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    Lake Lyell

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Did any one try any bait? worms and the like?

    Gidday Yarrone,no live bait was used this time only lures and power bait,

    Was going to hit the old backyard pond for some mudeyes as i had seen a couple a few weeks before our trip.

    but truth be known i forgot all about them in our haste to get up there.

    A lot of the fish seemed quite deep,so i am thinking mabye next time to try jigging as well.

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Lake Lyell

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Well after seeing the upcoming social announcement,i couldnt help my self grabbed the brother in law and his son in law and off we went. Took off on Friday got there around 3pm and of course a couple of cold ones were the second priority after setting up camp.

    lake is around 47% full.

    Went for a troll with tassies for nill result. So came back to camp to celebrate,well celebrate nothing actually..lol

    Very cold over night. Up at 6 next morning but son in law had actually gone for a wander after we went to bed and met up with a few poker playing campers..lol. But he did actually make it out for a fish, lot of small fish about.

    Second morning a lot of surface activity,wish i brought the fly rod

    Tried the old power bait,for no result.It was like the old song four seasons in one day except it was four days!

    Cold,then stinking hot,then rain,then hail.

    In the wash up we got 3 trout all around 30 cms taken on a cricket/crawdad trawled

    Tried Tassies,Flatfish and the like but all were on the above

    Son in law spoke to the caretaker,and said alot of bass have been caught,also showed him a 70-80 cm brown that had been found on the bank. He claimed it might have jumped there??

    Well guess what it ended up in his dumpster!

    Cheers

    Tducks

    Rebuilding A Boat

    in Boating

    Posted

    Good one, Ross. Your'e the only other bloke I know who knows what that acronym means !!!

    Russ

    Oh no i know that saying well..lol also a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into!

    But what the hell!

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Nepean Bass

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by twoducks

    Norton's basin is just downstream from where the overflow of Warragamba Dam joins the Nepean. Mind you that last happened 1873! It is located between Silverdale and Wallacia. When I was a boy (long time ago) and the Warragamba actually did overflow, I used to catch Rainbow trout there. Yes, Rainbow trout in the Nepean!

    Cheers

    Pete

    Yes Rainbows were a feature in latter times,althought they say if the weathers right they can stlill be caught even down to the Penrith weir? Mabye something for Mythbusters to look into.lol

    My brother inlaw swears his mate can catch a heap of trout in his backyard,his backyard backs up on to the western side of Burragorang(spelling), is he legal? Buggered if i know he wont tell my b/law the exact spot..lol

    Cheers Twoducks

    Windamere Dam

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    This was my 3rd freshwater fishing trip. Went away for the long weekend to Windamere Dam. What a relaxing weekend. Weather was great, company was great, but the fishing was slow. I still had a great time on the water.

    In the end, I caught 2 Golden Perch, and one Murray Cod. The weight and measurements were as follows:-

    Murray Cod 66cm & 6kg

    Golden Perch 60cm & 3.5kg

    Golden Perch 44cm & 2 kg

    I was very happy in the end, as it was my first time at catching those species.

    The only down side was that my wife has caught a gastro bug, we think from the dam water. Apart from that, it was a great weekend.

    Thanks to all the members who gave me tips about Windamere.

    Great to see a fellow sweet water fisho on fishraider. Only fished Windamere once for a weekend in the middle of winter..brrrr,for a poor result 1..lol.But hasn,t put me off still like to chase the fresh stuff at Lake Lyell and the Snowys. Well done!!

    Cheers Twoducks

    Syndey Harbour

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Well done on the fishing front...good stuff

    Giday guys loving all this Kingfish action,but im wondering,are they good eating? do you have to bleed them? whats the best prep if your lucky to get amongst a few?

    Cheers twoducks

    Purchasing A Second Hand Boat....

    in Boating

    Posted

    G'day Tony ,

    There is a lot of ground to cover when buying your first boat , and quite a few traps for young players.

    Lets start with the material the boat is made of first. Basically comes down to 4 choices , Pressed Metal , Poly propylene (Poly) fibreglass or plate metal.

    Everyone has their own preferences , and all of these boats have their pros and cons.

    Lets start with pressed metal. Pros are : they are relatively cheap , easy to maintain , light and pretty tolerant of hard use. They do , however have a few cons , noisy and sometimes rough ride in anything but smooth water , corrosion due to electrolysis , and small holes caused by metal objects ( ie sinkers ) getting wedged in tight places , and vibrating these spots which become holes. Minor damage is easy and cheap to repair ,most of these vessels last a lifetime with a bit of TLC.

    Poly Boats are reasonably new to the market , well built , strong as glass ,but carry a bit of a weight penalty. Good looking boats , and becoming more popular each year, They handle well , and are very stable at rest.

