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"I'm glad his wife hasn't got his attitude to those that wrong her! Howard." "Why Howard? teach him right if she took him to the cleaners. Trust is one thing you don't betray." Bluecod, I looked at this and wondered why I said it? Probably because of the harm it does to a person not to be able to forgive! Build a bridge, get over it, then burn the bridge! Howard.

Have read parts of his book, seems to be Quite unforgiving. This may teach him some humility.I'm glad his wife hasn't got his attitude to those that wrong her! Howard.

To be used more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Howard.

I have said enough in other posts about 4500 and 6500 Baitrunners, Just Do It. There is no better use! Howard.

Be careful of the 6500, It's a BIG heavy reel, true 10 kg class! The 4500 is as big as most other 60 series reels. Will handle 6kg to medium 10 kg work. Both claim to have 6.5 kg of drag. I have both as well as an Okuma Epix 60. If you can afford it go the Shimano Baitrunner. Howard.

Alvey rods have the reel seat a lot lower than an eggbeater, which in turn have it lower than an overhead, The overhead also has more runners. All are purpose built. Sand is the reel killer on the beach, thats why the Alvey rules. You do have to lay the line back on the Alvey as you do on most overheads and the Alvey is a lot easier to learn how to use than an overhead. Casting distance between the two, both with mono, the Alvey wins. But fireline on the eggbeater, and it's a different story. I also have a few overhead reels which on occasions I use off the beach, my favorite is a 2/0 Polly leverdrag and a Sabre 220s rod. But the Alvey gets the most use! Bung, Yes I do rinse it out when I get home, most of the time. It cops a huge amount of abuse. Have worn out a couple of handles and replaced a few worn parts, but there cheep and easy to fit, so I don't mind. Howard.

The jew in my avitar was taken on an EB 30, I use them a lot for Bait fishing and for trolling with 4 kg line, have never had a problem in 4 years. Howard.

Okuma Epix 60, The bail arm tends to flex a bit but i have never had a problem, it's carbon fibre so it won't hurt it. I use it for surf fishing with 14 lb fireline and 12 to 20 lb trace depending on what I am fishing for. The EB ( Baitrunner version ) is more versitile but dearer. Howard.

I too have been an Alvey man for years 650c5 ( I think?) I love the old 7144 rods, have a 7144H Butterworth which I built a very long tine ago. But more recently I bought a Wilson 2 piece 7144L to cary easier in the car. For 6 to 8 kg it's great The H is better for 8 to 10 kg. Buy the thinnest mono line you can get, NOT fireline, it tangles too much!!!!!!!! On the other side of the coin I bought my wife a 10'6'' Wilson live fibre 6 kg rod which now has a 4500 Shimano Baitrunner with 14 lb fireline on it. Talk about casting a country mile! The feel and strike power over that distance is amazing. I want one! The Alvey is almost indestructable, if you drop it in the sand, wash it in the surf! It won't rust! And the ability to winch fish in is great. Compared to the Alvey the Baitrunner is high maintenance. Howard.

http://www.waterways.nsw.gov.au/docs/tidetable05-06.pdf Try this if you want to see the future. Howard

Bought 8 small fillets of Flathead today $20.10. I have to go fishing more at that price! I LOVE EATING FISH. Howard.

Fillet and Grilled with lemon and fresh ground pepper for breakfast! Yum Howard.

Have both. Eb 20 and 30, baitrunner 6500 and 4500, and an epix 60. The Baitrunners just feel a lot more solid! I have been using the baitrunner feature a lot for trolling!

Have been using the Spider hitch for over 20 years. With 1 to 10 kg line I can't remember ever having a problem! Howard.

Got 20 right, Probably shows my age!

Boy do they look good!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done. Howard.

Well done, Your not wrong about them going hard, we caught some last Sunday. My son is still talking about them! I love the way they swim in circles when finaly you get them to the boat! Great fun! The flesh is very red, probably better as bait! Or Sushi? Perhaps? Howard.

Top day, and even better photo's Thanks Howard.

"My missus is an optical dispenser" So am I! Haven't worked in the industry for 10 years, but still renew my licence! Howard.

Well done, I think I might have to get my livebait tank finished! Howard.

Trouble, Around 5 to 6 kph, and they prefered 8 gm lures. outfished the longer 10 gm lure 3 to 1! Howard.

http://www.sportsfish.com.au/fishing/top-f...owra-creek.html A realy good read! Howard.

"avoided the car park at Flint and Steel" It was like that early morning, the water was like a washing machine. I hate rough water like that, so we kept on trolling. Only stopped when we hooked a frigate. Howard.

Enjoyed reading your report. Thanks. Howard.

Bluefin JNR has a permanent grin from ear to ear, and some sore muscles!