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    Windamere Dam

    in Freshwater Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by iMick

    Good to see you out on the water again Mick. 2 bloody nice yellas there, although they are a token consolation prize after dropping a big green fish :mad3: He'll be there for you next mate!

    Cheers

    Hodgey

    Thanks mate, it's been a month off the water, and feels great to get back out there. Windy, for us, is a tough nut to crack. We've been there a number of times and never really had a hot session. We assummed that if in Oct/Nov the yellas are in the shallows then maybe in Feb they've gone deep, and it's worked, both fish caught sitting on the bottom, in 40-50' of water next to an under water tree.

    Great yellas there Mick, nice and fat fish. I caught a similar sized yella at Lake St Clair last month on a TN50......love the way they shake their head. I feel for you losing the green fish and the TN50.

    PS do you still have your Stessco Basstracker?

    Cheer Paul

    Thanks mate, they just whack the lure hard, very exciting fish.

    Still have my Basstracker mate, and still love it as much as day one, I'd only ever sell it to buy something like GregLs' Contenter, but that's a while off. Do you still have yours?

    Windamere Dam

    in Freshwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Got a cracker Yella today, fishing with my good mate Che. 59cm and heavy.

    Lost what could have been a Cod of a life time. Flicking a TN50 around with my new Certate 1003 and Daiwa 1-3kg Spellbinder, and got smashed like nothing before, freight train hit, and then what feels like a bricking.... then it moved, shook it's head, and rasped through my 6lb leader.... oh it burns deep. Still not over it. Would have to be a big cod. Caught tonnes of Yellowbelly, and this was like no other.

    Very slow day for us over all 5-6 good hit, 2 fish in the boat, and lost a cracker.

    Mick

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    Poor phone reception

    in The Bar

    Posted

    I too had problems with my previous provider. I complained until I got a result. After requesting to speak with their retention team, they offered me 50% off for 6 months, with a provision in the agreement that if the service hasn't been fixed in 6 months, I can either get out of the agreement, or continue at the 50% off rate. Now I'm with Telstra, and I'm happy but they have a weird voicemail system.

    We have consumer laws in place that require a product or service be of merchantable quality, and fit for purpose... my last provider was either, so they got the flick.

    Mick

    I made the switch

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Nothing but a good experience with my insurer, little slow to process, but there are flood victims and probably more important claims that needed attention over mine.

    The good thing is I got a store credit for the RRP of the goods, but I never payed retail for the good... so I'm in front with more expensive gear that's obviously brand new... I'm cheerin'

    Mick

    I made the switch

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Got the call today to say my insurance claim has been approved, and I've got a credit of about $1290 to spend on tackle.

    I ended up with a 5-9kg Daiwa Spellbinder, which will match nicely with my Shimano Twinpower 5000 (look out Cod and Jews)

    A Shimano Saragosa 18000 which will match well with my PE5 rated Pflueger Supreme (look out kings)

    And my favourite of the bunch a Daiwa Certate 1003, matched with a 1-3kg Daiwa Spellbinder (look out Bream, Bass, Yellowbelly, Squid)

    I was sooo close to adding more money to the budget and upgrading the Saragosa to the biggest Saltiga, but I just couldn't do it, I don't chase enough kings to justify the spend... but wow they look and feel great.

    I've never really been a Daiwa man, but what the hell, I'll give them a go. Any feedback on the Spellbinder rods? they are great value for money at $180, fast taper and feel nicely weighted

    I'm itching to get back out there, I haven't fished in a month.

    Mick

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Ouch. That hurts mate. I like how you didn't blame your missus even though she put them there, you're a strong man and respect for that. Hope some good karma comes your way, you get some new gear and catch some awesome fish.

    Thanks for the kind words. My Mrs was doing me the favour moving them into the shed, so I can't blame her. I too hope some good karma comes my way, I spent that afternoon fixing my dads broken down greyhound walker machine... and then that happened, negative karma for me.

    mate don't take this the wrong way, but i feel like passing a hat around so we can chip in and get you a few new rods. I've got a cheap 2 piece 2-4kg Shimano sonic rod that i'm not using at the moment and work in the city. If you're struggling for a buck and need a rod until you can get the cash together together to get some better gear, let me know, and you can borrow it. I'd give it to you but i need if for when i take the :wife: fishing with me.

    I feel so bad for you mate.

    PM me if you need that loan that rod.

    You're very kind, but I'll be right mate, the insurance should come through soon. I've got some very serious business 'make or break' stuff on right now, and this incident has stopped me fishing, therefore allowing me to concentrate on it, everything happens for a reason.

    Mick

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Mick such a tragedy.... are you heading north, if so what with hand lines? hehe

    Brendon

    :Funny-Post: I'll be rIght once GIO come through mate. I nearly pulled out my 10 year old USA made Penn Spinfisher 8500, poor thing needs a new drag but it will handle most the harbour will throw at it... Beats a hand line.

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    I feel for you, hopefully insurance comes through for you....on a side note I like the way you stopped for a pic before checking what was broken and what would have survived!!

    Thanks mate, insurance should come through soon. I had to take a pic, nobody would have believed that anyone could do something so stupid.

    Mick

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    never a good feeling when you hear the sound of a breaking rod

    time to see if you can claim them on the house and contents

    insurance cover

    Chris

    I just rang GIO then, and I do have 'accidental damages' on my policy. I should get a call in a week, to arrange new gear hopefully.

    Good tip, thanks, go the Chooks 2012.

    Mick

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    My condolences....

    Theres not much to say.....

    I could not have hit them anymore square.

    Very sad pic. Sorry to hear the news.

    Slinky :(

    It was a very sad day... it burnt deep.

    When's the funeral?

    That's just so so sad.

    There will be a small memorial service held under the Spit bridge this Saturday to pay tribute to my fallen friends :) they will be missed.

    Mick

    This should bring a tear to any fishos eyes

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    OOUUCCHH!!!!!!! :1yikes:

    Last time I saw anything that bad was the "we got a bleeder" scene from "There's something about Mary"!

    Feel for you buddy, at least the twinpowers are still ok, they would be harder than the rods to replace!

    Cheer up, save up and upgrade/// GLoomis rods maybe???

    Cheers

    Chris

    I think I'll watch Something about Mary to cheer me up.

    What were the rods all doing laying on the ground anyway?

    Years ago I broke a $500 custom built one piece rod in my car and im STILL dirty about it! I can only imagine how your feeling!

    Hope your luck improves this new year anyway bud

    Musty

    Mrs put them there while I was cleaning the boat, but it's not her fault.

    Rage Comics

    in The Bar

    Posted

    I'm suprised no one has heard of them, little geeky, I know....

    Mine are crap compared to some... I must admit I'm suffering from a little cabin fever with all the poor weather and looking after our little one.

    Merry Christmas

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