    Next are the Fibreglass boats. Very popular craft , and properly maintained , will last for many years ( my old girl is 32 this year , has a few minor issues , but we love her!) Thats the Boat , NOT Mrsflightmanager! :074: 'Glass boats are very strong , are less punishing in rougher water , and will typically accept a higher HP outboard to propell them. Things to watch out for are Transom Rot ( the plate the outboard bolts onto , these can rot with age , particularly if the bolt holes were not sealed properly on installation. Also the flooring ,if it has become and allowed to stay wet , can rot. They also carry a weight penalty , but this is not an all bad thing , that extra weight is what absorbs some of the waves you will be navigating over!

    PLate metal boats are more expensive , but are more robust in their construction , amd make fine vesells for outside work.

    Now to the contentious part , the engine,

    What are you going to be doing in your boat? Fishing , skiing , trolling , or a little bit of everything? With some of the original outboards still chuffing around the place you could get one witha good service history , that runs well , or you could get one that is on its last legs. So , if the hull itself is god and sound ( even if few years old , ) but you arent sure of the engine , a new , or near new model may be the way to go . Ask people who do this for a living ( Craig from Huetts Marine as an example) and be guided by his extensive knowledge in this field.

    When you go to inspect the boat , create a little list of things you MUST check. General condition of the hull ( signs of bodgy repairs , bits missing , scratches etc.)

    Look right over the engine from the outside in. Is the outboard cover in good condition? Look for corroded electrical connections ( earths) and the condition of the sacrificial anodes. Take the cover off , and look at all the wiring , connections and visible seals. A leaky seal could be hard and expensive to get replaced , if a really old motor , may not even be available as a new item. Grab hold of the flywheel , and try to rock it transversly and laterally. This will show signs of big end bearing wear. Look for fluid leaks of any kind , oil or water leaking could mean an expensive repair . Spin the prop by hand , and look for out of round running. If it doesnt run level and true , either the prop or prop shaft may be bent. Once again , can be costly to be fixed . Start the engine and listen. If its hard to start , or will not continue running , the carbs may need attention . If possible compression test on each cylinder , all readings should be within a few % of each other.

    Ask how long since it was last run , and when was its last service? Check for water impellor efficiency by the tell tale stream coming from the rear of the motor. Look at the condition of the wiring , no cracks or splits should be evident .

    Give the transom a hard rap with your knuckles . It should sound and feel like knocking on a door. A dull or muffled thud may indicate transom rot. Check the hull for holes or dings , or signs of having been landed against rocks etc. Check that all electrical devices work as they should ( pumps , tilt trim , lights etc). Look at battery condition , terminals clean and tight.

    Check out the trailer? Is it the correct one for your boat? Are all the rollers in good condition , not flattened or perished. Do the same for the tyres and wheels , rubber in good condition , wheels secure on the hubs , bearings tight and smooth in operation. Make sure all the lights work. Its no fun rewiring in the dark on your

    first trip at night !

    Some of these things I did when I bought my first boat , most I did not ( well , not straight away!) .

    After 12 months , I decided to repower the hull with a brand new 75HP . Best thing I ever did. No reliability worries , and being new tech , uses half the fuel of the old motor , going twice as fast!

    Oh , there is also the wooden option , but you want to spend your spare time fishing , not sanding and varnishing!! :074:

    Any other questions , just ask !!

    Ross

    So where does my old Dehav fit in this..loll

    Great advice well though out, Well done fellow Blackett Boy

    Also on a glass boat get them to tilt the motor full up, then grab the bottom of the leg and pull up again. If the Transom moves when you do this might be time to look elsewhere

    Cheers twoducks

    Replacement Prop - Solas Aluminium

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi spongy.

    It will pay you to phone Huey at Huett Marine. He'll work out the best pitch for your boat that's for sure.

    He recommended one of his Turning Point alloy generic props for my boat and not only did it save me a lot of money my Mustang literally leaped off the mark and planed along effortlesslly with a full load.

    The Turning point prop made so much difference to my boat Jeff, I wouldn't use any other.

    Cheers

    jewgaffer :1fishing1:

    I agree if you havent already give Huey a ring,at least you will get fair dinkum advice

    Cheers twoducks

    After Market Dash

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi Fisho's

    I am looking to get another dash for my quintrex 600 to mount my radio's as currently they are mounted in the cabin behind the steering wheel console. This is a problem as when I am travelling it is hard to hear the radios and a pain if I need to change the stereo, which means I need to stop the boat hop into the cabin to see the radios to change channels or stop to be able to hear the radios.

    I have no room below the steering wheel so I need to add another console on the passenger side to be able to mount he radios on that.

