Big Bob

I thought it looked familiar.Went there with the Misses by chance last year.Great picnicking and swimming. Enough said keep it to yourself.

Nice boat nothing like a newie.Is the first shot by chance near Seal Rocks

Great Flattie Lance. Lake Macquarie is starting to fire.I was there after some Blue Swimmers last week but no go. I fished around the pots for a nice Flounder (Dinner Plate size). Ill say hello if I see your boat out there. Regards

Nice looking catch.Good one.

Thanks Fellows

Sorry should be in members boats

I dont know about backing practice however when looking in your rear view remember which ever direction the back of the car is going the back of the trailor is moving in the opposite direction. Once you get the trailor turning in the direction follow it round with the car. The best bit of advice I can give you when on the ramp is TAKE YOUR TIME its your turn now. Get yourself a routine happening mine is: Before backing to the ramp 1/Take off strap 2/Put Bungs in 3/Prepare Motor and fuel connections 4/Take safety chain off front of boat 5/ Tie on Painter (rope to front of boat). When its your turn back your trailor and boat down to edge (If its not a large boat like a tinny try and keep your wheel bearings out of the water and get someone to tell you when the water is just below the hub). Launch your boat and get someone to hold onto the rope(Painter) or secure it out of the road of incoming and other boats. Drive car away from launching area so the next boat can start his or her routine. The first time I launched a boat I had a few smarses offering me advice and sarcasm so get your boat ready and this will limit the time that they have to offer you any of the above. Most of all be courteous and it flows on.

Thanks fellows first new boat Ive owned. Shell be around for quite a while.

Should read Seajay Classic 4.15m Honda 30hp 4 stroke

Sea Jay Classic. 4.15m 30hp Honda 4 stroke

I think it was his First Bass. He loves fishing and with his fathers knowledge will become a very good fisherman.

Im with NRMA also.Club Marine were in the low 300s and NRMA were about 184 I think plus I got the multi olicy discount BARGAIN.

Caught at Lake St Clair by my Nephew Daniel on a shrimp under a float. Not exactly sure of the weight but 1.5 lb would be close.

Thanks Grantm I gave them a ring and have booked in. Regards

Hi, I need to service my 30hp 4 stroke Honda for its initial 20 hours. I live on the Central Coast near Wyong. Could any Fishraider members recommend a Mechanic. Must be able to comply with warranty terms and conditions. I have had a few new motors before but never a 4 and need someone who is familiar. Regards

Caught on a shrimp. Also caught a bass of about 45cm on the same bait. The Lake does not have Shrimp in it so youll have to collect them elsewhere. Havent seen a lot of larger Yellows but my parents who fish here regularly say they saw a 9 lb one. The fish in the photo is betwen 4 and 5 lbs. I usually fish with bait but have seen the locals throwing lures near the edge of the weeds for Bass. PS If anyone tells you that Catfish are good to eat offer it to them to see there reaction. People eat them but they need to be skinned first.

Thought this may be of interest considering the pending social day at the Lake. Caught in 12 ft of water on the right hand arm of the dam.

Thanks for the info guts much appreciated :-rod

I use bearing buddies and a couple of pumps every so often keeps the bearings in good order. Use of a good grease like OMC Tripleguard helps as well. I always change my bearings each season and give them a good check when travelling any distance. Hate to be on the side of the road broken down. Regards

All, Have my parents down this week and was considering going off Terrigal on Friday. What is the condition of the boat ramp and any tips on launching form here. Regards

This is my first Brown Trout caught at Lake Lyell Lithgow trolling a Tassie Devil on 3 colours lead line.Fish weighed in at 4.1 kg clean.Came to the suface and had a look before heading for the bottom and a memorable tussel.

Avalon Beach from the Southern car park :ohyeh:

Have you tried soap.The trpouble with WD40 is it drys and sticks all the dirt to it. :beer:

Thanks fellows a few ideas to go with.Might try the $2 option but the welded protector looks good. Big Bob :confusuion: