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Hey guys, im just tossing up between the 5x and the 5x pro. The 5x retails for about 250 and the pro around 320. The specs are similar but the depth of the pro is 305 metres and the 5x is 244. It is going on a bermuda 40 hp. I will mostly be using in the bay and just around the headland around botany bay. Im wondering will i need the extra depth of the pro being that i wont go goin more than 2 NM of the coast. 5x PRO SONAR / SOUNDER Sonar Frequency 83/200 kHz Transducer Type Skimmer® Sonar Output Power Max 300W RMS, 2400W PTP W Sonar Depth Max 1000 ft \ 305 m Sonar Alarms: Fish, Max and Min Depth Yes Depth Alarm Yes Shallow Alarm Yes Temperature Display Yes 5x Sonar Frequency: 200 kHz Transducer Type: Skimmer® Sonar Output Power: Max 200W RMS, 1600W PTP W Sonar Depth: Max 800 ft \ 244 m Sonar Alarms: Fish, Max and Min Depth: Yes Depth Alarm: Yes Shallow Alarm: Yes Temperature Display: Yes

Nice purchase mate, can i ask how much it set you back. cheers

do you guys use a sinker with you lures, i tried trolling once and was going around about 5 knots with a diving lure ( the one with the lip on a angle at the front. I had 20 pound line on aswell but discovered that the lure was bouncing along the surface. Can someone please give any tips on rigging up a rod for trolling. Cheers

Oh ok, what channel is the coast guard on to log in mate. i dont have a vhf radio i just have the normal one mate. cheers

Hi guys, I am just about to venture outside botany bay for the first time, as i am getting over fishing inside at the moment. Once i get the additional saftey gear that i need, and a calm day i will venture outside. Have u guys got an tips for crossing the coastal bar at botany, and i was also wondering if you guys can give me any tips of where to start fishing outside (as i dnt have a fish finder just yet), next thing on the list. I dont want to go to far out as i dont have a massive boat so within the 2NM mark. Thanks guys in advance so any tips Cheers happy fishing

Yeah I did put fresh fuel but it probly had 8 liters of old fuel still in it. Is there a way that I can drain the carbies. Btw it's a four stroke, so could there still be oil in the carbi. Thanks

Hey guys, today I took my boat for spin after about 6weeks . Everything was going fine we lauched at foreshore boat ramp and was half was to the oilwharf we the motor started serging. I checked the fuel vent and made sure it was getting fuel. I then decided to go back to the boat ramp,when I got back I checked the sparkplugs, I closed them a tiny bit as per wat the book states. Went back out for another spin, and the same thing. This time I just ran it to the oilwharf as I thought it may just be a blockage that hopefully will clear. On the way back it was fine but as soon as we arrived at the boat ramp it started again. The motor is a merc 40hp 4stroke carbi 2000 model. It seems to me as if one cylinder is not firing at idle and is cutting in and out at about 4000rpm. I'll put new plugs in next week but other than that does anyone have any suggestions. Any help who be greatly appreciated. Cheers

Nice catch there mate, I carnt wait until i hit the bay in the next week or so. Just praying that the weather is good, and that i get this uni work done Cheers

Hi guys, Last night i went out for a fish, everything was going to plan until my okuma bait runner spinning reel started playing up. The antreverse wasnt engaging. Then it started engaging again then when i had a fish on started playing up. Today i removed the bail arm to see what was going on underneath. I relised when i would add a little more pressure onto the reverse lever it would lock, although the spring seems to be doing its job. I took apart the reverse bearing and eeverything seemed to be clean and working. I am just wondering if theses rollers in the anti reverse should have grease? i would appreciate it if anyone can shed some light on this issue.

Hey guys, i was bored in my garage this weekend thinking of what i can do, and i decided to make a rod holder for my rods in the garage. I cut slits into a peice of wood for the rod to slip into and used two brackets to fix it to the wall. Although i was just thinking about it, and i was just wondering whether the guides on the rods will be alrite. Their is not alot of weight on them but just wanted to see what you guys have to say. Cheers

Nice catch boys.

yeah i learnt the hard way, had to go for a swim in cold morning water to put them in

Nice catch there, congrats

Mate you have to expect the unexpected. Just wet your line and hope for the best. Their is alot of salmon around at the moment.

Nice jew mate well done.

i hope you catch them, and when you do make them pay

Nice catch

Hi guys, im just wondering if anyone know where i can buy 2 bearing for a jarvis walker 5000 reel. The bearing are the two side ones on each side on the handle. They have both rusted. Also does anyone noe about how much these things cost. Cheers

Hey, I just snapped the last of my cheap plastic rod holders on the weekend. Luckly i didnt lose me rod. I want to buy something that is a bit more durable this time. I just want to know if any of you guys know anywhere around sydney that has a large range of rod holders. I realy want something in stainless steel that can easily unclip. Cheers