrong with the name "WHITECAPS" It's an easy name for a triple repeat over the radio?. I have a signwriter mate who I can get to cut out your name in stick-on vinyl to your specifications ,BUT it will cost you a ride on the dream boat LOL .E-mail me and I will arrange. Anyway all the best and a great choice of boat. Regards, Gary (hounddog) PS* Im gonna still hate ya guts till you take me for a run on the "Dream Machine"

Gday all, I have just got back from South West Rocks with a stash of Dolphin fish( mai mai) or as my Maltese wife calls them Lampukee?????. As everybody I know raves on about how nice these are to eat (Sorry to say but I don't eat fish,YUKK Spit Kaphooyeh!) I was interested to know how is a good way to cook them. My wife Antoinette always chucks what i bring home straight under the griller and grills them whole. Her family then bog in and clean em off down to the bones, then chuck all the heads in a pot to make soup ( Again-YUKK spit kaphooyeh!!!) What is a good way to cook whole fish ?? at least If someone gives me an idea I might be tempted to have a small taste. Somebody give me a good Auzzie recipee. Thanks, omega 3 free (hounddog) Gary.

Hope there is no mobile phones amongst the pics

I am interested, been a long time since i hooked up a malin, since somebody I know absconded from sydney and left me high and dry on the big stuff. ( dont worry Ken I wont mention any names LOL) keep me posted Ash cheers, Hounddog

On the subject of Big Flathead, here is a photo that created a contoversy on this site some time back. Sorry Ken I really just wanted to put my 3year old grand daughters picture in again