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Broughton would have been lovely, I only have a small tinny

Afternoon Raiders, Had a spare few hour this arvo to chase some bass! After having a massively failed attempt last Thursday and a botched coast trip (due to the weather!!! ), I was keen to get into it! I did some re con yesterday, and was set on getting some quality bass. After a short drive, a brisk stroll and a quick game of hopscotch with some of the biggest cow turds I had ever seen, I reached my destination. I walked the river getting a few casts in between trees and small openings with a Hairy Spinnerbait for an hour or so to no avail. Changing it up, I opted for the SP+Spinnerbait combo with a faster retrieval, it did the damage! Caught 2 just under the 30cm mark, dropping an additional 2 at my feet. Photos attached as always, apologies for the stank face! Cheers, Paul.

Thanks for the info Rick! I have read a fair bit on the oyster racks from other posts. Unfortunately the boat isn't big enough Looks like I will be hanging around there. Cheers, Paul.

G'Day Raiders, Long time no talk! I've spent the last couple of months putting in a lot of land based hours trying to crack the Jewie on plastics but to no avail. Anyhow, I'm taking the Mrs and the boat up to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest on Friday and was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on where to fish? I lived here a few years ago but way to busy slaying the beers to slay the fish Was thinking of a night session or two at the singing bridge in hope for Jew and possibly a lazy beach sesh for salmon but not sure where to take the boat. Any advice would be appreciated! Cheers, Paul.

Hey mate, I'm 25 from West Syd and always keen!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha this is happening already. I'll be hooking up the grinder and welder in no time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That the plan Fab, Although I think I'd be inclined for a few extra! [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Ric, Hopefully I can pull my finger out and finish! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Adsy91, Hey mate, you can get an awesome tinny, motor and trailer for under 4k. I got lucky with mine. So far I have the material to do everything and it's looking like it will come in at under 500 bucks. If you have tools and are a good problem solver you will do well! Hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got around to some more this arvo. What a challenge it was!!! Happy with the results. Progress pics as follows. Raw timber was sealed, carpet was stuck down using 'Sikabond' contact adhesive and sides were stapled to finish... Phew! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It will be in good time mate! That's the original rotted floor that needs replacing. I could never leave it in multiple colours lol! Cheers, Paul. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice boat mate! Would love to see some photos of the inside!!! Cheers, Paul. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No worries. All you need for a wrap is vinyl, heat gun and a vinyl squeegee. Should be able to get everything for under $150.

Had a bit of free time this arvo. Bought some marine carpet today so I thought I may aswell put some in. Cut down to approximate dimensions Tools used. Now my OCD coming into play. Where I finished off today. Cheers, Paul. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Camo, he was literally shaking. He has been talking about it for months but keeps changing his mind. A tribute to the amazing things that can happen when you venture outdoors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you could wait 2-3 weeks I'll add it to my 'Quintrex Fitout' post. Were you thinking about just wrapping it one colour? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Matty!!! I hope so, hope you are well! Cheers, Paul.

Also, I have a spray gun and compressor if you need it. I would advise not rolling it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gents, Very important to strip all the old paint off the Ally. A bit of old fashion elbow grease, paint stripper and some tools should do the job. The alternative would be to give it a sandblast/sodablast/whatever they do it with now. Once you have a clean surface hit it with a high quality etch primer. Then it's just a matter of picking your paint, two pack or otherwise and adding the hardener of your choice. Relatively easy to do yourself. I'll be painting my boat in the coming weeks. From bare aluminium though. Good luck! Paul. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Neil, Was a good day! Hopefully I can get him hooked!

After multiple unsuccessful attempts to get my old man out doors to throw a line in, I was able to convince him somehow to go on ‘Valentine’s Day’. Or, maybe my mum convinced him that the best gift he could get her was solitude…. Either way it was good to get out. The game plan was that we would be at the Nepean at around 7am, I eventually heard from the old man at around 8. The missus and I packed the car, headed off and eventually met up with him around 9. My dad, (KG as we refer to him as) had a little pep in his step that morning. After recently purchasing himself a new rod he was determined to hook up! We headed out landbased around Yarramundi. It was a very humid day, especially trekking it through all the dense foliage and undergrowth. The cicadas were humming and the river was flowing slowly, what I believe to be good bass conditions. The three of us were making our way along the bank casting at structure and ‘fishy looking’ parts of the river. KG and Kat had spinner baits on while I wanted to sharpen up on my hardbody game. It wasn’t long until the old man was on, only then to lose it at his feet. A few more casts and slow retrieves then bang, he was on again! This time I ran over to give him a hand with this fantastic specimen of a bass (no tape but I estimate it was around the 27 mark). KG had a grin on him from ear to ear! Although both Kat and I were unsuccessful, it was good to see dad so stoked. Cheers, Paul.

1/8th jig head with size 1.0 hook. As said above, any 2.5" to 3" SP in grub or alike. I got put onto the zman motor oil grubs by a mate, can't go wrong! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey mate, not sure. It's all pretty good fishing around there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think two that need to be added are: Stonka(er): In relation to size; & Tax man: Shark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use lures man but prawns will do the job. Fresher the better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk