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Thanks @kantong ... sharing info on rigs, conditions and fishing experience is what Deckee is all about. Happy to do my bit. Cheers Z

Nice few meals there Chris... you've certainly perfected being nimble and agile with your fishing on the jetski ... lots of target species and spots and the results to show for it. Cheers Zoran PS - the toads were out at browns the last two trips ... biting off 2.5kg sinkers near the surface ... B&%$%@RDS !

Well done Rob. Nice slab of silver there and congrats on getting both targeted species. 👍👍 cheers Zoran

Congrats Dave. Smashing red. You’d be very happy with that. Well done. cheers Zoran

Great read and report. Perseverance with mixing it up on bait, location and target species often delivers results. Well done. cheers Zoran

Thanks Donna, Although I made that DIY jig primarily for the boat, I actually now keep it on land and use it when setting up rods pre or post trip. I have found a much simpler FG knot tying jig on the boat ... here it is: 11in long nose pliers (always carried onboard)... note the rubber grip handles, and a handle from a plastic crate (just happened to be the right size) Tadaaaah ... the new DIY FG knot jig simulated as if sitting in a rod holder. I find a couple of extra turns of braid on the rubber grip handles holds the braid from slipping. I'm very much like Swordie ... I've worked out a set of knots that work for what I do and they have not failed me - I'd be mortified if they did. I also pre-rig everything so it only requires a snap swivel to change from live bait rig, to a paternoster etc. Time is of the essence on the water. Cheers Zoran

I think a double uni would do the job. But you are fishing with relatively light lines so a double blood knot would work as well. This is the easiest/quickest way that I have found to tie that knot ... infact I now use this for joining mono>mono or braid>braid and it has not failed me.... https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4Z1GH_iE7Z/?igsh=MXVwdzRwZ2czdzgwcQ== The video suggest to use this for braid>mono but I do not see how that would work ... Cheers Zoran

Pretty much agree with everything @Steve0 said. The only addition from me is that I prefer my leader length to run through the length of the rod with a couple of turns on the reel - I do a lot of boat fishing but I do this for my casting outfits (beach, spin etc) as well. Braid fails more easily than mono/fluoro from abrasion- which occurs most in those last few meters when bringing in a fish - whether rubbing against boat surfaces or rocks etc I have found that when beach fishing braid has snapped at the top guide after repetitive casting- I concluded the braid had worn there due to a build up of dry salt on the top guide. Hence I prefer a long leader running through the rod length which means I use the lowest profile knot I know - the FG knot - so there is least resistance when casting. The FG takes a little practice to master but it’s well worth it. Most people tie the FG using a jig as it’s crucial to maintain tension when tying this knot. You can buy jigs or make a DIY version- here’s a link to mine below, if you search the forums you’ll find others as well. https://community.deckee.com/topic/88225-tying-fg-knot-with-diy-jig/#comment-646088 cheers Zoran

Here's the reply from Gil ... "Yes, absolutely beautiful, nice white flesh, quite sweet with nice texture, not that different from snapper, big scales but quite easy to skin. good sized fillet enough for both of us (wife and I), still have the other fillet in the freezer, hope it freezes well, Cheers Gil"

Thanks Bob .. as per my text ... we have to get our calendars lined up in the near future. Cheers Z

Thanks mate. It was a team effort on the day. cheers Z

Well done Bob ... one trip and keen on a meter-y eh ?? ... fishing is so addictive! ... the sports equivalent of heroin. It's a slippery slope once you start 🤣🤪😂 Cheers Zoran

Sounds like double fun ... enjoy the DIY and enjoy the smoked results 🤘 ... glad you found it useful. Cheers Z

... the fuel is an investment .... that's what I keep telling myself 🙄

I guess you could work with a smoker box (to hold the wood chips) on one side. Have a read of this post and see if you glean a few ideas re brine and technique .... I recommend cherry wood chips. Cheers Z