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  1. Your 'friend' is a lucky man, would have found me at the pub that late in the day! Great photo's, thanks for sharing......... Dave
  2. Replace or repair before you use it further. Not worth the risk of damage to the gear box.
  3. I think you may not be able to take your reels as carry on luggage. Might want to check first. Dave
  4. HI mate. I think a side view of the transducer would help. I think location is OK, have you tried tilting the trailing edge down a little, with a wedge or similar. Placement is a lot of trial and error.
  5. I still wouldn't launch a glass boat at South Durras, your average 4.5m tinny is about it and then can be tough with a noreaster and a bit of swell. Cheers......... Dave
  6. Hi Bob, Also have a look at Mick's Winch from South Australia. I installed one on my Barcrusher and used it weekly for 5-6 years. They are made by Mick, who has excellent service and if you need advice he is a phone call away and happy to help. His winch's do not have free fall, come in a couple of sizes and can be supplied in a kit with everything you need to do the install yourself. They are a quality product and worth a look. Cheers Dave.........
  7. I had Frank make me one of those a few years ago for my barcrusher. Single best improvement to the boat ever. Simple to use and worked a treat. Cheers.......... Dave
  8. Croydon

    MFD Displays

    Hi Cladone, Can't help with where to view the MFD's but if you check out the Furuno FB page, or get in touch with Mark Reid, Furuno NSW, he can help with all you need to know. I've used Furuno for years and am very happy with them, and no you don't need to buy the multibeam setup to get a great sounder. Your 'sonar capability' is only limited by your imagination and most importantly your budget! Cheers........... Dave
  9. Hi Green Hornet & GoingFishing, Thanks heaps for the replies, been ages since I've fished around JB. Looking forward to a trip away, it's been a long 18 months. We are staying in a caravan park in Husky so, Wollamia will be nice and close. Thanks for the heads up on the reef, appreciate the info. Cheers... Dave
  10. Hi Folks, Finally getting a chance to hit the water and taking a trip up to Huskisson weekend after next. Towing a 6m glass boat and was wondering what the local boat ramp facilities are like. Had a look in the site's Ramp section, but found nothing up to date. I saw online that Wollamia Ramp has been upgraded. Has anyone used it lately, and can advise if it's suitable to launch a 6m glass boat, are there trailer parking facilities , or would I be better off heading over to Murray's? Thanks for the help. Cheers............ Dave
  11. I was at the Tuross Boatshed & Cafe on the weekend just gone. I saw the signage for hire boats while I was ordering. Can't remember the details other than they don't take bookings, it's first come first served. I'm sure if you give them a call they will let you know what the go is. While eating, I saw a BBQ pontoon hire boat pull up at the wharf, looked big enough to take a group of 8 or so. Don't know if they are associated with the boatshed, but I'm sure they can help you there. Once you drive into Tuross, you will see there are plenty of places to wet a line, the area isn't that big, one road in and out. Hope you have a great time. Cheers............ Dave
  12. Skip baiting and switch baiting are two different things. Skip baits are dead baits, usually slimies or cowan young (big yakkas) tied behind a circle hook. They are trolled off the riggers, similar to lures, but with a bit of drop back or slack line so the fish can run with the bait, have the reel in gear with enough drag to stop an over run. The hook up rate is generally higher than with lures. When you get a hit, let the fish run and then slowly up the drag to strike. Hopefully you stay connected. As you are trolling the baits, usually around 4 - 6 knts, it isn't so essential to be watching the spread, but it is a good idea. As some times, the fish will look at the baits but hesitate. This is a good time to drop a livie back and hopefully get a hook up. Switchbaiting is basically pulling lures, dredges, teasers without hooks. You need to keep a good eye on the spread and when a fish is raised, bring in the teasers while dropping back a live bait to the fish. A large lure, with a belly flap of stripped tuna sewn in is a great teaser, and really gets the fish excited if they happen to grab the teaser. All trial and error mate, but worth trying these options when you're out. Good luck............. Dave
  13. Watching the spread is not as important with skip baits, but always a good idea. I run a bit of drop back so the fish can turn and run with the bait. Then increase drag to strike and fight the fish.... simple in theory haha... Dave
  14. My favourite part of the world, cracking fish! Very jealous................ Dave
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