    Does anybody know where I can find a second or new console (preferably for quintrex?), not sure if I want to buy from quintrex themselves as I will have to give them my first born.

    Anyway hope you guys can help, any ideas would be great!

    Cheers

    Peahead.

    Gidday mate so the problem is you cant hear the radio, wonder if your radios have a out put for a external speaker,my old Unidens internal speaker died, and when i tried to suss it out found a external speaker outlet on the back, added a small external speaker problem solved. Obviously you can extend the speaker wire to as far as you like.

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Pods For Seafarer

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi twoducks, PM me and I have details of a company who I know used to sell premade pods.

    My question though is why does he want a pod. Unless it goes to the planing surface of the boat and therefore lengthens the boat, most pods I have seen added to older boats make the boat handle and run worse. A stepped up pod can cause more trouble than they are worth.

    Just my 2 cents worth.

    Cheers,

    Huey.

    Gidday Huey,thanks for your reply

    Yes the boat is being lengthened,as the outboard well section will become a live bait tank and also stowage.

    Thus the top becoming a flat surface with hatches to the above.

    He has been trying to find info, on the net but dosent seem to be able to find much locally anyway.

    Heres some pics of the process so far

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    Any suggestions or comments much appreciated

    Cheers Twoducks

    Pods For Seafarer

    in Boating

    Posted · Edited by twoducks

    Hi guys,gals anyone had any experience or recomendations for adding a pod to a fiberglass.

    Mate of mine has just refited his transom on his 17.6 ft seafarer. Did a awesome job,(when i get the chance will post the pics..lol) now wants to add a pod for his 90hp oceanpro.

    Any ideas or recommended fitters/mfg Sydney area if possible.

    Cheers Twoducks

    Tom Uglys And Surrounds

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    The most popular spot is at the northern end of the bridge. When heading south there is a small road that branches off to the left a few hundred meters before the bridge.

    This takes you down to the car park & fishing location.

    The main thing to keep in mind is the tide as it can move rather quickly in this area draging lines back into the retaining wall.

    Suggest you pick a time that is either close to the top or bottom of the tide if planing to fish out into the main stream or fish the eastern side on the run out .

    Access to the western side for the run in can be crowded.

    Another spot to consider is Bald Face Point at the end of Stuart St Blakehurst. There is car parking but it is a bit of a hike in & out.

    The water moves very quickly past the point & generally find it is best fished on the run in tide

    Geoff.

    Thanks Geoff,will take the advice on board

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Twoducks,

    I have just read through the Boatramp secion and according to Crazedfisherdude the boat ramp at Oatley Bay may be the go.

    Boatramps

    We have no photo's of this ramp at the moment but here is a link to it.

    Oatley Bay Ramp

    Hope this helps.

    Dam i forgot about that site, (Note to self organise my bookmarks and links....lol)

    Thanks again will have a look

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Al

    Tom Uglys And Surrounds

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Twoducks,

    Were you going to take the boat or be land based?

    Not that I can help you as I have never fished there before but just so that you can be steered in the right direction. :thumbup:

    Gidday Mate,yeah was thinking of taking the old Dehav down there to see if it still runs..lmao

    Was going to take the resto Quinny but my mates signed up for a golf weekend so cant get away.

    Good to put some faces to ppl at Wattos on Saturday to btw.

    Cheers Twoducks

    Help With Boat Accesories

    in Boating

    Posted · Edited by twoducks

    Well found the Mini on Trading post new for around $1500, without fitting of course may pay you to shop around abit. Cant find a link to the Navman is the model # correct?

    Cheers

    Twoducks

    Reel Servicing

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    hi raiders,

    i've been using my Penn 950 Ssm and Daiwa BG90 for more than 8 yrs without servicing and they are going strong. I think its time to service them and am just wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable reel service facility. Am located in Sudney CBD

    cheers

    Bertrand

    Have you checked online at all? Sometimes MFG have links to servicing.

    Check the mfg website first.

    You maybe able to do yourself

    Cheers

    twoducks

    My New Avatar

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted · Edited by twoducks

    Yeah was my first encounter with a big vessel.

    I think from memory she is 51Ft in the old scale. the skips name was Tim, taught us how to use a compass.

    And we used to take Tourists from Rainbow Caravan park at Old Adaminaby down to the dam wall(largest earth dam in OZ..lol) On the way we would stop to feed the Emus on various islands.

    Me and my mate ended up selling drinks and sandwiches our mums made..lol for the Tourists.

    Oh and by the way Eucumbene when full actually hold 9 times the volume of Sydney Harbour...yeah i know you wouldnt think it! but it does.

    Cheers Twoducks

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