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Nice work Butch , I am back in action now after having another baby boy 2 weeks ago so we have to talk and meet up for a session asap. I will hopefully be up for a fish next weekend . I am keen for tomorrow arvo if the weather permits. Seeya bud. Brad

Nice work Butch , I am back in action now after having another baby boy 2 weeks ago so we have to talk and meet up for a session asap. I will hopefully be up for a fish next weekend . I am keen for tomorrow arvo if the weather permits. Seeya bud. Brad

Nice work Butch , I am back in action now after having another baby boy 2 weeks ago so we have to talk and meet up for a session asap. I will hopefully be up for a fish next weekend . I am keen for tomorrow arvo if the weather permits. Seeya bud. Brad

Hi mate , there have been a few around longy reefs , mostly platies but a couple of larger models have been caught too . Good luck.

Thanks for all this info guys !!! I will be watching this thread like a hawk. I am still yet to get a decent YFT , only caught 2 at 20 kg each and that was not here . When I go out to around 80 fathoms and the water is that nice bright deep blue colour I normally put out 3 lures , a mixture of skirts and hard bodies. That is pretty much all I do , then troll around looking for birds , current lines ect. Sometimes I will run all hardbodies or all skirts and a feather style on the shotgun . What else should I be trying ? I am in a 17 foot boat with no outriggers atm , but I am really trying to get that magic day when we have them at the boat. Went to browns twice last year and cubed for hours for zeros. Normally launch at bayview so am thinking of heading east from there and going blind in search of fish , its hard work so any help would bring on confidence. Thanks fellas. Brad.

Totally agree with testlab , it is sketchy to say the least .We launch there all the time and it is alot different from low to high tide. If you are prepared to run your boat flat out up the beach then it will be easier ( check that your trim motor will handle the sudden lift ) , but if you intend on parking the boat against the beach while your mate holds it as you get the car then you will have to know what the go is there. As I said my mate and I fish from there heaps and we have had alot of dodgy times where the boat was in danger of being swamped , but we tend to rest it on the beach unless there is a big surge then I will drop him on the sand and go back into the bay while he gets the car and trailer ready then we have to time it right so that we get out safely.Also you will need a snatch strap or strong rope to pull the boat to a safe place so that you can either use an electric winch or try and hand winch it onto the trailer. Dont try and winch the boat on the trailer from the water as you would at any other ramp , you will pay the price. Best advise is to go and watch guys come in and learn from them , ask questions and check it out before you risk yourself. Dicko , you are kidding yourself mate , you dont use the ramp do you ?

Hi Big Butchy , Mate you are doing better then me when it comes to the jewies , I am still yet to get a decent one. It sounds as though you are doing everything right though. I am now waiting for the yellowfin to rock up out here. Are you keen to go for a cubing session around browns ? Good luck mate Brad

Well done mate , exciting times ahead. Craig has been helpful to me too , great to have someone with the knowledge at hand.

Hey Butch , Why are you land based ? Talk soon mate Brad

Nice shots mate , what camera are you using ?

No worries I have got a nice Pakula roll that does the job nicely.

Looks awesome boys , very well done. Obviously a very experienced crew there , my little boat would have sunk. Unreal stuff. Brad

Hi There , I have been searching for a good storage bag / wraps for medium size skirts . I have a 400 pond leader on my skirts too so I need room to roll them up and store neatly. What are you all using ? I have cheap wraps now but the velcro is seperating fron the pockets, Thanks.

The best stuff to use is Ballistol . Its recommended to me by the service team guys at shimano. So far I have had no issues and all my reels are like brand new. Really good gear.

Mate they have been really hard to entice lately. Its been so frustrating. You can find them where you find bait getting smashed by birds and salmon. When they are on its not too hard to get a few , just have livies and or squid.

Hi All, I am thinking of getting a set of rod riggers , has anyone got some ? If so how do you like them. I think that they would be good to get the inside rods out of the wash. I havent got any outriggers yet and am thinking that these would be a cheaper place to start. Hopefully next year I can invest in outriggers . I will see the brickman. Thanks folks Brad

Hi Raiders , I have a 130 hp E-tec pushing a 17 ft seafarer viking , I am getting the right rpm and all but I know that I can improve fuel consumption and get a better bottom end planing speed by changing props. I currently have a viper and know that they are ok. My question is does anyone have a 4 blade stainless prop ? If so how does it compare to a 3 blade and are you happy with it ? Thanks Brad

G'day everyone , My mate has just bought a 17 foot half cabin mustang , only problem is that she has no motor. I told him I would ask around , so what better place than here .So if anyone knows of a good 115 hp please Pm me. Thanks fellas. Brad

Thats one hell of a king from these waters , top effort . Hopefully we will start to see more of these larger ones around soon. Well done

Hi Guys , I am also keen as mustard , tried a few times with no luck yet. Count me in for a trip anytime as long as there is a coupla days notice for mid week . Want to get a massive barrel . Cheers Brad

Nice work mate !!! That will be a story to be told around a beer or bbq or campfire or whatever !! Unreal

Thats awesome mate , good to see that at least you are getting into them.I cant turn a reel lately. Keep it up !! Good Stuff

I had to replace one also , caught a king and he went mental on the boat and snapped the tip off. Cost me $150 but its my favourite light rod so I am happy to get a new one.

Mate I am busting to get amongst that blue / purple water . Hopefully it comes late.Got out yesterday hoping to get to Longy for a big king but had to hang around the joey as the southerly was ripping. Managed a dozen or so Frigatts which are now on salt for the snapper later on.

Hi all Raiders , Well with the offshore fishing around here lately being very hit and miss I have decided that I will be towing the boat to forster as soon as the weather fines up for some offshore action. Only thing is that I havent been fishing offshore there before. I have surfed there many times and heard that around seal rocks the fishing is great. Can someone tell me the lowdown on where to launch and what to expect ? I will be taking gear for bottom bashing to trolling lures for tuna , marlin ect. I would love to try for things like spaniards , big tuna , stickfaces , big dollies and the like. There will be 2 boats going too. If anyone is keen to tag along lets do it ! Its been crap here for a while now although I did see a free swimming marlin in 60 meters of water on wednesday. Thanks guys.