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Like most wrasse species, they cook up OK. Geoff

Ironically, I also heard a report of a 250 metre gill net being found in the southern area of lake Macquarie by Waterways in the last week or two as well. No luck catching the wally that put it there though! Geoff

Top form shown there Erwin Im sure your honestly will be repayed many times over with some serious fish karma. Nice bass too mate! Geoff

Try securing some chain or rope with a snap shackle like this, Make the length around 6inces-1foot away from the winch post, gently back the winch off till the shackle line comes taught then release the winch cable. All you have to do then is release the shackle remotely and the boat will fall away. GT

I love the new Top Gear Australia ad, classic. Also reckon the commonwealth bank ads are pretty clever too, "lose the rabbit." Geoff

80's aussie metal, my speciality The beast as he was knowns name was john Sizmou and his guitar had a set of extractors mounted to it (no crap) They were south aussie based and used to open for the likes of Boss. sherackattack I strongly suggest you have a listen to the Kings of leon, very similar raw guitar stylings with a sllightly heavy edge to them, have a sus out on you-yube. Geoff

If you can find a copy, Scream of the reel is a collection of fishing stories compiled in the 70's that has stories from all parts of the world including England USA and Australia and covers all forms of fishing from fly, sport and game, truly something for everyone. Otherwise Bethune on bass is a favourite at this time of year for me! Geoff

I dont bait fish, but always used to use skirt steak and chook breast, by far the best bream/squier bait Ive found. geoff

Adhesive velcro onto the cabin and sewn onto the curtain. Geoff

Beautifully written Ross, Thank you!! Geoff

According to redbook http://www.redbook.com.au/used-cars Series RZN149R MY02 Body Utility No. Doors 2 Seat Capacitiy 3 Transmission Manual Gear Location Floor Drive Rear Wheel Drive Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP Recommended RON Rating 91 Release Year 2003 VIN Number JTFKM626######### Country of origin JAPAN Dimensions Kerb Weight (kg) 1317 Tare Mass (kg) 1272 Gross Combination Mass (kg) 4530 Gross Vehicle Mass (kg) 2730 Pay Load (kg) 1413 Towing Braked (kg) 1800 Towing Not Braked (kg) 700 Wheel Base (mm) 2850 Length (mm) 4785 Width (mm) 1700 Height (mm) 1605 Track Front (mm) 1395 Track Rear (mm) 1410 Engine Engine Location Front Configuration In-line Engine Size (cc) 2694 Cam Double Overhead Cam Engine Cycle 4 Stroke Engine Type Piston Engine Number 3RZ-####### Engine Code 3RZ-FE Cylinders 4 Valves per Cylinder 4 Compression Ratio 9.5 Power 108kW @ 4800rpm Torque 235Nm @ 4000-4000rpm Induction System Aspirated Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 69 Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injection Method of Delivery Electronic Sequential Steering Steering Description Recirculating Ball Optional Equipment Air Conditioning Dual Airbags & ABS Paint - Metallic Green Credentials CO2 Emissions 260 Fuel Combined (l/100km) 10.9 Warranty Warranty KM 100000 Warranty Years 3 Wheels Rim Material Steel Front Rim Description 14x5.5 Standard Equipment 2 Speaker Stereo Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt only Calipers - Front 2 Spot Disc Brakes Front Ventilated Front Stabiliser Independent Front Suspension Intermittent Wipers - Variable Mudflaps - rear Power Steering - Speed Sensitive Radio Cassette

Notwithstanding that, different states and territories have different laws and regulations. I am lead to believe that all states will be bought into line with a federal set of rules and regs in the next couple of years however so the rules will be uniforn across the country. Perhaps we should be more concerned about current legislation in Victoria where you have to wear a pfd anytime, anyplace in a boat under 4.8meters loa, I can see a 30cm bowsprit going onto my boat real quick. GT

No , if the boat is not fitted with nav lights thats fine, but obviously the boat can NOT operate from dusk till dawn. The point is though that if any boat is fitted with nav lights regardless of whether or not the owner wishes to use it at night,, they must be compliant to the applicable laws and be fully operational on request (day or night). removable lamps are fine provided when requested they are compliant to the law. geoff

Right at the moment I'd be throwing plastics at the flathead in the channel, probably around the 5" mark in any of the "chicken" colours and in around 15 feet of water. they arent fighting until they feel the net though. Geoff

I must correct you there Ceph, they are not funny hats, they are in fact "energy domes" but i hear ya all the same, its just not the same 30 years on is it? Yes I was a massive devo fan. Geoff

The size ruling is to do with the potential number of passengers on a boat and therefore potential loss of life. Geoff

kruzenvax, in answer to your questions; The local coast guards organise courses for around $200 inc license fees. Your understanding of the epirb rule is the same as mine. Cheers geoff

I heard about this a few weeks ago but didnt take any notice as I though it just to be rumour, at the same time, I did hear however that Shimano global would be looking at rationalising the amount of shops selling the product and being more "selective" in thier choice of resellers with a favourable leaning to the larger groups and chains. Geoff

Wifey has the 7"6 Lipstix rod and its quite a nice rod to use (not that Id know) She ended up with the Okuma callyn reel which also has quite a nice feel to it however I did replace the handle as it had one of those small baitcaster type handles on it. Geoff

I heard that the stradics were going back to the pearl white finish as of next year. geoff

They do do a good job, but when they have inspected you, make a point of asking for a current safety sticker as if they see this they will leave you alone for another year. Geoff

Im not a Jewie fisho Joe, but many guys I know anchor up near stocko bridge, Live yakka and squid being the gun baits. Geoff

Have driven many 23-25's fitted with Penta diesel 200 (adaq40's) through to the latter 230-250hp's and they are an excellent combination Sunnyboy, good economy and awesome performance (from memory around 25knots cruise and 35knots WOT). Obviously some manouverablilty is lost with the single but it is still more than adequate. Geoff

Brett, Gwandy is full of shallow areas that should hold fat lazy lizards at thisa time of year, in fact i was shocked at the lack of fight I got yesterday but start shallow and work your way out. If you have no luck let me know and I may be able to organise a boat (nothing but the best POLYCRAFT) trip on the lake. Cheers GT

I got out for a couple of hours yesterday Brett, trolled up 4 lizards between Toronto and Coal Point with a hardbody. Otherwise Tailor have been about near Pulbah Island and also around The Coal Point-Wangi areas. Plenty of reports locally of good size flathead been caught consistently in most locations at present. Which area are you staying and I may be able to point you in a more specific direction. Cheers Geoff