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  1. Hi @zmk1962 & @noelm I've run some tests. The larger prop gets the boat out of the hole better, and still allows revs to max out (WOT 6000rpm). Top speed is perhaps a little slower, but not much in it (1-2 knots maybe). Hopefully the info from this thread will help others, there is also some great info in the user manual with a 'Propeller Selection' section which pretty much matches the advice in this thread (RTFM hey..).
  2. Thanks @Noelm and @zmk1962, I appreciate your logical advice and time taken to share, that all sounds fair and makes sense to me. Will run some tests assuming it fits, both motors are Mercury of similar ages and hp if that helps.. otherwise it might be a short experiment! Will post back after I have had a chance to try them both.
  3. I've got the option of two propellers and would like recommendations on what one to use. The boat is a 4.75m Quintrex Freedom Sport (Aluminium Bowrider), with a 60hp Mercury 4 stroke (2004 hull and motor). The two props are both stainless 3 blades: 1. Apollo (10 1/2 inch x 13) Michigan Wheel XHS - https://www.propellerdepot.com/michigan-wheel-apollo-10-12-x-13-rh-993406-boat-prop 2. Solas (11 3/8 inch x 12) - https://www.propellerdepot.com/solas-new-saturn-11-38-x-12-rh-3331-114-12-prop The smaller prop is on the Mercury 4 Stroke 4 cyl already from previous owner, and the second prop is off a 2 stroke 50hp 3cly Mercury. I'm looking to use the boat for fishing, and pulling kids in a tube.. a quick Google tells me a larger prop (Solas) may be best to pull a family worth of weight out of the hole and tube etc. I don't mind losing a little top speed. Am I on the money? (Note I found a user manual, which had a range of props but not these sizes.. http://www.dunnva.com/images/Mercury_Mariner_Download_2001_Service_Manual.pdf)
  4. Nice haul @GoingFishing, out of interest how do you put the worms on the hook typically - up the middle of the worm so to speak, or back and forth through it's side to fit more on?
  5. Feeling bites is very much down to the line being taunt, and the equipment being used. If the line is loose between you and the hook you won't feel a bite. You're right, everyone will recommend different things.. What works for me when fishing for bream I'd use a 1-4kg rod with smaller reel (1000-2500) and 6-8lb braid (no stretch), 6-8lb fluro leader. I use size 2 hooks BTW for bream typically 20-40cm around our way. I'd have no hope to try and get the same feel on my bottom bashing rod (24kg) or a basic surf rod (12 foot heavy things..) to the 1-4kg bream rod. I recall a holiday where I only had a beach rod and we ended up in a inlet fishing with nippers for whiting, was much harder on the 12 foot rod (graphite rod) than typically with a lighter 1-4kg setup - still got some whiting but less feel, more hit and hope and think I nearly ripped the heads off some when striking 😆 Enjoy the fishing, you know more than enough from these posts to get out there and see what works and get dinner. Every day on the water is a different day, keep the reports coming!
  6. What a well written report, enjoyed that while I ate my lunch in the office. Great to see you found some fish. I guess you can continue collecting evidence for your hypotheses next time, good to see the second option of lures paid dividends. Keep the reports coming!
  7. I feel like I've been click baited 😅, glad you managed dinner!
  8. Nice report and good fish, we caught some salmon last week and bled them straight away and cooked up in pieces in flour a couple of hours later. Everyone raved about how good it was, definitely worth eating this way even though they get a bad rap in the forums. You've also taught me that Rock Cale are called Cocky's, found some good info in this thread below, gotta love fish raider!
  9. @Scratchie Nice haul! Aspiring snapper fisherman here.. I catch a lot of squire.. what do you mean by the bait thinning out causing you to move on, are you throwing plastics at known snapper spots where you see bait on the sounder then seeing less bait on the sounder?
  10. Well that's a nice surprise! We were anchored fishing Saturday night in the lake bait fishing for bream/snapper/trevs and an unlucky blue swimmer swum over and right into our net, I didn't knock that back either
  11. Often we see the largest Snapper falling to plastics in these reports. Nice fish!
  12. Nice haul, and the wife is definitely a keeper. How'd you get the squid @GoingFishing, do you throw a larger size squid jig out when bottom bashing just in case the squid or cuttles are there?
  13. Fantastic @reelemin, sounds like a hot session and the best memories for you both to share. There are some good whiting tips in a couple of the Australian Lure Fishing pod casts episodes, I think fresh bait is best as you found but I have thrown some worm soft plastics in my bag for those 'just in case' days.. I find the podcast is something different to throw on in the car to work.
  14. Yum! Nice catch, I've been meaning to give blackfishing a go, I have some floats and those small green hooks and have read the black fishing tips thread on this forum. Your post has made me keen to give it a go!
  15. Nice fish @campr shame about the hook, a reminder for us all, really only a matter of time for most this type of thing. @wazatherfisherman I was wondering the same thing, the approach described here to disengage the barb with the needle is clever. I got a treble stuck in my finger recently (Zerek vibe trebles are bloody sharp!), was at home preparing the boat for a fish at the time and went to the local hospital which is pretty close. In my case they took an xray to check if it was caught on anything, then got some big pliers and pushed the barb in further till it went back out the of the finger, then they cut the barb off and the hook easily slid back out where it went in. I think in many cases you would be OK to push it through yourself, but no doubt there are cases where it could be caught internally or push through a vein etc. and cause more damage and so it really depends on the situation and your risk tolerance. Flushing the wound, and ensuring a recent tetanus shot would no doubt be important.
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